KitchenAid KFP0718ER 7-Cup Food Processor Chop, Puree, Shred and Slice - Empire Red

Out of the box, smooth and sleek with no holes in the base to worry about cleaning. Pieces seem sturdy and well constructed. Very quiet motor, especially for the size. We'll have to see on the longevity of the motor, if something happens to it I will definitely update this review. Ran it through some slicing, dicing and pureeing, seems pretty effective. The ability to adjust the slicer is pretty interesting; I've never thought about that feature but now its pretty cool to have it. There are 5 settings, I would equate these to what you'd ask for in a deli when ordering cold cuts or cheese. However, this in no way would replace a commercial meat slicer; I can't imagine shoving a ham down the feed tube. One note on a safety feature: the main feed tube has a metal rod that must be inserted into the lid for the processor to operate. When attempting to slice an onion, I didn't realize this and thought it had stopped working. I ended up lifting the mid-size feed tube (there are 3 nested, for real) out of the main tube so the metal rod went in, but the onion still fit. Then it sliced just fine. A little more complicated than I'm used to, but I guess it probably could take your finger off so I guess the extra protection is warranted in this day and age. I guess if you're looking to slice off body parts, go get a $30 version....or the aforementioned meat slicer. Another note - KitchenAid appears to be owned by Whirlpool, which I was not aware of or even thought to look up. This has been true since 1986. I haven't experienced anything negative from either of those companies, but it might be good to know in case you have.

I do large batches of canning every summer and my new KitchenAid food processor is an excellent choice for the tasks I need to accomplish. Over the years, I have had 3 previous units that leaked badly and would not hold anywhere near the full capacity of the bowl without the liquids running all over my countertop. My KitchenAid food processor is a sturdy and quiet machine with attachments (that come in a handy storage case) for everything that I want my machine to do. I am especially thrilled with the covering on the blade that fits over the high central column in the bowl like a cap. When I push the button, the unit seals and prevents liquids from leaking out of the centre column. There is also a very effective seal ring around the lid which stops liquids from leaking out the top of the bowl. I read reviews on many different food processors, and these 2 seal features, that make the full capacity of the 11 cup bowl useable without leaking or spilling over, were what sold me on this unit. I would recommend it to anyone who does large batches of food preparation, especially liquid items like tomatoes and fruit. It really will hold 11 cups of processed tomatoes without leaving a mess all over the counter! I am very pleased to own a machine that makes clean-up quick & easy! I also really like the wide mouth option on the feeder tube. This is an excellent and well-designed appliance that has earned my highest recommendation.

I’m a KitchenAid fan. This one matches my little 3 1/2 cup chopper, my stand mixer and my hand held mixer - all Empire Red. Beautiful color. Not the garish red of some appliances. I love that it stores all the accessories inside since I recently downsized and would have trouble finding a place to store them. As with all KitchenAid appliances, it works like a charm. My only complaint is that it did not come with a user manual. The only thing in the box was a little pamphlet talking about safety. I also read that it came with a dough blade but there is only one. This one is labeled as a multi blade so I’m assuming it is dual use but as another reviewer has mentioned, it would be nice to get some more information. I thought maybe you could download a user manual off the web but I couldn’t find one.

This is the best food processor. The thing I like the most is the adjustable slicer thickness. It's worth it just for that alone. Also you can speak to someone and hear the answer. It's quiet. The only thing is the motor could be a bit stronger. For soft cheeze, the motor cut off. (annoying safety device)

Llegó varios días antes de lo esperado. Es justo lo que quería, venía muy bien empacado y con todos los aditamentos. Amasa, corta y ralla perfecto!