KitchenAid 5 Cup Food Chopper KFC0516ER, Empire Red

I recently received this food processor and have already had the opportunity to use it several times. It's easy to use, cleans up in the dishwasher, and does a nice even job of chopping. I would like to address some of the complaints I've read here in the comments. First, the bowl and lid attach very similarly to all Kitchenaid food processors. I get that it might be different than how others work, and might be tricky if you aren't familiar with it, but one you understand how it works, it's easy. I've had no problems at all getting the bowl and lid to lock into place and to release. Remember -- don't force it! If it's difficult you're doing something slightly off. With regards to the complaints about sturdiness and quality -- no, this is the not same quality as my big Kitchenaid food processor that I bought in about 1985, (which still works, btw, but I can't get a new bowl!). However, I paid somewhere in the range of $350- $400 for that one back in 1985! So, no, I don't expect this food processor to be as heavy duty as the old one. Still, the motor runs smoothely, the base has some weight to it, and it works just fine! I don't expect it will last 40 years like the last one, but for the price, that's ok. I almost didn't buy this one based on some of the reviews. I'm glad I took the chance and tried it. It's a great little machine, works well, and doesn't take up too much room on my counter.

I bought this to use in my RV as its small size is easy to stow. Chops quickly and evenly so does the job. I appreciate that it's 5 cups instead of three cups, so I can chop more. They accomplish this with a taller bin. I worried that the tall size would affect chopping efficiency, but it's not an issue. It works so well, I use it at home. Why use this over my full size food processor? With my big unit, all the bowls, lids, and blades fill up my dishwasher, while the parts from this only take up a small space in the dishwasher drawer. Some notes about how this works: You twist on the bowl, drop in the spindle, slip the blade over the spindle, then twist on the lid. A lever on the side is marked "chop" and "pulse" but it's actually low speed/high speed. To activate, you press a tab on top of the handle; hold to spin, tap to pulse. You get two processing attachments which fit over the spindle: a metal cutting blade and a plastic disk (used for emulsifying stuff like salad dressings. It works well.) There's a slot at the base where you can wrap the cord in a tidy way. Overall, a great product.

Easy to use, easy clean up and is nicely compact and good looking. Smaller sized spatulas are super helpful to get everything out of the canister . Very happy with the purchase and quality of the item. Saw it was on sale and had to get it right away!

I didn’t want a food processor, but I needed something to chop or purée. I had the small smaller size but this 5 cup size is perfect! It works great and I use it all the time.

Great product! The larger capacity worth getting over the smaller one.

So glad I purchased this, is a real time saver. Nice capacity for chopping up meat , does an excellent job. Also use it a lot to make fresh whipped cream.

This chopper is convenient to use and has great features that I like for cleaning: 1. the 3ft cord is cylindrical two-pronged (easier to wipe down than a flat cord) 2. Dishwasher-safe bowl, blade and accessories, easy to take-apart too. also: 1. the chopper is not large and doesn't take up counter space. Same for storage. 2. the drizzler on the top is a very thoughtful feature. Pour liquids into the bowl without removing the lid! 3. The motor is not super loud. It's not silent by any means, but definitely not overwhelming. 4. the 5 cup bowl size is just right. I have used the chopper, which is does so much more than chop! It whips, mixes, purees, stirs! I like homemade guacamole, and it's easy with this unit! Avocados, onion, garlic, tomotoes, olive oil, cilantro, so easily chops up the tomato, onion & garlic (fast), avocado (blink and it's done), using the dripper to add the oil. What I had to learn: 1. the lid on/off took a minute to learn for me. Once I learned how to rotate the lid, it was easy. 2. Also, turning it on/off took a minute for me to figure out. Again, could be the operator.

Chops and blends well; both options were tested. Smaller size is great for one or two people. No need for the huge one when you don't cook for many. Cleans up easy. I wish I would have bought one this size many years ago. I don't know about durability since this is still new to us. If you get the empire red, it still matches well to the candy apple red if you have the blender or mixer or other items in that color.

Perfect size and works as expected. So happy with this and the purée setting does a can of chick peas or black beans perfectly.

Excelente tamaño para familia pequeña, fácil de usar y asear.

It's amazing. Takes not too much space on my counter and the machine is powerful. Chops everything in minutes and it's better to get the 5cup processor

Ideal para realizar cremas de frutos secos

Llegó en perfectas condiciones el producto y me Sido muy útil para elaborar mis recetas de hummus de garbanzo, moler avena para hacer mis atoles y recetas de pan.