After burning through several less expensive Wahl Mart type food processors, I decided the time had come to get serious about food prep. I tend to obsess over these things, and, as is usual for me, began an intense investigation into quality (within affordable reason) food processors. I eventually narrowed it down to either Cuisinart or KitchenAid. Both seemed pretty good and had reasonably good reviews. I finally decided on the KitchenAid KFP740 (9 cup), and I've been pleased with my purchase. I've owned it just over a year now.
Following are a few comments from my personal experience with this machine that might be of use to you.
First of all, the comments about the design of the bottom opening is correct. It is quite shallow. This simply means that if you want to get the full 9 cup capacity this unit offers, you will have to use more-or-less dry ingredients. Veggies, meats, etc. You get the picture. If you try to process something down to the puree or liquefied stage, you risk leakage from the bottom center opening. It is pretty obvious to me that KitchenAid simply doesn't want you to use this machine for liquefying. That is a job they feel, rightly or not, best left to a blender. Now don't misunderstand me. The processor is more than capable of pureeing or liquefying. The motor is so powerful I believe you could liquefy a tree in it. But it could turn out to be a messy operation.
Secondly, I purchased the optional wide mouth lid and pusher (sold separately, for some insane reason). They make a huge difference when shredding, slicing, etc. I've also added a couple of extra blades, although the ones that come with the processor do the bulk of the work. For whatever it is worth, I found the french fry blade to be rather worthless. The wide mouth feed tube allows me to place a medium sized whole potato in horizontally, exposing as much area as possible to the blade. Regardless, while the processor makes astonishingly fast work of the potato, the blade renders thin, shoestring-like strips.
I've used the mini bowl several times, and it works fine for chopping small items or small amounts. Removing it from the large bowl takes some practice.
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More Detail For KitchenAid KFP740WH 9 Cup Food Processor White
- 1/2-horsepower food processor with 9-cup work bowl and multipurpose stainless-steel blade
- Durable sealed housing creates sound barrier for quiet operation; pulse control
- Large feed tube; 4-cup mini bowl with blade; assortment of standard accessories included
- Base wipes clean easily; dishwasher-safe bowls, blades, and discs
- Measures 10-1/2 by 14-1/2 by 8-9/32 inches; 1-year replacement warranty
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