Includes 4-cup mini bowl with its own blade for small jobs
670 watts of smooth power guided by electronic sensor
Dough blade, egg whip, slicing/shredding discs, and video recipes included
Editorial Review:
The next best thing to having your very own sous chef, this machine will have those veggies sliced, diced, or shredded in next to no time. And that's not all it can do: use this multi-purpose equipment to knead dough and purEe soups too.
KitchenAid food processors enjoy an unsurpassed reputation. This top-of-the-line model demonstrates why. It's big: the main bowl holds 11 cups. It's powerful: a 670-watt motor guided by an electronic sensor provides smooth, consistent speed. It's remarkably easy to use: precisely fitted parts assemble and disassemble quickly, and the flick of a fingertip controls the on/off and pulse switches. It's also flexible: a 4-cup minibowl with its own blade fits inside the big bowl for smaller jobs.
As another plus, it's strikingly beautiful, a sleek embodiment of functionality. For a cook, operating this processor is a thrill--like driving a luxury car. Make no mistake, this is a substantial appliance meant for busy cooks preparing big meals. With a solid metal base providing countertop stability, it weighs 24 pounds and measures 14.8 inches high by 8.7 inches wide by 10-1/2 inches deep. The cord is 4-1/2 feet long, with permanent storage beneath the base for nearly 2 feet of that. But, despite its size, it's easy to care for: the base wipes clean with a sudsy cloth and all parts are dishwasher-safe.
Included with this model is a whip for egg whites and cream, a dough blade, a thin (2 millimeters), reversible disc for slicing and shredding, and medium (4 millimeters) shredding and slicing discs. All are stored in a plastic case (10-1/2 by 7-1/2 by 7 inches) with a white bottom and clear top. A video of tips and recipes is also included. Should the processor fail during its first year, KitchenAid's "total replacement" warranty means another machine will be delivered. Other than in that unlikely eventuality, no cook would part with this machine. --Fred Brack
Editor's Choice: KitchenAid's 11-cup food processor is our choice for the best food processor under $300. It demonstrates why the company's processors enjoy a great reputation. It has a 670-watt motor (with one speed and a pulse function) and an 11-cup plastic bowl. It comes with a whip for egg whites and cream, a dough blade, a thin (2-millimeter) reversible disc for slicing and shredding, and medium (4-millimeter) shredding and slicing discs--all of which are stored in a plastic case.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
great machine!!:
This is the best food processor! I love mine. I bought mine about 3 years ago from Amazon and have used it almost every day. I have been meaning to add a review long before now but-well-time flies!!
Why did I wait so long!:
I haven't used a food processor since about 30 years ago when I was given a inexpensive discount store model. It was used a few months and given away because it was more trouble than it was worth. Hesitated before getting this KitchenAid because I wasn't sure I would use it enough to justify the expense. My shiny new KFP650 arrived, first thing I noticed is Whoa! this baby's HEAVY! Not gonna be dancing around on my counter like that model 30 years ago. Decided to whip up a batch of blonde brownies and give... more info
Not as big as I thought, but much more powerful!:
It's powerful, solid, easy to clean, and SO quiet. What more could you ask for? Well, maybe a bigger bowl. When I purchased this I didn't know anything about food processors and I thought an 11 cup bowl would be HUGE, it's not. It's sufficient for most things, but I cook for a large family (7 or so) and find that I have to do some things in batches - that gets annoying. But it works amazingly well and is extremely easy to clean. Since I've purchased it I've seen some my friends have and can tell you this is... more info
Incredible work horse:
Gone is my dinosaur of a Cuisinart...this powerful food processor does everything! Love the large 11-cup work bowl and the second insert to minimize cleaning during use. It doubles the capacity of your machine quickly. Then there is the mini bowl, perfect for chopping herbs or nuts. Easy cleaning due to the rounded shape...no corners to catch food! Super sharp blades...be careful! Love it!
