Black & Decker EHC650 2-Speed Food Chopper with 3-Cup Bowl

by Black & Decker

• 2-speed food chopper with 3-cup plastic bowl
• 150-watt motor; soft-grip powerhead for easy one-handed use
• Slip-resistant base doubles as bowl's lid for storing food
• Stainless-steel blade; dishwasher-safe parts
• Measures 4-3/4 by 4-3/4 by 8 inches

Product Details

Product Manual [422kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 9 x 5.1 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005MF97
• Item model number: EHC650
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (723 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,781 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #15 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Food Processors

Product Description

Amazon.com

This electric food chopper accomplishes a food processor's principal function of chopping and mincing without having to haul out the big machine. It's just 8 inches high and 4-3/4 inches in diameter, and its 3-cup bowl is ample for many chores in a family household and most chores in a one or two-person household. At 150 watts, the motor is powerful enough to chop or mince vegetables, fruits, herbs, cheese, nuts, chocolate, cooked meats, and bread. The power head has a soft grip for easy one-handed use. The rugged, plastic bowl; its slip-resistant base, which doubles as the bowl's lid for storing food; and the stainless-steel blade are all dishwasher-safe. --Fred Brack

Product Description

This powerful unit gives you 2 speeds to chop or mince onions in seconds. Ergonomically designed, it's comfortable and easy to blast through everyday chopping tasks. Perfect when you only need a small amounts for favorite soups, sauces, or desserts. Superior chopping performance in a powerful, compact unit for fine chopping results in seconds; Hi/Low Pulse controls for coarse chopping or fine mincing; 3-Cup bowl for onions, herbs, nuts, cheese, eggs, and more.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

906 of 908 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Chops extremely well, but ... October 14, 2005

By Kathlyn Storey TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Amazon Verified Purchase

As a chopper to use on a daily basis, this is unbeatable. The blades are much more substantial than on other products of this size. However, you have to be very careful with the plastic bowl. The center section that holds the blade has begun to break. Currently half of the circular holder (in the middle) is gone. Although it will still hold the blade, if it breaks any more, it probably won't. I'm going to have to find a replacement for the plastic bowl. October 18, 2005 update: Guess what? I contacted Black & Decker online, and they have a company that they refer you to that handles their replacement parts. In this case they are sending me a complimentary new 3 cup plastic bowl. I wish I could change my rating upward; this is real customer service. July 5, 2007 update: Since I received the replacement bowl, I have used this appliance constantly, that is, three to five times a week. I have had no problems with the center section of the replacement bowl. February 8, 2008 update: Note that when Amazon runs this item for $12.99, it is really a screaming deal.

August 16, 2011 update: You know what? This thing is still going strong. I have had no trouble whatsoever with the replacement bowl. Just don't stress this chopper out with something like chestnuts; those simply need to be cut up by hand.

December 22, 2012 update: The replacement bowl has developed a crack in the bottom, after seven years of constant use, but as long as it does not leak, I will not replace it. However, I note that as of this date, the current price is $17.12 with super saver shipping, the lowest price that I have seen this item for months.

269 of 281 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick & Easy! October 22, 2005

By Emmett Glenn

Amazon Verified Purchase

Ever wish you could chop up an onion in 2 seconds? It's possible with this little beauty. Instant bread crumbs? No sweat! How about shaved ice? It's a snap!

The Black & Decker EHC650 Ergo 3-Cup Food Chopper is unlike anything I have used before. It's SAFE and EASY to use. The best part is the clean-up: There really isn't any. It has only three parts! There's the cup, the powerful blade that slips into the cup, and the ergonomic top. The top is actually the motor - and it fits comfortably in your hand.

It's so easy to use:T

Step 1: Take the one-pound chopper off the shelf.

Step 2: Take off the cover and fill the container.

Step 3: Put the cover on and push one of the two buttons (one's fast and one's slow).

Two settings - fast-pulse and slow-pulse - give you flexibility in how coarse you want your food to be chopped. It even purees!

The see-through container lets you see the food as it is being chopped.

Don't need all those chopped onions right now? Use what you need then pop the handy lid on the container and store it in your fridge.

I highly recommend this product based on its easy of use and ease of clean-up.

This is the best electric food chopper I ever used.

217 of 234 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars To Use It Is To Love It, and easy clean up of all parts October 27, 2004

By Bob Feeser TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Amazon Verified Purchase

Two years ago I bought the Black & Decker KEC600 Cordless Can Opener. Another super highly recommended item. It is inexpensive, powerful, and convenient. It is cordless and sits in a reharging station, then you can take it to anywhere in the kitchen. After two years, the rechargeable battery finally started to get weak. So I ordered another one.

While browsing in the Black and Decker area, I came across this B&D Ergo 3 cup food chopper. Based on the reviews, I decided to give it a try. Now I don't know which one I like... no, love better. I use it to make fresh custom salad dressing. No more hand chopping garlic, now I fine chop it before sautéing for making sauce. The list is endless.

I have a 90 year old mother I take care of. When she complains about the food not being tender enough, I drop it in the chopper, the razor sharp blades spin at the slow or fast speed, and out comes a beautiful puree. A quick pop into the micro to freshen up the heating, and she loves it.

I'm ordering another chopper. Why? Because I don't ever want to go without it. Since it is a plug in the wall device, it wil probably last for 20 years. If mine gets dropped and breaks, I don't want to take a chance on not having one. Anything this good doesn't last. It is just too great of an item for such a little bit of money. Additionally, I like the fact that it comes with a removable flexible bottom, that doubles as a lid when you want to put your blendings in the refrig, without having to scoop them out.

One reviewer commented that they wish they would offer the bottom container as a separate item because it would be convenient, to have more than one. My logic is that for this kind of money, buy two. All bases are covered that way.... The increased flexibility is worth it.

One other comment, worth mentioning, is that the top which houses the motor is easy to clean, even though their are those who complain, that it is not submersible. I have been washing mine by turning it upside down, soaping, and then running it under hot water, while spinning it around. The water pouring only hits the underdside of the center on out, and easily pours over the outer lip, without ever getting anywhere near the on off switch, or other sensitive to water areas. That makes even the top easy to clean. The rest of the chopper is submersible, or dish washer safe. Additionally the blade is easily removable from the base, simply by pushing down on it, while giving it a quarter turn. Up it pops, ready for removal and easy cleaning. Great for cleaning the 3 qt base also. No blades stuck in the bottom, making it difficult to clean.

The Black and Decker seems to be leading the pack with a three quart chopper, instead of the 1 1/2 qt like the competition. The 3 quart makes it large enough to not have to use a full size blender, yet small enough to use regularly, without the additional clean up. In addition it is a lot lighter to move around.

It is also attractively designed, and the buttons are ergonomically designed.

Overall I can't recommend this chopper enough. If your looking for something else to buy, to take advantage of Amazons minimum purchase amount to qualify for free shipping, consider buying the Black and Decker cordless can opener. The KEC600 model is the one that I have and is getting the better reviews. Read more ›

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars decent chopper for this price November 25, 2003

By R. Petrenko

Amazon Verified Purchase

Pretty small in size. If you don't have space in you kitchen, it will fit perfectly in any hole you find. Very easy to clean. Quiet motor, sharp blades.

For me chopper must chop, but not squash. So it perfectly chopes to small pieces everything that is dry or crispy, like carrot, onion, fresh herbs, nuts.
Absolutely useless for tomatos. That's why i gave 4 stars.

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Handy to have January 17, 2008

By Helen C. Puentes

Very handy product to have on hand, simple to use and easy to clean. However, since the motor is in the top portion of the chopper and you cannot run it under water to clean, it is a good idea to use plastic wrap. Just take a piece of plastic wrap and place it on the top of the chopper bowl, put a small hole in the middle and put the motor on the bowl. You only have to toss the plastic wrap when done, and put the bowl and blade in the dishwasher.