Customer Reviews

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

5 star:		(344)
4 star:		(69)
3 star:		(37)
2 star:		(27)
1 star:		(29)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

This chopper was rated number one of several by Fine Cooking magazine so I ordered one. It is the best small appliance in my kitchen and I use it almost daily for all sorts of things. It will mix small quantities just like a food processer and chops very well. It is perfect for making bread crumbs and parmesan cheese out of the big block. It will finely chop herbs as long as they a well dried. I love it for everything and have to give one to each of my friends and 3 sisters. It is very easy to clean and re-assemble.

This is a great little machine for anyone who has limited space or people who just don't want to take out their large food processors for a smaller job. I'm a college student and this is the best for apts or dorms. It is comfortable, quick, and powerful enough to chop things such as nuts. It's also very affordable. My favorite thing to make is salsa, just throw in the ingredients and press the button. You can even take off the base and use it as a lid to refridgerate the leftovers. I just wish it came with an additional container, so you can store one and still have a container to chop without transferring anything. Other than that, it's great for the price!

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.

I have joint and muscle ailments that make chopping foods a challenge so I have owned small choppers since they first appeared on the market. Most of these choppers have a small piece on the plastic lid that must lock into the base in order for the chopper to work - a wise safety device, but that piece broke off my first 2 choppers and replacement lids were not available.

When I was shopping for my third chopper 2.5 years ago, I found this one at a local discount retailer. I was immediately struck my two things: 1) it is made in such a way that there are fewer important small plastic parts to break off and 2) the ergonomic top and controls are infinitely easier on my hands than my previous choppers. The dual speeds have also proven to be a great advantage, providing more options of how finely to chop foods. I have happily used this chopper for 30 months and have recommended it to my similiarly "hand-challenged" friends. I am still amazed by how comfortable the top of this chopper is and how gentle to my hands the controls are.

I have not found cleaning the underside of the top to be a problem. I use a wet soapy dishcloth to wipe it off well, using an old toothbrush on any areas that might need scrubbing. Then a quick rinse of the underside ONLY of the top and it's clean. No problem - much easier to clean than the bases of the more common small chopper shape - and when you use choppers as much as I do, you find yourself cleaning them a lot!

This is my 3rd mincer/chopper. I've been using this for almost 3 months, a few times a week, to chop veggies and mince small amounts of meat, as well as occasionally milling rolled oats (so they'll cook faster). It has done a great job with all these foods, even the meats! The blades are nice and sharp, and the design is simple and comfortable. The one complaint I have is with cleaning: while the blade and container are very easy to clean, the lid/motor is NOT since obviously it isn't submersible. The manual directs the user to simply wipe it clean, but if you've just minced some meat, soap and hot water would be much more ideal, to say the least. Perhaps in the future B&D could incorporate some kind of snap-off liner for the lid, that could be removed and washed well. Right now I spray it down with rubbing alcohol and wipe it down a few times.
I would have given this unit 4 or 5 stars otherwise, because it's cheaper than most others I've seen, while still doing a great job (I realize my sanitary methods sound obsessive, and they are...I worked in a lab for years doing bacterial culture, and let's just say that I've seen what's out there, and I don't want it in my food!)

This is a nice, light duty chopper, particularly good for those of us with more thumbs than fingers. It's small and easy to store, but large enough for most small family meals.

It does take a bit getting of training to get down well. It's easy to chop thing too finely, especially since it cuts a bit unevenly. If you concentrate on a few remaining large pieces, you'll probably chop it too fine. Just stop and pick out the few large pieces.

The unit is easy to wash and maintain, but be careful of the very sharp blades.