Hamilton Beach 70550RL PrepStar Food Processor with Bonus Chill Lid

by Hamilton Beach

Product Features

• 350 watts with 2 speeds
• Continuous feed chute
• In bowl blade storage
• Extra large 8 cup bowl capacity
• Includes bonus lid for bowl

Product Details

Product Manual [242kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 11 x 16 inches ; 6.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004X12X
• Item model number: 70550RL
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,271 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

With a 350-watt motor and a 7-cup bowl, this inexpensive tool puts a family-size food-processor's versatility and ease into a cook's hands at a bargain price. The processor's S-shaped stainless-steel blade kneads bread dough and chops and minces a variety of foods, from nuts to meat to cheese to vegetables and fruits. The reversible stainless-steel disc blade slices and shreds fruits and vegetables, and, with two speeds to choose from and a pulse control, the processor offers classic flexibility for fine work. Beginners will appreciate the control panel's chart, which lists the appropriate blades and speeds for specific tasks. The processor measures 12-1/2 by 8-1/4 by 7 inches and sits on rubber feet to prevent skidding. The bowl, cover, and blades are dishwasher-safe. --Fred Brack

Product Description

Prep Star Food Processor 70550RL has a large 8 cup capacity. The food processor has a continuous feed chute and a stainless steel processing blade as well as a reversible slicer/shredder disc. It also features in-bowl blade storage. Keep items fresher with the bonus chill lid.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

169 of 169 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this food processor!, October 30, 2000

By 

Cherie (nothern Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hamilton Beach 70550RL PrepStar Food Processor with Bonus Chill Lid (Kitchen)

I purchased this FP 4 1/2 years ago and it is still running strong. I have grated, diced, and mixed well over 1500 pounds of food and have yet to experience any problems.

Christmas, 2 years ago, I was making a dough that was so thick, the motor was barely going, even on the high setting. I was horrified to see smoke pouring out of the back of the stand, so I shut it off and figured that I had killed it for certain. Not so! After cooling down for half hour or so, it was up and running again as though nothing had happened.

I use this when I puree my pumpkin each fall. Over the course of 3 or 4 days, I generally do around 200-300 pounds of pumpkin and this FP has sailed through with out any problems. This includes running times into the hours. (4 or 5 hours at a time without any longer than a 30 second break between batches)

I have dropped it... it fell into a sink of water...it was in a box that fell down a flight of stairs... I have basically done anything and everything one would think would cause it to be destroyed and yet it just won't quit!

I would recommend this FP to anyone looking for a workhorse for a good price. I would be lost without mine and consider it the most important small appliance in my kitchen.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great machine for the price, August 22, 2004

By 

M.M. "llv91" (Columbus, OH United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hamilton Beach 70550RL PrepStar Food Processor with Bonus Chill Lid (Kitchen)

Shreds carrots and zucchini very nicely for soups and salads and purees good, too. However, the food chute isn't very big and I have to cut up everything. Other than that, I have no complaints. I just wish I had paid more attention to the size of the food chute before making my final decision on which processor to buy.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Buy This Item!, October 27, 2001

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Raven A. Ruch (Vancouver, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hamilton Beach 70550RL PrepStar Food Processor with Bonus Chill Lid (Kitchen)

I would have preferred to give this 0 stars, but that was not an option.I got this item based on a good review that I had seen here. The plastic housing around the S-blade cracked after 2 uses. I got ahold of Hamiliton Beach and was told to send back the blade for a new one. I did. Many months went by. I called and, "they aren't in stock, but we'll send it as soon as it is!" I waited some more. I finally contacted the company again and made a big enough fuss that they agreed to send me another unit. I have had this one for all of 3 months, (I only use it about once a week) and the S-blade is completely cracked once more! What is the point of getting a replacement that's just as bad? This tells me that the original one breaking was due to the horrible quality of the product and not a random defect. I also agree with a previous review that there really is only one speed. And I also discovered that if I tried to do anything that was even a little on the liquid side, the thing leaks out of the top! This is not a good product, and I do not plan to ever buy anything from Hamilton Beach again.