This cook has had the same trusty Cuisinart food processor for over 20 years. Standard food processor tasks include grating of cheeses and vegetables, slicing potatoes (when not using a more specialized mandolin), mixing dough (including bread, cookies, and crusts), and grinding tomatoes and other vegetables for soups and salsas. A degree of skepticism that a new food processor could replace old faithful was not warranted with the Kenwood.
Out of the box, the Kenwood is covered in attractive finish that looks like stainless steel but is actually some kind of plastic. It begs to be left on the counter rather than hidden in a cabinet. It is noticeably lighter than the Cuisinart. No instructions are required for an experienced user, all the parts and pieces go together in obvious ways. There are three reversible duty disks for two different thickness slices, and four different grating sizes--something I never had with my old Cuisinart. A plastic blade for dough and bread, along with the steel sharp blade fill out the inventory. A plastic blender is also included with this food processor, although with a more expensive blender (and heavy duty glass) already on the counter I do not see the need for another (but it is a nice addition for those wanting to minimize such items). Slight sticky supports keep the unit from sliding around.
Task one--grate carrots and zucchini for muffins. No surprises--the unit makes quick work of the task. You can pulse or use one of two continuous speeds for any task. For this job, I just fed the vegetables in the top of the well sized chute. In fact, the chute is more perfectly sized for this task than the Cuisinart which sometimes require me to cut things down a little more to fit the secondary chute (as the primary chute is too large). Note that it is possible to run the unit, and feed at the same time, without pausing--and while unlikely, unless you are trying to hurt yourself, it might be possible to stick a finger or two down the chute into the business end of whatever blade you are using. Standard food processor 101 safety should be practiced.
Task two--Mix a dough for cheese balls consisting of butter, flour, salt and pepper then grate cheese on top. Using the steel blade for the first part was easy, cold butter and flour were easily brought together. A quick change of the blade to a grating disc made quick work of the cheese. Clean-up after this task was easier than with the Cuisinart, notably because the two sided grating disks have no place for food to hide (the Cuisinart has a lip on the underside of the one sided disks that sometimes require you to dig around with a pointed object to dislodge food particles that might remain. As with the Cuisinart, you can also put everything in the dishwasher.
Task three--grating parmesan cheese--usually quite a task for any processor. No concerns, the Kenwood had not problems with this task, providing consistently grated parmesan on two differently sized grates. The way the disks fit into the top support piece makes switch disks easier than the Cuisinart which requires you to pull the entire piece out to remove the disk. On the Kenwood, you just take the disk out and the support stays in place waiting for another disk.
Task four--bread dough. Using the plastic blade proved no challenge for the Kenwood, mixing up the water, flour, yeast, and salt into a consistent mass for further work outside of the processor.
Last task for testing--mix up canned and fresh tomatoes for salsa. The easiest of tasks for blenders and processors alike with a light touch on the pulse switch to keep it chunky rather than pureed. Again, easy to perform this basic test.
Lots to like with this new Kenwood! It is a solidly built, attractive and well thought out product. Love the double sided blades that proved easier to clean than my Cuisinart disks. The Kenwood provides a bit more functionality than my very basic Cuisinart including more options for just about every task you might need a food processer for, notably pulse and two continuous speeds, and the dual use grating/slicing disks. Combined with a nicely sized chute for feeding the unit and you may find yourself finding more for this Kenwood to do so you can spend more time on other cooking tasks.
Now compared to the heavier Cuisinart it is a toss up--old faithful is not easily displaced--so for now we will just have to see how it goes.
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The MultiPro Compact Food Processor from Kenwood
Chop It. Blend It for Healthier Living.
Expertise in the kitchen since 1947. The Kenwood MultiPro Compact Food Processor System combines a 9 cup food processor and 5 cup blender into one efficient food processing center. Combine all your food preparation needs in just 8 inches of counterspace to make healthy family meals more efficiently with fresh ingredients, created the way you want every time. With its innovative and patented Dual Drive System, the MultiPro Compact with 2 Speed Control delivers the right speed whatever the task :chopping, grating , blending, slicing, whisking or dough making. The Kenwood MultiPro Compact Food Processor System includes a 9 cup food processor bowl with stainless steel chopping blade, dough blade, 3 stainless steel cutting blades: thick slice/shred, thin slice/shred, and rasping. With the added benefit of dishwasher safe parts and safety interlocks, the Kenwood MultiPro Compact Food Processor System will become your go-to food preparation time and space saver in the kitchen.
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Food Processing CenterThe Dual Drive System from Kenwood optimizes speeds to run a food processor or blender on one base. Double the food prep in only 8 inches of counter space. |
In Bowl DriveThe in bowl drive is easier to use, easier to clean and increases the available bowl capacity by 20% |
2 Speeds for Versatility and ControlUse high speed for grating, chopping and blending, and low speed for slicing or making dough. The additional pulse option gives you an extra boost when you need it. |
Versatile AttachmentsThe Kenwood Multipro Compact comes with a 9 cup food processor bowl, a 5 cup blender, stainless steel chopping blade, dough blade and 3 stainless steel cutting blades: Thick Slice / Shred, Thin Slice / Shred and Rasping Discs. |
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