Hamilton Beach 70670 Chef Prep 525-Watt Food Processor, Black
From Hamilton Beach
Full size 10-cup Food processor - for large batch processing Has 525 watts of power with 2 speeds plus pulse speed option for maximum versatility- 4 functions- slcing- shredding, crinkle cutting, & fine shredding f rom 2 reversible discs . Has large stainless steel chopping blade & oversized feed chute. Dishwasher safe bowl & blades .Internal cord storage
- Amazon Sales Rank: #381 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: Hamilton Beach
- Model: 70670
- Dimensions: 5.00 pounds
With its powerful 525-watt motor, this full-size 10-cup food processor helps reduce prep time in the kitchen. Two included reversible slicing/shredding discs deliver four different functions--slicing, shredding, crinkle cutting, and fine shredding. The unit also comes equipped with a large stainless-steel chopping blade that slices and minces to perfection. Choose from two speed settings or the pulse option when a light touch is needed for precision results. Other highlights include a simple control dial, an oversized feed chute, and internal cord storage to help keep countertops tidy. The base of the appliance wipes clean easily, and the bowl, lid, blades, and discs can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. Stylish and functional for today's busy kitchen, the food processor measures approximately 10 by 9 by 16 inches and carries a one-year warranty.
A workhorse....
I bought this food processor last Fall to process fruit for jam making. I pick my fruit in the summer, and freeze it to make jam in the Fall to take advantage of the cooler weather. Jam making can be a hot job, especially in Texas! In previous years, I chopped my fruits by hand, but this year, my husband and I went overboard and picked pounds and pounds of strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and peaches. Then a friend gave me figs! There was no way I wanted to process all of that by hand, so I started shopping for a food processor. I found several good reviews of the Hamilton Beach 70670 and it was a great price, so after a little more comparison shopping decided to take the plunge.
When I got ready to process fruit, this processor performed like a champ. The only issue I had was making sure I gauged the pulse correctly, as a few of my batches of fruit ended up almost pureed, which was not what I was aiming for! It plowed through hours of processing for 3 days of a long weekend, then several 2 day weekens. And cleanup was so easy.
This is not my first food processor, but the Hamilton Beach compares very favorably with others I have used. I really love it and look forward to my next jam making season. I use it other times for smaller jobs, but the big workout for this baby is in the Fall.
Hamilton Beach Food Processor
This machine has plenty of power. I have only used it to make pizza dough and it worked extremely well. The dough came out great and I can't wait to use the shredding blades next.
Better than I expected
I bought the Hamilton Beach Chef Prep when Cuisinart shipped me the wrong size replacement work bowl twice! Enough, I said. When I saw the Hamilton Beach in person I thought it was flimsy and cheap (about 1/4 the price of a Cuisinart, so why not?) The work bowl is light and made of a cloudy plastic, not the tough Lexan of more expensive machines. But experience has proved the Hamilton Beach an excellent small appliance and a good value. It is well designed: lock and unlock images make it clear which way to turn the work bowl to release it. A dot on the lid shows how to align it. The two disk blades are reversible and make distinctly different cuts and slices. The basic cutting blade is sharp, easy to put on, remove and clean. The machine rests on suction cups that are just strong enough to hold it in place where you want it, but release when you choose to do that. I have to admit, the motor is NOISY, but it is very efficient. A few seconds usually does the job. I use my food processor almost every day and am very satisfied.
