Sales Rank: 1191


Features:

Measures 14.8 inches high by 8.7 inches wide by 10-1/2 inches deep

Rated number one in its class by a leading consumer magazine

600 watts of smooth power

Dough blade, slicing/shredding discs, and recipes included

Includes mini bowl with its own blade for small jobs

Average Rating:
Rating: - Effortless and Solidly-Built
I had a cheap food processor. Since I already own a Kitchenaid stand mixer, I had high expectations for the Kitchenaid food processor. I was not disappointed. This things chops, shread and slices with incredible speed and ease. It is well-built; everything fits together solidly and tight (but not too tight so that it's hard to use). The measuring cup that fits inside the food chute is handly and convenient. Even though I initially thought the mini-bowl would be useless, it's actually come in handy a few times already; (I've used it for chopping onions and pickles). I have always made pie crust by hand, but I tried making it in the food processor. I was amazed at how fast it did the job. Cleaning is easy, but you do have to be careful as the blades are extremely sharp (as you would want them to be). My only negative would be the storage container for the blades and disks; it's huge and it only holds 3 disks and the 3 blades that come with the machine. It would be nicer if it were more streamlined. All in all, that's a pretty minor "concern." I am thrilled with the food processor; between this and the stand mixer, I'm all set.

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Rating: - No Match for an OLD Cuisinart!!
For those floundering between purchasing a Cuisinart or KitchenAid Food processor......Go for the Cuisinart every time.If you are a former Cuisinart Processor user, you will be very dissappointed in the KitchenAid Professional Ultra Power! I have an old Cuisinart with all available discs. Got a new KitchenAid for Christmas (early) with the 5 disc set of extra blades. I used it twice tonight for the first time. First to shred medium hard cheddar cheese....variable motor sounds, bogs slightly, moves around on counter and design of bowl lid is difficult to clean (no rinse and go as with my Cuisinart. Decided to make the soft dough for Pecan tartlets containing two sticks butter, 1 8 oz cream cheese and only 2 cups of flour. This was too much for this machine! It nearly stopped completely several times! I couldn't believe it. It wavered back and forth, not maintaining the speed, even on pulse. Just imaging if I was trying to make bread dough!! I was looking forward so to getting this new KitchenAid Processor (made in France). I had read many rave reviews about the Ultra Power. Guess those cooks never had a Cuisinart!!! I figured theysince bPacking it up tonight and sending it back! Going to keep my old Cuisinart and buy new bowls.

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Rating: - A wonderful workhorse -- the best!
I have owned a Quisinart and an Oaster food processor. They were good, but this KitchenAid far outweighs its competition, by far! It is a very heavy food processing unit that doesn't move an inch when in use on your kitchen counter. It does all its food processing jobs without the slightest effort. The blades that come with it do all the necessary jobs you could possibly have -- shredding, slicing, chopping, etc. Having a food processor alone, makes dinner (and holiday treats) easier to make, but having this food processor is even better. Another great thing -- it is very, very easy to clean since all the parts (except the motor unit) are top shelf dishwasher safe. So long Quisinart & Oaster. Buy this unit, you'll be very happy that you did.