Food processors, mixers and blenders

Breville the Paradice 9 BFP638BTR review

Breville the Paradice 9 BFP638BTR

CHOICE Expert Rating

84%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Easy to press, sealed controls with clear labelling.
  • Controls illuminate when turned on. ON/OFF button has a contrasting indicator light.
  • Medium processor bowl with labelling on unit for bowl locking position.
  • Clear grading on bowl in red, states max liquid levels for thin and thick liquids as well as dicing and slicing.
  • Bowl is easy to lock into place.
  • Double chute can accommodate larger items for shredding and slicing.
  • Colour coded accessories are easy to lock into position.
  • Accessories provided include, dicing blade, dicing grid, dicing cleaner, reversible shredder, adjustable slicer, S blade, dough blade and a storage caddy.
  • Excellent result using the dicing attachment.
  • Storage caddy supplied with colour coded positions for accessories. Caddy can be stored inside the processor bowl when not in use. Separate storage for dicing kit. Can also be stored inside bowl.
  • Black matte finish exterior with some small stainless steel trim. Easy to wipe over.
  • Processor bowl is sealed, easier to clean and does not spill ingredients onto unit or when removing blades.
  • Adjustable slicer 0.3mm – 5.0mm.
  • Large chute has a safety lock feature and needs to be in place to operate.
  • 30 year warranty on motor.
  • Accessories are fairly easy to clean in a domestic sink.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Heavy unit, can jolt with a heavy load.
  • Processing blade needs to be attached to a spindle, limited grip around blade.
  • Slicing and shredding discs have limited grip. Care still needs to be taken when assembling and disassembling.
  • Some parts are fiddly to clean with cracks and crevices.
  • Noisy on high speed.
  • Possible hand access to slicing shredding blades through large chute.

Type

Size
Food processor
Size of bowl
Medium

Recommended products

Recommended
1%

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
84%
Performance score
88%
Ease of use score
77%
Slicing a hard food score
90%
Crumbing score
90%
Shredding a firm food score
90%
Shortcrust pastry score
100%
Emulsifying score
70%
Blender performance
0%
Noise (dB)
76

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$549.00

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
2 (30 years on motor)
Shop Ethical rating
C

Specifications

Number of blades
5
Wattage (W)
605
Weight (kg)
5.4
Capacity (mL)
2250
Blender capacity (L)
N/A
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
39 x 20 x 25
Website
breville.com.au

Features

Blade/attachment storage
Dishwasher-safe accessories
Cord storage
Double-feed chute
Yes (with chute lock)
Processing blade
Dough blade
Fine slicing blade
Blender
Mini bowls
Coarse slicing blade
Fine grating/zesting blade
Fine shredding blade
Coarse shredding blade

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