Food processors, mixers and blenders

Kenwood FDP641WH review

Kenwood FDP641WH

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Maximum capacity disc supplied.
  • Reversible blades.
  • Relatively light weight unit.
  • Comprehensive instructions with guides.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for ease of use.
  • No separate storage for attachments.
  • Possible hand access through large chute.
  • Difficult to grip control dial when using pulse function.
  • Labelling only OK, slightly small.
  • Unit can move on bench when processing at high speed.
  • Bulky parts, some parts are fiddly to clean with cracks and crevices.
  • Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spilling into unit.
  • Processor blade performs better than the dough blade for pastry.
  • No ON indicator light.
  • Very noisy during processing.
  • Separate spindle needs to be inserted into base of unit first then processing bowl over top, annoying if not put in place before the bowl.

Type

Size
Food processor / Blender Combo
Size of bowl
Medium

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Performance score
76%
Ease of use score
65%
Slicing a hard food score
90%
Crumbing score
70%
Shredding a firm food score
80%
Shortcrust pastry score
90%
Emulsifying score
50%
Blender performance
Not tested
Noise (dB)
81

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$199.00

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
5
Shop Ethical rating
C

Specifications

Number of blades
5
Wattage (W)
1000
Weight (kg)
3.1
Capacity (mL)
1500
Blender capacity (L)
Not recorded
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
40 x 22 x 27
Website
kenwoodworld.com/en-au

Features

Blade/attachment storage
Dishwasher-safe accessories
Yes (all parts except for blade unit and seal for blender)
Cord storage
Double-feed chute
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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