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KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor KFP0921AOB review

KitchenAid 9 Cup Food Processor KFP0921AOB

CHOICE Expert Rating

77%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good overall.
  • Very good for performance overall.
  • Refrigerator lid for the processing bowl.
  • Bowl is twist free, one click bowl assembly with a latched lid that is removable.
  • Indicator lights positioned above each speed setting.
  • Sealed bowl, easier to clean and does not spill ingredients onto unit or when removing blades.
  • Reversible blades.
  • Accessories dishwasher safe on top rack at low temperatures.
  • Motor unit has good stability on bench.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Possible hand access to slicing shredding blades through large chute, no safety lock feature on chute.
  • Food pusher that sits in chute, falls out when opening processing lid. Need to ensure it is secure before opening lid.
  • Processing blade has limited grip if not attached to the spindle, care needs to be taken when handling.
  • Heavy unit.
  • Processor blade performs better than the dough blade for pastry.
  • Do not run the machine for longer than 2 minutes.
  • Bowl has a small opening where lid locks into position, can trap ingredients.
  • Slicing and shredding discs have limited grip.
  • No separate storage box. Some parts can be stored in processing bowl when not in use.

Type

Size
Food processor
Size of bowl
Medium

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
77%
Performance score
82%
Ease of use score
70%
Slicing a hard food score
60%
Crumbing score
100%
Shredding a firm food score
80%
Shortcrust pastry score
90%
Emulsifying score
80%
Blender performance
Not tested
Noise (dB)
72

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$319.00

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
2
Shop Ethical rating
D

Specifications

Number of blades
4
Wattage (W)
250
Weight (kg)
3.4
Capacity (mL)
2100
Blender capacity (L)
Not recorded
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
42 x 22 x 20
Website
kitchenaid.com.au

Features

Blade/attachment storage
Yes (inside bowl)
Dishwasher-safe accessories
Yes (on the top rack only, on a low temperature – max 70°C)
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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