Food processors, mixers and blenders

Russell Hobbs Classic Food Processor RHFP5000 review

Russell Hobbs Classic Food Processor RHFP5000

CHOICE Expert Rating

80%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Dough blade included.
  • Mini processor bowl included.
  • Good performance score for mini processor.
  • Sealed buttons with clear labelling.
  • Sealed bowl, easier to clean and does not spill ingredients onto unit or when removing blades.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for ease of use.
  • Possible hand access to slicing shredding blades through second largest chute.
  • Very noisy during processing on high speed.
  • Do not run the machine for longer than 1 minute. Switch off for at least 2 minutes to allow the motor to cool down.
  • No separate storage for attachments.
  • When using mini processor bowl, ingredients can splash up into lid when processing on low speed.
  • Awkward to remove mini bowl and blade, messy and no grip for removal.
  • Speed 1 is quite powerful little variation between speed 1 and 2.
  • No ON indicator light.
  • Processing blade has limited grip if not attached to the spindle, it is very sharp, care needs to be taken when handling.
  • Some stainless steel on exterior of unit requires extra attention.

Type

Size
Food processor
Size of bowl
Large

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
80%
Performance score
92%
Ease of use score
62%
Slicing a hard food score
90%
Crumbing score
100%
Shredding a firm food score
80%
Shortcrust pastry score
90%
Emulsifying score
100%
Blender performance
Not tested
Noise (dB)
92

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$110.00

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
2
Shop Ethical rating
C

Specifications

Number of blades
5
Wattage (W)
750
Weight (kg)
3.5
Capacity (mL)
2600 / 950
Blender capacity (L)
Not recorded
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
44 x 21 x 27
Website
au.russellhobbs.com

Features

Blade/attachment storage
Dishwasher-safe accessories
Yes (on the top rack only)
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

Looking for user reviews?

We don't offer user reviews anymore. Help us improve this expert review by sharing your feedback in a quick survey.