KitchenAid 13-Cup Food Processor, KFP1318, Empire Red

I love my food processor but it has a few annoying design flaws. First, the top rather than twisting off has a right hand hinge. First, unless you take the top off the hinge it is in the way when adding product. Second, unless you have your hands on them, the smaller plungers go flying across the room. I have broken corners off the middle plunger twice. Both the bowl, the top, and the plungers are made of a brittle plastic. I anticipate having to replace them in fairly short order. As a slicer, shredder and processor it preforms like a champ. I have made a total of 20 pounds of pimento cheese and prepared and Italian sausage dish as an appetizer for 350 for a fundraiser. All the slicing, shredded, grating and processing was done quickly and efficiently. The fact that shredding or slicing blades can be attached above the processing blade saves time by combining two processes into one. Except for the design limitations. Except for the design limitations I mentioned it is the best processor I’ve owned. This is my third generation.

I had to replace my 20 year old food processor and gave this a try. I already put it to work since it’s garden season. This processor doesn’t miss a beat. Made short work of my zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, and onions. I’m looking forward to making salsa next. I like the included dough blade too. For me the 13 cup size is perfect but there are smaller sizes available. The improvement to the lid lock is very nice, no more trying to click it into place. Very sturdy and Easy to clean. Everything stores right in the bowl. Definitely would recommend this to anyone looking for a new food processor.

I don't usually write reviews, but I love this food processor. I've used it for chopping vegetables, nuts, and seeds, and it handles everything effortlessly. What really impressed me is how well it processes small seeds without leaving large pieces behind or getting stuck. It's powerful, easy to use, easy to clean, and the 13 cup size is perfect for meal prep. The quality feels excellent, and it has quickly become one of the most used appliances in my kitchen. If you're on the fence, I'd definitely recommend it.

This 13 cup KitchenAid food processor with the snap and go easy clean working bowl is an amazing product and like all KitchenAid you get phenomenal products. The great workmanship, durability and customer service is legendary. With this food processor you can chop, shred, precision slice knead and mix. You can easily adjust the slicing thickness to five different sizes with just a touch of the lever. It has 6 accessories included and the accessories all are stored on a storage caddy with the instructions on how to put it together after you have taken a particular part out and want to put it back. The price on this is wonderful I don't think you'll find another KitchenAid food processor with this many bells and whistles any cheaper. Take the plunge into KitchenAid products, you'll be amazed.

I bought this as a replacement for a KitchenAid food processor that my late wife gave me for Valentine's Day 2005. This model is much lighter in weight and shows many design improvements over the older model. For one thing, it has a rubber gasket that prevents flour from being ejected when mixing in butter for biscuits, pie crust, or scones. It's also more compact, allowing me to store it in less room. The motor doesn't seem as powerful, but it spins a bit faster, so some jobs take less time. I see what I think is a design flaw with how the lid connects with the bowl. I'm concerned that it'll be a weak spot that's easily broken. So, I'm being extra careful when removing the lid for cleaning. So far, it's a worthy replacement.

My wife likes this KitchenAid processor a lot, and the storage canister is one of the best parts — it keeps all the attachments organized and easy to grab. It cuts down prep time significantly. When she makes lumpia, homemade chicken nuggets, or minced chicken dishes, this processor saves a ton of chopping time and keeps everything consistent. The only thing we wish it had is an extra layer or two of blades. Like most processors, it mainly cuts at the bottom, so more blade levels would make certain tasks even faster. But overall, it’s been reliable, powerful, and a big help in the kitchen. If you want something that speeds up prep work and keeps all the accessories stored neatly, this is a solid choice.

This processor looks nice, the bowl itself is sturdy, the adjustable slicer is convenient, it has adequate power for most uses (except pizza dough). It has a leak-proof bowl, but that's where the flaw comes in. The work bowl has a shaft that is secured to a small, plastic gear underneath with a small screw. The part of the shaft that attaches to the gear is square-shaped which fits into a matching grommet embedded in the gear. In my case, the first time I tried to use this food processor with pizza dough (as I've done many times before on my Cuisinart that lasted 12 years), the metal grommet slid around the shaft, causing the blade to stall, and completely stripping the connecting surfaces of both the shaft and the grommet. When I took the screw out to investigate, a small pile of metal filings fell out onto the countertop. Additionally, the stack of washers used to secure this assembly was pathetic. One of the washers was bent, suggesting that the manufacturer attempted to secure two ill-fitting parts by over-tightening a screw. Horrible design, not worthy of the KitchenAid brand (though with the possible exception of the famous mixer, I don't think they're trying for quality anymore-- my KitchenAid refrigerator looks great, but it's handles keep working themselves loose -- I think it's just a Whirlpool with a KitchenAid label). Photos are included of the stripped shaft and grommet. I have not been able to find these particular replacement parts anywhere on the internet, so I tried to drill through the shaft and gear/grommet assembly to install a pin, but the shape of the bowl does not allow for the installation of a pin, so this thing is toast. For the first time almost ever, I got rid of the original packaging right after I received it, so I now have a new electric paper-weight.

My older model broke and while I don't use a food processor all that often, the times I do make it worth it to have one and I'd prefer a decent model over some cheap version that won't perform. My older model was a 13 cup bowl that actually had several bowls nested inside so you could either do the whole 13 cups or size down. These new configurations just have the one bowl. The older models had a box for the accessories; this one has everything stored on board. And that's nice for storage, but it is like a puzzle putting it all back together. They do give you several diagrams showing you how to put it all back, but it is slightly tricky at first. Instead of sliding around to come on and off, the cover pops open and can be taken off the base by pulling on the hinge side. I've used it twice so far, once to pulverize cookies to use as a pie crust and another time to chop roasted vegetables to make salsa. Both turned out great. The pulse is nice and steady and did both jobs equally well. There was no leakage and I think part of that is due to the new design where the bowl snaps down into place rather than sliding back and forth to lock. Also, the new "nut" in the middle of the bowl to hold the chopping blades is sealed so it would be harder for liquids to get inside and eventually leak out. I wasn't unhappy with the older model but this is a nice upgrade. Most of the parts go in the dishwasher but you wash the blades by hand (as always). Takes up vertical space in the cupboard but since all the accessories are on board, you're only taking up that space.

Considerando che vendono su Amazon Italia, dovrebbero specificare meglio che si tratta di un elettrodomestico che funziona con voltaggio a 110 volt. Il prodotto è arrivato con un convertitore di corrente che non funziona e mi ha quasi bruciato la resistenza della macchina. Ho dovuto spendere altri 100 euro per comprarne uno che funzionasse e poter usare il prodotto. Detto questo il prodotto funziona ed è di ottima qualità

Puedes ajustarle el grosor de los cuadrito y pícaros finos o gruesos :D también se pueden hacer papas fritas.

Excelente producto

La estrene haciendo masa para roles de canela , me intrigaba mucho como funcionaba, la vdd bastante bien! Menos desastre y menos trastes sucios, hoy pique pepinos en cuadritos que me sorprende no venga especificado que corta en cuadritos por q es un suuuper hack vi varios procesadores y no lo hacían; espero dure mucho por q ya me enamoré !

Hacer ensaladas nunca fue tan rápido. Cada año pediré hacer la e salada de manzana para navidad