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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Versatile all rounder, good value, 25 Jul 2009
I'm surprised nobody has yet written a review on this widely-available food processor, so here's my experience of it.
There are many cheaper processors around, including some from Kenwood, so what do you get for your extra money? Well, the FP620 is presented as a versatile all-rounder, with two speeds, pulse action (for short bursts) and a liquidiser attachment. There is a comprehensive set of cutters/slicers supplied, along with a tool for pushing items down the funnel of the main processor bowl. There is also a set of whisks/beaters, though not strong enough for fruit cake mixes, and only recommended for egg whites and the like. A separate storage bowl (`carousel') for attachments is even supplied, though this can be discarded if you prefer, as it takes up more space. The machine itself is quite large (and fairly weighty) so it will take up worktop space or needs a largish cupboard if hidden away.
Generally, the machine has been well thought out, with attachments fitting easily once you get used to it. One feature is the safety interlocking mechanism, well-designed, though it takes a bit of getting used to at first - the bowl has to be in a certain position before the motor will work, and if you remove the liquidiser you have to fit the separate cover in the correct position before you can use the main bowl. The machine is finished in white though the bowl and liquidiser are in a blue plastic which, sadly, is the type which takes ages to dry when washed (blades and cutters are in stainless steel of course).
In practice, the machine works very well, and should cover most needs. I find two speeds adequate, and the pulse feature is useful. It does indeed cut, shred, chop and slice very quickly; it made short work of blending several batches of soup when I recently had to cater for 24 people! My only grumble is that the `thick' slicer does not cut carrots etc as thickly as I would like but this seems to be common to many food processors. It is quite noisy, but no worse than many, and it hardly needs to be in use for long. Washing is a pain, with so many parts, but this again is not unique to the Kenwood. Take care of the main blades, by the way - they are sharp!
More expensive machines may have more features and perhaps more power, but this should do all the chef normally wants in the kitchen. At the price, it represents a good value all-rounder.
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