How to Choose a Food Processor
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Analyze your need for a food processor. If you prepare food for large amounts of people and would regularly use the slicing, shredding, chopping and other functions of a food processor, you may be a candidate for buying one. - 2). Consider the capacity you need. A 2- or 7-c. bowl is likely to be big enough unless you usually make large quantities of food.
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Decide whether you need any extra slicing or shredding discs. Most food processors are sufficient without extras, but you may want to add discs now or later. - 4
Check special features such as mini bowls, feed chutes, number of speeds, pulsing function and whether blades are reversible. - 5). Look for a juicing function if you're interested in making fruit or vegetable juices.
- 6). Check that the parts are dishwasher-safe. This saves cleanup time.
- 7). Read warranties carefully, and check on service options and replaceable parts.