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Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap Food Processor and Vegetable Chopper, BPA Free, Stainless Steel Blades, 12 Cup Bowl, 2-Speed 450 Watt Motor, Black (70725A)

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Product Dimensions 8.76"D x 9.55"W x 16.25"H
Color Black (70725A)
Bowl Capacity 12 Cups
Wattage
450 watts
Material
Plastic
Item Weight
6.6 Pounds
Voltage
110 Volts

About this item

  • EASY STACK & SNAP ASSEMBLY. Unique design requires no difficult twisting and locking, making this one of the best food processors when you're looking for a food processor that's very easy to use.
  • SIMPLE FUNCTION GUIDE: Eliminates guesswork by showing you which blade to use and which button to press. Chop and puree with the stainless steel S-blade. Shred and slice with the reversible disc.
  • 12 CUP SEALED BOWL WITH POUR SPOUT. This large 12 cup food processor comes with a sealed bowl to prevent leaks when processing liquid recipes such as salsa, soups, and dressings.
  • BIG MOUTH FEED TUBE. This Hamilton Beach food processor fits whole foods for quick, easy processing and less pre-cutting.
  • POWERFUL 450 WATT MOTOR. Packs plenty of power to process all types of ingredients with high and low speeds, as well as pulse for quick bursts of power.

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4.3 4.3
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4.3 4.3

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Easy stack and snap assembly

The Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap 12 Cup Food Processor takes the guesswork out of food processing with its easy stack and snap assembly and simple function guide that shows you which blade to use and which button to push.

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Disc attachments are reversible and labeled, which takes the guesswork out of processing.

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Hamilton Beach products are thoughtfully designed to make your life easier. We use consumer insights, in-depth research and rigorous testing to deliver the best solution to your everyday needs.

Whether it's preparing delicious meals and beverages effortlessly, or making your clothes look their best, you can count on the brand that has spent over 100 years creating products with you in mind.

Stack & Snap 12 Cup Food Processor

Chop, shred, slice and puree just about anything with the powerful 450 watt motor, stainless steel S-blade and reversible slice/shred disc.

Use this versatile machine to easily prepare ingredients for all your favorite recipes. The Big Mouth feed tube reduces pre-cutting to save you time on prep work in the kitchen. This large food processor comes with a 12 cup sealed bowl with pour spout to eliminate leaks and prevent spills when pouring ingredients. A handy cord storage area hides the cord when not in use to reduce countertop clutter.

  • Easy stack & snap assembly: Unique, patent-pending design requires no difficult twisting & locking
  • Simple function guide shows you which blade to use & which button to press
  • Big Mouth feed tube reduces pre-cutting and sealed bowl with pour spout prevents leaks
  • Powerful 450 watt motor
  • Blades, bowl and lid are all dishwasher safe

Features:

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Easy stack & snap assembly

Unique design requires no difficult twisting and locking. Each piece snaps easily into place.

Simple function guide

Shows you which blade to use and which button to press.

Big Mouth feed tube

Fits whole foods and reduces pre-cutting.

12 cup food processor

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Large 12 cup capacity sealed bowl

Helps to prevent leaks and spills.

Powerful 450 watt motor

Includes two speeds plus pulse control.

Reversible disc

A stainless steel disc shreds on one side and slices on the other.

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Designed to be uniquely simple, The Hamilton Beach stack & snap 12 cup food processor requires no twisting, turning or locking during assembly. Instead, it’s as easy as stacking the 12 cup bowl onto the base, then snapping on the lid. Easy to use - Disc attachments are reversible and labeled, which takes the guesswork out of processing. The label should face up for the desired function. When using disc attachment, do not process foods past the max level indicator on the bowl. FOOD MAXIMUM AMOUNTTO PROCESS Dry ingredients such as crackers or nuts 12 cups (2.8 L) Vegetables or fruits 3 pounds (1.4 kg) Cheese such as Parmesan or Cheddar 40 ounces (1.2 L) Thick sauces or dips 8 cups (1.9 L) Liquids such as marinades or soups 7 cups (1.7 L).

Troubleshooting: (1) Unit does not operate on any speed or Pulse - Is the unit plugged in? Does the outlet work? Is the lid latched in place? See “How to Use” sections. Place lid on bowl, making sure to align the pour spout on the lid with the pour spout on the bowl. Is the large food pusher in the chute? The large food pusher must be in place to operate. Is the food chute overfilled? Do not add food above the MAX fill line. The large food pusher must be in the food chute to operate. (2) Food is not sliced or shredded uniformly - Packing too much food in the food chute or pushing too hard on the food pusher may cause the processed food to be irregularly sliced or shredded. Refer to the Food Processing Charts for recommended sizes and quantities. (3) Unit has a burning smell - There may be a residue left on the motor from the manufacturing process, causing a slight odor during initial use. This will go away. If a strong odor or any visible smoke appears, unplug unit IMMEDIATELY and call the Customer Service number. More info regarding troubleshoot available on the user manual.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
26,407 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the power, ease of cleaning, and ease of use of the food processor. They mention that it gets the job done, it's easy to set up and clean, and that it'll cut your time in the kitchen. They are also happy with the value. However, some customers dislike the catchability and disagree on appearance, fit, and quality.

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1,236 customers mention899 positive337 negative

Customers like the power of the food processor. They say it gets the job done, has safety built-in, and has plenty of power for all tasks.

"...I love it. Simple to use, price was great and it works awesome. I will never buy a other ninja product. Instead I'll get another of these. Thanks." Read more

"I was skeptical even after research, but this baby is fantastic! It works great and does everything I want and more! I find it easy to clean and use...." Read more

"wife likes it. after about ten years the old ones blades dont work as good." Read more

"...However, when it's not broken, this thing works GREAT! It does everything it's supposed to and does it well!..." Read more

728 customers mention548 positive180 negative

Customers find the food processor easy to use and clean. They say it's easy to set up and take apart, and is dishwasher safe. Some appreciate the two different size shoots.

"Great food processor—-reliable, easy to clean, easy to operate...." Read more

"...It works great and does everything I want and more! I find it easy to clean and use. The bowl is the perfect size for so many uses...." Read more

"...It was also very easy to set up but equally easy to pull apart and clean which is important to me, as I really hate those machines with lots of..." Read more

"...Which can be hard to clean out. But otherwise it’s ok." Read more

699 customers mention644 positive55 negative

Customers find the food processor easy to use. They say it's simple, straightforward, and quick. They also say it is convenient and large enough to do most things. Customers also mention that it is easy to set up and pull apart. They like that it'll work for beginners and basic usage.

"Great food processor—-reliable, easy to clean, easy to operate...." Read more

"...So I threw it out and got this. I love it. Simple to use, price was great and it works awesome. I will never buy a other ninja product...." Read more

"...The bowl is the perfect size for so many uses. Easy to switch attachments. The design is sleek and pleasing...." Read more

"...It was also very easy to set up but equally easy to pull apart and clean which is important to me, as I really hate those machines with lots of..." Read more

568 customers mention477 positive91 negative

Customers like the value of the food processor. They say it's a great product that is reasonably priced, very worth it, and works amazingly well for such a low price.

"...So I threw it out and got this. I love it. Simple to use, price was great and it works awesome. I will never buy a other ninja product...." Read more

"This is an excellent food processor for the money, but as they say, you get what you paid for...." Read more

"...enough to leave out on the counter and quite frankly, for the incredible price, I do not think you can go wrong with this food processor...." Read more

"Easy to use and clean. It's exactly what I wanted. Good value for the money." Read more

271 customers mention189 positive82 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the food processor. Some mention that the size is great and it's really powerful. The bowl is really large, and you don't have to worry about over filling when. However, others say that the chute is not that large, so a lot of things will have to be cut. It's larger than expected and harder to clean, and the space is narrow.

"...I find it easy to clean and use. The bowl is the perfect size for so many uses. Easy to switch attachments. The design is sleek and pleasing...." Read more

"...years ago was a Cuisinart and this is far more solid, well built, bigger and does a stellar job!A year later, it is still working fine...." Read more

"...Small chunks will go unshredded, and chunks will lodge themselves into tight spaces in the lid. But overall for the price, the performance is fair." Read more

"...Love the two different size shoots. Powerful and does not take up a lot of space! Completely satisfied!" Read more

1,479 customers mention886 positive593 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the food processor. Some mention it's very good and well constructed, while others say that it'll break easily, has cracks at the bottoms, and is not heavy duty.

"I was skeptical even after research, but this baby is fantastic! It works great and does everything I want and more! I find it easy to clean and use...." Read more

"...I guess the heat caused minor warping. It still works though. I would still recommend it." Read more

"...The pieces are all solid and it comes with one blade you can use for shredding or slicing and another for chopping, mixing and pureeing...." Read more

"It is a very powerful machine, it chops the veggies in no time...." Read more

267 customers mention117 positive150 negative

Customers are mixed about the appearance of the food processor. Some mention that it looks good, nice, and big, while others say that it has a very poor design and looks gross.

"...The problem is the blades. The design on the underside is beyond awful...." Read more

"...Easy to switch attachments. The design is sleek and pleasing. Love how it stays in place and easy to lock. Great motor and power...." Read more

"...Aside from the slight cosmetic issue from usage, I really like it!..." Read more

"...Its aesthetically pleasing enough to leave out on the counter and quite frankly, for the incredible price, I do not think you can go wrong with this..." Read more

144 customers mention3 positive141 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the catchability of the food processor. They mention that food gets stuck in the handle, the slicing/grating disc, and the lid. Some say that it's poorly designed and food constantly sticks in the blade crevices.

"...It does tend to get stuff stuck up in the lid, but that issue is survivable...." Read more

"...Once I put something in it and turn on it throws the food in the top. Which can be hard to clean out. But otherwise it’s ok." Read more

"...Forget that sometimes with slicing and dicing, small bits of food can get caught within the solid piece...." Read more

"...The only complaint I have is the food gets stuck in the lid next to the feed chute and it is hard to get out...." Read more

Happy as a dog with a new bone!
5 Stars
Happy as a dog with a new bone!
I know this food processor has gotten some bad reviews, but I tend to look at the combined total of 4 (15%) + 5 (64%) star rating and that give it 79%. I consider that to be quite good for a rating on Amazon. Then, I looked at the fact the ratings don't seem to be about anything other than the product it should be about. Lately, reviews for different products seem to be showing up where they don't belong, which distorts a product's true ratings. With the reviews just on Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Stack and Snap Food Processor (70725A) and an overall 79% 4 + 5 star rating, I then compared it to other food processors and their reviews. After what seemed like an interminable amount of analysis and sorting through reviews, I selected the Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Food Processor (70725A).I had been using my tiny Cuisanart to do at best 3/4 to 1 cup at a time to puree cooked rice with beef bone broth every 3 or 4 days for the dogs. Pembroke Welsh Corgis for those who want to know. This was really frustrating me since I have to have 1 cup of the mixture per day for the dogs to add to their food.So, enter my having to be out of town for almost 2 weeks and I set out to mix up 2 weeks worth of cooked rice and beef bone broth to leave for my husband to feed the dogs while I would be away. plus an extra day so I would not immediately need to mix up more upon my return. That process with my "miniature" Cuisanart sent my frustration level went through the roof. I was determined to not have to go through that again, thus ordered this Hamilton Beach food processor!Imagine my delight when I as soon as I returned home I realized I apparently had not made up enough for day of "travel recovery" before making more doggie rice/broth mixture. I'm still not convinced my husband did not use more than necessary, but that's beside the point and I turned to open the Amazon box containing my Hamilton Beach food processor which had arrived while I was gone.I decided to cook up the whole bag of short grain brown rice at once and give the new food processor a try. 5 cups of rice + 10 cups of water = a lot of rice. I divided it into 3 portions figuring rice is sticky, it would probably get stuck to the side of the processor and I wasn't using a whole lot of broth to combat that. With the first portion of rice in the processor I added about 3/4 cups of beef bone broth, pressed puree, and quickly shut it off! The processor is rather load and made the doggies bark and bark and bark! I stopped the food processor, they stopped barking. I started it again, they started again. I shut the food processor off and put the dogs outside! Problem solved! Within about 5 minuetes, I finished 8 days worth at 1 cup per day of rice/broth mixture. Happy dance! Literally, I did a happy dance!By the way, dogs also digest the pureed rice better than leaving the pieces whole. Just so ya know.Upon returning home, I also had to look forward to processing 5 large and I mean large pumpkins. Also for the doggies!My adult daughter has also been sick, so I offered to process her pumpkins as well - also a lot of large pumpkins! So, the Hamilton Beach has been working almost relentlessly since October 27th. Enough so, that my hands are very dry from constant washing of them, all the equipment, and the kitchen counter, sink, and stove.So, I've processed:3 batches of rice/broth puree good for 8 days each for the dogs.98 quarts of pureed pumpkin (55 quarts for our dogs, the balance for my daughter's dog and family)16 - 1/2 pint jars for adding to homemade spiced chai (my reward when I get to actually sit down)I'm ready to say the Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Food Processor rocks! I'm my opinion.I've washed it umpteen times without any of the problems or concerns I've seen others state. Maybe I'm being extra diligent because of what and where others have stated they've had food get stuck and either can't get it out or do with great difficulty. I have some small brushes in a jar by the sink for cleaning hummingbird feeders which do the trick quite nicely and easily.The enclosed part on the lid and bowl that create the easy stack and snap feature of this food processor is one area some reviewers have complained about either food or moisture getting into and not being able to get it out or having a lot of difficulty getting it out.Well, I'm not the neatest person as I'm forging through processing our doggies' rice/broth mixture or processing at least 275 pound of pumpkins. I doubt I'm over estimating on the pumpkins. 98 quart jars and 16 - 1/2 pint jars took 204 pounds of pumpkins and I hauled a lot of 5 gallon buckets half full of pumpkin skin, seeds, and guts outside! Between removing the processor lid to pour the pureed pumpkin into the double boiler to keep it hot for canning it, adding mushy, cooked pumpkin into the small hole the black "large food pusher" creates in the "food chute" for hours on end and I had pumpkin pretty much everywhere on the processor bowl, lid, and large black food pusher. I was able to keep the base quite clean despite the plops of pumpkin on the counter - yay!Despite my mess, the bowl and lid cleaned up easily. Yes, water got into the enclosed parts that create the processor's stack and snap feature, but it dried, overnight as a matter of fact. I don't quite understand others complaints that moisture gets in there and never dries. All I can say is that moisture does get in there, but it dried each and every time in mine.I found the key to cleaning the lid and bowl is to not let them sit to allow for any food dry on them. The inside of the bowl can be filled with water to soak if necessary. I was reluctant at first to submerge it in the sink because of some of the reviews, but even doing that any trapped moisture dried. I use the "hummingbird cleaning brush" on part of the "nonremovable motor shaft" in the bowl to make sure all food residue was removed.The "chopping/mixing blade" is another part other reviewers have complained about. I soak it in hot soapy water and scrub! Sponge, "hummingbird cleaning brush," dish bristle brush, rinse, repeat until I'm confident I've gotten all the food from between the plastic and blades. So, far with lots of use, cleaning, and drying I have not noticed any odors or anything of concern.The black "large food pusher" is a bit tough to clean. But, I found soaking it helped to loosen any pumpkin that was stuck inside and then reaching in with a knife and flushing it under running water I could get the pumpkin out.I'm happy as a dog with a new bone with my purchase of the Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Stack and Snap Food Processor (70725A). Our dogs also seem very happy with the rice/broth mix and pumpkins from this processor! It's Corgi approved as well by their owner!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018
I know this food processor has gotten some bad reviews, but I tend to look at the combined total of 4 (15%) + 5 (64%) star rating and that give it 79%. I consider that to be quite good for a rating on Amazon. Then, I looked at the fact the ratings don't seem to be about anything other than the product it should be about. Lately, reviews for different products seem to be showing up where they don't belong, which distorts a product's true ratings. With the reviews just on Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Stack and Snap Food Processor (70725A) and an overall 79% 4 + 5 star rating, I then compared it to other food processors and their reviews. After what seemed like an interminable amount of analysis and sorting through reviews, I selected the Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Food Processor (70725A).

I had been using my tiny Cuisanart to do at best 3/4 to 1 cup at a time to puree cooked rice with beef bone broth every 3 or 4 days for the dogs. Pembroke Welsh Corgis for those who want to know. This was really frustrating me since I have to have 1 cup of the mixture per day for the dogs to add to their food.

So, enter my having to be out of town for almost 2 weeks and I set out to mix up 2 weeks worth of cooked rice and beef bone broth to leave for my husband to feed the dogs while I would be away. plus an extra day so I would not immediately need to mix up more upon my return. That process with my "miniature" Cuisanart sent my frustration level went through the roof. I was determined to not have to go through that again, thus ordered this Hamilton Beach food processor!

Imagine my delight when I as soon as I returned home I realized I apparently had not made up enough for day of "travel recovery" before making more doggie rice/broth mixture. I'm still not convinced my husband did not use more than necessary, but that's beside the point and I turned to open the Amazon box containing my Hamilton Beach food processor which had arrived while I was gone.

I decided to cook up the whole bag of short grain brown rice at once and give the new food processor a try. 5 cups of rice + 10 cups of water = a lot of rice. I divided it into 3 portions figuring rice is sticky, it would probably get stuck to the side of the processor and I wasn't using a whole lot of broth to combat that. With the first portion of rice in the processor I added about 3/4 cups of beef bone broth, pressed puree, and quickly shut it off! The processor is rather load and made the doggies bark and bark and bark! I stopped the food processor, they stopped barking. I started it again, they started again. I shut the food processor off and put the dogs outside! Problem solved! Within about 5 minuetes, I finished 8 days worth at 1 cup per day of rice/broth mixture. Happy dance! Literally, I did a happy dance!

By the way, dogs also digest the pureed rice better than leaving the pieces whole. Just so ya know.

Upon returning home, I also had to look forward to processing 5 large and I mean large pumpkins. Also for the doggies!

My adult daughter has also been sick, so I offered to process her pumpkins as well - also a lot of large pumpkins! So, the Hamilton Beach has been working almost relentlessly since October 27th. Enough so, that my hands are very dry from constant washing of them, all the equipment, and the kitchen counter, sink, and stove.

So, I've processed:
3 batches of rice/broth puree good for 8 days each for the dogs.
98 quarts of pureed pumpkin (55 quarts for our dogs, the balance for my daughter's dog and family)
16 - 1/2 pint jars for adding to homemade spiced chai (my reward when I get to actually sit down)

I'm ready to say the Hamilton Beach 12 Cup Food Processor rocks! I'm my opinion.

I've washed it umpteen times without any of the problems or concerns I've seen others state. Maybe I'm being extra diligent because of what and where others have stated they've had food get stuck and either can't get it out or do with great difficulty. I have some small brushes in a jar by the sink for cleaning hummingbird feeders which do the trick quite nicely and easily.

The enclosed part on the lid and bowl that create the easy stack and snap feature of this food processor is one area some reviewers have complained about either food or moisture getting into and not being able to get it out or having a lot of difficulty getting it out.

Well, I'm not the neatest person as I'm forging through processing our doggies' rice/broth mixture or processing at least 275 pound of pumpkins. I doubt I'm over estimating on the pumpkins. 98 quart jars and 16 - 1/2 pint jars took 204 pounds of pumpkins and I hauled a lot of 5 gallon buckets half full of pumpkin skin, seeds, and guts outside! Between removing the processor lid to pour the pureed pumpkin into the double boiler to keep it hot for canning it, adding mushy, cooked pumpkin into the small hole the black "large food pusher" creates in the "food chute" for hours on end and I had pumpkin pretty much everywhere on the processor bowl, lid, and large black food pusher. I was able to keep the base quite clean despite the plops of pumpkin on the counter - yay!

Despite my mess, the bowl and lid cleaned up easily. Yes, water got into the enclosed parts that create the processor's stack and snap feature, but it dried, overnight as a matter of fact. I don't quite understand others complaints that moisture gets in there and never dries. All I can say is that moisture does get in there, but it dried each and every time in mine.

I found the key to cleaning the lid and bowl is to not let them sit to allow for any food dry on them. The inside of the bowl can be filled with water to soak if necessary. I was reluctant at first to submerge it in the sink because of some of the reviews, but even doing that any trapped moisture dried. I use the "hummingbird cleaning brush" on part of the "nonremovable motor shaft" in the bowl to make sure all food residue was removed.

The "chopping/mixing blade" is another part other reviewers have complained about. I soak it in hot soapy water and scrub! Sponge, "hummingbird cleaning brush," dish bristle brush, rinse, repeat until I'm confident I've gotten all the food from between the plastic and blades. So, far with lots of use, cleaning, and drying I have not noticed any odors or anything of concern.

The black "large food pusher" is a bit tough to clean. But, I found soaking it helped to loosen any pumpkin that was stuck inside and then reaching in with a knife and flushing it under running water I could get the pumpkin out.

I'm happy as a dog with a new bone with my purchase of the Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Stack and Snap Food Processor (70725A). Our dogs also seem very happy with the rice/broth mix and pumpkins from this processor! It's Corgi approved as well by their owner!
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Mauricio
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen gadget de cocina
Reviewed in Mexico on February 1, 2024
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Mauricio
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen gadget de cocina
Reviewed in Mexico on February 1, 2024
Llevo con el casi 5 años y nunca he tenido problema, la foto que anexo es de cuando me llegó y pues todo bien. He hecho hummus, falafel, cortar verduras, crema de cacahuate y procesar varios tipos de alimentos. Si necesitas que quede muy muy fino no te lo recomendaría, ya que llega hasta cierto límite, aunque para hacer cremas de nueces y semillas si funciona perfecto, solo debes agregar bastante cantidad para que se alcance a moler por completo ya que es bastante grande. Es muy muy ruidoso pero creo que aplica para cualquier procesador.
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Anuar Alarcon
5.0 out of 5 stars Gran ayuda en la cocina
Reviewed in Mexico on February 5, 2019
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No llega completa con 11 artículos solo son 8 no trae las cucharas que muestra en no la imagen todo lo demás es precioso las tapas están increíbles
5.0 out of 5 stars Hermoso
Reviewed in Mexico on July 2, 2023
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Paulguad
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente máquina por el precio.
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Jose Angel
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
Reviewed in Mexico on May 25, 2022
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