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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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Brand | Hamilton Beach |
Special Feature | Manual |
Product Dimensions | 8.76"D x 9.55"W x 16.25"H |
Color | Black (70725A) |
Bowl Capacity | 12 Cups |
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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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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.
Disc attachments are reversible and labeled, which takes the guesswork out of processing.
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
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Easy stack & snap assemblyUnique design requires no difficult twisting and locking. Each piece snaps easily into place. |
Simple function guideShows you which blade to use and which button to press. |
Big Mouth feed tubeFits whole foods and reduces pre-cutting. |
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Large 12 cup capacity sealed bowlHelps to prevent leaks and spills. |
Powerful 450 watt motorIncludes two speeds plus pulse control. |
Reversible discA stainless steel disc shreds on one side and slices on the other. |
10 Cup Food Processor with Bowl Scraper | 10 Cup Spiralizing Food Processor | 12 Cup Stack & Snap Food Processor | Hamilton Beach Professional 12 Cup Spiralizing Stack & Snap Food Processor | |
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Price | $54.99$54.99 | $69.99$69.99 | $59.99$59.99 | $94.99$94.99 |
Size | 10 Cups | 10 Cups | 12 Cups | 12 Cups |
Watts | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 |
Attachments | S-Blade, Reversible Shredding Disc | S-Blade, Reversible Shredding Disc, Spiralizer & Ribbon Blades | S-Blade, Reversible Shredding Disc | S-Blade, Reversible Shredding Disc, Spiralizer & Ribbon Blades, Dough Blade, Storage Case |
Other | Bowl Scraper | Spiralizing | Spiralizing |
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Brand | Hamilton Beach |
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Special Feature | Manual |
Product Dimensions | 8.76"D x 9.55"W x 16.25"H |
Color | Black (70725A) |
Bowl Capacity | 12 Cups |
Recommended Uses For Product | Slice |
Number of Speeds | 2 |
Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe |
Included Components | Food Processor, Bowl, Lid, Blade |
Model Name | Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap Food |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Power Source | AC |
Item Weight | 6.57 pounds |
Manufacturer | Hamilton Beach |
ASIN | B00KHLN7K2 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 70725A |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,423 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #8 in Food Processors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 7, 2014 |
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Product Description
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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Safety Features | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Easy to clean | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Easy to use | — | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Blending power | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | 4.0 | — | 4.6 |
Value for money | — | 3.7 | 4.0 | — | 4.0 | 4.6 |
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material | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel, Plastic | Plastic | Stainless Steel, Plastic | Plastic, Stainless Steel |
number of speeds | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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wattage | 450 watts | 500 watts | 550 watts | 500 watts | 550 watts | 600 watts |
blade material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Plastic, Stainless Steel |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers like the ease of assembly of the food processor. They mention that it's simple and straightforward. They appreciate the value for money, saying that it works amazingly well for such a low price. Customers are also satisfied with ease of cleaning, and performance. However, some customers have different opinions on ease of use, fit, quality, and appearance.
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Customers like the performance of the food processor. They mention it works well, does what they need it to do, and is nice to clean. Some say it works very well for chopping cabbage and makes their kitchen life easier.
"Tried this baby out, and I love it! Does what I need it to do. And nice to clean. Just be careful of sharp blades...." 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
"wife likes it. after about ten years the old ones blades dont work as good." Read more
"Bought this to replace a 20 year old processor. Love the way it works, but a little harder to store than my previous model due to the height...." Read more
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.
"Tried this baby out, and I love it! Does what I need it to do. And nice to clean. Just be careful of sharp blades...." Read more
"...I was able to keep the base quite clean despite the plops of pumpkin on the counter - yay!..." Read more
"Easy to use. Easy to clean. Easy to put together and take apart. Great product" Read more
"...spot where food particles can get stuck, which can be a bit tricky to clean thoroughly...." Read more
Customers find the food processor easy to assemble and use. They say it's simple and convenient for basic usage. Customers also mention that it'll make the process quick and easy.
"...While it's convenient to access, I did encounter a small challenge with cleaning...." Read more
"Easy to use. Easy to clean. Easy to put together and take apart. Great product" Read more
"...Be careful not to drop the accessories as they can crack. It's very easy to use, with parts going together easily." Read more
"It is basic nothing complicated After14 years I bought the new model. Easy to clean I make hummus weekly and shred cabbage" Read more
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.
"...Was securely packed. And the price was well worth the money. Thank so much for a quality product !" Read more
"This is an excellent food processor for the money, but as they say, you get what you paid for...." Read more
"Does a nice job for the price. I use it to mince cooked/chilled meat for my dog who’s on a post-surgery soft diet...." Read more
"...Very good quality/price ratio" Read more
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 do a lot of cooking and this is just perfect for me. Not too big, not too small, plenty of power...." Read more
"Like that is isn’t real big, fits on counter without looking cluttered. Great power and love the durability it seems to have over our old Cuisinart." 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
"Compact size. Very strong chopping and grating. Not too noisy. Love it." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the food processor. Some find it to be a quality product, well made, and excellent, while others say that it breaks easily, has cracks at the bottoms, and is not really heavy duty.
"...And the price was well worth the money. Thank so much for a quality product !" Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...Overall, it's a fantastic addition to my kitchen arsenal, offering power and efficiency that outweigh the minor inconvenience of cleaning that tight..." Read more
"Easy to use. Easy to clean. Easy to put together and take apart. Great product" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the food processor. Some mention that it chops ok and slices nicely, while others say that it won't chop even vaguely dry foods and that the chopping plate is very sharp.
"...It grates, slices, chops food, and blends food from fresh veggies. This thing does exactly what it's supposed to do!..." Read more
"...Be VERY mindful if the blades. They are super sharp and it will slice you up!" Read more
"This slices or dices nicely. For the money it gets done what I need...." Read more
"...Making scones requires using almost frozen butter. Cuts it up beautifully." Read more
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
"...Good safety engineering product features design and well constructed. This is the only beginning. Easy lock on top...." Read more
"...Aside from the slight cosmetic issue from usage, I really like it!..." Read more
"...Easy to use. Easy to clean. And, it looks great on my counter." Read more
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However, one minor drawback is its size—it's a bit bulky to store, so we've opted to keep it on the counter. While it's convenient to access, I did encounter a small challenge with cleaning. There's a narrow and hard-to-reach spot where food particles can get stuck, which can be a bit tricky to clean thoroughly. I found it difficult even with a straw cleaner, which raised some concerns about long-term maintenance.
Despite this cleaning hurdle, I've managed to keep it in top shape. Overall, it's a fantastic addition to my kitchen arsenal, offering power and efficiency that outweigh the minor inconvenience of cleaning that tight space
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!
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018
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!
The bowl and every part of the lid is made of that clear breaky plastic that cracks, chips, or shatters when dropped on the floor. This plastic is used in dozens of inexpensive countertop appliances nowadays. It's plastic; not glass so you're safe. It won't break, right? And it has safety features so that it won't work if you cannot get the lid snapped on and if the shoot isn't in place it won't run. However, if you drop the bowl and lid and just crack or chip it so that it can't be locked down or the shoot can't be put in place, you aren't going to enjoy any of the features.
For breaking it, your punishment is to search the Hamilton Beach website, use your model number, and find a replacement part you need. This process may be so frustrating that you will cry. When you DO find the model number and part number, you will cry again! Just the bowl costs $33.99, add shipping, so you'll cry in frustration some more!
However, when it's not broken, this thing works GREAT! It does everything it's supposed to and does it well! I have turned berries and fruit into a strainable mush (to remove seeds to make the BEST jam! Just remember; when you are washing the bowl, lid, and parts, just don't drop them, none of them.
Easy to clean too.
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Reviewed in Mexico on February 1, 2024
¡Ah! y su caja de empaque excelente también.