Ziggy Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) I've had a kenwood food processor for a while, and it broke (the plastic handle cracked off the bowl)... this is the second bowl we've broken that way.... we've had two identical processors and replaced the first because DH liquidised some soup in it without tightening the seal first and the soup got into the motor unit.... I was wondering if anyone had any recommendation for a food processor with slightly more solid handles. Ours used to be quite still to slide off the base, and I think that's what wore off the handle over time... I like the compact kind, where the processor and liquidiser fit on the same narrow base, rather than the huge ones that take over the whole kitchen... Any idea anyone?? Thanks... Edited February 22, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I have had a Magimix for 10 or so years. It is fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I have the most amazing Bosch one - I love it. Not sure how easy they are to find - got mine on Amazon three years ago. And it has got every attachment you will ever need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I have a fab one - its a Moulinex I think. I use it all the time. It was recommended by Good Housekeeping. Its worth looking up their recommended ones on their site & also looking on Amazon for ones with good customer reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Now that was odd!!!! The amazon search on food processor, under brands, chosing Bosch, brought the following item : Mobile phone brain radiation shield!!!!! That counts as a bosch food processor?? Redfrock, is that the one you use?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Now that was odd!!!! The amazon search on food processor, under brands, chosing Bosch, brought the following item : Mobile phone brain radiation shield!!!!! That counts as a bosch food processor?? Redfrock, is that the one you use?? Ah that explains it! I wondered why the food kept bouncing off it! How strange This is the one I have got: Bosch MCM5380 Food Processor. Seems amazon aren't stocking it any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I have a Magimix 5100 and absolutely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I have a really old one that was has been handed down in the family... I think it's a moulinex but it must be one of the original food processors ever made. The colour of it is a bit of an aquired taste, it's a kind of coffee brown similar to the colour of fudge. But the actual quality of this thing is amazing compared to the modern rubbish. My mum regrets giving it to me, she has had severel new ones since. And nothing has gone wrong with this one at all and I use it quite regularly, it still looks like new with no scratches and nothing missing or broken. The layout is really well thought out as well, simple to use and very user friendly and the bowl is a really thick see through plastic with a study solid handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I have a small Kenwood one (FP108) that I treated myself to; it's fantastic Works like a dream and small enough to stow away in my utility room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 This is the one I have got: Bosch MCM5380 Food Processor. Seems amazon aren't stocking it any more The one I've chosen is a different make but similar in design... I wanted one that has a blender attachment too (sorry by the way, I had forgotten to say that in my original post , silly me), and my old kenwood one was great for that cause both the processor bowl and the blender fitted on the same small base... but as all the handles of blender and processor bowl cracked, I thought to try another brand this time... Just took delivery of it today, it's a breville... Thanks everyone for the advise... If the magimix had had a blender part I'd have gone for that one, it looks really neat!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Well that was just the wrong choice I think.... the processor doesn't seem to work at all.... the blade just goes slowly round, pushing the food around, not chopping anything at all, then finding it too hard and stops going at all!!!! Oh curse.... why is nothing ever straightforward and easy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Oh no - what a pain - send it back right away! Do have a look HERE to see the ones that came out tops in the GHI tests. I always check to see what they think it bast & try to buy what they recommend. their tests are very comprehensive & they never recommned a product unless they really think its worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 We have a Morphy Richards one (present) and I'm not hugely impressed. The handle has partly come away and I've cracked it somewhere else. It also doesn't always zap everything you put in if it gets stuck in the wrong place of the jug or with small volumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I can recommend a cuisinart food processor from John Lewis. It's a really good mixer with a 20 year guarantee! It's expensive compared with the mid-range kenwood and morphy richards machines but the price isn't too bad if you consider how many cheaper mixers you'd have to buy in that time. The motor went on mine the other day after I had an air-head moment and fitted the beaters really badly, switched it on and walked away. One call to the helpline and a courier was dispatched with a new one free of charge. Can't ask for more Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 my daughter has a magimix and loves it. she makes all sorts with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...