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Kenwood FP730 Multi Pro Food Processor (White) | 
| Brand: Kenwood
Category: Kitchen
List Price: £99.99
Buy New: £59.99
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Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 454
Media: Kitchen & Home
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18.3
Dimensions (in): 22 x 18.1 x 13.9
MPN: 0WEP7300021
Model: Kenwood
EAN: 5011423116297
ASIN: B000M4XLZK
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| Features:
| • | Dual Drive system | | • | Liquidiser/Juicer/Mill Functions | | • | 1kW Motor with plus pulse | | • | Easy clean design | | • | White Finsih |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Pretty much everything you'll ever need December 22, 2007
zztopbanana (Lancashire, UK)
285 out of 286 found this review helpful
We looked long and hard at the food processors available and it's fair to say that the more we looked, the harder it was to decide. So, we searched by the main criteria, which were large bowl and small footprint, and that narrowed the choice dramatically - still a lot to choose from but at least the dual action processors where the liquidiser and bowl can be used simultaneously were eliminated. Then it was down to name / build quality, then price. The Kenwood name solves the quality angle and a mooch around revealed a price of £69.99 at Comet, which is a very good price indeed. However, it got better - ordering over the web gave us an additional 20% off making £55.99 - that was it, sold.
So we ordered, collected, unpacked and were staggered by the quantity and range of accessories included - we never knew there were so many things you could do.
Anyway, we wanted the large capacity for making crushed potato ( same as mashed potato but with the skin still on ) so we gave it a whirl. In went the potato cubes, a little cream and butter and the results were amazing - you just could never get them as smooth and creamy as that by hand, and in a fraction of the time. Just the ticket then - this is why we bought it, so job done on that score.
Size wise, this machine is fine - our kitchen is small so we struggle for space but as the actual machine base itself is very compact, it can sit permanently and unobtrusively on our worktop, so job done on that score too. The accessories, though, are a different matter. As part and parcel of the packaging, manufacturers should include a box or something which will store all the accessories compactly and in one place - no polystyrene would be needed to protect against transit damage so it shouldn't be too difficult to achieve. Yes, I know there is a carousel for storage and yes, I know it is better than nothing but it doesn't hold everything.
As for the actual FP730 processor itself though and its' bits, there is no detracting from that - it is absolutely superb. Curiosity, rather than necessity, meant we have now used most functions / accessories and they really are just great, although I don't think we'll use the juicer - as another reviewer pointed out, it's somewhat time consuming which defeats the object a little. Other than that, though, it really is spot on.
Although the FP730 was always a contender, we looked long and hard at the Kenwood 950 Libra at circa £150, and this is a superb piece of kit too. However, take away the Libra's inbuilt scales and there is not that much difference - a glass liquidiser as opposed to plastic on the 730 and other metal bits as opposed to plastic, but the gearing is still plastic on the Libra and the warranty is the same.
So, £150 for the superb 950 Libra or £55.99 for the superb FP730 ? Easiest decision we ever made. If you can justify practically 3 times the cost, then by all means go for the Libra, but it isn't 3 times better.
The FP730, being Kenwood, is a 'branded' product, it is of good build quality and really does feel like a quality piece of kit as you handle it, it has a large 3 litre capacity, a powerful 1000 watt motor which runs very smoothly and is much quieter than we expected ( this is partly down to the suction feet - not every appliance has these - which hold it very firm and steady indeed ), the variable speed dial is smooth and easy yet positive and to cap it all, there are more accessories than you can shake a stick at.
It retails at £100, which seems reasonable against its competitors, but at Comets' £69.99, it is a bargain. But if you can get the additional 20% off as well to bring it down to £56, well, you should stop reading now and just go and buy one.
We did.
Top Class Quality October 26, 2007
Shrinking Violet (United Kingdom)
128 out of 130 found this review helpful
When I saw the size of the box and its's contents I was bit overwhelmed at all the gadgets so I had a cuppa and a read of the instructions first.
For the first week decided to work with the things I would use the most (blender, mill and shredding/cutting blades) saving the rest for another day. The powerful 1000w motor is amazing when using the liquidser and mill. Making my first smoothie I popped in a quarter of a mango, 2 whole peeled satsumas a handful of grapes a handful of strawberries a peach without its stone a dollop of honey a large dollop of yoghurt and some milk and the liquidiser made a silky smooth concoction is less than thirty seconds - very impressive. All components are very easy to swap/ remove and the different thickness of cutting/ shredding wheels is an added bonus. The large bowl comes with a smaller bowl that sits inside it if you don't want to process large amounts and the mill crushes anything that you throw at it. The large bowl used in conjunction with the large cutting blade makes excellent pastry in approx 20 seconds!
On the second week I tried the centrifugal juicer - although it did make good juice I found this was greatly outweighed by the fact you had to spend ages cutting pieces of fruit so small and removing all pips etc. However, the reamer juicer that just sits on top of the main bowl and wizzes round while you hold half an orange/grapefruit etc on it is excellent and this has now been consigned to the "use it everyday" drawer. The beaters work really well but are not something that I would use often because I can do most things in the liquidiser. The bowl that is provided for organising the majority of the tools is no good for me either as I only have a small kitchen and it would take up too much room.
So, after 4 weeks I am now organised. The machine base sits permanently on the worktop with the liquidiser, in my cupboard is the large/medium bowls + mill so they are always at hand and the reamer juicer fits nicely in the drawer above the cupboard.
In summary, I am extremely happy with my purchase. I did a lot of hunting and managed to get this for under seventy pounds, next day delivered, on ebay through TheDiscountDen. The machine and all the attachments are very well made and do an excellent job. The book that comes with it is comprehensive enough and has a few good recipes. There are also helpful hints and tips on Kenwoods website. At the end of the day I have bought a machine that can do a plethora of things for less than I was going to pay for a good quality liquidiser with less power.
A practical piece of equipment December 11, 2007
Wynne Kelly (Coventry, UK)
66 out of 68 found this review helpful
I am delighted with my new Multi Pro Food Processor. The powerful motor makes the preparation of vegetables so easy. Great for liquidising soups or making smoothies. I use my food processor most days so I need something that is easy to assemble, use, wash and store. Especially like the suction feet as they keep the machine safely in place.
Instruction leaflet is very clear and there is a recipe book that I know I will use.
I do wonder why manufacturers feel the need to try to include quite so many attachments. I haven't used the juice extractor as I know from previous experience with other machines that it will simply not be up to the job. If you want a juice extractor you need to buy a dedicated machine just for that. So rather than fill up my kitchen cupboards the juice extractor has been packed away.
Very pleased with my purchase - a neat practical piece of equipment. Plan to buy my daughter one for Christmas!
Amazing piece of kit January 6, 2009
B. Gruner (Somerset, UK)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I am no chef, would hardly call myself a cook, but this piece of gadgetry blew me away. I did some research before buying a food processor, ended up with this one, and wouldn't give it back for money! The only downside is the bewildering mountain of accessories coming with it, which now needs a store room of its own! Some items (i.e. juicer) you might never need. Others won't have a day of rest now in my kitchen. Top of that list: the mini bowl! Can shred minute amounts of spices or garlic without liquidising them... or leaving big chunks to chew on! Despite the plethora of add-ons... the machine itself is amazingly compact, got rubber suction feet (very stable and very quiet) and sits unassumingly on the worktop until the next work-out. I find myself changing recipes just so I have another ingredient that might need cutting, shredding, grating or else :-)
Good purchase October 2, 2008
Witchfinder General (Essex, UK)
35 out of 36 found this review helpful
I've given this five stars because it is a fantastic bit of kit and they give you a hell of a lot of accessories to go with it. It's gone up £19 since I bought it. But it is a good buy if you will use all the accessories that come with it. I've only made a carrot cake so only the basic items are needed - you have to ask yourselves if you really need all the extras or is a £40 version adequate. No problems at all with Kenwood I've got pretty much all I need. The graters are good and I mght try the chipper to go with my new Deep Fat Fryer. Oven chips stink!
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