Kitchen Aid is well known for its appliances. The model in this writing is no exception. Kitchen Aid's 11 cup food processor has a main bowl that holds 11 cups. It has 670 watt powerful motor, which receives guidance from an electronic sensor which gives a consistent speed to the appliance. The appliance is easy to use and it can be dismantled and assembled quickly and easily, and its controls are as simple as pulse and on and off switches.

There is built-in flexibility in the unit. It has a 4-cup mini bowl and has its own blade that can fit in the bigger bowl to handle smaller jobs. A good point about the appliance is that it has a rather beautiful appearance. The appliance will suit the busy cook who needs a substantial machine to help with meal preparation.

The base is very stable for the countertop and is 14.8 inches tall, 10.5 inches deep and about 24 pounds in weight. Its 4.5 foot cord can be permanently stored in a compartment in the base and as much as 2 foot of that cord can be stored in it. Even though it is quite large, it can be easily cleaned with soapy water at the base, and its other parts are safe to be washed in the dishwasher.

Other features of this unit are a dough blade for bread, an egg whip, thin discs that will shred and slice foods. These discs are contained in a case of plastic for storage. A nice extra that comes with the unit, is a video that provides many recipes and helpful tips. A total replacement, 1 year warranty is provided by the manufacturer, should any part of the unit fails in any way.

This food processor is one of the best on the market today, and retails for about $300. It clearly shows why the manufacturer has such a good reputation. The powerful motor has both pulse and a 1 speed function. It is like having your own sous chef in your kitchen, you are able to shred, slice and dice vegetables in no time at all. This handy machine can also puree and knead dough as well.