Compact 950W Food Processor, 4200XL

5 out of 5 stars

Bentley of my kitchen...:P

Item reviewed: White

Review by Marinda N. on 25 January 2013, over 1 year after purchase

Verified Owner

I am a review junkie, and research items until I am 100% sure it's exactly what I need and want. I'm not blind to aesthetics but prefer function over form. This wasn't the easiest item to research online, as KitchenAid seemed to have been the preferred choice along with Cuisinart in America, of which I have a mini blender that konked out after a month - so I wasn't going there! I wanted the best. I wanted quality that will last, a warranty that made sense for the price and gave me peace of mind and I needed it to be able to take a beating. Sometimes weeks go by where I don't use it, but as soon as I throw in a round of pecorino, make liters of pesto, pasta dough in 2 minutes, salsas, grate, slice veggies - I remember why I love it so much and why it's such an important part of my kitchen. If you have passion for eating and real good food, and you love cooking, this will stand the test of time. If you're a food snob that only wants a branded ornament - this wonderful machine will be wasted on you. Get a red KitchenAid!
Just an extra word on nut butters - for almond butter specifically - add two cups almonds, put a small hand towel underneath machine (to appease my paranoia that it might "walk of the counter") switch on and walk away for 10 minutes - the butter is hot by the time you get back and perfectly runny and gooey. Bottom line - any other motor could NOT handle that! Read more

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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Tough construction and solid. It's equipped with a great array of slicing disks but trying to make dough is troublesome. The dough accessory strips and breaks - Since it's a one speed machine (or pulse), there's no way to control the speed for dough mixing. After replacing the dough accessory three times, I gave up and bought a Kenwood Chef for making dough. Truth is that there is no one machine that can make dough and slice efficiently. Read more

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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I have waited for a beautiful red Magimix Food Processor 4200XL. I leave it on the kitchen counter. Not only does it look great, but works like a dream. It is a must have for any serious chef. It's my second one. The last one lasted for at least 30 years. Easy to use and does things in a flash.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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I am very happy with the Magimix and it exceeds my expectations.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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Feel very grown up having one of these - it is sturdy, powerful and made well! Made some smoothies this morning and a cool recipe with it in the week. Would recommend. It will hopefully last a life time.

I would recommend this product to a friend.

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