KitchenAid KFC3516CU 3.5 Cup Food Chopper, Contour Silver

Finally a replacement for my 30 year old small food processor- which I kept trying to replace but giving away the replacements because I couldnt find that sweet spot of mincing herbs and still having the strength to make hummus and chopping garlic consistently. Very sturdy- cord wraps around base so it doesnt get in the way. Very good Pulse actions for a combo of thyme and rosemary and garlic for a marinade or a paste. A good value for the $ becasue it performs small jobs as well as my larger food processor .

I just downsized my kitchen appliances and wanted to replace a very large food processor that I never use because it’s got a lot of parts and is clunky to set up. This was the perfect replacement, it’s small enough to fit anywhere nicely, not a lot of complicated parts and works really well! I made some homemade pesto right away and I’m very happy with the results! Best part is you can toss the everything (minus the base) in the dishwasher for easy cleanup. Great for sauces!

I debated for weeks before I finally bought this chopper and I'm so glad I did. My other mini chopper broke after many years and I really needed something to chop up the broccoli I use in my dog's food. This thing is lightning fast and easy to operate and cleanup is a breeze. It also has a little opening on top for pouring in olive oil or other liquid to add to whatever you're chopping. I'm going to attempt making my own chimichurri. A very good buy, well worth it.

My old mini chopper was giving me headaches and throwing me into fits of swearing and gnashing of teeth. Despite it being made by a premier small appliance company and stipulated to have stainless steel components, the projection that held the blade rusted and got stuck all the time! It became a chore to remove the blade portion from the main appliance to the point that I dreaded using it. Enter Amazon Prime Day. This beautiful KitchenAid 3.5 Food Chopper was accompanied by a price I could not refuse. Since its arrival, I have used this little chopper with great success to chop a variety of vegetables including the classic triumvirate of onions, celery, and carrots. After cutting the vegetables into chunks to fit in the bowl, l loaded it up putting it on chop mode. Within seconds, no exaggeration, it had whittled those chunks down to the perfect chopped size. I did have to hold the machine when it initially began chopping the carrots, but not for the less dense vegetables. It was actually quite amazing how this teeny little red machine did its thing! This petite wee chopper is compact with a space at the bottom where the cord is wound keeping it out of site and preventing the cord from dangling obtrusively from its storage shelf. The apparatus has three pieces (not counting the main motor portion) consisting of the lid, removable stainless steel blade, and bowl. The lid and bowl are a clear hard plastic making easy to see when enough is enough. The blade attaches to a column of either rubber or plastic and fits securely over the projection. The bowl snaps easily and decisively into place. The on and off switch is located at the top of the handle and operates when pressed down or released which can be easily done with one finger or a thumb. A small sliding switch changes from chop to grind with a simple push and is located just below the bowl on the motor portion of the chopper. The noise is very tolerable and not nearly as loud as my old chopper. The bowl has a convenient pour spout, and there is a "drizzle basin" on top of the lid making adding liquid easy and mess free. The chopper disassembles easily for cleaning and according to the ad is dishwasher safe. My little ruby red gem of a guillotine (also available in 8 other colors) is going to be a great addition to my kitchen.NOTE: However, I must mention one problem that I had. Neither my son or I could figure out how to remove the lid from the bowl. I read the manual from start to finish (the English portion) twice but to no avail. I cold not find any instructions on how to remove the lid. Each maneuver I tried failed. Fearing that I might indeed break or damage something, I went to that all knowing teacher, YouTube. Finally I found a video with one simple sentence/statement that answered my question. One just takes a finger or thumb and gently pushes the top portion at the stop button forward toward you. So, using gentle pressure and one finger I did just that, and voila' I was able to remove the lid. Simple as pie, but not so initially! Now in my opinion, that should have been included in the instruction manual, and I should not have had to go to YouTube to find out how to remove a lid. KitchenAid is above that! Despite the fact that this is a top notch little machine, I was tempted to give it 4 stars. Reason prevailed, and five stars were assigned because of the size, stability, efficiency, speed, and quality of the machine. It really is very easy to remove the lid once you know how it is done. This little mini chopper is a giant among its own kind, and I can recommend it without reservation...just remember- push the little starter toward you to remove the lid!Top 3 Likes:-Does an excellent job chopping to a roughly uniform size-It is fast, efficient, and relatively, comparatively quiet-Compact and solidly, substantially, and attractively constructedTop 3 Dislikes:-There is some (but minimal) motor noise-Had to hold it steady while chopping dense vegetables like carrots-Lack of instruction on how to remove the lid

This would have gotten 5 stars if I didn’t have to hold a button down continuously to puree. It could also use a little more power. Otherwise it’s the perfect size for my smaller jobs and my solo life.

This little chopper is a kitchen must-have! It’s the perfect size for small batches—great for chopping veggies, nuts, or making sauces and dressings. The two-speed operation gives you control over texture, and it’s surprisingly powerful for its size. The Ice color is sleek and pretty, and all the parts are easy to clean. Ideal for quick prep without dragging out the big food processor — I use it almost daily!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Trustworthy brand and did not disappointDurability:These are so much more durable and have much more power than my other food processor that I would have to stop in the middle of chopping the food because it would stop working since it couldn’t handle it. This KitchenAid one handles it like a champ!Build quality:the build quality is excellent. Though it it a little confusing to open up I had to watch a YouTube video on how to open it lolBlade sharpness:the blades are super sharp and can handle a lot of food to be choppedPower:the power is really good and can handle lots

I use this little yet mighty food chopper for making pie crust, chopping vegetables and marinara sauce (puree mode, good for one full jar). It's the perfect size for smaller amounts. Sturdy build, no leaks, no issues.I did break down and buy a the larger model with a nine cup capacity to use for whipping cream and larger portions.