Braun FP3020 12 Cup Food Processor Ultra Quiet Powerful motor, includes 7 Attachment Blades + Chopper and Citrus Juicer , Made in Europe with German Engineering, White

I grew up on Braun and until about 10-15 years ago you could purchase their products all over in the U.S.They were a staple in all the old TV food shows including Julia Child's program. Then P&G put the brakes on it and now only the shaver line is available in the States. The Braun household product line is now manufactured by DeLonghi in China and East European countries primarely for European purchase. Now Braun coffee makers made in China and this item can be bought on Amazon.com. I am glad that Amazon included this machine in their offerings. Thankfully there are only minor quality issues compared to the proven Made in Germany items. This is the best machine, it does everything one can ask for. I love that the bowl is sealed unlike competitors' products. It's easy to clean and comes with a myriad of accessories. It comes with a variable speed selector, which is a huge benefit, it's easy to operate, it's quiet and not super heavy. I am so glad I don't have to operate my 220V machine with the step down transformer anymore. Thanks Amazon.

I was looking to upgrade from our mini processor to a full-size model, and I'm happy to say that the Braun FP3020 fits the bill. I am impressed by the clean, thoughtful design, as well as the performance. Design: there are lots of cool touches, like a place to wind the power cord when not in use, so it doesn't drag around. The pieces fit together with a satisfying click, and have a solid, durable-feeling heft to them. The controls are intuitive and easy- the speed adjustment is a big asset, since it helps when chopping harder or very soft foods without mangling them. Another plus- unlike many other processors, this one isn't nearly as tall (rather it is wider), which means it's easier to store in a cupboard. The blade assortments is quite complete, and although I'll probably never use some of them (like the juicer attachment), it's nice to have. So far it's handled everything I've thrown at it, from hard, stale bread for breadcrumbs to delicate, finely sliced zucchini. It's easy to clean, and the blades switch in and out quite easily. The motor is one of the more powerful ones at this price range, and it really is quite quiet. I've always been a fan of Braun appliances, and this processor doesn't disappoint.

I LOVE my new Braun Food Processor!I recommended this processor to a friend, based on the great performance of the Braun processor I had already owned that looks similar.I then put this model in my own cart, and "saved for later" until I was ready to give up my original Braun processor.I have had my original Braun food processor for 30 yrs and it is still going strong. I've been so happy with it's performance over the years, but wanted to hand it down to my daughter. So, I bought myself this new FP3020.I'm so happy I finally bought it as this is a powerhouse of a machine!I did shop around and consider other makers and other machines. fBut, for this price point, you get more power and more machine which equals more bang for your buck.I love Braun, and I'll tell you why:1) The motor is super quiet for a processor - much more quiet than even my old Braun.2) It has a very large capacity, (greater than my old one by a cup and a half) And, for big jobs, a large capacity is a must.3) The Braun machine and canister have a simple, straightforward design. So, it's easy to fill and empty. Not complicated.4) This machine comes with more attachments and more variable speed selections than others, including my old one, too. So, the capabilities are endless.5) The Braun motor. Nothing beats it, in my opinion. I just ground up a couple pounds of beef in about a minute!All in all, very pleased with my new processor.I'm hoping this Braun processor's motor is just as long-lived as my last one!

Wow! So much better than the food processor it replaced!!!I had a crappy Cuisinart food processor for years. It had two options: on or off. The bowl was kind of dishwasher safe, but the handle accumulated small particles when you put it in the dishwasher and there was no way to clean out the handle, so it grew increasingly disgusting over the years. Eventually, the parts started breaking. The shredder disc separated from the shaft that turned it. The bowl chipped. The lid of the bowl chipped. And then the bowl chipped again, making it so the food processor wouldn't seal, so food would fly everywhere (that's when I decided to replace it). Add to the poor quality the very heavy base of the device and the fact that if you processed anything that filled the bowl just about half way up, any liquid in the bowl would leak (this happened every time I shredded zucchini), and I basically spent 10 years torturing myself.With this Braun food processor, I'm in paradise! The bowl and parts are all dishwasher safe, and don't accumulate small particles from the dishwasher anywhere. The base isn't crazy heavy. The bowl doesn't leak, no matter how full you fill it. And the fact that I can change the processor speed to whatever I want is unbelievably useful. I doubt I'll ever use all the attachments that it came with, but I have already used the shredder and chopper attachments and it was way better than my old food processor. I could see clearly what I was doing and the end result was exactly what I wanted. Clean up was a cinch!This food processor may be expensive, but it's kind of like upgrading from a 1980s Ford station wagon to a highly reliable, sleek, and well-designed BMW. Once you've driven this Braun, you'll never want to drive another food processor again. Seriously. It's that much better than the other food processors on the market. Buy it. It's worth it!