Braun CH3012BK EasyPrep™ Mini Food Processor, 4 cup, Black

Having been through a few different mini food processor this one is definitely worth buying. I love it. It’s so easy to quickly chop things with the top coming on and off with ease. I had the another brand and gave it away. I will tell anyone that is the market for one to get this one.

I’ve had frustrating experiences with mini processors over the years. They never worked as well as promised. But this one is terrific. Outdoes them all. I love the top motor which is more effective and efficient than the usual bottom motor style. The parts connect easily with little fussing. The double blade works better. Less need to push food down. And since the bottom is solid, no hole for the motor, it is easy to remove the blade, scrape out any processed food on the sides without anything dripping out. Makes it easier to clean, as well. I use it often for grating hard cheese and it does an excellent job.

This looks like a wonderful appliance, but the first one I received rattled ominously right out of the box, and it never worked when I plugged it in. Amazon was wonderful about letting us return it. and they promptly sent a replacement, but the replacement also never worked, even after we followed clear customer-service online chat instructions. Kudos to Amazon for excellent support, but I cannot recommend this item based on my experience. Maybe they both were damaged in shipping?? But the packaging seems up to standard!

I use this when I need to grind something. It does a very good job, and it is very handy. It does not occupy a lot of counter space. Should not be dishwashed, and that is a disappointment. Any time I need something ground or minced, it does it with ease.

This chopper replaced a Cuisinart mini prep that finally cracked up. The Braun is a far superior product. The bowl is a heavier plastic, polycarbonate I think, and the whole thing feels more solid. The motor is a bit quieter and has plenty of power. I use it mainly to emulsify vinaigrettes and it does so beautifully, without leaking onto the motor. It’s easy to clean and looks cool. One thing to note is that the heavy motor just sits on the bowl without locking in, which is fine while using it but keep a firm grip on the motor when moving it around. Very happy with this purchase, a great value too.

Love it, well made. What I really like is that the motor is in the top section, which must be removed to get at the food contents. No chance of electrical surges causing some finger damage. I also like that the blades sit on a very small nub verses a tall thin piece of steel. What I wish it had was a handle on the bottom section. It's a little bit akward to hold. Works well, made well, and my best buy of the year.

love love this little baby. chops up everything well , just wish it were bigger

I like how easy it is to use. The engine is not part of the container, so cleaning is also very easy. Easy to storge because it is not a massive unit. Seems well made. Perfect for dried herbs and making salsa. Very sharp dual blades, which can be changed to one blade system.

Je suis très satisfaite

Use it for nuts and hard products,fruits and vegetables. Didn't work for candied ginger. Easily removable baldes to adjust how fine you want to grind.

It delivers on the promised performance. Great little machine. For Indian cooking, it is not super aligned because the machine does not deliver large cuts. if one uses it with short busts. it does produce larger cuts, but then leaved some pieces too large and not even. so, to get it all even, one has to do multiple busts, which makes everything get finer. so good for onion, tomato, but for the rest, especially for indian vege cooking, one will have to continue to use hands and a good knife for now.

this processor is exactly what i was looking for. The size is perfect, i can make a cake or icing or whipped cream with the blending tool or i can chop with the chopping tool, or i can put the chop/shredder wheel on to shred or chop food. We love this its easy to operate and cleans up easily.

UPDATE: spoke to Braun customer service. He had me show him over the phone what it sounds like when used. I plugged it in and the darn thing works just fine !! So not sure what caused it to sound like a bearing was gone ? No squealing and no sound of grinding metal on metal. It was fine. I’m anxious to try it again. Braun rep was excellent and told me I was under warranty for 3 years and if it happens again, to take a video and call back. I was surprised by the 3year warranty but happy to know it’s there. All in all I’m very happy with the warranty and the excellent service. And glad my little machine is working. So I am changing my star vote from a 1 to a 4. The complaint: Bought in March to use in the fall after gardening. Used it once to try it out. Seemed awesome. Used it maybe 3 times in each of September, October, and November. Worked great. Then I went to use it in December for Christmas baking to grind wafers and it went into a terrible squealing noise and a horrid grinding sound. I yelled for my husband, he said the motor is shot, don’t use it. It could start a fire. I’ve had Braun appliances over the years and all performed well and are still working. I think I received a “lemon” and would appreciate the company answering my message and replacing this faulty product for me. I paid $50 for this product and I should be able to expect to get my moneys worth. Thank you.