Vintage West Bend High Performance Food Processor Chopper #6501 - tested
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About this product
This vintage West Bend High Performance Food Processor (model 6501) is a beige plastic unit with a 2-cup capacity and a single speed. It includes two blades, a chopper, grater, shredder, slicer, and a continuous feed feature. With 500W power, it can chop, grate, shred, and slice fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Made in Hong Kong.
Our take
Picking up this vintage West Bend processor feels like owning a piece of kitchen history. It's a simple, single-speed machine, but the continuous feed chute is handy for processing larger quantities. The included accessories—grater, shredder, slicer—add versatility, though swapping them takes a bit of effort. The 500W motor is decently powerful for its size, but the plastic parts show their age. It's not dishwasher safe, so hand washing is required. For under $15, it's a fun find if you're into retro appliances, but modern processors offer more convenience.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Includes grater, shredder, slicer attachments
- Continuous feed chute for efficient processing
- 500W motor provides adequate power
- Vintage design appeals to collectors
Cons
- Single speed lacks variable control
- Plastic parts may be brittle with age
- Not dishwasher safe, requires hand washing
- Limited 2-cup capacity
Specifications
- Country of Origin Hong Kong
- Appliance Capabilities Chop, Grate, Shred, Slice
- Power Source Electric
- Color Beige
- MPN 6500-1
- Material Plastic
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- Food Compatibility
- Multifunctional
- Appliance Uses
- Fruit, Nuts, Vegetable
- Number of Speeds
- 1
- Brand
- West Bend
- Capacity
- 2 cup
- Model
- 6501
- Number of Blades
- 2
- Features
- Continuous Feed, Detachable Parts, Multi-Purpose Blade
- Components Included
- Base, Blades, Bowl, Chopper, Grater, Lid, Motor Base, Pusher, Shredder, Slicer, Stem
- Power
- 500 W
- Number of Settings/Programs
- 1
