If you often chop or mix ingredients before cooking, start by considering a multifunction cooking food processor with accessories suited to the dishes you make. UFC-Que Choisir highlights that models differ in their functions: a cooking stand mixer is most worthwhile if kneading and whisking are important to you, while a food processor without a heating function is suitable if you already have a way to cook, but won’t replace that equipment.
If you’re short on kitchen equipment and often make dishes that involve chopping or mixing before cooking, check that the necessary tools are included. UFC-Que Choisir’s testing protocol distinguishes between the functions and accessories of food processors.
In a small kitchen, where the appliance will go and how you’ll store its parts matter just as much as its functions. Kenwood lists the Cooking Chef expérience KCL95.424SI as weighing 18,373 kg. Check how much space you’ll need to move it and store its attachments.
If you already have a suitable way to cook and mainly want to chop or mix, a food processor may meet your needs without a heating function. Magimix presents the CS 5200XL as a food preparation appliance.
First decide whether you need the appliance to cook as well. Then compare the accessories, the space it needs and how easy it is to clean.
| Criterion | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation and cooking in one appliance | Check its chopping, mixing and cooking functions, as well as the tools actually included with the model. | If my kitchen is sparsely equipped and my dishes require chopping or mixing before cooking, I want to do these steps in the same appliance; around 26% of consumers value this continuity. |
| Space and storage | Measure the available space and allow room for the bowl, any arm and the accessories. | When my worktop and cupboards are short on space, I want to be able to set up the appliance and store its parts without cluttering the kitchen; around 21% of consumers prioritise space and storage. |
| Accessories suited to your dishes | Compare what’s included with the exact model against the tasks you need it for: chopping, whisking, kneading or steaming. | To make my usual dishes, I want to know whether the necessary accessories come in the box, rather than simply being available for the range; around 21% of consumers prioritise having the right tools. |
| Everyday cleaning | Check the manual for instructions on dismantling the appliance, dishwasher-safe parts and precautions to take after cooking. | After a meal, I want to be able to dismantle and wash the parts without adding too many steps to my routine; around 16% of consumers put ease of cleaning first. |
| Additional items you may need | Check whether useful functions require separate accessories or particular conditions for digital services. | If I want to use the functions I need without buying multiple accessories or separate services, I check what’s included; around 16% of consumers prioritise this simplicity. |
What’s included varies by model and configuration. An accessory that’s compatible with the appliance won’t necessarily come in the box.
Before you choose, compare the full list of included items with the tasks you need to do for your usual dishes.
Additional attachments may need extra storage space.
The Magimix CS 5200XL is described as being for food preparation, while the Cook Expert XL is presented as having a cooking function.
If you need the appliance to cook, check that a heating function is explicitly listed for the exact model.
A food processor without a cooking function means you’ll need to keep another appliance or utensil for cooking.
The bowl and accessories may take up more space than the appliance base. For the CS 5200XL, check its capacity with Magimix before choosing it based on the bowl size.
Measure the full space needed and check the limits for the exact model and the dishes you plan to make.
Vorwerk offers three months of Cookidoo subscription free to new subscribers; this offer alone doesn’t explain the terms for continued access.
If you plan to use guided cooking, check the service terms and the appliance’s functions separately.
The Companion XL HF80DB10 is an example of a cooking food processor that combines preparation and cooking.
The Cooking Chef expérience KCL95.424SI combines kneading, induction cooking and food preparation attachments in the configuration described by Kenwood France.
Magimix presents the Cook Expert XL as a cooking food processor and the CS 5200XL as a food preparation appliance with no stated heating function.
The Thermomix TM7 is an example of a cooking food processor with guided cooking and cooking accessories showcased by Vorwerk France.
Monsieur Cuisine smart is another cooking food processor option, with programmes and accessories listed.
This selection features a multifunction cooking food processor that combines food preparation and cooking in one appliance.
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This model is for anyone who wants to combine food preparation and cooking in a multifunction appliance.
The product name lists integrated scales, a touchscreen and 680 recipes.
The bowl and its contents get hot during cooking. Lock the lid and handle the blades with care.
Not necessarily: the CS 5200XL’s product details list food preparation functions, while Magimix explicitly lists cooking for the Cook Expert XL. Check the exact model rather than relying on the word ‘multifunction’ alone.
Compare the items included with the tasks you plan to do, and follow the model’s manual for fitting, removing and cleaning the parts. The Thermomix TM7 manual covers placement, high temperatures and cleaning separately; don’t assume the same instructions apply to another model.
No. The DGCCRF states that a commercial warranty is optional and comes in addition to legal guarantees. Under the applicable terms, claims under the statutory guarantee of conformity must be made within two years of delivery, whether the goods are new or second-hand.
According to the DGCCRF, CE marking is mandatory for products covered by the relevant European legislation and indicates the manufacturer’s commitment to their compliance; it isn’t an independent certification. Check the compliance information for the product in question: the presence of a logo alone doesn’t prove that it’s safe to use.
For a distance purchase covered by French consumer law, the authorities provide for a withdrawal period of at least 14 days, subject to the conditions and exceptions that apply to the purchase.