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Is an 8-cup processor enough, or would an 11-, 12-, or 13-cup bowl help more?
Question: Should I choose the 8-cup FP4100B, 11-cup FP6010, 12-cup KitchenAid KFPM773CA, or 13-cup KFP1333-family processor?
About this comparison
All four models document slicing and shredding tools, but their batch sizes and included bowls differ. BLACK+DECKER specifies an 8-cup FP4100B bowl, a stainless S-blade, reversible disc, and 120-V / 450-W base. Its FP6010 booklet lists an 11-cup main bowl, a separate 4-cup bowl, adjustable slicing, and reversible shredding. The KitchenAid KFPM773 family manual gives a 12-cup work bowl and separate 4-cup mini bowl, with slicing and shredding discs, a dough blade, and citrus press; a parts page identifies the KFPM773CA0 service code. KitchenAid's KFP1333-family records document a 13-cup bowl, separate 4-cup mini bowl, adjustable slicing, reversible shredding, and a dough blade. FP6010 historical Amazon identity, the KFPM773CA package, and KFP1333OB suffix mapping remain unresolved; verify exact seller contents. The 11-, 12-, and 13-cup options meet a nine-cup large-bowl threshold; the 8-cup FP4100B does not.
Research basis: This answer compares documented features for the reviewed food processors and choppers in this guide. We have not tested these products hands-on. This article compares selected models; the interactive finder considers the full reviewed range.
THE SHORT ANSWER
What we would do
Choose FP4100B if an 8-cup bowl and straightforward S-blade plus reversible disc are enough. FP6010 gives an 11-cup main bowl, a separate 4-cup bowl, and a documented slicing/shredding set; its historical seller identity and package still need confirmation. KFPM773CA adds a 12-cup bowl, 4-cup mini bowl, slicing and shredding discs, dough blade, and citrus press, but its frozen Amazon package is not crosswalked to the family guide. Choose the KFP1333 family if its documented 13-cup bowl, mini bowl, adjustable slicing, reversible shredding, and dough blade fit your needs, while checking the exact suffix and package. FP6010, KFPM773, and KFP1333 all meet a strict nine-cup threshold; FP4100B does not. This comparison does not infer hands-on performance from wattage or bowl size.
THE NEEDS BEHIND THESE PICKS
What this answer assumes
These are the needs behind this comparison. Change them in the questionnaire to get a shortlist for your own routine.
Batch sizeI often prepare full-size recipesHigh-priority preference
12-cup platform with a 4-cup mini bowl, discs, and dough blade
Closer fit
Why it appears here
The family manual documents a 12-cup bowl, separate 4-cup mini bowl, slicing and shredding discs, dough blade, and citrus press; a service-parts page identifies the KFPM773CA0 code.
What you give up
The citrus press is not a general-purpose extractor, and the family/manual and service-code evidence do not map the historical B003DYZW08 ASIN or package.
Main bowl capacity
12-cup / 2.8-L main work bowl
Small-batch bowl
Separate 4-cup mini bowl; the family guide also names a Chef's bowl
Slicing and shredding
Slicing, shredding, and French-fry cutting discs
Special attachment
Ultra Wide Mouth feed tube with the KFPM773 three-piece pusher
Dough blade
Multipurpose, mini, and dough blades; separate citrus press and egg whip listed in the family tool set
Integrated cooking
The family manual specifies 120 V / 60 Hz and describes a conventional processor without integrated heating
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This comparison covers four named products, not every 8-, 11-, 12-, or 13-cup processor in the catalog.
FP4100B facts come from BLACK+DECKER's official page; FP6010 facts come from its booklet; KFPM773 capacity and tools come from the family manual while Sears identifies the KFPM773CA0 service code; KFP1333-family facts come from saved model specifications and service-code evidence.
Capacity is nominal and does not represent working fill. None of these family/manual sources proves the frozen seller package for FP6010, KFPM773CA, or the KFP1333OB suffix.
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USEFUL FOLLOW-UPS
Questions to ask before you choose
Which option meets the 9-cup large-bowl threshold?
FP4100B lists 8 cups and does not pass. FP6010 lists 11 cups, KFPM773 lists 12, and the KFP1333 family lists 13; all three meet the nine-cup threshold.
Which models have a separate smaller bowl?
The FP6010 manual, KFPM773 family guide, and KFP1333 family documentation each list a separate 4-cup bowl; FP4100B lists one work bowl.
Do all four products include slicing and shredding tools?
Yes. FP4100B lists a reversible disc; FP6010 documents adjustable slicing and reversible shredding; both KitchenAid families document slicing and shredding discs.
Which option documents a dedicated dough blade?
The KFP1333 and KFPM773 family guides document dough blades. The FP4100B official configuration and FP6010 saved parts list do not document one.
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BLACK+DECKER Performance Dicing Food ProcessorRead the full review · Features, pros, cons and sourcesTHE FULL REVIEW · Fits your priorities
BLACK+DECKER Performance Dicing Food Processor: is it right for you?
Dicing and two bowl sizes.
Buyer Shortlists editorial·
Based on linked manufacturer documentation and editorial analysis. We have not tested this product hands-on.
IN THE CONTEXT OF YOUR ANSWERS
Fits your priorities
The FP6010 suits a buyer who wants both a dicing assembly and separate bowl scales without moving to the 14-cup largest options. BLACK+DECKER’s manual lists an 11-cup main bowl, a 4-cup bowl, adjustable slicing, reversible shredding, dough and dicing parts, plus three speeds and pulse. That is a broad documented toolset. The historical ASIN, finish, and current marketplace package remain unverified, and no wattage is asserted.
I often prepare full-size recipesHigh priority · Fits this answer
Its documented main bowl reaches the selected capacity range.
I need both toolsMust-have · Fits this answer
Its documented package includes slicing and shredding tools.
A second bowl would helpPreference · Fits this answer
A separate small work bowl is listed for this model. The manual lists separate 4-cup bowl alongside the 11-cup bowl.
Consider it for
A shopper seeking a documented dicing assembly and two bowl sizes without requiring a 14-cup main bowl..
Look elsewhere if
It is not a match if a verified 14-cup bowl is essential, the exact current ASIN/package must be authenticated, or you want a simple appliance with very few attachments.
The advantages and the compromises
Pros
The manual lists both 11-cup and 4-cup bowls.
The included dicing assembly sits alongside an adjustable slicer and reversible shredding disc.
A dough blade and three-speed-plus-pulse control are documented.
Cons
The old Amazon ASIN and color/package mapping are not confirmed.
The attachment set involves several pieces and a storage case.
No wattage figure is used because the saved manual evidence does not verify one.
The key details
Model covered
FP6010
Main bowl capacity
11-cup main bowl
Small-batch bowl
Separate 4-cup bowl
Slicing and shredding
Adjustable slicing and reversible shredding
Special attachment
Dicing assembly
Dough blade
Dough blade; three speeds plus pulse
Integrated cooking
Integrated cooking is not documented in the FP6010 instruction booklet
Relevant to your main bowl capacity and separate small work bowl answer
Two bowls cover different batch scales
The FP6010 manual names an 11-cup work bowl and a 4-cup work bowl. That pairing gives the buyer a clear distinction from a one-bowl 14-cup model and from a 3.5-cup chopper. Consider how often you prepare a smaller batch and whether a second bowl would be worth its storage. The published capacities describe the bowls; they do not guarantee that a given recipe can be processed at the maximum marked quantity. Check operating directions for food-specific limits. [bowlCapacityCups, smallBowl]
Relevant to your slicing and shredding tools answer
Dicing is supported by a dedicated assembly
BLACK+DECKER’s booklet lists a dicing assembly along with an adjustable slicing disc and reversible shredding disc. Those are different tools for different cuts, which is why the finder asks separately about dicing and slice/shred needs. A shopper who wants diced vegetables should look for the exact assembly in the seller’s included parts rather than infer it from a generic “food processor” title. The manual explains assembly and use; it does not provide a comparative dicing-quality result or a claim about user effort. [dicingKit, sliceShred]
The dough blade and speed controls
The parts list includes a dough blade, and the controls include three speeds plus pulse. This gives the FP6010 a wider intended role than chopping alone. Follow BLACK+DECKER’s guidance for dough loads and ingredient quantities instead of assuming that a large bowl permits any recipe. Speed settings are documented controls, not a measure of motor performance or a reason to claim better results than another model. The saved evidence does not verify an electrical wattage figure, so one is deliberately left out. [doughBlade]
Relevant to your slicing and shredding tools and separate small work bowl answer
A tool-rich package requires package checking
The booklet lists an S-blade, mini S-blade, dough blade, adjustable slicer, reversible shredder, dicing components, two bowls and a storage case. That is useful breadth if the tools will be used, but it makes completeness more important for a marketplace listing. The historical Amazon page is not confirmed as an exact current offer, and a bundle title may not match the base manual. Use the tagged FP6010 search and compare the actual included-parts list with the manual before ordering, especially for the dicing assembly and 4-cup bowl. [smallBowl, sliceShred, doughBlade, dicingKit]
Relevant to your main bowl capacity and separate small work bowl answer
How it compares with larger alternatives
The KitchenAid KFP1466CU also has a dicing kit and 4-cup bowl, but its main bowl is listed as 14 cups. The Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY likewise has a 14-cup main bowl, while the saved official parts list does not confirm an included dicing kit or separate work bowl. The FP6010 gives up some main capacity relative to those models while retaining a documented small bowl and dicing function. That comparison rests on stated specs and included tools, not on tests of size, speed, noise or cutting quality. [bowlCapacityCups, smallBowl, dicingKit]
How the alternatives change the decision
The KFP1466CU offers a 14-cup main bowl plus 4-cup mini bowl and a dicing kit; the FP6010 keeps the dicing and small bowl but has an 11-cup main bowl.
Before you decide
What bowls come with the FP6010?
The FP6010 booklet lists an 11-cup main work bowl and a separate 4-cup bowl; verify both in the current seller package.
Does the FP6010 include a dicing kit?
Yes. BLACK+DECKER’s instruction booklet identifies a dicing assembly and explains its use in the documented model.
What is the FP6010 motor wattage?
The saved instruction booklet does not establish a wattage figure, so this review leaves power unresolved and does not infer it from seller titles.
The decision for your answers
Shortlist the FP6010 when the combination of dicing, an 11-cup main bowl and a separate 4-cup bowl fits your prep. Confirm the exact package and do not rely on unsupported wattage claims.
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KitchenAid KFP1333 13-Cup ExactSlice Food Processor familyRead the full review · Features, pros, cons and sourcesTHE FULL REVIEW · Fits your priorities
KitchenAid KFP1333 13-Cup ExactSlice Food Processor family: is it right for you?
A 13-cup ExactSlice platform with a mini bowl and dough blade.
Buyer Shortlists editorial·
Based on linked manufacturer documentation and editorial analysis. We have not tested this product hands-on.
IN THE CONTEXT OF YOUR ANSWERS
Fits your priorities
The KitchenAid KFP1333 is a 13-cup ExactSlice processor family with a separately documented 4-cup bowl, adjustable slicing, shredding, multipurpose and mini blades, and a dough blade. KitchenAid's service list explicitly includes KFP1333OB, KFP1333ACS, and KFP1333BD as domestic 13-cup variants. The KFP1333BD code is not crosswalked to row 801's historical ASIN, Brushed Silver Chrome title, or exact seller package. The OB and ACS historic Amazon identifiers, finishes, and seller packages are also not mapped. A separate row uses renewed title code RKFP1333CU, which remains a qualified candidate rather than proof of a current renewed offer. The generic unsuffixed ExactSlice candidate is kept separate.
I often prepare full-size recipesHigh priority · Fits this answer
Its documented main bowl reaches the selected capacity range.
I need both toolsMust-have · Fits this answer
Its documented package includes slicing and shredding tools. An adjustable slicing disc and reversible shredding disc are listed.
A second bowl would helpPreference · Fits this answer
A separate small work bowl is listed for this model. The KFP1333 specification lists a separate 4-cup bowl.
Consider it for
A shopper wanting a documented 13-cup processor with a separate mini bowl, adjustable slicing and a dough blade..
Look elsewhere if
Skip it if you need a verified current ASIN package, a proven renewed-unit crosswalk, or an accessory bundle inferred from another suffix.
The advantages and the compromises
Pros
The KFP1333 sheet lists a 13-cup bowl and a separate 4-cup bowl.
Adjustable slicing, shredding and a dough blade are documented for the family.
The official service list names OB, ACS, and BD among domestic KFP1333 variants.
Cons
Suffix colors and historical ASINs are not independently crosswalked to current listings.
The RKFP1333CU renewed title does not prove a manufacturer-verified refurbished package.
The distinct generic 13-cup ExactSlice candidate cannot be folded into KFP1333 without a suffix crosswalk.
The key details
Model covered
KFP1333 family; domestic suffixes OB, ACS, BD and GC; row 288 RKFP1333CU renewed title remains separately qualified
Main bowl capacity
13-cup main bowl; verify the exact suffix and current seller package
Small-batch bowl
Separate 4-cup bowl
Slicing and shredding
Adjustable slicing and reversible shredding discs
Special attachment
Multipurpose and mini blades; 3-in-1 feed tube and High/Low/Pulse/Off controls
Dough blade
Dedicated dough blade listed
Integrated cooking
The cited KFP1333 specification sheet and owner guide do not document integrated heating or cooking.
Relevant to your main bowl capacity and separate small work bowl answer
A documented large bowl and a separate smaller one
KitchenAid's product specification identifies KFP1333 as a 13-cup processor and lists a separate 4-cup mini bowl. That makes the platform relevant to shoppers who want a large work bowl while still having a smaller vessel for distinct tasks. The listed capacity belongs to the family specification, not a prediction of servings or a guarantee that a particular seller includes every bowl. The full KFP1333 code and actual contents should be checked, especially for refurbished or renewed listings. [bowlCapacityCups, smallBowl]
Relevant to your slicing and shredding tools answer
ExactSlice adjustment with a reversible shredding disc
The KFP1333 sheet calls out an externally adjustable slicing disc and a reversible shredding disc. KitchenAid's owner guide describes using the adjustment and the processor's disc assembly. Those tools give shoppers a documented basis for choosing this model when both slice and shred jobs matter. The information does not establish cut quality, speed, or a comparison result from testing. It also does not justify assuming that a generic blade or an accessory from another KFP model is an identical substitute. [sliceShred]
Relevant to your separate small work bowl answer
Separate blades serve separate jobs
The specification lists a multipurpose blade, a mini blade, and a dough blade. The KFP1333/KFP1344 owner guide supplies operating instructions for the model family, but the KFP1333 code remains the basis for the profile. A dough blade is a specific attachment, not a general claim that any food processor can knead every recipe. Confirm the blade and bowl set in the offered unit before treating the published family specification as its package. [doughBlade, smallBowl]
Relevant to your main bowl capacity answer
Suffixes matter to the historic candidates
KitchenAid's domestic service manual lists KFP1333OB, KFP1333ACS, and KFP1333BD within its 13-cup model coverage. This verifies that those suffixes belong to the KFP1333 platform; it does not prove row 801's historical ASIN, its Brushed Silver Chrome title, or any exact seller package. The OB and ACS historic ASINs and finish descriptions also remain unmapped. Row 288's RKFP1333CU title remains a renewed candidate without a confirmed refurb crosswalk. Row 251's unsuffixed 13-cup ExactSlice item remains separate because there is no verified suffix connection. [bowlCapacityCups]
Relevant to your main bowl capacity and slicing and shredding tools answer
Compare the package, not just the cup count
The KFP1333 family makes sense when the buyer values a known 13-cup scale, second bowl, slicing and shredding discs, and a dough blade. It should be compared with other processors by their supported attachments and exact suffix, not by color or a historic title. Neither the old Amazon identifiers nor the model list proves that a current listing contains a full family set. The tagged model search is therefore the right destination here. Verify the code, bowls, discs and blades with the seller before purchase. [bowlCapacityCups, sliceShred, doughBlade]
How the alternatives change the decision
Compare Cuisinart FP-12DCN for 12/4-cup nested bowls or KitchenAid KFP750 for a 12-cup KFP750 family with separate suffix evidence.
Before you decide
What are the listed KFP1333 bowl sizes?
The family specification identifies a 13-cup main bowl and a separate 4-cup mini bowl.
Does the KFP1333 family list a dough blade?
Yes. The KitchenAid specification sheet includes a dough blade among the KFP1333 tools.
Does the service list prove a current Amazon offer for OB or ACS?
No. It verifies the model suffixes in the family, not the historical ASINs or a current seller package.
The decision for your answers
Choose the KFP1333 family for its documented 13/4-cup arrangement and attachments after matching the exact variant and seller inventory.
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KitchenAid Architect KFPM773CA 12-Cup Food ProcessorRead the full review · Features, pros, cons and sourcesTHE FULL REVIEW · Fits your priorities
KitchenAid Architect KFPM773CA 12-Cup Food Processor: is it right for you?
12-cup platform with a 4-cup mini bowl, discs, and dough blade.
Buyer Shortlists editorial·
Based on linked manufacturer documentation and editorial analysis. We have not tested this product hands-on.
IN THE CONTEXT OF YOUR ANSWERS
Fits your priorities
The KitchenAid KFPM773CA is a 12-cup Architect processor variant within the family manual that names KFPM773. That guide supports a 4-cup mini bowl, slicing and shredding discs, dough and multipurpose blades, and a three-piece pusher. Sears identifies exact service code KFPM773CA0 as an Architect food processor. The historical ASIN B003DYZW08 and its Candy Apple title are not linked to that service record, so use the tagged model search and verify the seller's exact package.
I often prepare full-size recipesHigh priority · Fits this answer
Its documented main bowl reaches the selected capacity range. The family guide gives the KFPM773 a 12-cup / 2.8-L work bowl.
I need both toolsMust-have · Fits this answer
Its documented package includes slicing and shredding tools. The family manual lists slicing and shredding discs.
A second bowl would helpPreference · Fits this answer
A separate small work bowl is listed for this model. The 4-cup mini bowl is listed for all family models except KFPW763, so it applies to KFPM773.
Consider it for
A shopper seeking a full-size 12-cup processor with a separate mini bowl and a broad manual-documented tool set, after checking the exact package..
Look elsewhere if
Not for a shopper who needs a verified B003DYZW08 offer, confirmed Candy Apple finish, or proof that a seller includes every family-guide accessory.
The advantages and the compromises
Pros
The family manual documents a 12-cup main bowl and separate 4-cup mini bowl.
The listed package includes slicing, shredding, dough, and citrus-press tools.
The manual gives a 120 V / 60 Hz electrical specification for the KFPM773 family.
Cons
The exact historical Amazon ASIN is not crosswalked to the KFPM773CA0 service model.
The Candy Apple finish and current seller package are not verified by the service page.
The guide also names a Chef's bowl, but the checked source does not establish its capacity or its inclusion in the historical seller package.
The key details
Model covered
KFPM773CA; Sears service record KFPM773CA0
Main bowl capacity
12-cup / 2.8-L main work bowl
Small-batch bowl
Separate 4-cup mini bowl; the family guide also names a Chef's bowl
Slicing and shredding
Slicing, shredding, and French-fry cutting discs
Special attachment
Ultra Wide Mouth feed tube with the KFPM773 three-piece pusher
Dough blade
Multipurpose, mini, and dough blades; separate citrus press and egg whip listed in the family tool set
Integrated cooking
The family manual specifies 120 V / 60 Hz and describes a conventional processor without integrated heating
Keep the service code and historical listing separate
Sears PartsDirect identifies KFPM773CA0 as an Architect food processor, and KitchenAid's family guide explicitly names KFPM773 among the covered models. Together, these sources support a real KFPM773 family processor and its documented configuration. They do not establish that historical ASIN B003DYZW08 is the same service variant or that a current seller includes the full manual-listed set. The frozen title's Candy Apple Red wording also remains an offer clue rather than a verified finish crosswalk. Use the exact model code as a search term and check the actual base label and accessories before purchasing a used or bundled listing. [northAmericanVoltage]
Relevant to your main bowl capacity and separate small work bowl answer
The main and smaller bowls serve different batch sizes
The family guide specifies a 12-cup main work bowl and a separate 4-cup mini bowl for KFPM773; it also names a Chef's bowl without establishing its capacity for this model in the checked text. The 4-cup vessel gives a genuinely smaller option for short chopping or mixing jobs, while the main bowl addresses larger preparation. Do not treat the Chef's bowl as interchangeable with the mini bowl, and verify all vessels in the exact offer because the historical ASIN package is not confirmed. These are nominal capacities, not measured usable fill for every ingredient. [bowlCapacityCups, smallBowl]
Relevant to your slicing and shredding tools answer
The wide feed tube and discs expand vegetable preparation
KitchenAid lists a slicing disc, a shredding disc, and a French-fry cutting disc for the KFPM773 family, alongside an Ultra Wide Mouth feed tube. The three-piece pusher is the documented pusher for KFPM773, a model distinction within the shared family manual. Those parts support slicing and shredding work that a single chopping blade cannot do. The French-fry disc should be described as a cutting disc, not a dicing kit, and the guide does not document spiralizing. Check for the discs and pusher by name in any seller package rather than assuming that a shared manual guarantees every part. [sliceShred, dicingKit]
Dough, citrus, and whipping attachments make the kit broader
The manual's family tool set includes a dedicated dough blade, an egg whip, and a separate citrus press in addition to its processing blades and discs. That gives the model more documented jobs than a bowl-and-disc-only processor, though each accessory has its own assembly and storage needs. The citrus press is for citrus extraction, not evidence of a general-purpose centrifugal juicer. The processor remains a conventional appliance: the guide describes no integrated heating function. If one of the specialty attachments decides the purchase, confirm it appears in the specific seller's box before relying on the model-family parts list. [doughBlade, juiceExtractor, integratedCooking]
Electrical compatibility is clear at the family level
The KFPM773 family manual states 120 V AC and 60 Hz. This supports a North American electrical profile for the documented family, not an assumption about the historical Amazon listing's exact condition or package. The same guide contains safety and care instructions for its blade and disc assemblies; users should follow those directions when changing attachments and cleaning sharp parts. The 120-V specification is a compatibility fact, not a measure of food-processing performance. Check the rating plate on a used unit and compare its KFPM773 code before relying on the family-level evidence. [northAmericanVoltage]
Relevant to your slicing and shredding tools and separate small work bowl answer
A broad tool set requires a careful package check
KFPM773CA suits a shopper looking for a large bowl plus a smaller separate vessel, a dough blade, discs, and citrus accessories. A simpler 12-cup processor may take less attachment verification, while this KitchenAid family offers more distinct tools to confirm and store. The cited sources establish the family design and one exact service-code record; they do not map B003DYZW08, the Candy Apple finish, or a seller bundle to KFPM773CA0. The tagged Amazon search is therefore for model lookup only. Compare the exact code and included parts before treating a marketplace title as proof of a complete configuration. [smallBowl, sliceShred, doughBlade]
How the alternatives change the decision
Compare the KitchenAid KFP1333 family for a 13-cup bowl and separate mini bowl, or BLACK+DECKER FP6010 for an 11-cup main bowl, 4-cup bowl, and documented dicing kit.
Before you decide
What bowl capacities does the KFPM773 family manual list?
It lists a 12-cup work bowl and a separate 4-cup mini bowl; the guide also names a Chef's bowl.
Which cutting and dough tools are documented?
The family guide lists slicing, shredding, and French-fry discs, multipurpose and dough blades, and a three-piece pusher for KFPM773.
Does KFPM773 include a juicer?
The manual lists a citrus press, which is a citrus-specific attachment rather than a general-purpose juice extractor.
The decision for your answers
Choose KFPM773CA when its 12-cup and mini-bowl setup plus the documented dough and citrus tools fit, then verify the exact service code and seller package.
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IN THE CONTEXT OF YOUR ANSWERS
A fit with trade-offs
The BLACK+DECKER FP4100B is an 8-cup processor with a stainless S-blade and a reversible slice/shred disc. Its maker lists a 450-W / 120-V motor and describes a bowl-first, lid-twist assembly. This is a practical middle-size profile among the published models: it offers more room than a compact chopper but does not meet the strict nine-cup threshold used for the large-batch finder path.
I often prepare full-size recipesHigh priority · A trade-off
Its documented main bowl is outside the selected capacity range. BLACK+DECKER states an 8-cup main bowl; the page does not give usable fill.
I need both toolsMust-have · Fits this answer
Its documented package includes slicing and shredding tools. The manufacturer lists a dual-sided reversible slicing/shredding disc.
A second bowl would helpPreference · A trade-off
The documented package does not list a separate small work bowl. The FP4100B configuration lists one work bowl and no separate small bowl.
Consider it for
A shopper wanting an 8-cup household processor with both chopping and slicing/shredding tools, but not a 9-cup-or-larger bowl..
Look elsewhere if
Not for buyers who require at least a 9-cup bowl, a separate small work bowl, a dicing kit, or a dedicated dough blade.
The advantages and the compromises
Pros
The manufacturer identifies the FP4100B and states 8-cup capacity, 450 W, and 120 V.
A stainless S-blade and reversible slicing/shredding disc cover two distinct prep styles.
The documented bowl-and-lid twist-lock order is a concrete assembly detail.
Cons
Eight cups is below the nine-cup hard large-bowl threshold.
The checked page lists one work bowl and no dedicated dough blade or dicing kit.
The exact marketplace package should still be compared with the official model configuration.
The key details
Model covered
FP4100B
Main bowl capacity
8-cup main bowl; maker lists 8 cups
Small-batch bowl
No separate small work bowl is listed
Slicing and shredding
Dual-sided reversible disc provides slicing and shredding
Special attachment
No dicing kit or spiralizer is listed
Dough blade
No dedicated dough blade is listed
Integrated cooking
No integrated heating or cooking function is described
Relevant to your main bowl capacity answer
Eight cups is a meaningful middle size
BLACK+DECKER specifies an 8-cup work bowl. That gives this model more room than a small chopper, while keeping it below the nine-cup cutoff that the category finder treats as large. A buyer preparing occasional family meals may prefer to compare it with larger machines and decide whether an extra cup changes the routine; the published number alone does not state usable fill for every ingredient. Because bowl size is a hard attribute in some paths, this model should not be described as meeting a requirement for nine cups or more. [bowlCapacityCups]
Relevant to your slicing and shredding tools answer
A blade and a reversible disc cover different jobs
The official page lists a stainless S-blade for chopping and mixing and a dual-sided disc for slicing and shredding. This gives the FP4100B more flexibility than a single-blade chopper, while staying short of a broader specialty attachment package. The page does not list a dicing kit, spiralizer, meat grinder, or dough blade. If those jobs decide a purchase, compare a model whose maker documentation names the exact tool rather than treating a reversible disc as a substitute. [sliceShred, dicingKit, doughBlade]
Relevant to your separate small work bowl answer
The assembly sequence is part of the model's design
BLACK+DECKER describes setting the work bowl onto the base and twisting the lid until it locks. That sequence is a documented design detail and helps buyers understand how the machine is assembled; it does not establish that operation is easier for every user. The bowl is one processor vessel, and the product page does not list a separate smaller bowl. The finder therefore does not give it credit for a second work bowl, even though the device can handle both chopping and disc processing. [smallBowl]
The maker gives a clear North American electrical rating
The official product page states 450 W and 120 V for FP4100B. This supports the exact-model North American-voltage attribute without borrowing electrical facts from a similar FP4200 or another family member. The maker page describes food preparation and contains no heating claim, so this is a conventional processor rather than an integrated cooking machine. These details distinguish supported compatibility from unknown package contents; a shopper should still check that the current listing carries the same FP4100B code. [northAmericanVoltage, integratedCooking]
Relevant to your slicing and shredding tools answer
The exact page matches the frozen model, but the package matters
The frozen candidate is ASIN B0841NBX4Y. The inspected Amazon page matches the FP4100B Easy Assembly title, and BLACK+DECKER's model page names FP4100B and its documented configuration. That permits a tagged direct ASIN link, while the review still describes the maker's stated model contents rather than asserting every seller bundle variation. Verify that the offer retains the bowl, S-blade, and reversible disc named by the official page. A renewed, bundled, or substitute listing should not automatically inherit this profile. [sliceShred]
Relevant to your main bowl capacity and separate small work bowl answer
Compare it with a true large-bowl alternative
The FP4100B fits shoppers who want an 8-cup bowl and both chopping and disc tools. KitchenAid's KFP1333 family is a different choice when a 13-cup main bowl, separate 4-cup bowl, adjustable slicing, reversible shredding, and a dough blade matter more. Those extra tools and capacity make the KitchenAid package broader, while the BLACK+DECKER has a simpler listed configuration. Neither description is a performance ranking; choose according to the bowl threshold and attachments you will actually use. [bowlCapacityCups, smallBowl, doughBlade]
How the alternatives change the decision
Compare KitchenAid KFP1333 family for a 13-cup main bowl, a separate mini bowl, adjustable slicing, and a dough blade; it is a different capacity and tool configuration.
Before you decide
Does the FP4100B meet the 9-cup large-bowl requirement?
No. BLACK+DECKER specifies 8 cups, so it remains below the strict nine-cup threshold.
Which cutting tools are documented?
The maker lists a stainless S-blade and a dual-sided disc for slicing and shredding.
What voltage and wattage does the maker state?
The official FP4100B page lists 120 V and 450 W for this model.
Does it include a dough blade or second bowl?
Neither is listed on the checked FP4100B page; confirm any seller bundle before purchase.
The decision for your answers
Choose FP4100B when an 8-cup bowl and documented slicing/shredding are enough, and verify that the offer matches the exact model code and parts.