Kitchen · PRODUCT REVIEW

Hamilton Beach
Big Mouth 70590 Food Processor

Wide-mouth processing with manual speed controls. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

The Hamilton Beach 70590 is an exact model identified in the maker's FP11-family guide. Its manual lists a 120 V / 60 Hz / 450 W rating, a speed dial, Pulse, a chopping/mixing blade, and slicing and shredding parts. The title's 14-cup wording should be read alongside the manual: its food chart gives 14 cups as a maximum fruit quantity, not as a bowl-volume measurement. The optional 6-mm disc and the unverified historical offer make exact-package checking important.

Consider it for

A shopper who values manual speed choices and documented slicing and shredding but can verify bowl size and package details..

Look elsewhere if

Not for buyers who need a verified 14-cup bowl volume, a guaranteed 6-mm disc, a documented dough blade, or a confirmed current mapping for the historical ASIN.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • The 70590 manual gives exact voltage, frequency, and wattage.
  • The manual describes a dial and separate Pulse control.
  • Slicing, shredding, and chopping tools are documented in the model guide.

What to weigh up

  • The 14-cup manual figure is a maximum fruit quantity, not the bowl capacity.
  • The extra 6-mm slicing disc is optional on some units.
  • The historical Amazon ASIN and exact seller package remain unmapped.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model covered70590
Main bowl capacityBowl volume not documented; manual gives a 14-cup maximum fruit quantity
Small-batch bowlNo separate small work bowl is listed
Slicing and shreddingManual lists slicing and shredding tools; 6-mm disc is optional
Special attachmentChopping/mixing blade, bowl, cover, and feed chute
Dough bladeNo dough blade is listed
Integrated cookingNo integrated heating function documented

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 10, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

The food guide is not a bowl-capacity rating

The frozen title calls this a 14-cup processor, and the manual's food guide also lists fruit up to 14 cups. The manual labels that number as a maximum recommended food quantity, with different limits for vegetables, Parmesan, and whole nuts. It does not state a measured bowl volume in the saved model-specific sections. This distinction matters if a recipe requires a reliable working capacity: maximum fruit loading is not a promise that every ingredient or preparation can fill the bowl to that level. The finder leaves main-bowl capacity unknown, while retaining the title and food-guide wording with its proper context. [bowlCapacityCups]

A dial and Pulse offer distinct control choices

The manual identifies a ready light, a speed-control dial, and Pulse, alongside the bowl cover and feed chute. That gives the buyer a documented manual-control layout to compare with processors that rely on only a single press switch. Pulse is useful as a separately selected control when a recipe calls for brief processing; the manual's presence of that button does not establish any specific chopping texture or speed result. The sources do not provide performance tests for this review. A shopper should follow the model guide's loading and control directions rather than infer that the 14-cup food quantity is appropriate for every task. [sliceShred]

The manual lists blade and disc functions

The 70590 guide lists a chopping/mixing blade and slicing and shredding parts, so it belongs in comparisons where both disc jobs matter. The guide also notes that some units may include an optional 6-mm slicing disc. That wording leaves the extra-thick disc dependent on the exact unit, and the saved historical listing does not confirm its package. The default profile therefore represents the model's documented slicing and shredding tools without promising the optional disc. The manual does not list a dedicated dough blade, a dicing kit, or a meat grinder. Those needs should remain separate requirements rather than being inferred from the general processor name. [sliceShred, doughBlade]

Electrical compatibility is model-specific

The manual's electrical table separately names models 70590 and 70595 and rates each at 120 V, 60 Hz, and 450 W. This supports the North American electrical profile for the model family, while still keeping the two model numbers distinct. The source row is specifically 70590; it does not verify that its historical B00065L68Y identifier currently resolves to that exact product. A tagged model search is used instead of a direct ASIN link. Check the physical model label and included parts if evaluating a used or refurbished unit, because the manual's rating does not authenticate a seller's offer. [northAmericanVoltage]

Package and capacity questions need a seller check

The Big Mouth title suggests a large processor, and the manual shows the bowl and chute assembly, but neither source in this record proves the current Amazon offer or a measured bowl capacity. The optional disc note is another reason not to assume that every attachment appears in every package. A shopper whose main job is produce slicing or shredding can compare this model with processors whose measured bowl sizes and exact included discs are better documented. For someone who wants a maker-documented control layout and can confirm the seller's parts, the 70590 remains a useful candidate. It is not a verified 14-cup working-bowl result. [smallBowl, dicingKit]

What else to compare

For a maker-measured large bowl, compare Cuisinart FP-12MP or DLC-8S; for a compact confirmed chopper, compare a documented mini-bowl model.

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Before you buy

Does 70590 have a 14-cup bowl?

The title says 14 cups, while the manual uses 14 cups as a maximum fruit quantity rather than a bowl-volume measurement.

What are the documented electrical details?

The 70590 manual lists 120 V, 60 Hz, and 450 W for this model.

Are slicing and shredding tools documented?

Yes. The model guide lists slicing and shredding parts; an additional 6-mm slicing disc is optional on some units.

Does the saved record verify the historical Amazon item?

No. The exact model manual is saved, but the historical ASIN and current seller package remain unverified.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

Sources & review basis

We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

Choose 70590 for its documented manual controls and disc tools only after checking the seller's model, bowl, and included parts.

Is it the right fit?

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