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KitchenAid
Architect KFPM773CA 12-Cup Food Processor

12-cup platform with a 4-cup mini bowl, discs, and dough blade. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

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.

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.

Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • 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.

What to weigh up

  • 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

Published product specifications
Model coveredKFPM773CA; Sears service record KFPM773CA0
Main bowl capacity12-cup / 2.8-L main work bowl
Small-batch bowlSeparate 4-cup mini bowl; the family guide also names a Chef's bowl
Slicing and shreddingSlicing, shredding, and French-fry cutting discs
Special attachmentUltra Wide Mouth feed tube with the KFPM773 three-piece pusher
Dough bladeMultipurpose, mini, and dough blades; separate citrus press and egg whip listed in the family tool set
Integrated cookingThe family manual specifies 120 V / 60 Hz and describes a conventional processor without integrated heating

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 5, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

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]

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]

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]

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]

What else to compare

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.

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Before you buy

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.

Where can I check the current price?

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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 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.

Is it the right fit?

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