Kitchen Selectives Mini Food & Vegetable Chopper, Electric, 1.5 Cups, Black

I own two other choppers in different sizes. This one is nearly identical in design to my 1.5-cup Black & Decker chopper, which was discontinued. I still use it every few days, but I bought this one as a spare in case it stops working. 1) ASSEMBLY AND USE - For the chopper to work, the bowl and lid must be locked in place, and it takes only seconds (both pieces must be secure or the chopper will not work, which is a safety feature). First, lock the bowl in place by centering it over the stainless steel post and turn it clockwise. Then add the chopping blade, then GENTLY affix the lid, which has a tiny, somewhat delicate, plastic notch on it (the design could use an improvement in that regard). That notch needs to be on the LEFT side of the chopper, and you will need to (again, GENTLY) turn the lid clockwise until you hear it click. Some people noted that the notch broke off, so my guess is they were tried to force it on counter-clockwise, or they were too rough with the lid. 2) BOWL DESIGN (CLEANING AND EMPTYING AFTER CHOPPING) - This chopper is ideal for small jobs and took only seconds to assemble. I was disappointed, however, to see after unpacking the product -- which was not noticeable from the scant two images in the product listing -- that the INSIDE of the chopping bowl is not smooth. It has the same annoying feature as the larger Black & Decker 3-cup chopper, i.e., there are four slightly raised vertical ridges, top to bottom (my B&D 1.5-cup chopper is completely smooth on the inside, and I don't understand why they discontinued it). Hopefully, Kitchen Selectives will consider improving the bowl's design, and although I am not an engineer, the ridges do not appear to serve any purpose. This is not a "major" issue that affects the functionality of the chopper, but I make this point because from an ease of cleaning standpoint. I have two small silicone scrapers. One has a flat end, and the other has a slight spoon-like shape. Cleaning this chopper or removing the contents after chopping is not a "one-stroke action" due to the internal ridges. 3) MAKING EGG SALAD - I first tested the chopper to make egg salad. It is powerful, and the pulse action works well -- almost too well! As a tip, if you decide to chop anything soft like hard-boiled eggs, it is best not to be too heavy-handed with the pulse button. That was my mistake, because instead of the more traditional "lumpy" chopped eggs, my heavy-handed pulse action resulted in a course bread crumb-like texture. Although I seasoned it the same way, the texture was not as appealing in a sandwich. 4) CHOPPING ONIONS (AND CARROTS) - When chopping a whole onion (medium size), to get an even texture, it is best to quarter it first, and not put more than one-half of an onion in the chopper at a time (you will have a better texture by leaving some "breathing room" before latching the lid). Also, when chopping carrots, I use baby peeled carrots and fill the bowl about halfway or two-thirds full, but not more.

I honestly didn’t expect to love this mini chopper this much, but it has made cooking so much easier. It chops vegetables quickly and evenly, and it’s perfect for small portions like onions, garlic, peppers, nuts, or even making quick sauces. It’s compact, easy to clean, and doesn’t take up much space in the kitchen. The motor is surprisingly powerful for its size, and it saves me so much prep time. I also like that it’s simple to use without a bunch of complicated parts. Definitely a great little kitchen gadget for everyday use. Highly recommend!

Great item, sharp blades, durable, great price, small and exactly what I needed

Gave as gift

Very easy to use. I like that you lock the lid then press the button to turn it on. But be careful when cleaning it - the blades are very sharp.

Love this mini chopper. Powerful and so easy to use and clean.

Good

What an ungodly piece of crap. Such a simple thing that I can’t believe I bought

Aunque es un poco pequeño, las aspas son muy afiladas, lo que hace que muela muy fácil y rápido. Para lo que lo necesito cumple perfecto mis expectativas, me encantó.

Beats taking out my heavy large Cuisnart food processor for chopping small quantities and great for making vinaigrette. Have had mine for awhile and still chops well. Love using it for chopping garlic.

Es una maravilla me encanta 😃 son de las mejores cosas que he comprado para mí cocina

Bought it a year ago and have been using it daily for almost a year now and it still works great. Cant think of any negative remarks.I like that it is small.Great for single meal prep.

Le contenant est plus petit que je pensais mais fonctionne très bien si on utilise une petite quantité de nourriture.