How to buy a Food Processor in India

A Food Processor has almost become a necessity of every kitchen in today’s fast and modern world. It makes life so much easier with its many features. Basically it is a machine which cuts, blends and mixes food items and helps you cook food in a fast and efficient manner. It is ideal for those who spend a lot of time in the kitchen. It reduces burden and eases monotonous work.

Tips for buying a food processor in India:

Know the features and decide on a budget: The features should be such that they best suit your requirements. Nowadays, food processors come with a mixer-grinder, which is a bonus. Food processors come with separate blades for cutting vegetables and kneading dough. There are round plates, with different cutting options, such as slicing, shredding or grating. Attachments for juicer or coconut scraper are also available.

Buying a food processor is an investment. Think about how much you can spend on it. Prices in India start from Rs. 3000 and increase depending on the brand and features.

Decide what to buy and where to buy it: There are so many brands of food processors that sometimes it might be difficult to decide which brand you would like to buy. You can compare the brands and their prices here. It will give you a better picture of what’s available for you out there.

You can buy a food processor at your local store. They will give you a brief demonstration on how it works. Another option would be to order it at an exhibition, where many brands participate. Exhibitions are conducted in major cities, where you can get a more detailed and live demonstration about how the appliance works. There might be offers such as free items or exchange at these places. You can place an order on the internet as well. It is advised to do so only if you are sure about the reliability of the product or brand.

Check for Warranty: As in any other electrical appliance, you must check if there is a warranty on the food processor. Check to see the number of years the Warranty would be applicable for. Ask the seller the procedure for repairing the food processor if required in the future. Make the purchase after you clarify all these details.

Dos and Don’ts when buying a food processor:

• Do check that the food processor is safe to use. They should be such that the blades only rotate when the lid is on. This is common in all food processors, but it is good to double-check.
•  Do clear all doubts with the seller. Ask questions if you are not clear about the operations.
•  Do not buy a food processor that is so complicated you find it difficult to operate. This will result in wastage of time, instead of saving it.
•  Do not buy a food processor without a warranty and a bill.