KitchenAid Gemüseschneider versus KitchenAid Food Processor

Overview

Comparison of two KitchenAid attachments: the Vegetable Slicer (Gemüseschneider) and the Food Processor. The reviewer (Benjamin) tests assembly, attachments, and performance on carrots, cucumber, celery, lettuce, chocolate, nuts, cheese, tomatoes and potatoes. The review also covers cleaning, storage and practical tips.

Main features

Vegetable Slicer

• Housing with two-part pushers (for large and small items).
• Three primary drums included: slicing disc, coarse grater, medium grater.
• Optional additional drums available: very fine grater, crown grater, special cheese grater, and a nut-grinding drum.
• Simple plug-in, click-and-lock assembly to the front accessory hub of the KitchenAid machine.
• Quick drum-change mechanism (small lever to eject drum).
• Reviewer tip: best used at level 4 for optimal results.
• Suited for:
  • Fine grating (with extra fine drum)
  • Slicing (e.g., cucumber salad)
  • Potato-pancake-style shreds (with the crown grater)
• Compact and fast for single-purpose tasks like salads.

Food Processor

• Larger housing with insert bowl and a lid with two-part pushers.
• Well-stocked accessory set:
  • Dicing insert (produces 0.8 cm cubes)
  • Blade(s)
  • Grater(s)
  • Combination 2-in-1 grid (coarse/medium)
  • Slicing disc with six adjustable thickness settings
  • Stick/cut function
• Storage box for accessories with pictorial layout for neat organization.
• Disc height adjustable in six positions; adjustable during operation via a side lever.
• Dicing function includes a helper insert to avoid waste when finishing an item.

Performance & user experience (comparative tests)

• Carrots, cucumber, celery, lettuce:
  • Both machines produce good results.
  • Food processor offers more thickness control (6 settings) and additional shapes (sticks).
• Grating carrots and chocolate:
  • Vegetable slicer produced coarser grated chocolate and coarser nut pieces (initially chopped, not ground).
  • Food processor’s fine grater produced finer results suitable for ganache or fine use.
• Nuts:
  • Initially the vegetable slicer chopped nuts but did not finely grind them; the reviewer recommended the food processor for nut grinding.
  • Later, an additional nut-grinding drum for the vegetable slicer produced baking-grade results — performance depends on the attachment used.
• Dicing:
  • Food processor’s dicing insert is a highlight — quick and effective for harder vegetables (carrots, potatoes, celery).
  • Not suitable for fibrous items (leeks, rhubarb) — these clog the dicer.
• Tomatoes:
  • Food processor can process tomatoes but not into perfect cubes; result is softer.
• Cheese:
  • With the right drum (special cheese grater), the vegetable slicer yields attractive shreds for pizza/casserole.
• Speed & convenience:
  • Vegetable slicer is very fast for salad prep.
  • Food processor excels at multi-function prep (dicing, sticks, adjustable slicing).

Pros and Cons

Vegetable Slicer

Pros:

• Very easy assembly and drum changes.
• Compact and fast for slicing/grating tasks.
• Excellent fine grating (with optional fine drum) and attractive cheese shreds with the crown/special cheese grater.
• Good for baking prep once fine/grating drums are used.

Cons:

• Less versatile than the food processor (no dicing, fewer shape options).
• Initially poor at grinding nuts without the special nut drum (chops rather than grinds).
• Some product staining/discoloration from carrots (removable).
• Slight wear of drums into housing over time.
• Small amount of product can remain in the casing (minor waste).

Food Processor

Pros:

• Highly versatile: dicing (0.8 cm cubes), slicing (6 adjustable thicknesses), grating (coarse/medium/fine), sticks.
• Large accessory set and storage box keep parts organized.
• Better control for slices and dicing; ideal for harder vegetables and tasks like fries, soup prep, stir-fries.

Cons:

• Not suitable for fibrous items (they clog the dicer) and not intended for dicing cheese or bacon.
• Dishwasher can cloud transparent plastic parts; blades should be hand-washed.
• Nut-grinding results vary by attachment; generally better than the basic vegetable slicer but not universally superior.

Cleaning & maintenance tips

• Many discs/drums are dishwasher-safe (top rack), but hand-washing is recommended for longevity.
• Blades should never go in the dishwasher — hand-wash them.
• Housing and pushers should be hand-washed only.
• Transparent lids/plastics can degrade or cloud in the dishwasher over time.
• To remove carrot stains on drums: rub sunflower oil on kitchen paper, then rinse; rinse coarse dirt under water first.
• Ensure lids and discs are fully locked during operation — improper locking is a common cause of faults.

Settings & usage tips

• Vegetable slicer: use level 4 for best grating results (reviewer recommendation).
• Food processor: use setting 14 for hard vegetables; setting 2 for soft vegetables/cheese.
• Ensure scraper/grater orientation: scraper teeth face down; grater/drum teeth only fit one way.
• Always lock lids/discs correctly to enable motor operation and prevent errors.

Practical troubleshooting tip: if a drum or lid isn’t locked correctly, the machine may not start or may fault — this is a frequent user error.

Unique points mentioned

• Vegetable slicer: plug-in, click-and-lock assembly and a drum release lever for fast changes.
• Both devices: two-part pushers for large and small items.
• Food processor: pictorial storage box for parts and slicing disc height adjustable to six thicknesses via a side lever.
• Food processor: dicing insert produces 0.8 cm cubes; includes a helper insert to reduce waste.
• Vegetable slicer: optional crowns, very fine grater, special cheese grater, and a later-added nut-grinding drum.
• Nut grinding: performance depends on attachment; food processor generally better initially; dedicated nut drum for the slicer can reach baking-grade results.
• Maintenance notes: carrot discoloration removable with oil/kitchen paper; slight wear of slicer drums into housing over time; small residual product may remain in the slicer casing.
• Limitations: food processor not recommended for fibrous items (leeks, rhubarb) or for dicing cheese/bacon.
• Dishwasher guidance: parts may be top-rack safe, but hand-washing prolongs life; housing should never go in the dishwasher.

Different viewpoints / contributions

• Reviewer Benjamin: primary voice, provides hands-on tests, assembly tips, preferred settings, and overall balanced assessment. Personal highlights: food processor’s dicing; recommends vegetable slicer for bakers who need very fine grating.
• Customers/general users: note that drum discoloration from carrots is common and not a defect.
• Collective advice: many users experience problems from not locking lids/drums properly — the reviewer emphasizes correct locking as the main troubleshooting tip.

Verdict / Recommendation

• Neither attachment is strictly “better” overall — they suit different needs.
• Choose the KitchenAid Vegetable Slicer if you:
  • Want a compact, fast device for slicing and grating.
  • Need very fine grating for baking or fine cheese shreds (especially with the extra fine and special cheese drums).
  • Prioritize quick salads, fine cheese shreds, and certain baking uses.
• Choose the KitchenAid Food Processor if you:
  • Need versatility (dicing, adjustable slices, sticks) and frequent prep of harder vegetables (carrots, potatoes, celery).
  • Value the dicing function (0.8 cm cubes) and a broad set of accessories with neat storage.
• Summary: bakers who prioritize very fine grating and cheese tend to prefer the slicer (with extra drums); cooks who want multi-function vegetable prep and dicing should pick the food processor. In both cases, correct assembly, locking and proper cleaning extend the life and performance of the attachments.

No numerical ratings were given in the video.