If you are deciding between a food processor and a blender with a grinder, list your three most frequent kitchen tasks. Grating and cutting strips, blending drinks, and grinding ingredients have different requirements. The right choice depends on the container and attachment you will actually use; function count is only one factor.
Group your weekly kitchen tasks first
For drinks and liquid mixtures, check the jug shape and its blade. For grating, cutting strips, and preparing solid ingredients, the appropriate discs and bowl matter. If you also need grinding, check the grinder container and permitted ingredients separately.
Allow for worktop and cabinet space too. An appliance with many attachments is useful when you can keep them organised and assemble them easily. For each function, consider how many parts you will need to wash afterwards.
SFP-800 product view from the current Swiss Plus gallery.
Three examples with different feature combinations
The SFP-800 food processor is listed with a 3.5-litre bowl, a 1.8-litre jug, four grating options, two strip-cutting sizes, and 11 functions. The SBM-340S has a 1.5-litre glass jug and a glass grinder container. The SBC-486 is listed with a 1.7-litre AS jug, variable speed, and pulse.
Model | Listed containers | Highlighted function or control |
|---|---|---|
SFP-800 | 3.5-litre bowl and 1.8-litre jug | Grating, strip cutting, continuous speed adjustment, and pulse |
SBM-340S | 1.5-litre glass jug and grinder | Rotary controls and pulse |
SBC-486 | 1.7-litre AS jug | Variable speed and pulse |
Capacity, speed control, and safe assembly
Do not treat nominal capacity as the permitted ingredient load. Check fill markings and restrictions for thick or dry ingredients in the manual. The SFP-800 is described with continuous speed adjustment and pulse; the SBM-340S with rotary controls and pulse. Use pulse only in the manner and for the duration permitted for that model.
On models with a safety lock or switch, check that parts are seated correctly. A lock does not replace unplugging before changing blades. Do not hold blades or discs by their cutting edges, and learn the assembly procedure before first use.
Complete your comparison with accessories and cleaning
Check attachment photos, the included-items list, and accessory compatibility on the model's page. For more detail on jug and blender types, read the blender buying guide. The video below introduces the SFP-800's functions. Refer to the product manual for exact ingredient and capacity instructions.
Check specifications and included accessories on the model's page. For operation and limitations, read the manual for that product.
