Vintage West Bend Food Processor 6500 Chopper Slicer High Performance Complete
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About this product
This vintage West Bend Food Processor model 6500-1 is a full-size unit with a 500W motor and 1-speed operation. It comes complete with bowl, chopper, lid, mixer, shredder, and slicer. The beige plastic design is multifunctional for chopping, shredding, and slicing vegetables. It measures 6 inches in diameter and runs on 120V. No warranty is included; ideal as a collectible or backup processor.
Our take
Finding a complete vintage West Bend 6500-1 with all attachments is a treat. The 500W motor handles basic chopping and shredding without fuss, but the single speed means you need to time things carefully. The plastic build is lightweight but feels a bit flimsy; the bowl capacity is listed as 1 (likely cup), which is tiny. Still, if you need a retro unit for small tasks or display, this works. No warranty and only one speed are notable limitations. At $70, it's steep for its age, but collectors might pay for completeness.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Complete set with multiple attachments
- 500W motor for basic processing
- Multifunctional: chop, shred, slice
- Vintage design for collectors
Cons
- Single speed operation limits control
- Small capacity (1 cup?)
- No manufacturer warranty
- Plastic build may feel cheap
Specifications
- Appliance Capabilities Chop, Shred, Slice
- Power Source Electric
- Item Diameter 6 in
- Color Beige
- Custom Bundle No
- MPN 6500
Show all 21 specifications
- Material
- Plastic
- Food Compatibility
- Multifunctional
- Appliance Uses
- Vegetable
- Number of Speeds
- 1
- Brand
- West Bend
- Type
- Full-Size Food Processor
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Capacity
- 1
- Manufacturer Warranty
- None
- Voltage
- 120 V
- Model
- 6500-1
- Number of Blades
- 1
- Components Included
- Bowl, Chopper, Lid, Mixer, Shredder, Slicer
- Power
- 500 W
- Number of Settings/Programs
- 1
