Q&A(88)
Q: Does this chopper have a prop 65 warning?
A: Thank you for your question. This Hamilton Beach food chopper is compliant with California Prop 65.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 5 years agoBrand expertA: From what I've read, all the components that come in contact with food are BPA free. I haven't seen a Prop 65 warning at all, & I've looked online at a lot of the descriptions & specifications.
submitted byChelle - 3 years ago
Q: Can I use this to prep a pie dough recipe that calls for 2 1/2 cups of flour in addition to the butter, etc.?
A: I think you would need a food processor for that.This is kore like a veggie chopper it seems like. Hope that helps.
submitted byCat n - 2 years agoA: Thank you for your question. No, we do not recommend that the noted appliance is used to knead or mix dough.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 3 years agoBrand expertA: I use it all the time for making pie dough and it does a great job. I only make one pie dough at a time, however. I did try 2 at once and it didnt work as well, its. Just not big enough.
submitted byLynn - 11 months ago
Q: can this be used to chop a 15 ounce can of chickpeas? I love to make my own hummus!
A: Yes! It works great for this and I've done it often. The chickpeas fit into the bowl with a little room for other ingredients. Put cover on, push down until smooth. Too thick? Lift lid, add oil or 🍋
submitted bySunnyGal - 2 years agoA: Thank you for your question. The food chopper can be used to prepare hummus in small quantities.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can I chop dog kibble in to smaller pieces with this machine? I see it works for nuts.
A: Thank you for your question. No, we do not recommend that this appliance is used to chop dog food.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 5 years agoBrand expertA: If you rehydrate it, that’s what i do. Dry hard kibble will just ruin the blades.
submitted byk - 2 years ago
Q: I am confusing between model 72850 and 72860? What is the wattage of each one and the bowl can be switchable ?
A: Thank you for your question. The Food Chopper model 72850 will operate at 350 Watts while model 72860 will operate at 175 Watts. The bowl are not interchangeable between the appliances.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be used on 240v outlet?
A: Thank you for your question. The Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Stack & Press Food Chopper 72740 is designed for use with a 120v outlet.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 14 days agoBrand expert
Q: how many speeds does it have
A: Thank you for your question. The Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Stack & Press Food Chopper uses one speed setting.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can it be used to grind coffee beans?
A: Thank you for your question. The Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Stack & Press Food Chopper Use & Care guide advises that this unit is not for use with coffee beans.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: how does it work with tomatoes and jalapeño
A: Thank you for your question. The Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Stack & Press Food Chopper Use & Care guide advises cut fruit/vegetables into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks. Place up to 1 1/2 cups (355 mL) in Chopper at a time.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is the motor loud when chopping?
A: Thank you for your question. The Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Stack & Press Food Chopper - Gray can be noisy during use as the motor operates to process the ingredients Unfortunately, loudness is subjective and can vary based on amount and type of ingredients.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 5 months agoBrand expert