Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Hamilton Beach Food Processor


Wouldn’t you know it, but on Christmas Eve as I was getting ready to make crumbs for a casserole dish, I realized that the top of the S blade for my food processor was broken, rendering the machine useless with that blade.

Top of the S blade broken off

This food processor was a Christmas gift to me back in 1991. I often joke about it aging me as it has turned yellow in color over the years as appliances do sometimes

Unbroken S Blade

Well I looked up my model number and looked for a replacement and found one on eBay. The seller wanted $15.50 for it, but we negotiated a deal where I ended up paying $11.50 instead, which was cheaper for me than replacing the entire machine. 

Hopefully this will give me many more years of use



The reason I was able to put my hands on the Owners Manual after thirty years is because I keep mine in a three ring binder. I have the binder labeled and I have those plastic page protectors in there. Each pocket holds an owners manual, the receipt if I have it, and the date it was purchased. 


This system has saved me several times over the years.

Belinda
~ Living within our Means ~
Posted by at

20 comments :

  1. JoyJanuary 5, 2022 at 3:47 AM

    That was a lucky find - good for you.
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  2. Cheryl KimbleyJanuary 5, 2022 at 7:10 AM

    Good fix. I lost the mixer blade to my bread machine and a replacement blade was really expensive. I went to thrift store - found one and bought it for $10 for the blade. I re-donated the other machine with a note - missing blade.
    I keep my owner manuals in an accordion file - all in one place.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. BelindaJanuary 5, 2022 at 8:59 AM

      I love it! Such a great fix. When we’ve had a microwave go down, we sell the inside glass plate and roller underneath. They always sell! :)

      Delete
  3. KathyJanuary 5, 2022 at 7:38 AM

    So glad you were able to find the blade! Hope you have many more years of use out of the food processor. Great job keeping the manuals organized too.
    I think I have the same food processor that I brought from my parent's house; it is so handy!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. BelindaJanuary 5, 2022 at 8:56 AM

      It’s a really good food processor for its time. I see new ones now for hundreds of dollars, but as long as I can keep mine going, I will.

      Delete
  4. Hawaii PlannerJanuary 5, 2022 at 9:19 AM

    Very cool that you were able to find a replacement part & keep the food processor working! I need a better system for my manuals. We keep them, but they are shoved in a drawer somewhere!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Practical ParsimonyJanuary 5, 2022 at 11:55 AM

    I kept my owner's manuals in a file in my file cabinet. Of course, it is gone now, but so are the appliances. I could put my hand on warranty and receipt. It was a good system.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. BelindaJanuary 5, 2022 at 1:42 PM

      Yes, those are good systems to have in place.

      Delete
  6. LanaJanuary 5, 2022 at 12:01 PM

    I had that same one years ago! I never used it so I donated it a long time ago. Then about three years ago I got a new one and use it all the time so I guess my kitchen goes in cycles. Right now I don't have a blender and have no desire to replace it. Hubby keeps all the manuals in a filing cabinet and can lay his hands on them anytime which I really appreciate.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. BelindaJanuary 5, 2022 at 2:06 PM

      Oh, that is so nice of your hubby to keep the manuals for you. I use mine from time to time. Right now it is stained from carrots I processed in it a while back.

      Delete
  7. Out My windowJanuary 5, 2022 at 4:59 PM

    Good for you that is exactly what I would have done!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. BelindaJanuary 5, 2022 at 6:19 PM

      Thank you, Kim. We know how to save money. :)

      Delete
  8. Anne in the kitchenJanuary 6, 2022 at 1:42 PM

    I keep all of my owner manuals in a binder also. I have looked and found worn out/broken parts of things several times and it does help extend the life of things

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. BelindaJanuary 6, 2022 at 3:18 PM

      That’s great, Anne. I love being able to extend the life of appliances and such.

      Delete
  9. Nil @ The Little House by the LakeJanuary 6, 2022 at 1:58 PM

    I'm glad you were able to find a replacement hook.

    I too have a folder for owners manuals, just like yours. :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. BelindaJanuary 6, 2022 at 3:20 PM

      Thank you, Nil. Keeping them in a binder is a great way to keep them organized.

      Delete
  10. JackieJanuary 6, 2022 at 6:18 PM

    I have mine in a wooden magazine holder, but I think I just may look for an old binder and some page protectors and do the same as you. Right now I have to go through the whole magazine holder to find anything.

    God bless.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Donna FreedmanJanuary 10, 2022 at 7:28 PM

    My partner has all the owner manuals, too! It makes life much easier when you need to get a new part, or just to contact the manufacturer.

    Some people go online to look for the manuals. He's pretty old-school, I guess.

    ReplyDelete

I’m so glad you’re here, taking time out of your day to comment on my blog. Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful day filled with blessings and peace.

Subscribe to: Post Comments ( Atom )
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...