Abstract: A food processing apparatus with a base unit (1) which has at least two separate mounts (2, 3), each for one processing bowl (4, 6), with one drive member (7, 8) positioned in the area of each of the mounts (2, 3) and being in driving connection with an electric motor, is equipped with a safety device. This safety device serves the purpose of ensuring that only one processing bowl (4) at a time can be mounted on the appliance in an operating position, while the safety device inhibits a second processing bowl (6) from being accommodated in the other mount (3). To accomplish this, a safety element (11) is provided which is adjustable between two blocking positions. When the safety element (11) is in the one position, the first mount (2) is rendered unable to accommodate a processing bowl while the second mount (3) is enabled to accommodate a processing bowl.

Abstract: A multi-purpose kitchen appliance comprising a first container closable by a cover in which a first driven working utensil can be inserted for processing food stuffs which can be coupled via a first connector with a drive spindle projecting through the base of the electric motor in the multi-purpose kitchen appliance. A second, smaller container may be inserted into the first container. A second utensil in the second container can be coupled to the drive spindle via a second connector. A sealing lip is arranged on the edge of the aperture of the second container which, when the latter is inserted in the first container, forms a seal on the underside of the cover when the cover is fitted on the first container.