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Post by scrapulous on Dec 8, 2014 22:31:10 GMT
My Cuisinart broke (but is not still under warranty). The metal pin in the "pusher assembly" broke off, so now the thing won't turn on at all. And I don't like that if you accidentally push the ON button while it's unplugged, like while you're getting it out of the cabinet to use, then plug it in, it will turn on immediately. I don't think I should be able to put it in the ON position while it's unplugged. I ruined the plastic dough blade that was stored in the bowl when I plugged it in while it was apparently in the ON position. Pretty sure I don't want a Cuisinart this time.
So, what food processor do you have and love? I know things just aren't made as well as they once were, but I'd like it to last more than three years.
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Dec 8, 2014 22:38:43 GMT
I have a Black and Decker Shortcut; it's pretty old but it's held up very well.
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Dec 8, 2014 22:39:50 GMT
We have had our kitchen aid food processor for 17 years. It still works like new. I love it.. It is one of the few appliances in the kitchen I like to use.
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perumbula
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Post by perumbula on Dec 8, 2014 22:42:27 GMT
I have a Kitchen Aid and it's been awesome.
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valleyview
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Post by valleyview on Dec 8, 2014 22:53:44 GMT
Can't you get a replacement assembly? My Cuisinart is practically an antique, but parts are still available.
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Nink
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Post by Nink on Dec 8, 2014 22:54:28 GMT
I have a Kitchen Aid and it's been awesome. Ditto! |
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Post by scrapulous on Dec 8, 2014 22:55:51 GMT
Yes I can get a new bowl and pusher assembly kit, but it costs $75 total, and I can get a new one for $100 (mine is just a 7 cup)
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Post by leannec on Dec 8, 2014 23:07:48 GMT
I'll admit that I have a beautiful KitchenAid food processor that works great but I rarely use it so I don't know it's long term ability ... it is a brand that I trust as my mixer is an excellent workhorse  |
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Post by johnnysmom on Dec 8, 2014 23:22:14 GMT
I just saw that KitchenAid came out with a food processor attachment for the mixer. I know absolutely *nothing* about it except that the infomercial looks intriguing and it costs $100. When our CuisenArt finally dies I'm going to look into it as having 1 less giant tool in the kitchen can't be a bad thing.
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Post by kelly8875 on Dec 8, 2014 23:43:23 GMT
Mines a cuisinart, and I love it. Never had any problems. Although I know what you mean about the on switch...I try to always look at the switches before I plug it in, and I keep it unplugged just for this reason.
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Post by scrapulous on Dec 9, 2014 0:19:10 GMT
Thanks all. I'll check out kitchenaid. Now that my kids are starting to cook too, I don't want one that is finicky about whether or not it's turned on before it's plugged in, etc.
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Nink
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Post by Nink on Dec 9, 2014 0:25:00 GMT
I just saw that KitchenAid came out with a food processor attachment for the mixer. I know absolutely *nothing* about it except that the infomercial looks intriguing and it costs $100. When our CuisenArt finally dies I'm going to look into it as having 1 less giant tool in the kitchen can't be a bad thing. I saw that too, but it looks like it only comes with discs to shred and julienne. I didn't see any blades to chop food, but maybe I just missed it. food processor attachment |
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Post by johnnysmom on Dec 9, 2014 0:36:41 GMT
I just saw that KitchenAid came out with a food processor attachment for the mixer. I know absolutely *nothing* about it except that the infomercial looks intriguing and it costs $100. When our CuisenArt finally dies I'm going to look into it as having 1 less giant tool in the kitchen can't be a bad thing. I saw that too, but it looks like it only comes with discs to shred and julienne. I didn't see any blades to chop food, but maybe I just missed it. food processor attachment well that's a bummer. I did find a dicing blade add-on, but still no chopper  |
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