I'm reviewing the Cuisinart FP-14DC Elie vs. Kitchen aid 13 cup KFP1333CU. Thoughts on which is better?
830708
I returned my cuisanart FP-14DC and purchased the Breville sioux chef 16 cup. My cuisanart would shut down many times while pulsing and the Breville is a beast of a machine and i would recommend the Breville. It's a few more bucks but the customer service is top notch.
830709
We enjoy the larger 14 cup model with more options and it is NOT hard to clean as some say it is!!
830710
I had a Black & Decker 7-cup food processor before, so I really can't comment on the 13 cup Kitchen Aid one. I really like the Cuisinart 14-cup. I haven't tried dough yet, but I've made chicken salad, sorbet, and hamburger (from very lean tenderloin beef), and it was very good for that. Unfortunately, for slicing vegetables, it's no better than my old Black and Decker: stuff tends to slide sideways and get caught between the metal plate and the lid. You really have to have the feeder tube stuffed tightly, and large, harder things like potatoes and big carrots work better than cucumbers or softer things. I had a Black & Decker 7-cup food processor before, so I really can't comment on the 13 cup Kitchen Aid one. I really like the Cuisinart 14-cup. I haven't tried dough yet, but I've made chicken salad, sorbet, and hamburger (from very lean tenderloin beef), and it was very good for that. Unfortunately, for slicing vegetables, it's no better than my old Black and Decker: stuff tends to slide sideways and get caught between the metal plate and the lid. You really have to have the feeder tube stuffed tightly, and large, harder things like potatoes and big carrots work better than cucumbers or... » Read More I had a Black & Decker 7-cup food processor before, so I really can't comment on the 13 cup Kitchen Aid one. I really like the Cuisinart 14-cup. I haven't tried dough yet, but I've made chicken salad, sorbet, and hamburger (from very lean tenderloin beef), and it was very good for that. Unfortunately, for slicing vegetables, it's no better than my old Black and Decker: stuff tends to slide sideways and get caught between the metal plate and the lid. You really have to have the feeder tube stuffed tightly, and large, harder things like potatoes and big carrots work better than cucumbers or softer things. « Show Less
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I had a Black & Decker 7-cup food processor before, so I really can't comment on the 13 cup Kitchen Aid one. I really like the Cuisinart 14-cup. I haven't tried dough yet, but I've made chicken salad, sorbet, and hamburger (from very lean tenderloin beef), and it was very good for that. Unfortunately, for slicing vegetables, it's no better than my old Black and Decker: stuff tends to slide sideways and get caught between the metal plate and the lid. You really have to have the feeder tube stuffed tightly, and large, harder things like potatoes and big carrots work better than cucumbers or softer things.
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The used ones are good for parts. I loved them but gave up because I kept on buying used ones to keep mine going. I decided to buy a Keurig K45 or K75 (Don't remember) but love the k-cups a lot better. They are a lot more money but worth it.
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We went for the 840 Infuser, I read a lot of reviews and having a stand alone grinder of good quality is better all round than having one in the machine.I'm sorry to say I haven't found a grinder that I like, so I grind in the store with a professional grinder, I'm not prepared to pay for a professional grinder (yet).Plus the infuser is idiot proof and it makes great coffee, time after time. I do feel it needs cleaning more often than our last Breville but I'm ok with that.
678953
This one is bad, too. So is the Cuisinart HM-50. I'm not sure why we have to choose between powerful and slow! :)
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I agree,it's not compatible. I have my grandmas older cuisinart,and another that's about 6 years old. I finally bought one of the mew 14 cups,and looked to see if the blades'i have for my older ones would work on the new one before I ordered the juilian blade. Unfortunately,they're not compatible. Just fyi, I learned that the juilian blade is very delicate and bends easily the very first time I used it. I hope this helps :-)
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If you don't mind spending the extra $50 I would go with the stainless steel model. I've owned my E210 for about five years and I've noticed the porcelain is not hold up. I live in Wisconsin.
590211
It has been a long time since I tried home brewing, but from what I remember (and from studying the culinary arts for many years), I would suggest that the digital thermometer would be more accurate than the IR (I also have one of those and use it almost daily). Unless you already have an IR, don't buy one just for this. If you already have one, try them both out. I am sure you will find this digital the best of the two by far. :) (Right on KWS...it is not "instant", but 5 secs or so is about as instant as you can get without spending $100 or more)
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This is a nice unit that will do a reasonable job. However, for a bit more money, the Cuisinart model DLC-2A will do a much better job of pureeing in less time. And it is a 3-cup capacity instead of the 2-cup capacity of the Kidco. Plus it's available in colors.
611757
Personal preference. i have heard good and bad things about both. I like Cuisinart better.
873671
I have not had this set very long, but so far I can not tell any changes from the ones I use regularly from the ones I only use on occasion. They seem like they will hold up for the long run. I went with Cuisinart because of how they stand behind their products and great customer service.
1415703
Not sure, new to the Cuisinart world. But if you google your question that might help, sorry!
2069135
I just bought mine a couple months ago, and, as it sounds, you are a kitchen gadget lover, too. I had a Cuisinart that I used it to death in less than 2 years. I hoped by the Kitchen-Aid reputation (and you can't beat nearly half price) that it will take the use at least as well if not better. There's a bit more to this set, too. I'm thrilled with it so far, and I'll bet you would be, too! Happy Holidays!
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I was in your exact quandry. I went for the Cuisinart because they WERE better known for their quality in food processors. I loved it until the motor burned in less than 3 months and only with 3 1/2 cups flour. Their customer service is BEYOND horrible. They are rude, unhelpful, and LIE. Even though it's still under warranty, I still have to pay to ship it to them and wait for MONTHS even to have it shipped back. I went ahead and purchased it even after reading all the neg reviews because I thought I never would have to deal with CS people since their products are good and last anyway, but that is no longer the case. They are under new ownership and things aren't the way they used to be. Don't give them a cent of your money.
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I've discarded the box, but a word of advice: DO NOT GET THE CUISINART "CLASSIC" pot(s). They are nice/good, but not at all the quality of the MultiClad line of Cuisinart. (You can pull up the Cuisinart website and pose the question about using it on the ceramic stovetops in the "contact us" link.
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I have had 3 Cuisinart coffee makers and several other expensive brands (I've blocked their names from my memory, thank heaven). None worked anywhere near as long as each of the 4 Mr. Coffees I have had. When you factor in the price difference, Mr. Coffee is about 15 times the better buy. It is increasingly difficult to purchase long-lived appliances. I've settled for those that deliver relatively good value.
765326
I have an ancient Pro 14 and it works. Not sure about the 7. I would check out the Cuisinart webpage.
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Thank Lilo!Whish is the web page?, because the "cuisinart.com" dind´t see, How contact them.Could you help me?Thank again!!!