Cuisinart Core Elements 4-Cup Work Bowl w/S-Blade
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About Cuisinart Core Elements 4-Cup Work Bowl w/S-Blade
Overall Feedback:
88% positive
75% praised for its sharp and efficient blades, while 25% found them dull
With use, I find the blade to be very sharp and it's easier to remove and install the parts.
There was a significant amount of waste left on top of the blade, indicating poor blade sharpness.
I noticed a significant amount of waste on top of the blade, indicating that it may not be sharp enough.
The blade may not be sharp enough as there is a significant amount of waste on top of it.
91% liked the large bowl capacity, but 9% found it too small
I love the new design of the bowl, wider at the top and tapering slightly at the bottom.
I love the new design of the bowl, which is wider at the top and tapers slightly at the bottom.
The food processor is okay for me.
After using the food processor for a year, a small corner piece broke.
71% liked the compatibility with various discs and accessories, but 29% found them incompatible
When I plugged in the product for the first time, it did not work.
78% appreciated the durable construction, though 22% found it flimsy
Storing all the attachments in the mixing bowl is an advantage to compensate for the height of the machine.
I am hesitant to use the processor because it has a cheap feel and a loud screeching motor.
I am dissatisfied with the durability of the product. I got only two months of use from the first unit and barely one use from the second unit, which is unacceptable for any appliance, let alone one from Cuisinart.
After one year of usage, a small corner piece broke.
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83% found it easy to clean and maintain, while 17% had difficulties
Clean up is quick and easy as there is no gasket, just a bowl, lid and blade.
Cleaning the dough out of the many channels in the blade and spindle assembly was very difficult.
89% praised for its quiet operation, while 11% found it too loud
I find the food processor very noisy compared to my previous models which were almost silent. The noise level is like that of a military jet taking off.
The motor was loud and screeching, which made me not want to use it. The overall processor felt cheap too.
There was a significant amount of waste left on top of the blade.
The newer unit shakes like it's scared, indicating a high noise level for the food processor.
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68% praised for its safety features, while 32% found them inadequate
I faced a problem where a piece of apple got caught between the feeding tube and feeder holder, and I was unable to remove the feeding tube. I had to get my husband to remove the feeding tube to rinse away the apple piece.
Rephrased: A piece of apple got caught between the feeding tube and feeder holder, and I was unable to remove it. My husband had to help me remove the feeding tube to rinse away the apple piece.
I faced a safety issue with the food processor when a piece of apple got stuck between the feeding tube and feeder holder, and I couldn't remove the feeding tube. This shows that the safety features of the food processor are not effective.
Rephrased: The safety features of the food processor are not effective as I faced a safety issue when a piece of apple got stuck between the feeding tube and feeder holder, and I couldn't remove the feeding tube.
81% appreciated its fast and powerful motor, though 19% found it weak
The food processor jumped all over the counter and the blade lifted from the shaft after adding 4 cups of flour, indicating it was not powerful enough for the task.
During my eighth use while making hummus, the unit stopped working abruptly.
When I added the 4th cup of flour, the food processor jumped all over the counter and the blade lifted from the shaft. The engine kept running but the blade quit turning.
