How well does the bowl part hold up? I have worn out 4 of the first generation top/bowls due to deterioration, yellowing, cracking.
1559944
Not a heavy user but bowl is fine. Also had a first gen., used a lot, had more problems with the base getting cracks. Original bowl still in use (my son has it). It is yellowed but has never cracked.
1559945
I have used it about a dozen times. I feel like this is probably the best "stir style" popcorn make there is. I have hat the first generation stircrazy that failed after 5 uses. I have had 4 different Cuisinart ones and the little clips that hold the hot plate down crack off in 6 months. I would probably hand wash it rather than dishwasher. Even though it is dishwasher safe.good luck
1559946
They did make improvements on the bowl. It is noticeably stronger than it used to be. That was a concern of mine as well. The removable plate doesn't seem to heat up in same amount of time the older model did. But the difference is minor. Being able to clean it properly is worth it. Haven't seen a bit of yellowing. I'm happy with mine. Hope this was helpful:)
872542
I take mine outside when I take my dogs out to play all day and so far it has held up wonderfully. The only issue I have, which is funnier then being a problem is that my one dog takes the bowls out and carries them around, otherwise I love this in any weather or place,
1279154
I have had mine for about a year or maybe more and I am pretty hard on it. It has held up well.
52278
All I know is it is the biggest mixing bowl I have and you have your answer but want to add, I love the whole bowl set...have all 4. They are sturdy and so colorful. Claire
791480
I'm happy for the owners with no rust but nearly 6-8 pieces that I own have rusting at the top of the design. I took a chance and lost when ordering this set. I feel you're taking a chance as well if you order this set. Good luck!
2140234
Sorry, we haven't tried this yet either. I can tell you that they are run through the dishwasher routinely (which runs on a hot water cycle) and there have been no signs of wear or separation. Overall these bowls have held up since December 2013 when they were purchased. I can say if you use a mixer on them they do scratch, and the lids are by no means water tight, they just sit on the bowl.
18338
I usually cover it if it's raining but other than that I have had it a couple years now and just noticed the bowl starting to rust. I think that can be fix though. It is the only part that has rusted.
1279014
I'm using my 3rd one , they do wear out after time & multiple dish washing , but the one's I've had last years .
1421506
I have not had a problem with broken bowls. I keep them in the freezer so they always ready to go. Remember, this little macine is great for SINGLE serve ice cream or yogurt.
1121109
I've had a little rusting in the details of handles but not in all the silverware, just a few pieces. They get run through the dishwasher almost daily and I've had them for almost a year. Still worth it for me.
91115
Hi ASC...I've had 3 sets of this dinnerware & though I don't use it for everyday, I have had no problem at all with scratches and mine are now about 4 years old. I do take care when I stack them but have never put any covering between. They are nicely heavy (I like that, some may not) so I suspect if one wasn't careful they might cause some damage, but I would think it would have to be from pretty harsh handling. I have been delighted with my sets & quite enjoy using them from time to time & especially at Christmas (that's why I got 3 sets). So far I've never had a piece chipped, cracked, or broken. And by the way, I'm in my 70's and can lift them just fine but if I was going to have a group of older folks to entertain, I would not use them to entertain buffet style. I find them lovely as do my company. No matter how attractive & fancy some of the paper or plastic plates are, I find they are generally not sturdy enough for other than picnics or backyard outings. Hope yours works as well for you as they have for me! Rh
1032907
So far...mine has held up very well. Looks the same as when I bought it ... I'm guessing 2 yrs ago. Worth the $$$
1252052
I started using mine almost 9 months ago and I use it pretty consistently. It has held up fairly well, however, I've noticed the the loops on the handles attached to the bag are starting to tear. I also attach it to my stroller frequently so that might be why. Overall, it is in good shape still.
100928
So far they seem to be very sturdy to me. We've had 2 of our pairs for 4-6 months and they look brand new. I don't recommend them for doing dishes as they are not grippy enough and glass things will be hard to hold on to. I don't recommend you run them through the dishwasher, though.
727736
It's ceramic so shouldn't rust. Haven't had mine for long. I do notice there is some calcification around the outside of the bowl. I use tap water so that's probably why. I just make sure to totally empty it and clean out the hair and food that might get into the filter area. It's very heavy.
1745051
Really quite well. The downsides to me have been that the cushion part wore out pretty quickly and it's not very sturdy. They have held up though.
252255
I have had mine for a few years now and through some HOT summers. The red top still looks exactly the same as when I bought it. The red lid is great and even has the nectar "recipe" molded into it so you never have to worry about forgetting the ratio. I was stupid and cleaned the clear plastic bottom bowl with a dish sponge that had some abrasiveness to it, so it's a bit cloudy now. So make sure you only use a cloth or something soft to wipe it out.