for the reviewers who report "Bad suction" or "good suction" - can you tell me what kind of bowl you are using? I have stainless steel bowls...
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I have a stainless steel bowl with a flat bottom and it stays in place very well.
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I also have stainless steel. We have a English bulldog who is was very determines to get it out of the bowl... once she figured out she could, it was all over!
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I have stainless steel bowls too but even with that they end up eating the stopper... i end up buying a slow feeder bowl... works better and they can't destroy it.
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I had stainless also and the thing wouldn't stick at all, maybe if you had a larger bowl? That might help. Or a larger bowl that was ceramic?Basically I think the thing is worthless, maybe if you stuck it on with super glue--Nah, buy something else that makes more sense.
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The bowl we use it in stainless steel. It seems simple enough, but it took me a few tries to master putting it in to get the best suction. I suggest putting a few drops of water on the suction cup and then pressing it straight down in the center of the bowl.
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It works decently in a stainless bowl. Just monitor them and take it away as soon as they are done or they will start to chew the suction cup. Or, at least, mine did....I find it does not stick well to plastic bowls. It seems to stick best in a ceramic glass bowl which is fine for my small dogs. But, it did stick ok to stainless as long as the stainless is clean and add a drop of water behind the cup.Good luck!
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I use stainless steel bowl. The area where the suction cup goes on must be flat. The bowls I use have a ring in the center and the area inside the ring is slightly higher than the area outside the ring. I have to put the suction cup inside the ring area. If I straddle the cup between the ring and the area outside the ring than there isn't a completely flat area and the suction cup won't hold. Hope this answers your question.
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I am using regular bowls from an old set of dishes. The suction gets loose sometimes if I leave it in for a few feedings but it works pretty well.
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I do not. If your bowl is adjusted for the metal blade, the silicone is flippy enough to run over the surface and clean. When they say "adjust the bowl" they are talking about getting the bowl positioned so that the blade is close to the bowl but does not rub. http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-adjust-the-bowl-height-139029
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I had 2 bowls and both wouldn't stay in place . I figured it must be the bottom plate . One person said the plate didn't fit but I decided to give it a try anyway. The bowl fit ,but it was tight. The more I used it the better the bowl fit . My mixer is from 1976 . I hope this helps you .
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The only time I had a problem with overflowing was once when the bowl wasn't completely level on the floor. If you place your bowl on carpet or other soft flooring, you might need to use something underneath it to balance it out.
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Hi Russell, there is no verification that I could find but there are millions of pet bowls out there, if it worries you so much or is such a big issue for you then buy a different type. My dogs have been using theirs for quite some time now, the bowls go in the dishwasher, they look really cute and the ants don't get into their food. Best wishes Sarah
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I use bleach (evil, I know) during an occasional cleaning cycle. If you are past your warranty, hook up the unit to the hot water supply instead of the cold water. I've been running mine like this for 3 years and no problems. If your water is super-duper hot (&gt;180F), you may experience warping of the bowl.
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When I rinse mine with water and dry it for 24 hours it has really good suction.... That doesn't sound right. Maybe you could try a new filter to rule that out, but to me it sounds like a problem with something else in the vacuum.
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Believe so Dorian. make sure you have a good seal and tighten it down without cracking your bowl.
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Personally, I don't have any problems, But, I think if I was going to use it as you stated, I would upgrade to the next wattage/power/model with the larger bowl and drop bowl. But as I said, I do NOT have any problems...(knock on wood)...but that's me. I don't guarantee.
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i cleaned mine before i used... but its hard to clean inside out cuz its got a screw inside that has black lubricant around it..whenever leftover ice drips to the bowl, i could see little bit of lubricant drips along with ice water. that is the cons. other than that i love it.
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Because it was a plastic bowl we just used fancy plastic cups, nothing special. Clear ones work best. Hope this helps!
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I cannot get mine to stick either. I have granite counter tops and I put a bit of water on the suction cups to help create a seal, but it didn't help at all. I also tried using it on my dining room table. The suction cups refuse to adhere, no matter how much pressure I apply. I had to have my husband hold the spiralizer down for me in order to be able to use it at all. Kind of frustrating to know I might not ever be able to use it without help and I'm considering sending it back just because of this issue. I sent an inquiry to Brieftons. We'll see what they say.
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I don't know what it is but mine got so bad that I ended up throwing it away. I had it for a few years and didn't use it that much. I always wiped them clean when I was done and they would always have that white stuff when I would get it back out. The last time both bowls were just a mess.
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The bowl is stainless steel and is not removable. In fact, the top of the machine is all one piece with the bowl shaped out of that single piece. It's not hard to clean though. Pour in some warm soap water, scrub clean with a soft sponge, and then use the sponge to get the water out. Wipe dry when you're done.
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Yes and I use mine the same way but make sure the bowl you are using is deep enough otherwise water everywhere
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If Zeiss not available, then another good stainless bowl set. The kitchenaid has rubber like a hockey puck and does not hold very well, whereas the others are a softer rubber and work better.
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It has dawned on me that maybe the reason you aren't getting good results...is old porcelain layered on metal. It may have worn thru to base ?Just a reminder that sinks are one of our least expensive items to replace in kitchen :) Un-less you desire one of those top of the line "farm sinks".Anyway, good luck...just thoughts I wanted to share. GBW, Arizona