I'm reviewing the Cuisinart FP-14DC Elie vs. Kitchen aid 13 cup KFP1333CU. Thoughts on which is better?
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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!!
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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. 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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I am sorry I do not know. The Cuisinart accessories fit it perfectly and may not be the same as Kitchen Aid. Why don't you contact the service rep and ask directly?
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Other than the high price for Vue cups, I like the V1255. I made the mistake of using a K-cup in the K-cup converter and ended up with grounds in the machine its self. I did finally get it working again and would never use the converter, except when using a k cup basket and my own coffee. You have more options, like stronger and size of coffee cup. Keurig appears to be pushing the Vue 2 to the point of abandoning prior machines. Currently I have both the V1255 and the Vue 2 and would select ether machine.
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Cooks Illustrated rated the Kitchen Aide higher.The word on the latest generation of Cuisinarts is NOT that great.You might also look into the French made Magimix. I've heard it is great but I've only seen it in catalogs & it looks like it has a rather LARGE footprint.
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The DCC 2600 is 14 cup vs. 12 cup for the DCC 2650. However the 2650 has Cuisinart's 'Extreme Brew' technology which they claim can brew the coffee 25% faster. How or whether that is actually is achieved, I don't know.
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Personal preference. i have heard good and bad things about both. I like Cuisinart better.
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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.
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Fager simply because I can slow cook in that too. I had the Cuisinart and sent it back for the fager. My DH likes the design and features of the Fager better also.
2198110
I found out the same, I decided to get a stainless & glass Bodum press... been using it for a couple weeks now and I'm really happy with it... decided to save my $ cuisinart for those occasions where I have a lot of people over and need to make greater amounts of coffee and stick with the bodum for everyday use.
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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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Probably best to check with Cuisinart directly. Either call or on their website.
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I don't know about the TOB-40 since I don't know the model number of the Cuisinart that I was familiar with. If the TOB-40 performs the same as the one I experienced it also performs half as well. However, I have no way to compare except to say the the Breville is the best we have used.
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I have not used the cuisinart, but I love my lil grill! I use it every day, in fact since I first plugged it in, I have turned on my stove only a couple of times, if I can grill it I do, it is awesome for veggies, and all meats...and makes an awesome panini sandwich. Sausage patties done in a flash without the greasy mess! Its small, but for 2 people it is great!
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I actually have one of each and prefer the handle of the Mauviel but really like the French Cuisinart ... so, basically, I like them both!
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I started with the K-cup model and bought the Vue. There are pluses and minuses to both: Vue - The Vue allows you more control over your coffee than the older Keurig version. You can customize your water temperature. Also, while models of the older Keurig allow you to make different cup sizes like the Vue, the Vue allows you to slow the percolation process so you can make stronger coffee. Larger cup sizes on the old Keurig just allow you to make weaker coffee because you use more water. Also, some coffees are available in larger 'Mug' versions that allow you to make even larger, stronger coffees. The Vue also has a better design in the coffee basket area. The Keurig has a small plastic cup that the K-cup sits in. The water comes through a needle into the cup and out a hole in the bottom of the K-cup, into the plastic coffee basket and out the bottom of the basket into your coffee cup. The K-cup is thrown away, but the plastic basket stays. In the Vue, the water goes into the Vue pod, percolates and goes out of a spout in the pod directly to your coffee cup. There is no basket that needs to be cleaned and no chance you are tasting some of last week's coffee stained into the basket. The plastic part of the Vue pod is also recyclable if you remove the coffee insite (it can be messy if you aren't careful). The older Keurig is cheaper - both initially for the machine and in terms of the K-cups. It also has MUCH more variety in coffee you can get -- you don't need to make trips to special stores or purchase through the internet. You CAN use K-cups in the Vue with a little McGyvering (Google it to see how) but it can be messy and jam the machine if you are not careful. How do they taste? Well, in my unscientific opinion, the Vue has the edge in coffees I've had in both machines. That's why I use it, but I cry a little when I go into the grocery stores and see the K-cup options :). You can't really go wrong with either machine, they are both very good. It's just a matter of preference.
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The difference is that MaxiMatic is made in the U.S.A., while Cuisinart is not! We love our percolator! If and when we need a new one, we'll buy another MaxiMatic. I would also think that Cuisinart is a bit more expensive only because of the name. As for the previous comment: If Jerry had read the instructions and manual, he would have known to pull the plug before it burned the coffee or his kitchen. Leaving any electrical appliance unattended for hours is just plain stupid! The only exception I can think of is a Slow Cooker. Besides, unless the pot was already nearly empty, it would take several hours for the coffee to evaporate and subsequently burn the pot and/or the kitchen! The difference is that MaxiMatic is made in the U.S.A., while Cuisinart is not! We love our percolator! If and when we need a new one, we'll buy another MaxiMatic. I would also think that Cuisinart is a bit more expensive only because of the name. As for the previous comment: If Jerry had read the instructions and manual, he would have known to pull the plug before it burned the coffee or his kitchen. Leaving any electrical appliance unattended for hours is just plain stupid! The only exception I can think of is a Slow Cooker. Besides, unless the pot was already nearly empty, it would take... » Read More The difference is that MaxiMatic is made in the U.S.A., while Cuisinart is not! We love our percolator! If and when we need a new one, we'll buy another MaxiMatic. I would also think that Cuisinart is a bit more expensive only because of the name. As for the previous comment: If Jerry had read the instructions and manual, he would have known to pull the plug before it burned the coffee or his kitchen. Leaving any electrical appliance unattended for hours is just plain stupid! The only exception I can think of is a Slow Cooker. Besides, unless the pot was already nearly empty, it would take several hours for the coffee to evaporate and subsequently burn the pot and/or the kitchen! « Show Less