On 29 Nov 2006 09:00:52 -0800, " >
wrote:

>My 9-cup KA food processor (KF500) bit the dust this week after 7 years
>of steady but infrequent service. Methinks it should have lasted
>longer, particularly considering that I used it only 2 or 3 times a
>month. The plastic housing around the stem crumbled, the workbowl no
>longer seats properly, and the stem turns without moving the blade.
>
>Bah.
>
>I know a good knife outperforms a food processor any day, but I can
>deal with slightly less good cuts in exchange for the time saved when
>making my favorite fried cabbage dish.
>
>I think I'm going to go with a Cusinart 11 cupper this time. Any reason
>why I shouldn't?

Wow June... only 7 years of infrequent use? That's terrible! My
first FP was a La Machine, purchased in 1980. Sucker lasted for
more'n 20 years. I now have a Cuisinart (gift) and I don't like the
locking mechanism, makes it tough to clean. I've been told that KA's
are much better in that regard?

Hope you find something that suits your needs AND lasts!

TammyM