I'm in the market. I gave my ancient 1st gen Cuisinart to my daughter
when I moved. Didn't do as much real cooking as I thought, so never used
it much. Now, I plan on doing more and know how much an FP can save time
and effort, not to mention provide results even the best chefs knife
cannot (screw off, shel! .

While Cuisinart no longer has a lifetime warranty on the motor, it's
down to 10 yrs, which is still better than most. I'd also like to
know which model has the best prices per size for attachments. The
older one I had was a 10 cup and was apperently a freak model.
Replacement parts were insanely expensive or non-existent. What's a
good Cuizzy model with good parts availability?

I don't need it for making bread, having a perfectly good orbital
mixer for that. Also, must have a non-safety commercial style top
available as an option. I hate chiclet buttons, but understand their
advantage, so will accept. Must have full on AND pulse functions.
Actually, a simple on/off switch will do.

nb

On Sep 27, 2:59*pm, notbob > wrote:
> I'm in the market. *I gave my ancient 1st gen Cuisinart to my daughter
> when I moved. *Didn't do as much real cooking as I thought, so never used
> it much. *Now, I plan on doing more and know how much an FP can save time
> and effort, not to mention provide results even the best chefs knife
> cannot (screw off, shel! . *
>
> While Cuisinart no longer has a lifetime warranty on the motor, it's
> down to 10 yrs, which is still better than most. *I'd also like to
> know which model has the best prices per size for attachments. *The
> older one I had was a 10 cup and was apperently a freak model.
> Replacement parts were insanely expensive or non-existent. *What's a
> good Cuizzy model with good parts availability?
>
> I don't need it for making bread, having a perfectly good orbital
> mixer for that. *Also, must have a non-safety commercial style top
> available as an option. *I hate chiclet buttons, but understand their
> advantage, so will accept. *Must have full on AND pulse functions.
> Actually, a simple on/off switch will do.
>
> nb *

I have the plain vanilla one like this and it works perfectly for
anything I need.
I don't think you need all the bells and whistles either. Check the
specs.

http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CFQQ8wIwAg#

On 2010-09-27, ImStillMags > wrote:
>
> I have the plain vanilla one like this and it works perfectly for
> anything I need.

It looks suspiciously like the one I gave my daughter. Even the size
sounds more like what I really had. Problem was, since it was a
unusually smaller size, prices on replacement parts were insane. A
new replacement bowl cost more than the original unit. Shredding
blades were no longer even available (I needed the coarse one).

nb

On 2010-09-27, Christine Dabney > wrote:

> I have a 20 + year old DLC-7 SuperPro Cusinart.

See my reply to Imstillmags.

I may jes buy back my old one from my daughter!

nb

On 2010-09-27, Christine Dabney > wrote:

> Did you check the site I mentioned, for replacement parts?

jes did. looks good. thanks

nb

In article >,
Christine Dabney > wrote:
>On Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:37:32 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>>On 2010-09-27, ImStillMags > wrote:
>>>
>>> I have the plain vanilla one like this and it works perfectly for
>>> anything I need.
>>
>>It looks suspiciously like the one I gave my daughter. Even the size
>>sounds more like what I really had. Problem was, since it was a
>>unusually smaller size, prices on replacement parts were insane. A
>>new replacement bowl cost more than the original unit. Shredding
>>blades were no longer even available (I needed the coarse one).
>>
>
>Did you check the site I mentioned, for replacement parts?

Sorry, I missed that. I need a new bowl for my Kitchenaid Duo. Could you
send or repost the link?

Charlotte
--

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> I'm in the market. I gave my ancient 1st gen Cuisinart to my daughter
> when I moved. Didn't do as much real cooking as I thought, so never used
> it much. Now, I plan on doing more and know how much an FP can save time
> and effort, not to mention provide results even the best chefs knife
> cannot (screw off, shel! .
>
> While Cuisinart no longer has a lifetime warranty on the motor, it's
> down to 10 yrs, which is still better than most. I'd also like to
> know which model has the best prices per size for attachments. The
> older one I had was a 10 cup and was apperently a freak model.
> Replacement parts were insanely expensive or non-existent. What's a
> good Cuizzy model with good parts availability?
>
> I don't need it for making bread, having a perfectly good orbital
> mixer for that. Also, must have a non-safety commercial style top
> available as an option. I hate chiclet buttons, but understand their
> advantage, so will accept. Must have full on AND pulse functions.
> Actually, a simple on/off switch will do.
>
> nb


I am still ****ed at Cusinart for not backing their product - On my 11 cup
processor the plastic shaft that covers the motor shaft split in 2. - their
answer, "buy a new one your model is too old." So much for the motor
lifetime guarantee.

I guess the logic is the shaft is not part of the motor.

Now I sit with a bunch of useless blades.

Dimitri

On 2010-09-28, Dimitri > wrote:

> I am still ****ed at Cusinart for not backing their product - On my 11 cup
> processor the plastic shaft that covers the motor shaft split in 2. - their
> answer, "buy a new one your model is too old." So much for the motor
> lifetime guarantee.
>
> I guess the logic is the shaft is not part of the motor.
>
> Now I sit with a bunch of useless blades.

Isn't it infuriating?

I'm not surprised. The last resto I worked in had a $500-700 Robot
Coupe commercial immersion blender. You'd think it would be bullet
proof at that price. Nope!! Plastic handle broke when dropped and
warranty didn't cover it. The damn thing hadda be patched with duct
tape.

nb

On Sep 27, 5:08*pm, "Dimitri" > wrote:

>
> I am still ****ed at Cusinart for not backing their product - On *my 11 cup
> processor the plastic shaft that covers the motor shaft split in 2. *- their
> answer, "buy a new one your model is too old." So much for the motor
> lifetime guarantee.
>
> *I guess the logic is the shaft is not part of the motor.
>
> Now I sit with a bunch of useless blades.
>
> Dimitri

Dimitri....check out this company. I bet you can find it there.

http://www.culinaryparts.com/culinaryparts.htm

"notbob" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> I gave my ancient 1st gen Cuisinart to my daughter> when I moved.

Mine of the same generation is sitting in the garage wrapped up in a plastic
bag. I need the feed tube that switches it on, and that part is available
in the USA but not in Europe. Strangely, our generation of Cuisinart was
manufactured in France. A lifetime guarantee on a motor is meaningless if
you cannot turn it on.

On 2010-09-28, Giusi > wrote:
> in the USA but not in Europe. Strangely, our generation of Cuisinart was
> manufactured in France.

Perhaps mine is not 1st gen. My motor was made in Japan, but this
back before Japan discovered, "Hai! ...clap sell jes rike gewd stuf!"

nb

On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:27:06 +0200, "Giusi" >
wrote:

>
> "notbob" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> > I gave my ancient 1st gen Cuisinart to my daughter> when I moved.
>
> Mine of the same generation is sitting in the garage wrapped up in a plastic
> bag. I need the feed tube that switches it on, and that part is available
> in the USA but not in Europe. Strangely, our generation of Cuisinart was
> manufactured in France. A lifetime guarantee on a motor is meaningless if
> you cannot turn it on.
>

DLC 8? My first one was French made too and I loved it until it
virtually fell apart... but the motor was still going strong. I wish
more things were built to last as long as that Cuisinart did. I also
wish I could find a domed top for dough (like I had on that one) for
the current models.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:08:54 -0700, "Dimitri" >
wrote:

>"notbob" > wrote in message
...
>> I'm in the market. I gave my ancient 1st gen Cuisinart to my daughter
>> when I moved. Didn't do as much real cooking as I thought, so never used
>> it much. Now, I plan on doing more and know how much an FP can save time
>> and effort, not to mention provide results even the best chefs knife
>> cannot (screw off, shel! .
>>
>> While Cuisinart no longer has a lifetime warranty on the motor, it's
>> down to 10 yrs, which is still better than most. I'd also like to
>> know which model has the best prices per size for attachments. The
>> older one I had was a 10 cup and was apperently a freak model.
>> Replacement parts were insanely expensive or non-existent. What's a
>> good Cuizzy model with good parts availability?
>>
>> I don't need it for making bread, having a perfectly good orbital
>> mixer for that. Also, must have a non-safety commercial style top
>> available as an option. I hate chiclet buttons, but understand their
>> advantage, so will accept. Must have full on AND pulse functions.
>> Actually, a simple on/off switch will do.
>>
>> nb
>
>
>I am still ****ed at Cusinart for not backing their product - On my 11 cup
>processor the plastic shaft that covers the motor shaft split in 2. - their
>answer, "buy a new one your model is too old." So much for the motor
>lifetime guarantee.
>
> I guess the logic is the shaft is not part of the motor.
>
>Now I sit with a bunch of useless blades.
>
>Dimitri

Better to treat yourself to a nice new chefs knife, a blade that will
never go out of style.

The ONLY purpose for a home style food processor it to occupy space on
a kitchen counter so that all who see it will be impressed with it's
shineyness, that its color matches your curtains, and think you really
know how to cook... NOT! So many people's thinking is that nobody
knew how to prepare food before electricity and foodtv. LOL-LOL
Chinese cooking requires probably more knife work than all other
cusines combined yet I've never seen a food processor in a Chinese
restaurant kitchen, and I've viewed a lot of them. Home style food
processors do only one thing well, they turn perfectly good food into
hog slop. Commercial food processors are amazing but no home cook
needs to produce slaw by the ton, no restaurant either... if you
needed a concrete driveway you wouldn't buy a cement truck.

On Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:08:54 -0700, "Dimitri" >
wrote:

> I am still ****ed at Cusinart for not backing their product - On my 11 cup
> processor the plastic shaft that covers the motor shaft split in 2. - their
> answer, "buy a new one your model is too old." So much for the motor
> lifetime guarantee.
>
> I guess the logic is the shaft is not part of the motor.
>
> Now I sit with a bunch of useless blades.

That's *exactly* what happened to my DLC 8. It had a long and useful
life, but the plastic housing over the shaft came off completely. I
didn't mind buying a new model, because I needed a larger capacity
anyway and what I bought came with all the disks I would ever use
(plus a mini-Cuisinart, which I gave away as a bridal shower gift).
But I have never been able to replace the domed lid and no matter how
large a replacement bowl I get, I'll always be looking for one of
those.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:27:06 +0200, Giusi wrote:

> "notbob" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> > I gave my ancient 1st gen Cuisinart to my daughter> when I moved.
>
> Mine of the same generation is sitting in the garage wrapped up in a plastic
> bag. I need the feed tube that switches it on, and that part is available
> in the USA but not in Europe. Strangely, our generation of Cuisinart was
> manufactured in France. A lifetime guarantee on a motor is meaningless if
> you cannot turn it on.

that will make the motor last several lifetimes.

your pal,
blake

notbob wrote:

>On 2010-09-28, Dimitri > wrote:
>
>> I am still ****ed at Cusinart for not backing their product - On my 11 cup
>> processor the plastic shaft that covers the motor shaft split in 2. - their
>> answer, "buy a new one your model is too old." So much for the motor
>> lifetime guarantee.
>>
>> I guess the logic is the shaft is not part of the motor.
>>
>> Now I sit with a bunch of useless blades.
>
>Isn't it infuriating?
>
>I'm not surprised. The last resto I worked in had a $500-700 Robot
>Coupe commercial immersion blender. You'd think it would be bullet
>proof at that price. Nope!! Plastic handle broke when dropped and
>warranty didn't cover it. The damn thing hadda be patched with duct
>tape.

Wasn't covered 'cause the restaurant owner was too miserly/low IQ to
purchase the expanded service contract... like those who spend $500+
for a Blackberry but won't spend the pennies a day for replacement
coverage in case they drop it... product warrantys do not cover for
misuse... if you crash your new Lexus into a tree do you think the
warranty covers the damage, nof course not, you need a separate policy
that covers collision. Smart business people purchase expanded
coverage for all capital equipment... that blender cost big bucks,
extra coverage probably costs less than $40/yr, and the business could
write it off... your boss was a moron, dumber than a roll of duct
tape.

One can purchse extended warranty coverage for a Cusinart food
processor too, I'm sure it was offered in the paper work that came
with it and when it was registered, wouldn't have cost much but only
the purchaser can decide contingent on expected useage and how klutzy
they are from past experience. And even though a model is no longer
made its parts are readily available for a very long time, shouldn't
be too difficult to find a source on line.... do yoose really think
you couldn't find parts for a 2010 Lexus in 2020... you can still
obtain parts for an Edsel.
http://www.edselworld.com/Parts.htm

I needed the plastic light bulb cover lens for the 40+ year old
Kenmore stove exhaust fan that was here when I moved in (fan works
great), it was cracked and badly discolored from age so not much light
passed, coulda removed it and lived without, but... called sears
service center, didn't have it, they don't stock old parts... with the
model number off the tag on the unit it took me five minutes to find
it on line and order it; $1.20 for the part, $6 shipping. Dimitri,
I'm positive you can lacate that plastic part on line. There are many
sources, here's one:
http://www.pickeringappliance.com/parts_69_148_156.html

Btw, there are used appliance dealers who scour town dumps etc. for
discarded appliances of all types just to obtain the units for their
parts. I used to buy used appliances for tenants from one particular
dealer, his large fenced lot was like a junkyard of sheds containing
every part imaginable, I've no idea how he remembered where to find
stuff... he had a shed larger than a two car garage loaded to the
rafters with crate afer crate of nothing but old stove knobs. Just as
I collect fountain pens I had a neighbor on Long Island whose hobby
was collecting old radio/tv knobs.

On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:44:49 -0600, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

> On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:06:44 -0700, sf > wrote:
>
> >But I have never been able to replace the domed lid and no matter how
> >large a replacement bowl I get, I'll always be looking for one of
> >those.
>
> Did you check that site I listed to see if they have it?
>
They do not produce exactly what I want. I've looked. They have
other versions now, which I think will be a waste of my money.


--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

"ImStillMags" > wrote in message
...
On Sep 27, 5:08 pm, "Dimitri" > wrote:

>
> I am still ****ed at Cusinart for not backing their product - On my 11 cup
> processor the plastic shaft that covers the motor shaft split in 2. -
> their
> answer, "buy a new one your model is too old." So much for the motor
> lifetime guarantee.
>
> I guess the logic is the shaft is not part of the motor.
>
> Now I sit with a bunch of useless blades.
>
> Dimitri

Dimitri....check out this company. I bet you can find it there.

http://www.culinaryparts.com/culinaryparts.htm



Thanks - nice site - no luck at a reasonable price.

Dimitri

"Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
...
> notbob wrote:
>
>>On 2010-09-28, Dimitri > wrote:
>>
>>> I am still ****ed at Cusinart for not backing their product - On my 11
>>> cup
>>> processor the plastic shaft that covers the motor shaft split in 2. -
>>> their
>>> answer, "buy a new one your model is too old." So much for the motor
>>> lifetime guarantee.
>>>
>>> I guess the logic is the shaft is not part of the motor.
>>>
>>> Now I sit with a bunch of useless blades.
>>
>>Isn't it infuriating?
>>
>>I'm not surprised. The last resto I worked in had a $500-700 Robot
>>Coupe commercial immersion blender. You'd think it would be bullet
>>proof at that price. Nope!! Plastic handle broke when dropped and
>>warranty didn't cover it. The damn thing hadda be patched with duct
>>tape.
>
> Wasn't covered 'cause the restaurant owner was too miserly/low IQ to
> purchase the expanded service contract... like those who spend $500+
> for a Blackberry but won't spend the pennies a day for replacement
> coverage in case they drop it... product warrantys do not cover for
> misuse... if you crash your new Lexus into a tree do you think the
> warranty covers the damage, nof course not, you need a separate policy
> that covers collision. Smart business people purchase expanded
> coverage for all capital equipment... that blender cost big bucks,
> extra coverage probably costs less than $40/yr, and the business could
> write it off... your boss was a moron, dumber than a roll of duct
> tape.
>
> One can purchse extended warranty coverage for a Cusinart food
> processor too, I'm sure it was offered in the paper work that came
> with it and when it was registered, wouldn't have cost much but only
> the purchaser can decide contingent on expected useage and how klutzy
> they are from past experience. And even though a model is no longer
> made its parts are readily available for a very long time, shouldn't
> be too difficult to find a source on line.... do yoose really think
> you couldn't find parts for a 2010 Lexus in 2020... you can still
> obtain parts for an Edsel.
> http://www.edselworld.com/Parts.htm
>
> I needed the plastic light bulb cover lens for the 40+ year old
> Kenmore stove exhaust fan that was here when I moved in (fan works
> great), it was cracked and badly discolored from age so not much light
> passed, coulda removed it and lived without, but... called sears
> service center, didn't have it, they don't stock old parts... with the
> model number off the tag on the unit it took me five minutes to find
> it on line and order it; $1.20 for the part, $6 shipping. Dimitri,
> I'm positive you can lacate that plastic part on line. There are many
> sources, here's one:
> http://www.pickeringappliance.com/parts_69_148_156.html
>
> Btw, there are used appliance dealers who scour town dumps etc. for
> discarded appliances of all types just to obtain the units for their
> parts. I used to buy used appliances for tenants from one particular
> dealer, his large fenced lot was like a junkyard of sheds containing
> every part imaginable, I've no idea how he remembered where to find
> stuff... he had a shed larger than a two car garage loaded to the
> rafters with crate afer crate of nothing but old stove knobs. Just as
> I collect fountain pens I had a neighbor on Long Island whose hobby
> was collecting old radio/tv knobs.



I did a lot of searching and there was no reasonable replacement - I spent
an exhausting time with Cusinart a while ago. The useless motor went out
with the trash a few weeks ago. along with their badly designed waffle iron.
It's time to simplify.

Thanks for the leads anyway.

Dimitri

On Sep 27, 4:59*pm, notbob > wrote:
> I'm in the market. *I gave my ancient 1st gen Cuisinart to my daughter
> when I moved. *Didn't do as much real cooking as I thought, so never used
> it much. *Now, I plan on doing more and know how much an FP can save time
> and effort, not to mention provide results even the best chefs knife
> cannot (screw off, shel! . *
>
> While Cuisinart no longer has a lifetime warranty on the motor, it's
> down to 10 yrs, which is still better than most. *I'd also like to
> know which model has the best prices per size for attachments. *The
> older one I had was a 10 cup and was apperently a freak model.
> Replacement parts were insanely expensive or non-existent. *What's a
> good Cuizzy model with good parts availability?
>
> I don't need it for making bread, having a perfectly good orbital
> mixer for that. *Also, must have a non-safety commercial style top
> available as an option. *I hate chiclet buttons, but understand their
> advantage, so will accept. *Must have full on AND pulse functions.
> Actually, a simple on/off switch will do.

If you watch eBay, you can find a Cuisinart Little Pro Plus, brand new
in box. There's a used one on there right now, item # 150493654176,
but it's a bit pricey. Also one to bid on, 330478447797. They're
small, but mighty, and the juicer rocks. Easy to get extra parts on
eBay too.
>
> nb *

--Bryan

On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:02:04 -0700 (PDT), Bryan
> wrote:

> If you watch eBay, you can find a Cuisinart Little Pro Plus, brand new
> in box. There's a used one on there right now, item # 150493654176,
> but it's a bit pricey. Also one to bid on, 330478447797. They're
> small, but mighty, and the juicer rocks. Easy to get extra parts on
> eBay too.

sounds like you use ebay a lot.

--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

On Sep 28, 10:42*pm, sf > wrote:
> On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:02:04 -0700 (PDT), Bryan
>
> > wrote:
> > If you watch eBay, you can find a Cuisinart Little Pro Plus, brand new
> > in box. *There's a used one on there right now, item # 150493654176,
> > but it's a bit pricey. *Also one to bid on, 330478447797. *They're
> > small, but mighty, and the juicer rocks. *Easy to get extra parts on
> > eBay too.
>
> *sounds like you use ebay a lot.
>
Not a lot, but I did buy that exact thing on there about a year ago,
and I did a quick search. I got an unopened box for about $60-65 (I
don't remember exactly). I couldn't find one of the juicer pieces to
my old one, so now I have two, plus my larger one. I bought a bunch
of fabric on eBay last Spring to make curtains for the new house.
Most have not been made yet, but I did make a very attractive shower
curtain.

--Bryan

In article >,
Christine Dabney > wrote:
>On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:06:44 -0700, sf > wrote:
>
>>But I have never been able to replace the domed lid and no matter how
>>large a replacement bowl I get, I'll always be looking for one of
>>those.
>
>Did you check that site I listed to see if they have it?

Well, it looks like The Gourmet Depot had my part!

Apparently my error was searching for it under "Food Processor", not
"Blender", parts. The "Duet" Cuisinart model I have (I may have said it
was a KA, but took a look at it) is considered a blender with a FP
insert.

Charlotte
--