Is it difficult to attach the top to the bowl? My cuisinart is so difficult to fit together that I get limited use, and I'm considering replacing it.
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I've not had to fuss with mine much at all. A couple tips? 1) the top goes 'on' in almost the lock position-the reach of my thumb is enough to ease it into the locked position. 2) this has a rubber-gasketed seal on the top, so if it gets too clean it will be hard to move into lock. A quick dab of flour or water or veg. oil and it moves very smoothly. 2 things I do like are that the blades click into place on the bowl so you don't have to contend with them falling out when you empty the bowl, and I think because of that and the gasket seal, you can process more liquids without making a mess.. Hope it helps. I've not had to fuss with mine much at all. A couple tips? 1) the top goes 'on' in almost the lock position-the reach of my thumb is enough to ease it into the locked position. 2) this has a rubber-gasketed seal on the top, so if it gets too clean it will be hard to move into lock. A quick dab of flour or water or veg. oil and it moves very smoothly. 2 things I do like are that the blades click into place on the bowl so you don't have to contend with them falling out when you empty the bowl, and I think because of that and the gasket seal, you can process more liquids without making a... » Read More I've not had to fuss with mine much at all. A couple tips? 1) the top goes 'on' in almost the lock position-the reach of my thumb is enough to ease it into the locked position. 2) this has a rubber-gasketed seal on the top, so if it gets too clean it will be hard to move into lock. A quick dab of flour or water or veg. oil and it moves very smoothly. 2 things I do like are that the blades click into place on the bowl so you don't have to contend with them falling out when you empty the bowl, and I think because of that and the gasket seal, you can process more liquids without making a mess.. Hope it helps. « Show Less
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This is a complex machine and I have to keep the manual close by to get it put together, to use. Once you gt the hang of the bowl, it isn't difficult but using the various discs is quite a feat.And the manual is a piece of trash... printed on cheap flimsy paper. When you pay this much for something, you deserve a nice durable manual! I tend not to use the machine for small jobs because of its complexity... I wish I had kept my old food processor, it was so easy to use... So many pieces to keep track of with this one.
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I really like mine -fits perfectly where an unused dishwasher once lurked beneath the counter- and while the top does not attach it is heavy enough not to go anywhere and the structure certainly seems sturdy. Dinky it is not, but my kitchen isn't large enough for an "island" so depending on the size of yours, it could appear a bit small.
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Iv'e been asked similar questions Karen and being familiar only with my model my best reply is for you to contact Cuisinart Customer Service. Others did.
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I can't say for sure. The top has a little "give" but I haven't seen the 6qt bowl. I'd call Kitchen Aid and ask them. I've called then fairly frequently (I have several Kitchen Aid appliances), They are fairly easy to reach and helpfpul. Good luck ... and I hope you'll post your results. --- Annie
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We have not had that sort of problem with the Cuisinart. I'm sorry I could not be helpful. MaryAnn T., Michigan
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Make sure your bowl is locked into place. Not sure what else could be the problem. (?Using the correct attachment.)
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No, it goes about 2/3 of the way up the bowl. It can limit how full you can fill the bowl but if it went all the way to the top the attachments wouldn't fit inside. It's actually the same bowl as the similar size Cuisinart food processor. The main difference is that the motor is stronger and the motor shaft (where the attachments attach) is metal and not plastic.
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It did not fit mine, exactly as the comment above indicates. The top will not snap into place. Yes, I could close it if I wanted to it and it would probably stay in place 99% of the time, but I'm not looking for an imperfect fit.
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You'll have to contact Cuisinart or look at your owners manual. I had to look at mine before ordering this one. Sorry I can't help you.
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there is one that I bought to go with it from Cuisinart. I would not recommend it, it was flimsy. Mine is currently on the floor of my patio
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I just assembled mine and rather than trying to slide it together I laid the top on the lower section, put the side away from me in the groove and pushed down on the near side. I snapped into place fairly easily. Best of luck with it.
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I was asked a similar question and directed the person to contact Cuisinart Customer Service. They did and received an answer.
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No it did not fit. I am very disapointed because I live in Brazil and I dont know how to return it. When I bought it I asked to Amazon to deliver it at a friend of mine place that lives in LA and was traveling to visit me in Rio de Janeiro. She brought me that , I did not save the receipt and I was very surprised when it did not fit because Cuisinart is a brand I use to trust.My food processor is Pro Classic 7 cups (It was suposed to fit in 7 or 9 cups food processor) I would be glad to know if is possible to fix it. Thanks.
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This PDF may help some who find their old lid does not fit the new bowl. Cuisinart made a design change and here are instructions to modify the new bowl to make the old lid fit: http://www.thegourmetdepotco.com/CUWORKBOWL.pdf
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I have no experience with Kitchenaid so I cannot respond. I really like my new Cuisinart.
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I just made my first batch of pasta tonight with a used machine. It was pre-assembled so I didn't see how it all went together. When I took it apart, I couldn't get the rotary housing out. But I had not removed the mixing bowl. Once I removed the bowl the housing slid out to the side easily. It does not pull out to the front! So remember you have to remove everything else first - including the bowl before you can remove the housing. Look at the parts diagram to know what everything means! LOL
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The glass bowl should fit as the stainless bowl and a 1/4 turn to lock it in place. You might have the wrong size bowl