Cuisinart 7 QT vs Viking 7 QT: Does anyone have experience/opinion they would care to share?
863503
The motor burned out shortly after a year. They won't fix it OR replace it. I had a Kitchen Aid for 12 years, still running good. The reason I bought the 7Qt is because I need something with a bigger capacity. I'm glad I didn't get rid of my KA. No more Cuisinart for me!
678953
This one is bad, too. So is the Cuisinart HM-50. I'm not sure why we have to choose between powerful and slow! :)
830710
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
611757
Personal preference. i have heard good and bad things about both. I like Cuisinart better.
2101266
When i started no-knead bread, I used the 7 qt dutch oven and it was fine, but now i use a 5qt. I prefer the 5qt, but may try a smaller one someday. Once the 7 qt was tied up on braise duty and made it happily in a Cuisinart 735-24 Chef's Classic Stainless 3-Quart Chef's Pan with Cover
1431537
My opinion of this item was so low that I sent it back after one use. I'd throw it out and get a Cuisinart (from Amazon of course). If you insist on keeping it I'd try T-fal.
830711
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.
1465477
I have not had any problems, I use it a lot for cheesecake and wore out my 6 qt and had to buy gears for the old one in 10 years. The 7 qt is much more powerful.
1089821
yes, sorry I took so long but cuisinart and computer not in same part of house!kept forgetting to check model number
791523
Most attachments of this type are brand specific, which means that they pretty much fit that brand only. As far as I know, Viking and Cuisinart are not compatible
873671
I have not had this set very long, but so far I can not tell any changes from the ones I use regularly from the ones I only use on occasion. They seem like they will hold up for the long run. I went with Cuisinart because of how they stand behind their products and great customer service.
1215762
I had a 7qt slow cooker. Just two of us, so I ordered the 4 Qt and think it will be much better for us. The bigger size was just too big.
1508831
Sorry have not had a problem, yet Google Cuisinart and model number should come up with something
830708
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.
1815665
I have both sizes.I find that I use the 7 qt. far more than the 5 qt. Make that far, far more. In fact, the only thing I really use the 5 qt for is making No-Knead Bread. For stew, chili, soups and such I find that the "floor space" of the larger oven is much more useful for browning the meats and veggies. It is heavy, but really not too hard to maneuver, and I'm a scrawny 61- year old male. The oven itself lives in the oven of my range, oiled and ready to go.In answer to T R D's question, you could use the spiral handle ears for handles if you wished. I do that with my 5 qt oven.If I could have only one, I'd go with the larger Dutch Oven. I have both sizes.I find that I use the 7 qt. far more than the 5 qt. Make that far, far more. In fact, the only thing I really use the 5 qt for is making No-Knead Bread. For stew, chili, soups and such I find that the "floor space" of the larger oven is much more useful for browning the meats and veggies. It is heavy, but really not too hard to maneuver, and I'm a scrawny 61- year old male. The oven itself lives in the oven of my range, oiled and ready to go.In answer to T R D's question, you could use the spiral handle ears for handles if you wished. I do that... » Read More I have both sizes.I find that I use the 7 qt. far more than the 5 qt. Make that far, far more. In fact, the only thing I really use the 5 qt for is making No-Knead Bread. For stew, chili, soups and such I find that the "floor space" of the larger oven is much more useful for browning the meats and veggies. It is heavy, but really not too hard to maneuver, and I'm a scrawny 61- year old male. The oven itself lives in the oven of my range, oiled and ready to go.In answer to T R D's question, you could use the spiral handle ears for handles if you wished. I do that with my 5 qt oven.If I could have only one, I'd go with the larger Dutch Oven. « Show Less
267370
No, I don't think so. I have bought two of the 7 quart...one for my husband and myself and one for my son and daughter-in-law. We both (my daughter in law) love ours. Previously I had another brand 5 quart-I am much happier with the Cuisinart 7 quart and wouldn't mind having a larger one!!
1015462
Sorry - I don't know. It is still working beautifully for me, though. You can call Cuisinart.