Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Actually I am DaveC's wife. I Own many many kitchenaid appliances. I gave away my 12 cup pro version. I don't cook that big anymore. The giant teenagers that roamed the house have left the building. I was afraid I would be disappointed at stepping down. NOT SO-NOT SO. This little guy is great! I really like the one blade slide adjust thickness slicer. I have read the complaints of other reviewers. Their complaints are features I like. I take unfair advantage--I read the manuals and understand the safety features. I am an older woman. I have a weak (somewhat fractured back.) As with all Kitchenaid appliances it does take some finesse to assemble and a slight oomph to click it all home. No real muscle involved. Take time to learn it and find your groove. The extra effort to push the buttons, I call my moment of grace. Much like the old Windows pop-up message boxes, "do you really want to do this? Yep! I use a knuckle! The sealed lid is the best. again all must be aligned since this is a last step. Yes, some oomph no muscle or all is not well in the assembly universe. Other food processors require a fire hose to clean because of the volatile beginnings to get their mojo working. There is a "Tactile" click in place of the inner workings--no slide up--FIND YOUR GROOVE! One last thought. I have owned Kitchenaid appliances for forty years and have contacted the company on numerous occasions. I have always been received with helpful friendly service. But then, I always start out nice because they are a wealth of information. If for instance the screw up is mine and I miss interpreted a page in the manual, they help me through that. A few times they have offered me replacement parts at no cost with a "Want to try again?" I answered with a, "Yes, thank you, I promise to do better." And, I did do better. A Kitchenaid Counter top appliance is a lean mean fighting machine. It requires your knowledge and understanding of all that has been built into it. Use this and some gentle, knowledgeable finesse to assemble it and then take on the most onus attacks a chef, cook, unappreciated food server has to deal with. You have a work horse by your side.