I bought this in September and have used it a half dozen times, very quiet does a great job shredding and chopping BUT, even though the capacity is 9 cups, when you use it for sauces, salsas and liquids, you have to do it in batches (not convenient at all) or you get leaks through the center hole. The center spindle is way too short. I bought the processor for the purpose of using it mostly for liquids and I am completely disappointed it doesn't work for my needs. I also just discovered that it needed to be returned within 30 days of purchase so I can't even exchange it for something I can use......

I have been pleased with the 9 cup. It's so quiet and quick. Though it is a bit heavy to drag out of the cabinet, I'm using it regularly. I was not impressed with the 3 cup insert when I tried to chop onions. The large bowl and blade work great, however.

Great!! Love it. I was afraid it would be too big to use on countertop, but it is wonderful. Chops a lot at a time or use the small bowl and chop a little.

It has nothing to do with Kitchen Aid, it is a good processor, but it lacks adequate cutting components so that everything comes out virtually chopped and ground. I mean there is no way to alter the coarseness or finesse of the cuts. Would not have gotten it, had I known it was like that, because I had an old Cuisinart and that was in comparison a work of art and great to use. Furthermore, the recipe book sent along by Kitchen Aid, was meager and a grim example of what I was trying to express all along.

Replacing another food processor, no comparison. Wonderful product. Shipping was fast. Love it!