topic Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP in Kitchen

KA TSV 13 cup FP

Lacey1 — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:19:09 GMT

In 2009, I purchased a KitchenAid 9 cup FP-it is 700 watts and works great.

Last year, QVC offered a 9 cup FP,(K41122). It had 360 watts and got a lot of bad reviews.

I can't find info on Today's TSV FB about the watts.

IMO: My old machine is better made than these newer ones.

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

Chi_Gator — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:26:43 GMT

good question. I searched everywhere and I could not find. I called customer service and they did not know but gave me the KitchenAid customer service centers number 1*800*541*6390 unfortunately not open today. The watts are proudly displayed for mixers along with every other spec you could think of but no watts listed. I could see where this would be a problem...consumer reports lists KitchenAid KFP1333 as 420 watts rated 52 out of 100 this is model K41996 not the same model....personal reviews (10) were from 1 and 2 stars,,,,,I was so excited about this purchase...now rethinking....may wait till next time.

thank you

edit : Even the 9 cup has the watts listed as 360 but looked on WS site at the 700 watt one and reviews were mixed...some loved others not so much ??? I've been wanting one since they came out but was waiting for price to come down... I was also going to figure out the watts but amp draw not listed either

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

Chicagoan — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:33:35 GMT

I have a 13 cup KA that is a few years old and it is awesome, but, I am dieing for that new dicer blade. I can't justify buying a new one just for that feature... darn!

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

judy0330 — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:36:53 GMT

chi_gator -- Same here. I looked all over and found the same thing you did. 420 watts. It looks like the same machine -- just without the dicing attachment. There are a lot of bad reviews on Amazon too. I have the 700 watt food processor and was going to buy this one for the dicing attachment. I was excited about this one too -- but I will wait until the dicing attachment is available on a better model.

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

VaBelle35 — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:50:30 GMT

I have the KFP-600 which is 11 cups. It doesn't have the watts on it either on the bottom or in the manual it comes with. It is made in France.

I love it, I use it all the time (just made flourless muffins in it last night).

My only regret is that I didn't get the 13 cup. You would think 11 cups is a lot, but most recipes I make just about fit and some I have to get creative.

I've learned my lesson with countertop appliances to just go as big as they come because I have always needed to or have to upgrade to the larger size.

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

VaBelle35 — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:52:02 GMT

On 1/25/2015 Chicagoan said:
I have a 13 cup KA that is a few years old and it is awesome, but, I am dieing for that new dicer blade. I can't justify buying a new one just for that feature... darn!

I felt that way about the glass bowl for the stand mixer. If you wait long enough, it will be available as a stand alone item.

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

4uthebest — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 17:07:05 GMT

Lacey you are right about the older ones being made better. This one there are a lot of reviews about parts breaking, hard to clean (even some of the 4 & 5 stars said this) , etc..

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

house_cat — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 17:10:57 GMT

I have to admit that I'm impressed with the speed of the TSV and the features. I have a 25 year old Cuisinart processor that still works great, but if I didn't, I'd be interested in this TSV.

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

dorisel — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 17:16:49 GMT

I am so undecided. I am hesitant to purchase without knowing the wattage. I am leery that it isn't obvious on the specs info. I don't have a processor and would love the dicing blade.

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

Lacey1 — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 17:20:09 GMT

If the dicing attachment is the biggest reason for getting the TSV, why not consider some of the manual dicers? Chef Tony has the nicer dicers-they have different blades, so you can vary the size of the dice. The TSV has only one size dice.

On Edit: After I've watched today's presentation-I bet the TSV has the wimpy wattage. The motor sounds just like the demo from the 360 watt machine. It seems as if it's being strained at times.

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

vickie25 — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 20:17:49 GMT

I answered this question on another thread.

There is a link, right above the description to ask the KitchenAid staff questions about the TSV. Have a question about the TSV®? Post it here! Our KitchenAid expert will be answering throughout the day.

I looked at the blog and your question was asked and answered there:

How many HP is the motor of this food processor?

This model uses a universal DC motor, delivering 420 watts. This converts to just over 1/2 hp.

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

chickenbutt — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 20:20:38 GMT

I'm actually watching this presentation waiting to see them have a caller extolling the greatness of Made in America KitchenAid. Wondering how the host/vendor would handle that without admitting that this one is made in China.

Another thing that is striking is how they say that nobody except a very experienced chef could POSSIBLY dice ingredients like that. Really? If you have about two minutes I'll show you how and I am 21 years in with arthritis. I know - sales tactics, but I still get amused at the ridiculously silly stuff they say.

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

debic — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:43:09 GMT

On 1/25/2015 chickenbutt said:
I'm actually watching this presentation waiting to see them have a caller extolling the greatness of Made in America KitchenAid. Wondering how the host/vendor would handle that without admitting that this one is made in China.

Another thing that is striking is how they say that nobody except a very experienced chef could POSSIBLY dice ingredients like that. Really? If you have about two minutes I'll show you how and I am 21 years in with arthritis. I know - sales tactics, but I still get amused at the ridiculously silly stuff they say.

My 12 cup wihich I've had for years is made in China.

LOL, and no most people can't cut everything so uniformly.

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

chickenbutt — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:47:28 GMT

On 1/25/2015 debc said:
On 1/25/2015 chickenbutt said:
I'm actually watching this presentation waiting to see them have a caller extolling the greatness of Made in America KitchenAid. Wondering how the host/vendor would handle that without admitting that this one is made in China.

Another thing that is striking is how they say that nobody except a very experienced chef could POSSIBLY dice ingredients like that. Really? If you have about two minutes I'll show you how and I am 21 years in with arthritis. I know - sales tactics, but I still get amused at the ridiculously silly stuff they say.

My 12 cup wihich I've had for years is made in China.

LOL, and no most people can't cut everything so uniformly.

My food processor is a Cuisinart and it's probably made in China too. Been really great all these years, though.

But my thing with KA is that they always shouted from the rooftops that the great thing about their company is that all their products are made in the US....well, were made in the US.

But now they have QVC food processors and hand mixers that are made in China. I worry that that, combined with having an order for tens of thousands of them, has a profound effect on quality. But they still ride high on their OLD reputation. It's good for people to know what they're buying and, unfortunately, you cannot depend on truthfulness from vendors and show hosts for ALL the facts.

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

!FitChick! — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 22:01:11 GMT

I have attended culinary classes with my students with special needs. A whole semester was spent on just perfecting cutting techniques. The criteria was every piece had to be uniform and it had to be done FAST. I couldn't do it. If viewers have dexterity issues, Parkinson's or arthritis, chopping can be tiring and uneven.

Re: KA TSV 13 cup FP

4uthebest — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:11:47 GMT

On 1/25/2015 lacey1 said:
If the dicing attachment is the biggest reason for getting the TSV, why not consider some of the manual dicers? Chef Tony has the nicer dicers-they have different blades, so you can vary the size of the dice. The TSV has only one size dice.

On Edit: After I've watched today's presentation-I bet the TSV has the wimpy wattage. The motor sounds just like the demo from the 360 watt machine. It seems as if it's being strained at times.

Your observation of the straining sound is exactly what I heard to and when I saw the pizza dough demo, that clinched it for me. I also have another chef toneylike dicer and it is very easy, effective, and simple to clean, and has various sizes of which I rarely if ever use the .5".