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Janet Bostwick

On 22 Nov 2011 16:24:24 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2011-11-22, > wrote:
>
>> And, if it's available for your model, I prefer the flat cover with just a small
>> (1-1/4" diameter) opening in the top for most uses. I almost never use the
>> normal cover with the large feed tube. As a matter of fact, I just realized that
>> I don't even know where it is! 8)
>
>Agreed. My 8 C came with the flat cover. I wouldn't have bought it,
>otherwise. OTOH, shredding and slicing require the feed tube. Mine
>came with 2 slicing sizes and one shredding size (too big!). I
>usually use the med slicer for slaw, but have found a KFC-like slaw
>dressing that would benefit from a smaller shredder. Also, need a
>fine shredder for hard Italian cheeses and carrots for carrot cake.
>Unfortunately, one shredding disc cost 1/3 as much as the entire
>appliance did! Grrr....
>
>nb

The brand new KitchenAid/ Cuisinart models come with external
adjustable disks. You push a button and the size of the cut changes.
Interesting idea.
Janet US