The locknut that holds the blade in is broken. Firstly, so very disappointing that this piece actually can break, but to find out it cant be repaired or replaced is simply unforgivable- I thought kitchenaid were a reputable company.

Have had this wonderful addition to my kitchen for a month now and aside from her obvious rockstar good looks this little beauty is a star performer! I am now the proud creator of a stunning pavlova (thanks to the great online recipe from #Adventures and inventions using my Kitchenaid Cook Processor) - an all-round Aussie dish whose mastery has always eluded me. The risotto was a piece of cake and so good, and the Beef and Guinness was a winner! I'm having a lot of fun finding my way through the comprehensive cookbook as well as online forums and making stocks as well. Now that summer has well and truly hit a hidden bonus is that I can sit outside with my wine, while she's inside doing all the work, in a warm room, my biggest job is listening out for the pleasant chime that reminds me I have a quick task to do. I'm in love and wondering why I waited so long. Kitchenaid you've absolutely ticked all the boxes for my needs and the KACP's ability to brown off both onions, veggies, and meat with its useful stirring action was the clincher. The intuitive yet simple settings bring a confidence to the tackling of new recipes which I'm appreciation...nothing is out of reach. I have a set of electronic scales which tie in with the iPad app beautifully so integrated scales weren't so important for me but what was important is that all her bits and pieces pack away into a neat little container so that her spunky accessories are always locatable. Such a solid, well designed (and did I mention visually appealing) addition to my benchtop. She's a beauty, with curves in all the right places, yet doesn't let her good looks get in the way - she has no wobbly bits - stays right where she's placed no matter the task! and has the sweetest little chime when she's done...even when I'm outside and she's stuck in the kitchen. If I was giving out awards, she'd have one. Thank you Kitchenaid, you got me out of the kitchen!

I use the Cook Processor almost every day, and I'm really impressed with its performance so far. The all-in-one meals cook to perfection, and I'm finding it reasonably easy to adapt meals to the machine. Overall it's doing everything I hoped it would, as well as being fun to use.