"Does the job, but . . ."
I use a food processor mostly for grating, chopping, etc. My old Cuisinart processor died and I replaced it with the Kitchenaid. It does the basic jobs just fine, but the main bowl is relatively small, the chopping blade centre column is large, so scraping down the sides is awkward. The controls require a HUGE amount of strength to turn on or off, so if you have arthritis, as I do, they are uncomfortable. I would never use the smaller inset bowl. It's very right-hand orientated, with the locking/opening on the right side of the bowl, and since I'm left handed, that's also awkward.
support_agent A note from the team
When making comparisons after long service from a different food processor, it's possible that we don't feel the features and benefits are quite meeting our expectations. The main bowl is 2.1 litres, so spacious enough for those regular kitchen tasks. The small bowl picks up the little batches of chopping, making pesto or sauces functions, without the need to purchase another electrical product. The control pads are best tackled by pushing, using your thumb, in the centre of each pad. We think you'll soon develop the correct pressure, but please let us know if it's still a concern. We can see how being left handed could make using the processor awkward, we'll be in touch soon to help.