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  Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro Classic 7-Cup Food Processor

  Kitchen (Cuisinart)
  

  Rating (355 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Useful for a number of chores in the kitchen

  While I usually chop on a plastic cutting board with a big chef's knife, the Cuisinart makes several tasks a lot easier. Chopping cooked or raw meat is one. If you are making hash from leftover corned beef, a short burst in this food processor is the easiest way to go. For mixing certain pastry doughs (pie or pate brisee) this is also a very good item to have, although you have to be careful to go slowly and not overprocess. The one thing the Cuisinart does is heat up the dough if you whirl it around too much, so you have to be careful. And if you put too heavy a bread dough in, using the plastic bread blade, you can heat the shaft up enough to jam the blade onto the central post and that's a big nuisance. However, with these cautions, the Cuisinart is hands-down my favorite food processor and for shredding, slicing thinly or chopping, pretty much the best kitchen appliance for the job. 4/5 Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews, December 26, 2003

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  great for bread and everything

  Background: I bought this Cuisinart after reading all the positive reviews on this site. I bought it mainly for making bread because my mother raves about making bread with hers. I already had a small food processor for chopping, so I wasn't too concerned about that.Opinion: I have made great bread with this (rustic style) with no problems, and it really is easy. I actually prefer this one to my smaller food processor for chopping, because the blade sits closer to the bottom of the bowl and so is better for chopping small quantities. So far I haven't gotten the slicer to work as well as it does in the video (things fall sideways in the tube, etc), but I haven't tried too hard. I only cook for two, and I do not think it is too big. In fact, it's much better than the smaller one because I can slice several things into one bowl. Furthermore, I have sometimes found it to be too small (for making cole slaw, for example).I am here now to get some additional blades. I... 5/5 Taylor (RESTON, VA, United States) - See all my reviews, June 11, 2005

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  A "gadget" that really works

  I bought the Cuisinart food processor last Christmas...as a gift to myself. My husband rolled his eyes when I told him I had bought this..he thought this was another gadget that would get used once and then disappear forever in a kitchen cabinet. I absolutely love this machine...I use it almost everyday from chopping vegetables to making cookie/cake dough. It is easy to use...easy to put together and best off all..easy to clean. I would highly recommend this for anybody who wants something that really works. 5/5 P. Drvenkar (TX USA) - See all my reviews, September 3, 2001

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  List Price: $180.00
  

  Dishwasher-safe parts

  Extra-large feed tube for larger food slices

  Five-year full motor warranty, three-year limited entire unit warranty

  Includes steel blade, dough blade, slicing disc, and shredding disc

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  Black & Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor, Black

  Kitchen (Black & Decker)
  

  Rating (180 reviews):

  (3.7/5)

  

  Loud but works great!

  I am giving this product 5 stars because it works excellent for the price. But I do need to wear ear plugs if I am going to use it for more than a couple of seconds. If you are looking for something more quiet, this is not for you. However, if you are looking to save money and do a great job and can deal with the noise, then this is for you. The large 8 cup workbowl is perfect for chopping things in together.One other thing I have to say is the slicer slices pretty thin - thinner than it looks in the picture. I sliced carrots and they were about 1/8 inch in thickness. 5/5 Mangobel (Holbrook, NY) - See all my reviews This review is from: Black & Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor, Black (Kitchen) I am giving this product 5 stars because it works excellent for the price. But I do need to wear ear plugs if I am going to use it for more than a couple of seconds. If you are looking for something more quiet, this is not for you. However, if you are looking to save money and do a great job and can deal with the noise, then this is for you. The large 8 cup workbowl is perfect for chopping things in together.One other thing I have to say is the slicer slices pretty thin - thinner than it looks in the picture. I sliced carrots and they were about 1/8 inch in thickness. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 10, 2011

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  Good, but could have been better

  I would have given this food processore 5 stars if it were not for two things:1- They put a very sticky sticker on the blade warning you that it is sharp. The sticker is so hard to remove that you nearly amputate all of your fingers getting it off. (thanks again to all you attorneys out there who constantly create situations like this)2- There is a small space behind the inlet shoot that jams with food and it is sometime hard to get it out. I use a butter knife. Other than this it is very easy to clean.The unit is powerful and has done everything I needed it to. 4/5 L. Holdaway "Blaine the Mono" (Rexford, Montana) - See all my reviews, February 23, 2011

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  Better And More Versatile Than A Chopper

  Though this mid-capacity food processor has its drawbacks (please see my review of Black and Decker's 10-cup PowerPro model for the low-down on the unstable suction-cup feet), you certainly can't beat the price--especially if you're considering buying one of those tiny food choppers which hold no more than a few cups and can't take the heat during heavy use. We've owned several of the latter and were always disappointed in that they couldn't even chop well; half the food clung to the sides of the bowl, while that in the middle tended to get pulverized. The blade of an expensive brand's jammed on its flimsy pin stem grinding raisins and was not able to be repaired without returning to the manufacturer. This processor, on the other hand, not only chops but shreds and slices quite decently, with more power and a larger work bowl. We made a cottage cheesecake to test it and the results were pretty smooth. The metal blade did a good job of powdering the grated dry cheese flavoring when... 3/5 Cordelia Brown - See all my reviews This review is from: Black & Decker FP1600B 8-Cup Food Processor, Black (Kitchen) Though this mid-capacity food processor has its drawbacks (please see my review of Black and Decker's 10-cup PowerPro model for the low-down on the unstable suction-cup feet), you certainly can't beat the price--especially if you're considering buying one of those tiny food choppers which hold no more than a few cups and can't take the heat during heavy use. We've owned several of the latter and were always disappointed in that they couldn't even chop well; half the food clung to the sides of the bowl, while that in the middle tended to get pulverized. The blade of an expensive brand's jammed on its flimsy pin stem grinding raisins and was not able to be repaired without returning to the manufacturer. This processor, on the other hand, not only chops but shreds and slices quite decently, with more power and a larger work bowl. We made a cottage cheesecake to test it and the results were pretty smooth. The metal blade did a good job of powdering the grated dry cheese flavoring when... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 19, 2011

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  List Price: $49.99
  

  Safety interlock system; suction-cup feet; cord storage; dishwasher-safe parts

  Includes stainless-steel chopping blade and reversible slicing/shredding disc

  Measures 11-2/7 by 7-4/5 by 15-2/3 inches

  450-watt food processor for slicing, dicing, chopping, mincing, grating, and more

  8-cup-capacity work bowl; continuous-flow feed chute with pusher; on and off/pulse buttons

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  Cuisinart DLC-2009CHB Prep 9 9-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless

  Kitchen (Cuisinart)
  

  Rating (324 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Does a great job with no hassle

  I avoided food processors in the past because the food chute was always too small, the motor wasn't up to the job, and they were a pain to clean. My fiancé bought me this food processor as a Christmas present. I'm pleased to say that we're both impressed by its appearance, thoughtful design, and performance.The brushed stainless finish is attractive and easy to wipe clean. The handle-in-front work bowl design is accessible to me (right-handed) and him (left-handed) equally. The machine doesn't take up a huge amount of counter space, and sits securely without "walking" or shimmying even when processing heavy foods.The work bowl has a HUGE opening that greatly reduces pre-prep knife time. However, you are not stuck using the big opening all the time. The pusher has a smaller round "sub-pusher" in it that provides a smaller opening for holding long vegetables upright or for adding liquids while in motion. The lid is secure but can be removed and replaced... 5/5 S. Albertini "Speedwell" (Over here) - See all my reviews, December 30, 2008

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  Good, solid, basic machine.

  My first attempt at purchasing a food processor was to buy the $69.99 Oster. I did this because of the price. Predictably, it did not perform well and I had to return it. Perhaps Oster does better with blenders, I don't know. After doing further research, I was torn between KitchenAid and Cuisinart. There are hordes of loyal followers in each camp on this issue, and it was hard to choose based on reviews. I finally just went with Cuisinart, because it happened to be the model that my local store carried. In general, I'm happy with the product and would recommend it to other home cooks. I've only had this appliance a few months, and I don't use it every day. I probably use it once every couple weeks because it's only my husband and me so I don't cook for a crowd. I do love to prep a lot of food and then freeze it ahead because I'm a busy teacher, so the processor is a big help with that. If it were not so heavy and easier to clean, I'd probably use it more because this... 4/5 Naomi Witzke "Earlybird78" (New Hope, MN United States) - See all my reviews, June 15, 2008

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  strongest motor of its class

  We chose this model because we don't want to move really heavy appliances around on the countertop, but the mini-choppers are too small for our recipes. The 2007 weighs about 13 pounds and uses the same wattage motor and most of the same disks as the 11-cup model in this line, although it lacks the extra slow-speed control button for dough processing, and it uses the old-style plastic dough blade. (In this size, it's probably a pie-crust dough maker, not a bread dough maker, anyway.) It's the biggest motor we found on a food processor this size. Good stuff:Easy wipe-clean base--no crevices to catch food. Hurray!Stable and relatively quiet during use.Easy top-rack dishwasher clean-up (power-saver no-heat drying)Easy to add small (or liquid) ingredients during processing. Small inner pusher piece is removable, giving access to a small feed tube. There's also a drip hole for liquids in the bottom of the small pusher piece.Not so good stuff:Very fiddly... 5/5 0, December 17, 2003

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  List Price: $290.00
  

  Speed automatically adjusts to ensure proper dough consistency

  Spatula, recipes, how-to video included

  One-piece Supreme wide mouth feed tube holds whole fruits and vegetables

  Lexan work bowl virtually shatterproof, dishwasher-safe

  Includes spatula, recipe/instruction book, and how-to DVD; dishwasher-safe parts

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  Hamilton Beach 70610 500-Watt Food Processor, White

  Kitchen (Hamilton Beach)
  

  Rating (111 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  The best value in food processors

  I have been through four food processors in the last few years. The Hamilton Beach 70610 is my latest. Not only do I like it the best of any I have used, it is far less expensive than my last one. Prior to the Hamilton Beach 70610 I purchased the very highly rated (by Amazon reviews) Braun K650. I think the Braun is well made. And it is said to be a bargain compared to the Cuisinart and KitchenAid models that cost twice as much. I wanted to love the Braun. However, in my experience the Hamilton Beach 70610 tops the Braun in many critical areas. And the HB costs a small fraction as much as the Braun.Advantages of the Hamilton Beach 70610:---------------------------------1. Easier to clean than any other food processor I have seen.2. Does a much better job chopping the vegetables I frequently use to the size I want them to be. I prepare a lot of leafy greens. Many food processors never get them right. One is left with either large unchopped pieces or,... 5/5 Dave (Sublime, USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Hamilton Beach 70610 500-Watt Food Processor, White (Kitchen) I have been through four food processors in the last few years. The Hamilton Beach 70610 is my latest. Not only do I like it the best of any I have used, it is far less expensive than my last one. Prior to the Hamilton Beach 70610 I purchased the very highly rated (by Amazon reviews) Braun K650. I think the Braun is well made. And it is said to be a bargain compared to the Cuisinart and KitchenAid models that cost twice as much. I wanted to love the Braun. However, in my experience the Hamilton Beach 70610 tops the Braun in many critical areas. And the HB costs a small fraction as much as the Braun.Advantages of the Hamilton Beach 70610:---------------------------------1. Easier to clean than any other food processor I have seen.2. Does a much better job chopping the vegetables I frequently use to the size I want them to be. I prepare a lot of leafy greens. Many food processors never get them right. One is left with either large unchopped pieces or,... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 15, 2010

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  Excellent Processor

  This is an excellent food processor. It has two speeds, plus pulse control so it allows for better precision when chopping. Some processors turn everything to puree, but with this one you have better control over how finely things are chopped. The grater/slicer disk produces very uniform pieces and is really fast! While running it's not too loud either. I highly recommend this processor, especially considering the reasonable price. 5/5 Stacy Krueger (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews, August 21, 2007

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  Great Value

  This is excellent with every processing task, and I compared it to both my KitchenAid and Braun models. The motor is very powerful, the design is simple, and all the parts are very easy to clean. Check your local WalMart if you have one closeby because this sells for only $34.96 there. 5/5 Raymond Seneres "rseneres" (Raleigh, NC USA) - See all my reviews, December 10, 2007

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  List Price: $59.99
  

  2 speed options plus pulse for precision results; oversized feed chute

  Full-size 10-cup food processor with powerful 500-watt motor

  Dishwasher-safe bowl, lid, and blades; internal cord storage

  Measures approximately 9 by 11 by 15 inches; 1-year warranty

  Reversible slicing/shredding disc; stainless-steel chopping blade

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  Cuisinart DLC-4CHB Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless Steel

  Kitchen (Cuisinart)
  

  Rating (200 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  AND I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THAT I NEEDED ONE...

  Check out this video for some great recipes and ideas.[...]I have a larger Cuisinart that sits on the shelf for months at a time and a 2 cup Black and Decker mini processor, which is just way too small, but I used it for years anyway. I had seen this model on a lot of TV cooking shows, but had no idea what size or brand it was. Now I am recognizing my model in use almost everyday.I recently came across this 4 cup Cuisinart, quite by accident, and I absolutely love it. I have used it more in the last few weeks that I used the 2 cup in 6 months. It makes excellent bread crumbs, fresh and dried, and just the right amount of salsa or tapenade in seconds. Yes, it does pulverize onions, but I watch it very closely and since they are an ingredient, not served by themselves, they work out fine.Four cups is a good size and it has a lot of power. It's easy to use and clean.*** In response to the review where the motor died... 5/5 Canthespam (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews, May 11, 2009

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  Has its uses, but not quite as versatile as I'd hoped

  The Cuisinart 4-Cup Mini Prep is great for simple light-weight jobs like making salad dressing and chopping onions, but when I use it with heavier foods (like cooked spinach) I can smell the motor burning. So to avoid motor burnout, I no longer use the Mini Prep to process even small quantities of high-density foods - a use limitation I hadn't anticipated.Regarding capacity, keep in mind that although the total volume held by the work bowl is 4 cups, you really can't work in batches much over 2 cups (less for dry items). If you exceed the batch limit, you'll end up with a result that is over processed on the bottom and untouched on the top. The user manual also advises that to avoid motor strain, the work bowl should never be filled more than two-thirds the way up the blade assembly column. So in practice, the 4-cup work bowl translates to a best-case maximum of 2 cups end product.I'd also like to point out that the motor casing for the Cuisinart Mini Prep... 3/5 MacNevin - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Cuisinart DLC-4CHB Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless Steel (Kitchen) The Cuisinart 4-Cup Mini Prep is great for simple light-weight jobs like making salad dressing and chopping onions, but when I use it with heavier foods (like cooked spinach) I can smell the motor burning. So to avoid motor burnout, I no longer use the Mini Prep to process even small quantities of high-density foods - a use limitation I hadn't anticipated.Regarding capacity, keep in mind that although the total volume held by the work bowl is 4 cups, you really can't work in batches much over 2 cups (less for dry items). If you exceed the batch limit, you'll end up with a result that is over processed on the bottom and untouched on the top. The user manual also advises that to avoid motor strain, the work bowl should never be filled more than two-thirds the way up the blade assembly column. So in practice, the 4-cup work bowl translates to a best-case maximum of 2 cups end product.I'd also like to point out that the motor casing for the Cuisinart Mini Prep... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 20, 2010

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  Little powerhouse!

  I was 21 years old, wandering the William Sonoma store, holding my gift certificate from Dad. I was totally lost. With little knowledge or direction I stumbled upon this little food processor. Honestly, I think I bought it because I thought it was "cute". But I'm so glad I did! Now 6 years later this little baby still earns the honor of being a "counter-top" appliance. The Mini-prep has a sharp blade for quick and even chopping. It's perfect for small batches of pesto or hummos. I use it to grate onion, carrot and cheese and to make a quick smoothie for one. It's small and easy to clean, which I absolutely love. It gets far more use than my big guy and after 6 years it works as well as the day I bought it. A great buy! 5/5 MKonis (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Cuisinart DLC-4CHB Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless Steel (Kitchen) I was 21 years old, wandering the William Sonoma store, holding my gift certificate from Dad. I was totally lost. With little knowledge or direction I stumbled upon this little food processor. Honestly, I think I bought it because I thought it was "cute". But I'm so glad I did! Now 6 years later this little baby still earns the honor of being a "counter-top" appliance. The Mini-prep has a sharp blade for quick and even chopping. It's perfect for small batches of pesto or hummos. I use it to grate onion, carrot and cheese and to make a quick smoothie for one. It's small and easy to clean, which I absolutely love. It gets far more use than my big guy and after 6 years it works as well as the day I bought it. A great buy! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 15, 2009

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  List Price: $90.00
  

  Mini food processor with 4-cup capacity work bowl

  Measures 5-2/5 by 7-3/5 by 9-8/9 inches; 18-month limited warranty

  Easy-grip handle; dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup a snap

  Touch-pad controls; auto-reversing blade for chopping or grinding

  Custom spatula and instruction book with recipes included

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  Cuisinart DLC-2ABC Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor, Brushed Chrome

  Kitchen (Cuisinart)
  

  Rating (305 reviews):

  (3.9/5)

  

  Cuisinart Vs. KitchenAid Mini Choppers

  When I starting searching for a mini-chopper I was surprised by the huge rating difference between the Cuisinart DLC2 and the KitchenAid KFC3100, so I bought both and did a side-by-side comparison. The only explanation I can give for the ratings difference is that Cuisinart buyers must have higher expectations. For most operations they have nearly identical performance and for some operations the Cuisinart is the clear winner.Onions: Many Cuisinart reviewers panned its performance here, claiming it made onion purée, but most KitchenAid reviewers praised its onion chopping ability. I found almost no difference between the two. Maybe its an issue with the instructions - for chopped onions you must use a few short pulses. A few more pulses and you get minced onion - more than this and both give you onion puree. I wouldn't say either is great at chopping onions, but both are equally mediocre.I also tested chopping nuts, and making breadcrumbs with... 4/5 S. Burch "watercolormom" (Texas) - See all my reviews, September 25, 2004

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  I love my MiniPrep, it's a great help!

  I got this as a gift from my boyfriend and have been using it regularly. This is one of those things that you don't think you ever need (and I did give this topic extensive thought), but once you have it, you would really miss it.The good is that it is really good at FINELY chopping things.The bad is that it is really good at FINELY chopping things.Keeping this in mind, I've learnt when to use and when to just use my knife. For instance, when chopping walnuts for banana bread, I put a cup of walnuts into the processor and hit "Chop" - it immediately chopped the walnuts into good sized chunks, but there was a couple of walnuts that didn't get cut yet, so I hit the "Chop" button a couple more times, but that turned the rest of the walnuts to a very small almost "powder" consistency. I tried it again, with about the same results. I guess I could try putting in less walnuts at a time, but then that would defeat the purpose of "less work" since I'd... 4/5 Vyshtia (CA, USA) - See all my reviews, November 28, 2005

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  so... you want a food processor?

  I have the Mini-Prep and I have the big guy version, but I use the MP 10x as much. It does everything! Want chopped garlic? peel a couple heads, add 2-3T of olive oil and about a 1/4-1/2tsp. of salt. It keeps in a jar in the fridge and tastes a heck of a lot better than the store kind! Fresh herbs, nuts, peppers without burning hands...it's great! When I'm done, I just rinse it out. This is my favorite appliance after my blender, and if this made smoothies and margaritas, it would be my favorite! 5/5 S. Rasco (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews, July 14, 2002

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  List Price: $75.00
  

  Simple push-button control panel; durable, yet lightweight plastic body

  Dishwasher-safe bowl and lid for quick cleanup; spatula included

  250-watt food processor with 3-cup plastic work bowl

  Chops and grinds with patented reversible stainless-steel blade

  Measures approximately 8 by 5 by 9 inches; 18-month limited warranty

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  Cuisinart DLC-8S Pro Custom 11-Cup Food Processor, White

  Kitchen (Cuisinart)
  

  Rating (124 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Cuisinart DLC-8S is Shoddy Shadow of former Cuisinarts

  My 1987 DLC-7 is my 3rd Cuisinart. It has had daily use and is worn and has a small problem. I ordered the DLC-8s only to find it cannot compare to my old machine even in it's state of advanced age and I am returning it. For example the cord is short and light weight. The bowl is actually smaller...11 cups is really an exaggeration. The motor is 5.2 amps compared with the 6 amps of the DLC-7 and the DLC-8S is lighter. The deciding flaw however is the poorly designed switching arms on the feed tube. They are flimsy and an accident begging to happen. I am going to have my old machine repaired and look at the Kitchen Aid processors. Very sad to lose an outstanding product. 1/5 Wiley "Livin' Large in OryGun!" (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Cuisinart DLC-8S Pro Custom 11-Cup Food Processor, White (Kitchen) Times have changed and so has the parent company that sells and services your food processor. The quality of materials and workmanship have gone downhill too!My experience with the corporate machine was horrible. Days of long waits to talk to a customer service rep...never paid off. Each time I called I was eventually forwarded to a recorded message that explained that they were too busy and that I needed to leave my name and phone number. I never did get a call-back. Finally, after several attempts, I was able to get past the initial phone queue and actually talked to a live person who took the information about the condition of all the clear plastic parts on the processor. They were all severely cracked and were not far from flying apart. It seems they knew of the problem and offered to replace the parts on warranty. All I had to do was give them a credit card number to charge the shipping to. AND, nothing would happen UNTIL I sent the old pieces back...again at MY... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 6, 2001

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  This is not the Cuisinart you used to know!

  Times have changed and so has the parent company that sells and services your food processor. The quality of materials and workmanship have gone downhill too!My experience with the corporate machine was horrible. Days of long waits to talk to a customer service rep...never paid off. Each time I called I was eventually forwarded to a recorded message that explained that they were too busy and that I needed to leave my name and phone number. I never did get a call-back. Finally, after several attempts, I was able to get past the initial phone queue and actually talked to a live person who took the information about the condition of all the clear plastic parts on the processor. They were all severely cracked and were not far from flying apart. It seems they knew of the problem and offered to replace the parts on warranty. All I had to do was give them a credit card number to charge the shipping to. AND, nothing would happen UNTIL I sent the old pieces back...again at MY... 2/5 Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews, October 12, 2004

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  Sad end to a noble name

  Cuisinart is practically synonymous with food processor. When the French were manufacturing them years ago, you couldn't touch another blender, processor or kitchen appliance that would do more. But the manufacturer changed, and so did the Cuisinart.My cuisinart bowl cracked at the base. To their credit, they did replace the bowls. Now the knives, the most critical part of the food processor, are no longer the same.In addition, if you do heavy breads (we like to do rye) you will find that the stem can overheat and the bowl can stick on it for a bit (until you figure out how to get it off, not easy, let me tell you.) I once even had the plastic dough blade stick onto the stem. The bowl isn't so easy to clean, either. I give it three stars because it still slices and dices with the greatest skill, but overall, I would not buy one again. Sad.... 2/5 0, February 20, 2001

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  List Price: $330.00
  

  Includes steel blade, dough blade, three slicing/shredding discs, spatula

  11-cup work bowl large enough for a family

  Five-year full motor warranty, three-year limited entire unit warranty

  Ideal for making dough, slicing vegatables, shredding cheese, mincing garlic and herbs, mixing batters, emulsifying mayonnaise and more

  Extra-large feed tube for larger food slices

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  Cuisinart FP-12DC Elite Collection 12-Cup Food Processor, Die Cast

  Kitchen (Cuisinart)
  

  Rating (320 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  I like it a lot, but not in love.

  Let me begin by telling you this processor replaces a 30-year-old original Cuisinart DLC-8. It didn't have a wide feed tube, and had much less power, so I'm not making a comparison with a newer, comparable machine. It's kind of like comparing an economy car to a Mercedes. Also, I got it for a significant discount during a Macy's sale, which is the only reason I bought it. I don't know if I'd pay the regular price for it. Another reviewer liked the limited edition better when spending the big bucks. That said, I'm happy with it, but not as thrilled as I expected to be.First of all, be forewarned, this baby is BIG. I have a small appliance garage on my counter. My old one fit in there facing front-to-back, with the work bowl attached and the cover inverted. This one is so large I can't face it forward -- the door won't close. So it's in sideways, with the bowls attached, but the cover sits on its side next to it, because with the large feed tube you can't just turn... 4/5 Enthous (St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Cuisinart Elite Collection Food Processor (Kitchen) Let me begin by telling you this processor replaces a 30-year-old original Cuisinart DLC-8. It didn't have a wide feed tube, and had much less power, so I'm not making a comparison with a newer, comparable machine. It's kind of like comparing an economy car to a Mercedes. Also, I got it for a significant discount during a Macy's sale, which is the only reason I bought it. I don't know if I'd pay the regular price for it. Another reviewer liked the limited edition better when spending the big bucks. That said, I'm happy with it, but not as thrilled as I expected to be.First of all, be forewarned, this baby is BIG. I have a small appliance garage on my counter. My old one fit in there facing front-to-back, with the work bowl attached and the cover inverted. This one is so large I can't face it forward -- the door won't close. So it's in sideways, with the bowls attached, but the cover sits on its side next to it, because with the large feed tube you can't just turn... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 20, 2009

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  The food processor SHOW DOWN: A comparison of 14 cup stainless Cuisinart food processors

  Update: cuisinart no longer carries the Limited Edition. However, it periodically gets reintroduced by them. I've been asked to leave my review up based upon it covering the other two and noting things one might consider in comparisons. However this old model of the LE is hard to find now so I wanted to note that up front.When I buy a new kitchen or household item with lots of competitors I do loads of comparison/contrasting and research first if it's over a hundred bucks...Knowing it was time for a new food processor, I began comparing models. However, I found it a tad difficult to do with all the different blades, codes, etc.Therefore, once I had completed my own shopping and comparisons, I thought it might be helpful for anyone else in the same situation if I posted my own comparisons here.I'll start by saying, after all the testing I decided to order the CUISINART LIMITED EDITION Metal (NOT THE ELITE) 14 cup food processor on Amazon. I found it... 3/5 Chandler - See all my reviews, October 14, 2009

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  Not an improvement...

  I've owned various models of Cuisinarts for many years and have always considered them the Cadillac of food processors. Recently I gave away my DLC-2014 model to a relative and upgraded to the FP-14DC, their newest model. I'm beginning to think I may have been too hasty. The most obvious difference between the newer and older model is the design of the workbowl. Cuisinarts have always had straight-sided bowls, but the FP-14DC's bowl is flared -- wider at the top than at the bottom. Presumably the company's engineers determined that the newer design performs better -- or at least as well -- as the older design, but that hasn't been my experience. One problem is that food seems to collect in the seam between the side and bottom of the bowl much more readily than in older models. I used it the other day to chop about two cups of walnuts. When I dumped the chopped nuts out of the bowl, I saw that two or three tablespoons of walnut powder had collected and jammed in the seam. I had to use... 3/5 William T. Wroblicka - See all my reviews, September 27, 2009

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  List Price: $465.00
  

  On/off/pulse touchpad controls; wide-mouth feed tube; blade-locking system

  Measures 7 by 10-1/2 by 15-1/5 inches; 3-year limited warranty; 10-year motor warranty

  Stainless-steel slicing disc, shredding disc, chopping/mixing blades, and dough blade

  1000-watt food processor with 12-cup work bowl and nesting 4-cup work bowl

  Dishwasher-safe parts; spatula, "how-to" DVD, and recipe/instruction book included

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  Black & Decker EHC650 2-Speed Food Chopper with 3-Cup Bowl

  Kitchen (Black & Decker)
  

  Rating (532 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  Chops extremely well, but ...

  As a chopper to use on a daily basis, this is unbeatable. The blades are much more substantial than on other products of this size. However, you have to be very careful with the plastic bowl. The center section that holds the blade has begun to break. Currently half of the circular holder (in the middle) is gone. Although it will still hold the blade, if it breaks any more, it probably won't. I'm going to have to find a replacement for the plastic bowl. October 18, 2005 update: Guess what? I contacted Black & Decker online, and they have a company that they refer you to that handles their replacement parts. In this case they are sending me a complimentary new 3 cup plastic bowl. I wish I could change my rating upward; this is real customer service. July 5, 2007 update: Since I received the replacement bowl, I have used this appliance constantly, that is, three to five times a week. I have had no problems with the center section of the replacement bowl. February 8, 2008... 3/5 Kathlyn Storey "Kathlyn A Storey" (Rancho Murieta, CA) - See all my reviews, October 14, 2005

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  Quick & Easy!

  Ever wish you could chop up an onion in 2 seconds? It's possible with this little beauty. Instant bread crumbs? No sweat! How about shaved ice? It's a snap!The Black & Decker EHC650 Ergo 3-Cup Food Chopper is unlike anything I have used before. It's SAFE and EASY to use. The best part is the clean-up: There really isn't any. It has only three parts! There's the cup, the powerful blade that slips into the cup, and the ergonomic top. The top is actually the motor - and it fits comfortably in your hand.It's so easy to use:TStep 1: Take the one-pound chopper off the shelf.Step 2: Take off the cover and fill the container.Step 3: Put the cover on and push one of the two buttons (one's fast and one's slow).Two settings - fast-pulse and slow-pulse - give you flexibility in how coarse you want your food to be chopped. It even purees!The see-through container lets you see the food as it is being... 5/5 Emmett Glenn "Emmett Glenn" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews, October 22, 2005

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  To Use It Is To Love It, and easy clean up of all parts

  Two years ago I bought the Black & Decker KEC600 Cordless Can Opener. Another super highly recommended item. It is inexpensive, powerful, and convenient. It is cordless and sits in a reharging station, then you can take it to anywhere in the kitchen. After two years, the rechargeable battery finally started to get weak. So I ordered another one. While browsing in the Black and Decker area, I came across this B&D Ergo 3 cup food chopper. Based on the reviews, I decided to give it a try. Now I don't know which one I like... no, love better. I use it to make fresh custom salad dressing. No more hand chopping garlic, now I fine chop it before sautéing for making sauce. The list is endless. I have a 90 year old mother I take care of. When she complains about the food not being tender enough, I drop it in the chopper, the razor sharp blades spin at the slow or fast speed, and out comes a beautiful puree. A quick pop into the micro to freshen up the heating,... 5/5 Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews, October 27, 2004

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  List Price: $24.99
  

  2-speed food chopper with 3-cup plastic bowl

  Measures 4-3/4 by 4-3/4 by 8 inches

  Slip-resistant base doubles as bowl's lid for storing food

  Stainless-steel blade; dishwasher-safe parts

  150-watt motor; soft-grip powerhead for easy one-handed use

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  Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Deluxe 14-Cup Food Processor

  Kitchen (Hamilton Beach)
  

  Rating (33 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Mostly Good - Very Bad Bowl Design

  Ok... there are several things I really like about this food processor: I love the huge 14-cup bowl & the wide opening. I love how simple it is to use/assemble/disassemble. I love the suction-cup feet, so it stays put. I love that it is a nice-looking unit & looks great sitting out on the countertop.My one big complaint is the design of the bowl: the center hole in the bowl (where the attachment spike goes) is LAME!!! Yes, the bowl is a 14-cup bowl, but the center hole is only 1-1/2" tall... so if you are making something juicy like salsa, it will pour right out thru the hole & go all over your counter! I actually had to pick the entire unit up (with the bowl & blade in place) & pour out the contents that way. It's a design flaw... if the bowl is 5" tall, why wouldn't they make the center hole 4 or 5" tall also?? I don't get it.... 3/5 SandyLynn Dickinson (CA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Deluxe 14-Cup Food Processor (Kitchen) Ok... there are several things I really like about this food processor: I love the huge 14-cup bowl & the wide opening. I love how simple it is to use/assemble/disassemble. I love the suction-cup feet, so it stays put. I love that it is a nice-looking unit & looks great sitting out on the countertop.My one big complaint is the design of the bowl: the center hole in the bowl (where the attachment spike goes) is LAME!!! Yes, the bowl is a 14-cup bowl, but the center hole is only 1-1/2" tall... so if you are making something juicy like salsa, it will pour right out thru the hole & go all over your counter! I actually had to pick the entire unit up (with the bowl & blade in place) & pour out the contents that way. It's a design flaw... if the bowl is 5" tall, why wouldn't they make the center hole 4 or 5" tall also?? I don't get it.... Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 4, 2011

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  Great for my needs

  I got this mainly to do salsa and I love that it fits everything I need right in through the openings. It comes with 3 blades for different styles, cleans up amazingly easy by hand or is dishwasher safe. I love the suction cups on the bottom to keep it from sliding. I also love the capacity, it holds a lot of stuff so I don't have to stop, empty it and start up again. It's a little loud on medium and high speed, but I only use it for short times so it doesn't bother me. I've had this for a little over a month now and am very pleased. 5/5 R. Bossarte - See all my reviews, April 2, 2010

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  So easy to use AND clean

  I was using a very cheap food processor before this one, and so, honestly, anything is going to seem amazing in comparison, but I was VERY impressed with this.First, it's BPA free. This is HUGE on my priorities, since I cook for my toddler, and more recently my unborn baby :)Secondly, it works great! I've only used a couple of it's functions so far, but I can just tell by looking at the other attachments that I shouldn't have a problem using them either. I may come back and reaffirm this after I have, but chances are I'll forget :) I've used it for soup, purees, and a few other things, and have been pleasantly surprised each time with exactly what I wanted it to do. It has ample room for mixing, and the parts are amazingly easy to put together and take apart, as well as wash.I also love that it has a little hole that you can shove the excess chord back up into when not in use, as well as suction cups to hold it down! It's not too loud either. My 3... 5/5 "Mom" - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Deluxe 14-Cup Food Processor (Kitchen) I was using a very cheap food processor before this one, and so, honestly, anything is going to seem amazing in comparison, but I was VERY impressed with this.First, it's BPA free. This is HUGE on my priorities, since I cook for my toddler, and more recently my unborn baby :)Secondly, it works great! I've only used a couple of it's functions so far, but I can just tell by looking at the other attachments that I shouldn't have a problem using them either. I may come back and reaffirm this after I have, but chances are I'll forget :) I've used it for soup, purees, and a few other things, and have been pleasantly surprised each time with exactly what I wanted it to do. It has ample room for mixing, and the parts are amazingly easy to put together and take apart, as well as wash.I also love that it has a little hole that you can shove the excess chord back up into when not in use, as well as suction cups to hold it down! It's not too loud either. My 3... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 12, 2010

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  List Price: $79.99
  

  3-Speed plus pulse

  Powerful 525-watt motor

  Fits whole foods - great for slicing whole tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes and more

  Stainless steel blades include a reversible slicing/shredding disc, chopping blade and a bonus french fry disc

  High-performance processing bowl

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