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Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor - Brushed Chrome Base

List Price: $89.99 By: Cuisinart - Model: CGC-4BCPC Amazon Marketplace: 13 new & used starting at $28.99

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Features:

• Durable, Exclusive SmartPower Auto-reversing Blade
• Easy to Use Touchpad Controls
• Includes spatula and instruction manual with recipes
• Versatile Performance Including Chopping, Mixing, Grinding, Pureeing and Emulsifying
• 18-month limited warranty

Editorial Review:

The Mini-Prep is the perfect little helper for small food preparation, from chopping herbs or bread crumbs, to finely grinding hard cheese. Its versatility lies in the special Auto Reversing Smart Blade, which makes it easier to process both soft and hard foods. And despite its space-saving size, it's more powerful than other choppers. So now you can prepare small quantities of food faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Cuisinart DLC-2014CHB PowerPrep Plus 14-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless

List Price: $545.00 By: Cuisinart - Model: DLC-2014CHB Amazon Marketplace: 8 new & used starting at $209.95

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Features:

• 14-cup food processor with powerful direct-drive induction motor
• Touchpad controls; indicator lights; on, off, pulse, and dough options
• Includes slicing/shredding discs, chopping/mixing blade, and dough blade
• Wide-mouth feed tube means less prep work; cord wrap; dishwasher-safe parts
• Measures 8 by 11 by 15-1/2 inches; 3-year limited warranty; full 10-year motor warranty

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

The food processor SHOW DOWN: A comparison of 14 cup stainless Cuisinart food processors 3 out of 5 stars.
97 of 97 people found this review helpful.

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 I decided to order the Cuisinart Limited Edition Metal 14 cup food processor on Amazon. I found it to be the best value for my own needs and it was cheaper here than anywhere else I looked as of the time of my review. I chose Cuisinart because it's known to be the best but what made me decide on the limited edition may not be what you would want...this way you can compare and decide.

I chose a 14 cup because I love soups and big batches of dough.

I only looked at stainless because I only have 2 electronics on my countertops....this will be one. And it best matches the appliances.

So...that said...here we go: (these are all by Cuisinart)

I compared The Custom 14 food processor DFP 14BCN.
I will call this "C from now on.

I compared it to the Limited Edition 14 cup MP-14N
I will call this "LE" from now on

I compared also the Elite Collection 14 cup FP 14DC
(I will call this "E" from now on)

and I compared the PowerPrep Plus 14 cup DLC-2014CHB
(I will call this "PP" from now on)

WARRANTY:
C: 5 year motor, 3 year entire unit
LE: 20 year motor warranty, 3 year entire unit
E:20 year motor warranty, 3 year LIMITED warranty
PP:10 year motor warranty, 3 year entire unit

CONTROLS:
C: Two controls: On/off and pulse. No dough mode button
LE: 4 controls: On, Off, Pulse, Dough
E: 4 controls: On, Off, Pulse, Dough
PP: 4 controls: On, Off, Pulse, Dough

MOTOR: (heavy doughs especially need the better motor if you use these)
C: regular motor, 720 watt
LE: most powerful: over ¾ horsepower commercial induction motor
E: regular 1000 watt motor
PP: induction motor 768 watt motor

HOUSING:
C: Brushed stainless overlay
LE: Heavy duty die-cast metal
E: Brushed stainless overlay
PP: Brushed stainless overlay

DOUGH BLADE:
C: plastic
LE: all metal
E: plastic
PP: all metal

SHREDDING BLADE:
C: stainless medium
LE: stainless medium
E: stainless reversible shredding disc (fine/medium)
PP: stainless medium

SLICING BLADE:
C: 4mm
LE: 4mm
E: adjustable 1-6mm
PP: 4mm

CHOPPING/MIXING:
C: large blade
LE: large
E:Large and small blades for various sized bowls it comes with
PP: large

How To DVD:
C:none
LE:included
E:included
PP: video included

All have extra large feeding tubes which replaced the small ones of food processors of yesteryear so you don't have to prechop veggies to get them in the feeding tubes. All come with spatulas to scrape them down. All have parts that are dishwasher safe.

Other:
C: has large and small pushers.
LE: also comes with attachable beater blades so you don't have to keep your mixer on the countertop or drag out two appliances for some mixing chores. Bowl is made so no food gets caught in grooves or corners. Cord can be wrapped underneath machine.
E: also comes with attachable 11 cup and 4.5 cup bowls with pour spouts and measurement markings for small chores. These nest inside the 14 cup bowl. Some have complained that the narrow base and wide top, which makes the nestling bowls fit in, don't allow as smooth of mixing and also that food gets caught in a rim making this bowl harder to clean after mixing things that get trapped like shredded cheese and fine nuts. This is the only one that comes with an accessory storage case with a lock...nice to keep blades away from kids. This is the only one that had a retractable cord.
PP:has large and small pushers

Conclusion:
What I wanted in my food processor may be different from you so I'll note a few things. For me, the Limited Edition was what I purchased because it was far higher priced everywhere else on the internet including the Cuisinart site itself so I thought it good value and its price on Amazon, it's warranty was the best and it had the most powerful motor of all of them so, since I use it often, this was a plus. Also because of its powerful motor it is best for doughs as was the solid metal dough blade. I have a huge kitchenaid mixer that I don't keep on the counter so having the beater blade attachment was great for quick mixing when I don't wish to drag it out of the pantry. Because most of my slicing is the 4mm and I never do any fine shredding, the adjustable blades weren't needed for me (and I can buy them later if I want them...all parts are interchangeable on the 14 cup Cuisinart food processors.) BUT if you are someone who wants a variety of bowl sizes and blades, then I'd say the Elite would be the best choice. It's also nice that that one comes with an accessory storage case. However, I find having to unstack the small bowls housed inside the large one and get food out that gets trapped in the seams with the Elite model were an annoyance I wished to avoid. I found the custom to be too simple with a lesser motor and poor warranty and no mode specifically for dough. And the powerprep is fine but more basic as well with a lesser warranty and motor for almost the same price as the uber food processor...(the limited edition). Might be ok for those who rarely use the machine who know they won't wear out the motor. Also, Cuisinart is really going "old school" on this model to include a VHS tape with it...rather than the DVD included in the newer models. Still it's got an induction motor which is still better than the Custom and the Elite...(but the Elite has more wattage to it's motor inspite of the fact it's not an induction motor.) Final thought is for the price, the parts, the mega motor, the commercial grade and the warranty of the Limited Edition along with its ease of cleaning and stremlined look... it just pulled out ahead of the game for me.

I'm very happy with my purchase...my old food processor was working fine but had the small chute and didn't offer near what this new one does and it looks impressive on the counter even though I'm very picky about anything out on the counter in my kitchen as my kitchen is open to the living room so I have to keep it neat. The metal is attractive, the motor is SO quiet for what it is, and the chopping power is tremendous...I did a couple batches of dough already too and it makes some FINE pizza in no time because of it!

Negatives: Some complain about the new food processors having safety mechanisms that won't allow the machine to start unless everything is aligned perfectly. For me this is not a negative because the newer machines with the commercial induction motors being loose would easily chop off your head. And that's a kitchen mess none of us want. They aren't your mama's old school food processors that whir at a low speed...these things do all but chop logs and they'd probably do that too. I want nothing loose when this baby starts!

p.s. If you buy shredded cheese, try shredding your own in the food processor...not only will you save lots of cash to help pay for the food processor, but shredded cheese is coated so it won't stick together. If you shred your own it actually tastes soooo much better and fresher, and it melts better. Same for meat...except for the melting part! But I'm a cheese lover above all else...

Editorial Review:

Kitchen style! A brushed stainless finish adds a touch of elegance the PowerPrep Plus 14 Cup Food Processor is now a fashionable fit for any kitchen. Includes the tools to perform any food preparation task¿with superior style.

Cuisinart DLC5BC Food Processor, 7-Cup Chrome

By: Cuisinart - Model: DLC5BC Amazon Marketplace: 3 new & used starting at $99.99

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

The name Cuisinart will never mean a quality product, but junk and advertising that is deceiving 1 out of 5 stars.
8 of 12 people found this review helpful.

I have owned a Cuisinart Food Processor for years. It finally quit and was not worthy of repairing. This was a mistake. This product is a piece of junk and the company will not honor their warranty. I purchased from Sam's and after opening the work bowl was damaged with a small crack. I asked their customer service line to send me a new one. They would only do this if I sent my cracked one back to them and paid for shipping of the replacement work bowl. WHICH ALL TOTAL WAS MORE THAN WHAT I PAID FOR THE FOOD PROCESSOR. Also in big letters on the front package it stated a 5 year warranty and USA ID, yet the extremely small print states made in China. I will never ever buy a Cuisinart product again. The name Cuisinart will never mean a quality product, but junk and advertising that is deceiving. If I could give them less than one star I would. Their customer support is awful.

Editorial Review:

A perfect food processor for the everyday household. Includes a stainless steel medium slicing disc and stainless steel shredding disc to make processing food easy and efficient, plus a feed tube and pusher for quick addition of ingredients. Five-year motor warranty. Three-year limited warranty.

Cuisinart DLC-2007N Prep 7 7-Cup Food Processor

Amazon Price: $119.99 List Price: $250.00 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Cuisinart - Model: DLC-2007 Amazon Marketplace: 19 new & used starting at $89.00

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Features:

• 7-cup work bowl ideal size for most households
• New, simple-to-use feed tube and pusher assembly
• Extra-large feed tube is 4-1/4 by 2-3/4 inches; small feed tube inside pusher
• Dough blade, slicing/shredding discs, spatula, recipes, how-to video included
• 10-year warranty against motor defects, 3-year warranty against other defects

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

not deep enough for liquids 3 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This is a great little food processor. it chops up garlic and onions and grinds coffee better than anything i've seen but every year we grow tomatoes and can sauces made from them. the stem port in the center of the bowl is only about an inch high. that's it. you can only do an inch worth of liquid in this thing at a time. i'm keeping it because i've never seen a food processor work so well with the dry items, but i'll probably get something else to do the huge batches of tomatoes i have to do every year.

Own it 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Great design and very functional for getting the food in and the processed food out. Only thing is that it doesn't have variable speeds. Pulse on to chop or blend but watch out as it can reduce to puree if not careful. Very powerful and not too noisy.

Editorial Review:

Here's a mid-size food processor that will chop, mince, grate, slice, mix, purEe, liquefy and knead. It's the next best thing to having your very own sous chef! The extra wide mouth feed tube means you don't have to do any pre-cutting and the bowl is dishwasher safe for easy clean up. An excellent choice for everyday use.

KitchenAid KFP740WH 9-Cup Food Processor, White

Amazon Price: $136.70 List Price: $199.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: KitchenAid - Model: KFP740WH Amazon Marketplace: 7 new & used starting at $136.70

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Features:

• 1/2-horsepower food processor with 9-cup work bowl and multipurpose stainless-steel blade
• Durable sealed housing creates sound barrier for quiet operation; pulse control
• Large feed tube; 4-cup mini bowl with blade; assortment of standard accessories included
• Base wipes clean easily; dishwasher-safe bowls, blades, and discs
• Measures 10-1/2 by 14-1/2 by 8-9/32 inches; 1-year replacement warranty

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 58 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Nearly Perfect. 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

After burning through several less expensive Wahl Mart type food processors, I decided the time had come to get serious about food prep. I tend to obsess over these things, and, as is usual for me, began an intense investigation into quality (within affordable reason) food processors. I eventually narrowed it down to either Cuisinart or KitchenAid. Both seemed pretty good and had reasonably good reviews. I finally decided on the KitchenAid KFP740 (9 cup), and I've been pleased with my purchase. I've owned it just over a year now.

Following are a few comments from my personal experience with this machine that might be of use to you.

First of all, the comments about the design of the bottom opening is correct. It is quite shallow. This simply means that if you want to get the full 9 cup capacity this unit offers, you will have to use more-or-less dry ingredients. Veggies, meats, etc. You get the picture. If you try to process something down to the puree or liquefied stage, you risk leakage from the bottom center opening. It is pretty obvious to me that KitchenAid simply doesn't want you to use this machine for liquefying. That is a job they feel, rightly or not, best left to a blender. Now don't misunderstand me. The processor is more than capable of pureeing or liquefying. The motor is so powerful I believe you could liquefy a tree in it. But it could turn out to be a messy operation.

Secondly, I purchased the optional wide mouth lid and pusher (sold separately, for some insane reason). They make a huge difference when shredding, slicing, etc. I've also added a couple of extra blades, although the ones that come with the processor do the bulk of the work. For whatever it is worth, I found the french fry blade to be rather worthless. The wide mouth feed tube allows me to place a medium sized whole potato in horizontally, exposing as much area as possible to the blade. Regardless, while the processor makes astonishingly fast work of the potato, the blade renders thin, shoestring-like strips.

I've used the mini bowl several times, and it works fine for chopping small items or small amounts. Removing it from the large bowl takes some practice.

Editorial Review:

KitchenAid Model KPF740 Food Processor is a powerful and durable tool for creative cooking. This model features a 9-cup work bowl, 4-cup mini bowl, tall feed tube and pusher, powerful motor, easy-to-clean design, and a hassle-free replacement warranty.

KitchenAid KFP715 Food Processor, 7-Cup

List Price: $129.99 By: KitchenAid - Model: KFP715WH Amazon Marketplace: 2 new & used starting at $84.88

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Reduce your food prep time with this versatile powerhouse in your kitchen. Ample 7-cup work bowl and full-size feed tube deftly handle preparations for daily meals or a variety of entertaining foods. Speedily chop, puree or knead with multipurpose blade and slice or shred with reversible disc. For added convenience, feed tube is designed for continuous processing so you save loading and precutting time. Hassle-free 1-year replacement warranty. 7"W X 9"D x 15"H. 10 lbs. 380 watts. Model: KFP715.

Product Features
• 7-cup work bowl quickly handles large quantities of food with efficient ease
• Super charged 1/2-horsepower induction motor generates 1,750 rpms
• Pulse control delivers a quick burst of power for speedy, precise chopping and mincing
• Stainless-steel multipurpose blade quickly chops, minces, blends, mixes or emulsifies foods with ease
• Stainless-steel multipurpose blade also efficiently mixes and kneads yeast dough
• Reversible stainless-steel disc features fine 2mm slicing on one side medium 4mm shredding on the other
• Fine 2mm disc easily slice fruits, vegetables and meats without frayed edges
• Medium 4mm disc quickly shreds cheeses, vegetables and nuts with ease
• Safety interlock system secures bowl and lid for hassle-free processing
• Large feed tube holds full length of foods for continuous processing
• Clean Touch™ control pad is smooth and seamless to wipe clean effortlessly
• Base wipes clean and the removable parts are dishwasher-safe
• Specially designed spatula/cleaning tool helps remove food from bowls and blades
• Includes instruction and care booklet in English, French and Spanish featuring 6 recipes

Italian Tomato Press

By: CHEFS - Model: 69 Amazon Marketplace: 2 new & used starting at $49.99

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Glad we bought it 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

We bought this tomato press for use with making Blackberry Jelly. It was much easier to render the juice from the berries than using a food mill. We were able to convert 4 quarts of berries to Jelly, completely jared and ready in 2 hours. Of course we think this product will work well with other types of berries and we are looking forward to making tomato products with it. It was very easy to clean. The only minimal problem we saw was some of the juice did run back through the handle but this was minimal. We also found the machine was a much cleaner operation and much easier on our hands. I would buy this again.

Editorial Review:

A must-have for creating sauces, this tool processes tomatoes at their freshly-ripened best into a smooth, delicious base. Heavy duty acrylic attaches to counter or tabletop with suction base. Simplifies preparation, separating pulp from skin and seeds in record time with a turn of the handle. Stainless-steel wire mesh separates peels and seeds automatically and dispenses puree through chute into catch bowl. Works equally well to process soft fruits and vegetables into healthy beverages. Recipes included. Dishwasher-safe. Made in Italy. 2-qt. bowl. 7 1/2"L x 8"W x 11 5/8"H.

Product Features
• Heavy duty acrylic suctions to counter or tabletop
• Stainless-steel wire mesh separates peels and seeds
• Processes soft fruits and vegetables for healthy purees and juices
• All parts are made of nontoxic, food-safe materials
• Italian manufacturer of quality kitchen tools since 1946

Cuisinart DLC-2014N PowerPrep Plus 14-Cup Capacity Food Processor, White

Amazon Price: $210.55 List Price: $430.00 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Cuisinart - Model: DLC-2014N Amazon Marketplace: 9 new & used starting at $180.00

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Features:

• 14-cup work bowl offers maximum capacity
• Wide mouth feed tube shortens prep time
• Touchpad Dough Control and PowerPrep dough blade make dough quickly
• Custom spatula, recipe book, and how-to video included
• 10-year motor warranty

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 36 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Powerful and Efficient 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I have the 11 cup and wanted more capacity.
This machine works well and would buy it again.

Somewhat Disappointed 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Without any doubt, this is a fine operating machine, but the "big mouth" is a disappointment, because for my purposes, it just isn't.

I bought this in 2007 as an upgrade from a smaller Cuisinart, which was an excellent machine, solely for the advertised "big mouth" feature because I wanted to use it principally for slicing vegetables. I want to be able to very thinly and evenly slice English cucumbers and other vegetables. The large opening seemed perfect until I received it and saw very little improvement over the opening in my old one (which I had already given away by then).

Perhaps, if I wanted to slice items lengthwise the opening might be more useful but that is not what I want to do with it. Even fairly slim English cucumbers have to be quartered lengthwise to fit down the feed tube. I could understand if the opening might not accept an onion, but to be touted as having a large opening yet not accept something as slim as an E. cucumber is a bit misleading.

If you want to use this for any other purposes it is probably a superb machine. Just be aware that if the big mouth capability is important to you, that you may be disappointed. I don't want a machine that I could fit a hand into, of course, but I believe Cuisinart could do much better than this.

Editorial Review:

Introducing the next generation of food processors from Cuisinart, a name synonymous with superior quality kitchen appliances. The new motor has an alternate speed for dough mixing, it has the largest work bowl available to consumers, and its sleek rounded curves and one-piece extra large feed tube are easy to clean and handle. A newly designed dough blade, added safety features and a 10 year warranty update the classic food processor.

Black & Decker FP2500 PowerPro Wide-Mouth 10-Cup Food Processor, White

Amazon Price: $55.04 List Price: $59.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Black & Decker - Model: FP2500 Amazon Marketplace: 21 new & used starting at $40.97

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Features:

• 500-watt food processor with 10-cup capacity and wide-mouth feed chute
• Soft-touch Mylar buttons; 2 speed settings, plus pulse; safety-interlock system
• Heavy-duty suction-cup feet; cord storage; dishwasher-safe parts
• Includes stainless-steel chopping blade, slicing/shredding disk, and dough blade
• Measures 11 by 9-3/5 by 16-3/5 inches

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Solid workhorse 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

First let me say this is not a $200 processors. When I say 4 stars, I don't mean compared to a $200 processor. I'm comparing it to the handful of other food processors I've worn through near this price point. This machine, in my mind, sets the gold standard for this let's say class of food processors.

That said, this thing is a real workhorse. We use it primarily for shredding cheese, usually full pounds of mozzarella at a time but sometimes harder cheeses, and it does so beautifully. We've used it to shred some other things and it's done fine, but I think it's safe to say that the real test of any processor is cheese and I can tell you unequivocally this processor shreds cheese with no problem. If anybody has an issue with parts breaking I can only guess maybe they're forcing it? Any time you're using a power tool, whether it's a food processor, table saw, or weed whacker, you have to let it do the work. If you force it, it will break. If you want to shred a pound of cheese in 10 seconds go look at $200 processors. If you just don't want to have to do it all by hand, this thing is great.

This processor's lid, chute, etc all fit together much more easily than similar processors by other brands I've used. I don't have to slam anything into place to disarm the safety shut-offs. It just works as it ought to.

I also like the extra large chute, and ability to safely/easily add things to the chute and (gently) tamp them down without creating a mess by opening the top.

The slicing disks are extremely effective too. My wife dumped a bunch of strawberries in the other day and reported that "this thing practically liquefied them in less time than the old one could mostly chop them"

My only complaint is there's a crevice that's difficult to clean right between the rim of the lid and the rim where the chute meets the main section of lid. I have to grab a bristle brush to get a few shred of cheese out of there. Not a big deal, I mainly mention it for the benefit of anybody else who runs into this and hasn't tried a bristle brush to get in there yet. The important stuff all works like a charm.

Editorial Review:

Just how powerful is the Power Pro Wide-Mouth Food Processor? So powerful, that we had to design special heavy-duty suction cup feet to keep it in place while it slices, chops, shreds, grates and purees whole apples, potatoes, cucumbers, onions, blocks of cheese or any other whole foods with ease. With a fierce, 500-watt motor and tons of torque working in concert under its sleek and sturdy exterior, this is one heavy-duty piece of machinery that performs as great as it looks.

Cuisinart BFP-703 SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, White

List Price: $145.00 By: Cuisinart - Model: BFP-703 Amazon Marketplace: 15 new & used starting at $58.99

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Features:

• 350-watt combination unit saves space and tackles wide range of cooking tasks
• 3-cup food processor bowl, 40-ounce glass blender jar--great for parties
• User-friendly, 7-speed touch pad control with indicator lights
• Includes 1 standard blade and 1 slicing/shredding disc
• Measures 16 by 6-1/2 by 6 inches; 3-year limited warranty

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Total reviews: 100 Average rating: 2.5 of 5

What a time saver 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Our old blender (the cheap one from big box store)has given up the ghost. I wanted a GOOD model to work with. My husband surprised me with this and other than it's a little loud, it works like a champ. The first thing we did was crush ice. LOT'S of it. It never labored or nuthin. It chopped to a snow good enough to make snow cones. COOL!!! I've not had much chance of yet, to work with the duo part of the food proceesor, but how handy is this?? As I said, other than being a little noisy,it looks and feels very sturdy. Doesn't move around and has a REAL glass jar. Very nice! I don't think anyone would be unhappy with this machine at all.

Editorial Review:

Two indispensable kitchen appliances in one, the Cuisinart food processor and blender will do all your slicing, dicing, shredding, and mixing for you. 40 oz. glass dripless pour spout jar. Ice crush button with pulse at any speed. 3-cup capacity work bowl with cover, feed tube, and pusher Stainless steel chopping blade. Reversible slicing/shredding disc. 7 speed. Style BFP-703.