Cuisinart - DLC-7 Super Pro

I am aware of challenges of fully cleaning the corridor section of the workbowl that houses the actuator rod and I have not determined simple method to clean it fully. All the washout holes seem to make the situation worse rather than better. If I had access to perfect size tray I would attempt to submerge the corridor in hydrogen peroxide, but I am unwilling to waste gallons of hydrogen peroxide to completely submerge an entire workbowl. I think the Tritan is superior to the Lexan anyway since it is slippier and food comes out easier despite the fact the Tritan is less hard and abrasion resistant. I personally use neither with my DLC-7 Super Pro since I have stainless steel workbowl which included polycarbonate cover which I dislike because it seems to be impossible to wash without scratching it.

If you are interested in the best value per dollar spent I suggest you purchase vintage DLC-7 Super Pro, and add to it FP-KIT14T directly from the Cuisinart web site. Regarding blade discs the lowest cost option would be “Complete DLC-7 Disc Set” (DLC-070) plus Fine Grate disc (DLC-035) which is not included in the set since the disc was introduced after the sets were sold. Alternatively the adjustable slicing and shredding discs for the Waring WFP14 may be more personally valuable since two discs preform the function of eight individual discs. The DLC-7 Super Pro is the point where the 14-cup size Cuisinarts peaked in power in the US. The DLC-7 Pro and Super Pro were approved for both household and commercial use, whereas the Custom 14 (DFP-14) series is household use only. The Custom 14 series may seem like continuation of the DLC-7 series since they use the same workbowl assembles and blades however it is more accurately described as fork since in Japan the DLC-7 series still exists and currently have stainless steel drive shafts and I think (but have not confirmed) are internally identical to the Waring Commercial WFP-14 series machines. In Japan the Cuisinart universe looks significantly different since all the gimmicky models that were available in the US, such as the Elemental series for example, were never marketed. My personal opinion is that Japan lost out on nothing since all the gimmicky models have design flaws.

If you can afford the $200-300 one it is a stronger motor and higher capacity.. the ugly boxy 2 button 11-14 cup kind. The capacity fill line on all of them is way less than the size of the cup. The big one will shred carrots as fast as you can put them in the feeder. People use psyllium husk powder, pumpkin or All bran cereal buds too. My dog doesn’t chew the carrots enough for them to make a difference- he needs them grated. A tbsp or 2 of the cereal twice a day is good for him (25 lbs)

Cuisinart pro 14c especially for nut butters

14c is the standard has been around forever and recipes that use a food processor (pie dough and such) assume 14c

Cuisinart 14cup It’s a classic and a beast Get the vitamix immersion blender to replace your big blender no food processor will work well as s blender too

I've been using the 14-cup Cuisinart for a few years now and I do have issues with smaller batches of things. Sometimes it will just fling everything onto the sides and it never makes its way back to the blades, which is really annoying. No matter how much I scrape, it just flings it all onto the sides. I think being able to start at the lowest speed and work my way up would be helpful in this case. I have learned to use my food processor attachment that came with my immersion blender instead for these smaller batches. It's great for normal/larger batches though, and I don't see any need for a speed adjustment in this case.

Cuisinart 14 cup. Nice capacity and the short pulse allows for good texture without completely liquifying everything.

I have a Cuisinart 3 cup mini-prep processor and the Cuisinart 14 cup model. I use the small one about 10 times more than the big one, though I'm glad I have both. It's just my wife and me in our household, so the small one works for 90% of our needs. The big one is indispensable for pie crusts and larger parties, like Thanksgiving. The fact that neither one has variable speeds is not an issue at all. The Breville processors are quite a bit more expensive than the Cuisinart, and I've never found a job the Cuisinart wasn't up to. I'd say it's the industry standard, certainly the one that most cooking shows, like America's Test Kitchen, use.

Cuisinart is the benchmark for a reason. I’ve had my 14-cup model for about 10 years at this point, never regretted it.

I have both. I think you’d be happy with either machine.

The Breville one I got, I was able to add additional blades. The dicing blades are very cool. The Breville one feels more powerful and smoother. I think you’d be happy with either one. If I had to pick one it would probably be the Breville. When I was considering purchasing the Breville I watched a lot of YouTube video reviews to help me decide in case that is of any help to you. Happy to answer any specific questions you have.

Either machine can do any food processing task you throw at them. The motor power is noticeably better with the Breville. The Breville has a blade specifically for dough; it does just fine with dough. The Breville has optional blades for making diced cubes of vegetables that are not an option with the Cuisinart.

I bought the same one in 1995 for $50 on clearance at Mervyn's Department Store. 30 years later you have to fiddle with the lid to get it to lock on. Picked up a NIB 7-cup pro classic for $20 at Goodwill last Thursday. Now I have one set up to chop and the other to grate. I'm living the life here lemme tell you.

To tell the truth, I rarely use the upright jar blender. Mostly i use an immersion blender. But I'm not a smoothie person. Get the 14 cup Cuisinart food processor. That's going to take most of the budget.

I have a Blendtec . . . just get a Vitamix. It'll last forever, do all it claims, and you'll never be like, "should I upgrade?" 10-15 years from now. As for a food processor, Cuisinart 14 cup, same logic, buy once, cry once, it will last the rest of your life and you'll be able to find replacement parts if anything breaks or 3rd-party accessories. Since you're waiting on the Vitamix till next year anyways, just get a dedicated food processor and maybe some bells n whistles. (Different blades, dough blade, etc)

I have the 14 cup cuisinart - no complaints, it works great.

I’ve had that Cuisinart 14 cup food processor for about 30 years, still going strong.

Funny you should comment, my plastic bowl just broke. Fortunately replacements are available and we are back in business

It was the tab that held the lid and took the pressure to press the safety. Appreciate the advice bu over 30 years that area in that channel was getting gross, so we bought a new 4 tab bowl.

I have had the 14c for several years now and love it. It’s great for whipping up a quick salsa! Can you share your dough recipe? I’d never even thought of that! Thank you!!!

It’s okay, but not as good as the one you’re talking about. I got it as a gift a couple years ago. I found that attaching the cover to the bowl was a pain, and the attachments took a lot of space in my small kitchen (something to note if cabinet space is an issue). I returned it and bought the paddle one. I’m much happier with it. It comes with fewer bells and whistles in the form of attachments and blades, but feels and performs like a workhorse. I believe that’s the trade-off sometimes with certain products from the same company: The best one comes pretty basic, but the “lesser” ones get lots of extras to compensate for not being the best lol.

I have a 30 year old 14 cup cuisinart that still works like brand new. I had to replace the tube pusher once when i cracked it.

The 14 cup one can be had for 170 when on sale and is amazing. Wait for the sale.

Cuisinart 14-cup hands down. I’ve own Kitchenaide and Ninja. I didn’t like either of them. This one chops very uniformly. The knife is razor sharp and the clearance is very small to the edge of the bowl. It has a very large food chute for large potatoes. Also the pulse stops instantly when you let go of the button. This is a nice feature. Finally it sits firmly on the counter so no moving while it is running, and is easy to clean! My one and only complaint, and it is minor, is the instructions are poor. I went on YouTube and found everything I needed. It is very easy to use once you know how it works. Because the food chute is so large, there is a safety feature that keeps the blade from turning until the pusher is completely in the chute. I could not get it to slice my potatoes at first because they were sticking above the shoot. Now I know to cut the bottom of the potato and they sit down evenly on the blade. As long as there is a small gap to insert the pusher completely, then it runs. That was not explained in the instructions. But it makes sense safety wise. Also of all the food processors, American Test Kitchen recommends this one. It is not cheap, but so worth it. I am a serious canner and cook a lot. I use ATK and usually go by their recommendation. When I was ready to replace my bulky Kitchenaide food processor, I tried to save money by getting the Ninja. I didn’t like it and gave it away and purchased the Cuisinart. So pleased with it. I don’t hesitate to pull it out. It’s a joy to use.

I have 2 food processors. 1 that's dedicated to aromatics usually. Mainly for garlic or garlic ginger paste. It's a cheap 3 cup Hamilton one. This is easy to wash to clean. And then the cuisine art 14 cup for meal preps and larger meals

The way the top attaches on this model is more prone to breaking than the paddle model.

I have the cusinart 14. It’s great for making falafel. I couldn’t imagine chopping chickpeas, and all those herbs by hand. I also use it for making biscuit dough. Turns a labor intensive process into a very easy one.

I got the 14 cup Cuisinart for Christmas to replace my ancient 11 cup one. Mine still worked but the bowl needed to replaced and the replacement we found didn’t fit right because it was so old. I was so impressed with the heft of the box. I legitimately thought my husband had bought a KitchenAid mixer. He said he followed the recommendation of ATK. I am excited about the larger bowl - I’ve overflowed mine a few times making sauce.

For home use, the Cuisinart models are typically rated among the best, if not the best. I almost always see the classic 14 cup in the number 1 spot. It works very well and has a brake to stop the blade quickly to prevent over chopping. [https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=paid\_search&utm\_campaign=MB\~CUR\_PT\~GOOG\_CC\~DTC\_IMP\~N\_KC\~GEN\_KMT\~GEN\_CN\~CSNRT\_Core\_Categories\_PMAX\_PR\~ALL\_PK\~TROAS&utm\_term=&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A21480676459%3A%3A&nb\_adtype=pla&nb\_kwd=&nb\_ti=&nb\_mi=8527973&nb\_pc=online&nb\_pi=DFP-14BCNY&nb\_ppi=&nb\_placement=&nb\_li\_ms=&nb\_lp\_ms=&nb\_fii=&nb\_ap=&nb\_mt=&gad\_source=1&gad\_campaignid=21476737634&gbraid=0AAAAADFjouLiUAsfsKu5Q93bMdKIP4N9T&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tHABhCiARIsANZzDWrd9bISjTKLaqrzjtigJvlyYbFhkGJXRY7Ce88wauu6EpZz6JtmK7oaAkuCEALw\_wcB](https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=MB~CUR_PT~GOOG_CC~DTC_IMP~N_KC~GEN_KMT~GEN_CN~CSNRT_Core_Categories_PMAX_PR~ALL_PK~TROAS&utm_term=&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A21480676459%3A%3A&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=8527973&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=DFP-14BCNY&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21476737634&gbraid=0AAAAADFjouLiUAsfsKu5Q93bMdKIP4N9T&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tHABhCiARIsANZzDWrd9bISjTKLaqrzjtigJvlyYbFhkGJXRY7Ce88wauu6EpZz6JtmK7oaAkuCEALw_wcB) If this model is too big for you, (this is my favorite model but it's often too big for us) then try the classic 7 cup. It doesn't have a brake the bigger one, but it does a great job. [https://www.cuisinart.com/pro-classic-7-cup-food-processor/DLC-10SYP1.html?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=paid\_search&utm\_campaign=MB\~CUR\_PT\~GOOG\_CC\~DTC\_IMP\~N\_KC\~GEN\_KMT\~GEN\_CN\~CSNRT\_Core\_Categories\_PMAX\_PR\~ALL\_PK\~TROAS&utm\_term=&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A21480676459%3A%3A&nb\_adtype=pla&nb\_kwd=&nb\_ti=&nb\_mi=8527973&nb\_pc=online&nb\_pi=DLC-10SYP1&nb\_ppi=&nb\_placement=&nb\_li\_ms=&nb\_lp\_ms=&nb\_fii=&nb\_ap=&nb\_mt=&gad\_source=1&gad\_campaignid=21476737634&gbraid=0AAAAADFjouLiUAsfsKu5Q93bMdKIP4N9T&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tHABhCiARIsANZzDWrOJhQ5ML0aCcX1Yp60KqOqkEJsipmFSkx3omIqiaukfICRsiN1vqAaAhqWEALw\_wcB](https://www.cuisinart.com/pro-classic-7-cup-food-processor/DLC-10SYP1.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=MB~CUR_PT~GOOG_CC~DTC_IMP~N_KC~GEN_KMT~GEN_CN~CSNRT_Core_Categories_PMAX_PR~ALL_PK~TROAS&utm_term=&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A21480676459%3A%3A&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=8527973&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=DLC-10SYP1&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21476737634&gbraid=0AAAAADFjouLiUAsfsKu5Q93bMdKIP4N9T&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tHABhCiARIsANZzDWrOJhQ5ML0aCcX1Yp60KqOqkEJsipmFSkx3omIqiaukfICRsiN1vqAaAhqWEALw_wcB)

I love my Cuisinart 14 C food processor. I just checked Amazon and you can get one for $190. I say it’s worth every penny. Significantly, I noticed that a replacement bowl for that model is $112. They wouldn’t charge that much if they couldn’t get it. Years ago, I had one melted on the stove top. Ouch!

My Cuisinart 14 cup is a beast and has every attachment on earth (including a dicer and spiralizer, which both get heavy use). I don't know if there's a smaller model but if you use it often and want real flexibility, it's worth considering.

I bought mine about five years ago--not sure what's "old" in this context, but it's a real powerhouse. Admittedly it's a pain to clean if you're using the attachments, but the regular bowls and blades are a cinch (and I've washed them plenty of times on the top rack of the dishwasher without issue). Overall I really like Cuisinart's stuff; we also have a coffeemaker and a set of knives that have held up really well for 5+ years as well.

The bowl is slightly foggy, but in no way opaque or "dirty" looking. It gets at minimum weekly use (weekend meal prep) and sometimes more, so I consider a slightly foggy bowl normal wear and tear this far into the game. Fwiw I donhighly recommend it, especially if you're looking for something that can do anything you ask of it for a long time.

It comes with a smaller bowl (at least mine did) that's like... 4 cups? Perfect for a batch of hummus. It nests inside the larger bowl in use and in storage, so it's really functional and unobtrusive! It's me, my husband and out adult daughter, and I haven't found it cumbersome or oversized except that it does take quite a bit of cabinet space.

Some models do come with a spiralizer, some come with a dicer. I got my apiralizer separately!

Got it as a wedding gift and I use it infrequently but when I do it's amazing every time. I will say that a small food processor, to me, makes no sense. If I'm doing a small quantity I will just chop things. Yes if you have a disability like mentioned in the video that could make sense but for most people it's the big dog or bust.

I have the Cuisinart 14 cup and expect that it will never die, but after using a robocoup for the first time I started wishing it would.

Got mine in 95. A plastic bit that locks feeder broke-that’s it. I at least shred cheese every month.

I have both these (Vitamix owned 10 years, Cuisinart 14c owned at least 5) and while the 14c food processor felt like overkill when I got it (it's BIG), I don't have to turn to a million tools for the job. The Vitamix and Food Processor tackle anything I need them to.

I had either an 11- or 14-cup Cuisinart and I'd agree to go with the larger size. 11 and 14 cups is not the actual capacity. You can't pack a food processor to the brim. You're really only using maybe 1/3rd of the space in there. There's a big hole in the middle that comes up around 1/3rd to 1/2-way up. If you overfill, the liquids will fall into the hole. A mini prep is like one onion or 3/4 cup of hummus.

After 30 years in the kitchen, I would say that I'm much better off with a Kitchen Aid mixer and a Cuisinart. I started with the 4.5qt KA and a 10 cup Cuisinart, but now I have a 6qt and a 14-cup because I needed the capacity. I also have a cheap KA hand mixer for things like 7-minute frosting and smaller jobs. EDIT: And a Cuisinart Mini-prep, for spices and small emulsions. As always, depending on what you cook, your mileage may vary. But you can't really do bread or cookie dough in a food processor, and you can't do soup or pesto or chopping/dicing in a stand mixer.

I have had the Cuisinart 14 cup for over 20 years. It is a beast. I can even make a small loaf of bread in it? (I don’t because it’s much easier to make it in the KitchenAid mixer) But I can also chop and onion in it. It’s not so big that it’s ridiculous.

The 14 cup version with a paddle will always be a more BIFL purchase. If you can’t wait this version will still be nice, but mechanical appliances will last much longer than electronic, as circuit boards are usually one of the first parts to experience issues.

Sorry for the late reply. And I’m sorry for maybe using inexact language. I’m not aware of any food processor that will julienne on it’s own. But I can cut a lot of things length wise very quickly, pull it out, stack it, then do the final cut with a chef knife to make fries or julienne cuts. And I actually just purchased the 14 cup Cuisinart! So, they may have some crazy disk or add on that can, but I’m not aware of one right now. (I suppose you could do the first cut, then drop them in on their sides if you loaded up to tube enough so they wouldn’t shift? But that seems like more work than it’s worth…)

I got one of those several years ago for that reason, but the motor burned up.

Forget buying attachments to turn another appliance into a food processor. The Cuisinart 14 as suggested by u/Fine-Sherbert-140 is the benchmark for serious home kitchen use. If you want to go nuts you can buy a commercial grade Robot Coupe that will last forever in home use. The original Cuisinart processors of 45 years ago were made by Robot Coupe. I owned one and it had enough torque to pull a train. After many decades I had to replace it because the plastic bowl eventually cracked and leaked with no replacements still available. https://www.webstaurantstore.com/robot-coupe-r101bclr-food-processor-with-2-5-qt-clear-polycarbonate-bowl-3-4-hp/649R101BCLR.html

Actually look at the other mixers out there besides KitchenAid. Ooni and Ankarsrum are great. Kitchen aid is American traditional, but has its issues. Buy knives one by one. Sure you can get. A set for 50$, but having a knife for each job that fits you is hard to beat. You want a blade that keeps its edge well, but takes an edge too (can be resharpened as needed). Sharpeners... If you learn how to use a wet stone, are not expensive. However, they do take time to learn. Chefs choice sharpeners have been leading the pack for a while. They are easy but not very cheap. You need to know what angle your knife is sharpened to. Make sure your sharpener can accommodate it. Basically, you need a chef, paring, boning, and serrated knife. Oh and a set of steak knives. Cuisinart food processor 14 cup. Cuisinart's mini is a good starter. Vitamix 5200 is the classic. Breville's fresh & furious is no slouch and a bit cheaper. All clad stainless pots, will last forever and are induction ready Kenji just came out with a titanium clad set of pans. They are nonstick, no coatings. Made by Our Place I love my Breville air fryer.

Cuisinart 14 cup food processor is the best alternative to a robot coupe. 

The 14 cup Cuisinart is a workhorse. It will do all those jobs you listed. For small amounts of slicing and dicing, I find it easier to just use my knife. I don't put the container/blade in the dishwasher and it's a bit of a pain to wash so I only use it when it's worth the bother.

Have been doing food prep for Canadian Thanksgiving over two days and I will say. Cuisinart Food Processor 14-Cup Vegetable Chopper - looks like it's on sale right now for $210.00 CDN on Amazon which I think is a great price. Used it to make coffee date paste for sticky toffee pudding, shredded multiple blocks of cheese in an instant. Everything can go into the dishwasher. Also my Vitamix 5200 Blender is on sale on Amazon for $479.00 right now. This thing is a beast, highly recommended. Made butternut squash soup and cleans up easily. I would say I use the Cuisinart slightly more and would buy that first then the Vitamix. Benriner Super Mandolin is a very affordable way to slice vegetables, just need to mind your fingers. Bonus favorite appliance is a Nesco Vacuum Sealer.

If you want a processor, get the 14 cup Cuisinart. Its a brute and BIFL. If you want a BIFL chopper, look to https://www.katom.com/128-N565001.html?utm_source=surfaces-across-google&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=128-N565001&gQT=1 as these have different inserts you can buy and are BIFL. Remember....this is BIFL and not /r/usecase and often what you think should be a thing is not a thing and don't get sore when you learn this. And your assessment that extra features break appliances faster is unfounded in data, so stop this false logic repetition as its Boomer Logic.

Cuisinart is the standard. I have a 14 cup model from a decade ago and it's still going strong. I've picked up the 2mm slicing blade to supplement the 4mm and shredder that comes with it. My only real complaint is that it's either on or off, there's no speeds in between. So I don't use it to shred cheeses or harder vegetables (like broccoli and cauliflower, I damaged the disc mounting spot when I did), and I don't use it to slice firmer things either. It does a great job with veg about as hard as zucchini or cucumbers. The three items you listed are sliced easily with a food processor. It also does a great job making sauces and dips. I've been making peanut butter with my food processor and it turns out better than any other PB. I use a 16 ounce jar of Planter's Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts and a few teaspoons of Planter's Peanut oil to get it to my desired consistency. I don't need to add any salt since the dry roasted peanuts are salty enough already.

I've got a mini food processor. I think it can only hand about 1 cup. It's a Black and Decker Handy Chopper Plus. I also have a mini food processor attachment for my ancient Oster blender. Either one is great for light duty mixing like pesto or small amounts of looser hummus. For tougher jobs like making peanut butter, I reach for my 14 cup Cuisinart. A mini food processor is the kind of thing to look for at thrift stores. You can likely find one for under $5, but even a new one is under $50. The only one that Consumer Reports gave a CR Recommended rating to is the Ninja Master Prep Professional QB1004 but it only gets a 64/100. The Cuisinart one you are considering gets a 50/100 rating.

I have the 14 and 12. Get the 14. It doesn’t sound like a big difference but it really is.

The Cuisinart is a design that’s tried and true for over 40 years. I’ve never done anything in it that it couldn’t handle. I only use it for bigger jobs because it’s a lot to clean to chop an onion or grate some cheese. 

I get that. A lot of stuff that used to be quality beyond reproach is not as good now (looking at you, KitchenAid). I have to say, though, I am pretty happy with the standard 14-cup one with two total buttons (not sure about the fancy ones with different buttons and attachments).

Mine had a lid clip fail so I need to hold the lid on for it to work.  Really irritated with it for the price, honestly.

Cuisinart 14 cup and you can stop the search there

Dicing is a problem , cuisinart has a dicing kit but I am not sure how good it is. I feel Manual madolines with dicing blade is good bet if you are specifically looking for dicing which is needed for most Indian cooking. I use cuisinart for dough making and grating , fine slicing etc , it works great for that.

I have 7 cup but check out 14 cup for dicing attachment if it meets your needs

Get the Cuisinart 14 cup processor although it might be out of your budget it's a good investment to make

The only answer imo is a 14 cup Cuisinart. It’s the gold standard—works great, will last forever, relatively simple to operate, and dishwasher safe. It comes with a slicer and grater attachment. Anything more than this is probably just overkill for a home cook. I’m obsessed with mine and I’m pretty sure it will last my entire life

I am on my second Cuisinart 14 that I bought after my kid went to college and stole my old one in 2007. He still has it running and mine is still perfect. Great machine. I also have a Breville still in the box - it was a present my wife bought me and I don’t want to return it.

Cuisinart 14 cup is often on the list of best food processors. Motor that lasts years or decades. Dishwasher safe. You pay for it but you can depend on it. It’s also relatively quiet. 

Came here to say this. I have the cuisinart 14 cup and regret not getting one slightly smaller. Not upset with the 14 cup at all, quality is amazing, smaller bowl would just make small volumes of dressings easier.

Cuisinart’s 14QT tops ATK’s list, which is about the only reviewer i would blindly trust for a rec. https://www.americastestkitchen.com/equipment_reviews/2194-food-processors i’ve got a 40yr old DLC-10 that is still trucking. the only person i know who doesn’t own a Cuisinart food processor was when my mom bought a KitchenAid. it died on Christmas Eve, less than 6 months old. it was also absurdly intricate and difficult to clear. stick with Cuisinart.

I've had mine for about eight years, does what it's supposed to do.

The 14-cup Cuisinart Good Processor is always a good choice!

I have the big momma cuisinart too. Works great when i lug it out.