Cuisinart Pro Custom 11 Cup Food Processor

We needed a new food processor to replace our broken down on. This unit does not disappoint. First thing I noticed when unpacking the machine is its weight. It feels super sturdy and stable. The second thing I noticed is how little noise the machine makes during use. Our old processor was a beast of a machine and sounded like one. This Cuisinart is scary quiet. Even scarier (in a good way) is how easily it cuts through everything. I know the blades are new and, therefore, still extremely sharp, but this unit feels like it will continue to process food easily for years to come before needed a blade replacement. The footprint it takes up on the counter top is very small (surface area smaller than a piece of 8×11 paper). Vertically, it can be a bit tall when using the large feeder top, but it doesn’t make it unsightly. It comes with a standard blade, two discs for slicing (thick and thin) and one disc for shredding. We made sangria for Thanksgiving, and slicing the pears and apples was breeze using this processor. I haven’t used the shredding disc yet, but I have no doubt it will make easy work of cheese, potatoes, carrots, etc. There is one thing I would highly recommend, and that is the storage container for the blade and discs. For three reasons: 1) First and foremost safety. These blades are super sharp, and the last thing you want is to slice your finger reaching for them. 2) The container will protect your blades from getting nicked. 3) All your blades and discs will be in one easy to find location. We are looking forward to using this unit more often, and hope it is as durable as we expect it to be.

This is my second Cuisinart food processor Pro Custom. I had one that lasted 33 years but needed to replace it. The base is heavy so it will not walk on the counter. Very strong motor and quiet.

We replaced our old old DLC-2011* with this model. So many improvements, where to begin?

– It’s so quiet. Making mayonnaise is a frequent event at our house and this is a pleasure. No more teeth-gritting.
-The simple lid without the chute IS A DREAM TO CLEAN
-The old model collected a lot of water in the chambers that held the safety mechanism, and the handle. Eventually, this developed mildew (honestly we should’ve replaced it a long time ago for this reason). This model seems like it will not have this problem.
-The safety is a little tight (locking the bowl and getting the lid to activate the safety), this might improve with use.
-No dough blade, but then, we never really used that thing.
-The chute construction is a little baffling. There’s flexible plastic clippy type thing, clear sliding parts, a black pusher. I’ve yet to use it. It seems okay, and as above with the mildew problem of the old model, seems like it will dry out completely.
-Paddle operation is nice. The old model had the plastic covering over buttons which were wearing out and breaking. The paddles will wipe clean, and offer very efficient control (no more button mashing, especially when pulsing).
-The cord keeper! Oh, this is a dream. A little strappy thing that means no more winding the cord around the unit to keep it from dangling off the prep table. This is better than a retractable cord that could malfunction.

In summary: Well done, product engineers.

Honestly, I considered one of those other units that does all the things like spiralizing etc. but this Cuisinart is a trusty workhorse. It’s simply well designed, it does what it does perfectly, and our $20 hand-spiralizer works just fine.

The manual is not great. I had to look up videos on how to properly use the appliance. Compared to other processors that I have used it is very quiet. I’m pleased with the product.

Excelente producto. Recomiendo ver en YouTube el video para sacar el máximo de provecho.