Should I get this Cuisinart or the newer model, FP-14 Elite Collection (http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-FP-14DC-Collection-14-Cup-Processor)?
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I can't decide between the 11 cup and 14 cup. How much bigger is the 14 cup. If I were doing 6 potatoes (cut in quarters, how many times would I have to empty the bowel in each of them. Thanks
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Hi Taylor, off the bat, I say to figure what you'll need your machine for, and check the features of each to see which meets your need. I found the following article The Sweet Home website that helped me decide the best model for me: http://thesweethome.com/reviews/the-best-food-processor/ . Also, check out the food processor reviews at Cooks Illustrated website (the site's subscription based, so you may need to find someone with a subscription or hard copy if you don't have one already) I settled on the Custom, because considering what I'll use it for and how often I might use it, the basic, no-frills model is best for me; also, I'm not spending extra for bells and whistles. Hope this helps! Hi Taylor, off the bat, I say to figure what you'll need your machine for, and check the features of each to see which meets your need. I found the following article The Sweet Home website that helped me decide the best model for me: http://thesweethome.com/reviews/the-best-food-processor/ . Also, check out the food processor reviews at Cooks Illustrated website (the site's subscription based, so you may need to find someone with a subscription or hard copy if you don't have one already) I settled on the Custom, because considering what I'll use it for and how often I might use it, the... » Read More Hi Taylor, off the bat, I say to figure what you'll need your machine for, and check the features of each to see which meets your need. I found the following article The Sweet Home website that helped me decide the best model for me: http://thesweethome.com/reviews/the-best-food-processor/ . Also, check out the food processor reviews at Cooks Illustrated website (the site's subscription based, so you may need to find someone with a subscription or hard copy if you don't have one already) I settled on the Custom, because considering what I'll use it for and how often I might use it, the basic, no-frills model is best for me; also, I'm not spending extra for bells and whistles. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Personal preference. i have heard good and bad things about both. I like Cuisinart better.
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I like my Cuisinart 9 cup it works for me I also ordered additional blades and holders.If you have a large family or do a lot of processing you should consider the 12 cup. check out the reviews and consider the cost of a Cuisinart over other brands remember they all do food processingbut some just do it better. Also some brands don't have interchangeable blades. I hope this helps you.
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That's correct. The version sold in the US does not have the quad blade and it's not for sale as an add-on. If you go to their Aussie site, you can find the quad blade there but I don't know if they'll ship it to the US. I have the single blade. Works very well. The whole setup is about 3x as powerful as those tiny food processors and about 1/3 as effective as a full size standard cuisinart. Gets the job done for me though.
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Both are very good mixers. The Cuisinart has a more powerful motor, but that is hardly an issue since the Kitchen Aid's motor is more than powerful enough. We returned our Cuisinart for the Kitchen Aid due to poor customer service. See my review here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R250HLS1S4GLDK/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm/?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B000ON4B3U
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I have the 11 cup processor so I can't directly answer your question. You might want to look on the cuisinart website. I remember some disks could be used on several machines but I don't remember which is which. Sorry.
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Hi, Gwen. I have all the blades for this 9-cup http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DLC-2009CHB-Processor-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B001413A0Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362303898&sr=8-1&keywords=cuisinart+9+cup and I own 3 of this blade holder. All of my blades fit in them. Posted photos, check them out.
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I've never had a problem fitting parts together for either of my Cuisinart processors. Unlike Richard W.'s situation below, however, both were newer machines. That said, once when I needed both a new bowl and a new pusher, it was actually less expensive to buy a new machine, so perhaps I merely avoided a problem. The old processor still ran fine, but the metrics were on the side of replacing the whole machine. It was distressing to me that it should be that way.
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It is the elite and I purchased this one refurbished. It works great and I have not had any issues with it so far. It is the same one as demonstrated on TV. It came with a book to get us started on things that we can make with the blender.
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I just ordered one to replace my DLC7 and it does NOT fit on the shaft of the Cuisinart Custom 14 that I have. I will be trying the FP100 blade next.
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This one is bad, too. So is the Cuisinart HM-50. I'm not sure why we have to choose between powerful and slow! :)
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Here's a list of some of the blades that work with 14-cup Processer: (Cuisinart web people - please make a blades chart for your webstore!): (Fine Grater DLC-035TX) (Fine Shredder DLC-034TX) (Medium Shredder DLC-037TX) (2mm Slicer DLC-042TX) (4mm Slicer DLC-044TX) (6mm Slicer DLC-046TX) (8mm Slicer DLC-048TX) (Metal S-Blade DLC-001TX) (Metal Dough Blade DLC-2014-MDB) (6x6mm French Fry Blade DLC-036TX) The Cuisinart Webstore offers 1mm slicer, but when you order, they tell you they don't make it any more. Also, at the Cuisinart Webstore, they have a 15-page chart of parts and accessories, but it is not organized by processor model number, so you end up paging through everything. I think there are a couple more blades for 14-cup models, I just didn't get them yet.
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Hi Taylor, off the bat, I say to figure what you'll need your machine for, and check the features of each to see which meets your need. I found the following article The Sweet Home website that helped me decide the best model for me: http://thesweethome.com/reviews/the-best-food-processor/ . Also, check out the food processor reviews at Cooks Illustrated website (the site's subscription based, so you may need to find someone with a subscription or hard copy if you don't have one already) I settled on the Custom, because considering what I'll use it for and how often I might use it, the basic, no-frills model is best for me; also, I'm not spending extra for bells and whistles. Hope this helps!
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I replaced 2 15 year old models in my restaurant with one new one - they have run everyday for 15 yrs! Sold them and paid for a new model - never had a problem - runs like a champ. Don't know anything about the other model in question.
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I'm sorry but I cannot answer that question at all. I am just the purchasing agent for my wife who manages our kitchen. She helped select the processor and we ordered a selection of discs for it. That is the sum of our knowledge on the subject. I wish I could help you but I just cannot. I would suggest calling Cuisinart. They have been very helpful with my questions originally.
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I have an ancient Pro 14 and it works. Not sure about the 7. I would check out the Cuisinart webpage.
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Cooks Illustrated rated the Kitchen Aide higher.The word on the latest generation of Cuisinarts is NOT that great.You might also look into the French made Magimix. I've heard it is great but I've only seen it in catalogs & it looks like it has a rather LARGE footprint.