I looked up the "Cuisinart FP-12DC Elite Collection 12-Cup Food Processor". Some reviews talk about 14 cups, some 2 or 3 bowls, etc. Why is this?
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I guess the other three pretty much answered the question. It's a great machine.
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different cup models have MULTIPLE bowls that you use, when you get the 14 Cup Model, there are two smaller cups that fit directly in the larger 14 cup bowl for storage, this gives you the option of which size bowl you want to use to do your kitchen work. Gives you a great deal of flexibility that other models do not give you, we use the larger bowl a majority of the time, however for smaller operations we have used the smaller bowls. Hope this helps, we love the different size bowls and the options is provides you.
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Your question is about the 12-cup version but you posted it under the listing for the 14-cup model. The 12-cup and 14-cup, models differ not only in capacity but also in important features. The previous answers to your question apply to the 14-cup model, which does have three bowls. However, the 12-cup model has only two bowls. Other differences are that the 12-cup model lacks a dough setting (essentially a slower speed) and a retractable cord, although it does have space to manually wrap the cord around the bottom.P.S. Monique, I know this is too late to help you, but I'm hoping some of the other confused shoppers will find it helpful. Your question is about the 12-cup version but you posted it under the listing for the 14-cup model. The 12-cup and 14-cup, models differ not only in capacity but also in important features. The previous answers to your question apply to the 14-cup model, which does have three bowls. However, the 12-cup model has only two bowls. Other differences are that the 12-cup model lacks a dough setting (essentially a slower speed) and a retractable cord, although it does have space to manually wrap the cord around the bottom.P.S. Monique, I know this is too late to help you, but I'm... » Read More Your question is about the 12-cup version but you posted it under the listing for the 14-cup model. The 12-cup and 14-cup, models differ not only in capacity but also in important features. The previous answers to your question apply to the 14-cup model, which does have three bowls. However, the 12-cup model has only two bowls. Other differences are that the 12-cup model lacks a dough setting (essentially a slower speed) and a retractable cord, although it does have space to manually wrap the cord around the bottom.P.S. Monique, I know this is too late to help you, but I'm hoping some of the other confused shoppers will find it helpful. « Show Less
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I have the 14 cup which really has a little smaller capacity than 14 cups and love it. The 2 smaller bowls nest inside the larger one depending on which bowl you want to use. It sounds funky but it works good and isn't a messy cleanup problem.
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Your question is about the 12-cup version but you posted it under the listing for the 14-cup model. The 12-cup and 14-cup, models differ not only in capacity but also in important features. The previous answers to your question apply to the 14-cup model, which does have three bowls. However, the 12-cup model has only two bowls. Other differences are that the 12-cup model lacks a dough setting (essentially a slower speed) and a retractable cord, although it does have space to manually wrap the cord around the bottom. P.S. Monique, I know this is too late to help you, but I'm hoping some of the other confused shoppers will find it helpful.
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This item has three bowls (one inside another inside another) It is a great unit and easy to use.
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This is a nice unit that will do a reasonable job. However, for a bit more money, the Cuisinart model DLC-2A will do a much better job of pureeing in less time. And it is a 3-cup capacity instead of the 2-cup capacity of the Kidco. Plus it's available in colors.
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I really depends on what you are cooking, or for how many, or do you freeze leftovers. I think the 6 quart isi the best for all three. I think this cuisinart size is best because of the options that it gives you. You can cook for one or a party.
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I was investigating the same thing when I bought mine. As far as I know there are only two sizes, 2 qt. and a smaller qt. size. My mom has the smaller version and you can barely squeeze a decent serving for three people out of that one. My advice is get a 2 qt. machine. It's better built, the bowls are bigger, and thicker walled, and you can always make less. My Unit is the STAINLESS STEEL 2 qt. model number CIM-60PC, I don't know what the black model number is for the same size? You might try going on cuisinart.com and emailing them that question. I remember being confused about the lack of info on amazon when I bought this one, but I was after the stainless steel model. I was investigating the same thing when I bought mine. As far as I know there are only two sizes, 2 qt. and a smaller qt. size. My mom has the smaller version and you can barely squeeze a decent serving for three people out of that one. My advice is get a 2 qt. machine. It's better built, the bowls are bigger, and thicker walled, and you can always make less. My Unit is the STAINLESS STEEL 2 qt. model number CIM-60PC, I don't know what the black model number is for the same size? You might try going on cuisinart.com and emailing them that question. I remember being confused about the lack... » Read More I was investigating the same thing when I bought mine. As far as I know there are only two sizes, 2 qt. and a smaller qt. size. My mom has the smaller version and you can barely squeeze a decent serving for three people out of that one. My advice is get a 2 qt. machine. It's better built, the bowls are bigger, and thicker walled, and you can always make less. My Unit is the STAINLESS STEEL 2 qt. model number CIM-60PC, I don't know what the black model number is for the same size? You might try going on cuisinart.com and emailing them that question. I remember being confused about the lack of info on amazon when I bought this one, but I was after the stainless steel model. « Show Less
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I have a 9 cup brought in 2010 and it work perfectly even though the label said 7 and 11cups they should change the description to read 7 through 11 cups but what do you expect from educated morons and idiots without street smarts.You are the second or third person inquiring about this item.If you buy it I hope you use the heck out of it and I used my blade so often that amazon gave me a replacement blade with-in a years time. So use it well and often.
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Not sure about this product. I looked at this version but went with the GSI Outdoors Glaicer Stainless Percolator with silicon handle. I needed the extra capacity and it looked much better built. I don't know if the one I got comes in a smaller capacity, but I wanted to make coffee for more than 1 person. When these percolators are measured by "cups" this is a coffee cup, not a measured cup. 3 cups would probably fill maybe my standard morning mug and a bit more. If you are looking at something for 2 or more people to have a couple mugs each I would go for 9 or more cup capacity.
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I measured the processor bowl capacity. I could pour 9 cups of water and it fills it to the brim. Problem is, it leaks out above the blade section. So while it truly is 9 cups in size, I would probably never try to put more than 6-7 cups in it, less if dealing with liquid. 9 cups is NOT a combined capacity.
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From Cuisinart webstore: Specialty Disc Set Model # CUI DLC-093 for use with 14-Cup Food Processors: DFP-14BCN, DLC-2014CHB, DLC-2014N, DLC-2014, DFP-14, MP-14, MP-14N
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The disc and the blade are together permanently, and snap onto a detachable stem. If you need different blades you must buy the whole disc for each new blade. There is a blade which comes with the food processor that is not in disc form, which is used to chop or mix ingredients inside the "bowl". That blade which fits inside the "bowl" does not fit in this storage unit. This storage unit will only hold three disc/blades. For example, you can put into this storage container a french fry blade/disc, and a parmesan cheese grader blade/disc, and a julienne blade/disc, or any three blade/discs, slicers of different widths or graders. If you want a storage unit that holds both the "bowl" blade and three disc/blades, as well as the detachable stem, then look for "BLADE and DISC Holder for 7, 11, and 14-cup Food Processors Item #CUI BDH-2". I hope this is helpful for you. Sincerely, Elisabetta
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It means one and 1/2 cup though a tight 1 and 1/2 cup. I usually get about 3/4 cup and don't fill all the way. It's a handy food chopper though. Great for humus and salsa and chopping veggies.
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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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Most of my dinner preparations are for two and I use my Cuisinart quite a bit. I love it because it is so versatile. I've braised, fried, baked, and sautéed and it works great.
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I had a Black & Decker 7-cup food processor before, so I really can't comment on the 13 cup Kitchen Aid one. I really like the Cuisinart 14-cup. I haven't tried dough yet, but I've made chicken salad, sorbet, and hamburger (from very lean tenderloin beef), and it was very good for that. Unfortunately, for slicing vegetables, it's no better than my old Black and Decker: stuff tends to slide sideways and get caught between the metal plate and the lid. You really have to have the feeder tube stuffed tightly, and large, harder things like potatoes and big carrots work better than cucumbers or softer things. I had a Black & Decker 7-cup food processor before, so I really can't comment on the 13 cup Kitchen Aid one. I really like the Cuisinart 14-cup. I haven't tried dough yet, but I've made chicken salad, sorbet, and hamburger (from very lean tenderloin beef), and it was very good for that. Unfortunately, for slicing vegetables, it's no better than my old Black and Decker: stuff tends to slide sideways and get caught between the metal plate and the lid. You really have to have the feeder tube stuffed tightly, and large, harder things like potatoes and big carrots work better than cucumbers or... » Read More I had a Black & Decker 7-cup food processor before, so I really can't comment on the 13 cup Kitchen Aid one. I really like the Cuisinart 14-cup. I haven't tried dough yet, but I've made chicken salad, sorbet, and hamburger (from very lean tenderloin beef), and it was very good for that. Unfortunately, for slicing vegetables, it's no better than my old Black and Decker: stuff tends to slide sideways and get caught between the metal plate and the lid. You really have to have the feeder tube stuffed tightly, and large, harder things like potatoes and big carrots work better than cucumbers or softer things. « Show Less
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Not sure where some of these answers come from. According to my user manual, the max capacity is 26 oz, which is just over 3 cups. The effective capacity, however, will be about 1 to 2 cups, depending on what you're trying to do. For sauces or other liquids, the 2 cup beaker which with the 9090 is probably the better bet, even if you have to make several batches. The chopper bowl is not really going to replace a full size food processor or blender but could do most jobs adequately if done in several batches. Great for small jobs such as chopping nuts or olives, making small batches such as pesto or tapenades. For a small kitchen with limited storage and counter space, this could be ideal.
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I love my Cuisinart with the choice of different blades. I do find that I only use a few of them the most however. But, maybe you cook more than I do.
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I just bought a Cuisinart Elite 14 FP yesterday. I will post my feedback once I put it to the test. I also subscribe to Consumer Reports and Cuisinart rated #1 on food processors.
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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!