Cuisinart DFP-14BCN 14-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless Steel ...
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Every kitchen needs a Cuisinart, and after the work bowl of my former much loved 14-cup Cuisinart Food Processor of 20+ years finally gave out, I opted to purchase the new Cuisinart 14-cup brushed chrome model DFP-14BC.
First the aesthetics, this model compliments all my other stainless steel appliances, including my double oven, toaster and microwave, etc. It looks very sleek compared to my former white model. In other words, I’m very pleased with the way it looks.
I use my food processor quite often and shopped around before deciding to choose this particular model. I picked this square-shaped model, similar to my older replaced DLC-7 model, with the two rectangular buttons that `click’. Since my former Cuisinart of like design served me well 20+ years, this design appeared more durable and was less expensive than another Cuisinart rounded model with oval buttons that looked less heavy-duty.
Other than a few modifications to the food pusher gathering, this new DFP-14BC model is virtually identical to my older processor, and just as easy to use. Even larger is the fact that my older DLC-7 discs (with detachable stems) also fit this new processor. So far, I’ve used the metal stiletto, which worked like a dream, and the shredding and slicing discs that again work with ease and provide excellent results. Additionally, the motor on this new processor is more powerful than my original model and I can’t wait to try it on making bread or pizza dough.
For first time food processor users, a demonstration video accompanies this machine and walks you through everything you’ll need to know. You’ll never make a pie crust again without it!
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 most qualified 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 beat 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 most successfully matches the appliances.
So…that said…here we go: (these are all by Cuisinart)
I compared The Custom 14 food processor DFP 14BCN. 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 camp and wide top, which makes the nestling bowls fit in, don’t take into account 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 accomplice storage case with a lock…nice to keep blades away from kids. This is the only one that had a retractable cord. 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 overpower 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 overpower for doughs as was the solid metal dough poniard. I have a huge kitchenaid mixer that I don’t keep on the counter so having the beater Rather playboy decoration 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 defeat choice. It’s also nice that that one comes with an co-conspirator 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 vexation I wished to refrain from. 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 prime 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 wiser 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 to the fore of the game for me.
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