Perfect for my small kitchen. Simple to use. Great for slicing or dicing vegetables. I use it to shred Parmesan cheese and to make pesto. The pieces are top-rack dishwasher safe and store inside the bowl.
I just bought this. Sadly, my husband tossed the box because now I'm stuck with a flimsy piece of junk. Every year I make coconut candy for Easter. Last year, the bowl broke again on my 40 year old unit. I made the candy with a box grater. My knuckles were skinned. I bought this model because it got great reviews. Maybe I got a dud because this thing rocked despite my putting one sliver at a time down the feed tube. It didn't even grate it properly, a slice of coconut just flopped around on top of the disc and larger chunks of coconut found its way into the bowl with the grated stuff. I am sure the lip of the lid is going to break after a few uses because it's not sturdy. Horrible design. I am so mad that I bought this thing. I should have sacrificed my knuckles. It would have been less frustrating.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, March 23, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us—we’re truly sorry to hear your new food processor didn’t perform as expected, especially for a tradition as meaningful as making coconut candy. When grating firmer ingredients like fresh coconut, using slightly smaller pieces, applying steady pressure through the feed tube, and ensuring the disc is fully locked into place can help prevent rocking and improve consistency. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention and the opportunity to help improve your experience
Got this brand new out of the box and it wouldn't turn on. Come to find out that a millimeter sized piece of place broke off the bowl stopping it from turning on. Why possibly does an entire machine have such a miniscule weak point holding everything together? Wish companies still made things to last and not break the first chance they geti
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, March 10, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Food Processor FP-7—we’re very sorry to hear that a small part prevented the machine from operating properly. We understand how frustrating it is when a minor issue impacts the functionality of the entire product. Our Consumer Assistance Center would be happy to help troubleshoot or arrange a replacement. Please call 1-800-726-0190 and reference Ticket #8900557706 so we can assist you further.
I love to cook and bake, so a good processor is essential. When my 30 plus year old Cuisinart food processor died recently, I needed to replace it immediately. After comparing Cuisinart to another available brand, I chose the Cuisinart because the reviews highlighted durability and that was my experience.