This is the same quality as the cuisinart it replaced after 30 years. BTW the old machine didn't break down, I just couldn't find replacement parts for a machine that old. But this new machine feels like it was made by the same standards as the old one. It can literally handle anything you could throw at it, including kneeding bread dough!
We used this to process 100 lbs of tomatoes for salsa, tomato soup, tomato sauce and to,stores, garlic and onions for chili beans. It worked excellent! I like that it has a pulse option as well as just, on. With the pulse option I can get my ingredients exactly how I like them. Also it is huge so it does a lot at a time saving a lot of time. I like that it comes with a great warranty too. We haven’t used the slicing feature yet but I’m sure it’ll be just as good as the processor blade.
Bought this to replace an original that's been passed down. This has a stronger motor and better bowl. If you're thinking of replacing your old machine, this is the one to go to.
This food processor has been the gold standard by America's Test Kitchen as well as many others for many years for a good reason, its simply the best. The design hasn't changed since its inception for a reason, they engineered and built it correctly the first time and you can't improve on such a simple device except by using maybe better materials. The second reason this is the best food processor is for the same reason. Since the design hasn't changed since its inception, you can find a replacement for any part that may possibly break. Most manufacturers are constantly changing designs and discontinuing designs and there are no replacement parts available. Buy once, buy for life, or at least buy something that will last for many years and be the best at what it does.
I've found this food processor easy to use. I read some people complained about putting the lid on, I had no problems you just need to line it up in the back turn and let it click into place. The first thing I made to test it out was my Blue-berry Lemon Energy Balls. Worked like a charm. It's a nice size as well in case you need to make larger batches without overloading.
When this arrived I almost immediately put it to work on a recipe that required every blade included. It was so easy, so fast and easy to clean. I'm very happy with my purchase.
I love this food processor. The motor is quiet, the blades sharp, and I especially like that it can chop a few cloves of garlic without me having to get out my mini food processor. It's heavy but heavy enough that I can't move it to my cupboard. It's also easy to clean.
A replacement for the one I had for >15 years. It works so wonderfully and is definitely worth the price. I use it to save myself from all the chopping of veggies for soup, making baby food puree, hummus, pesto, shred a block or cheese, what else? It's a fantastic must-have for the home cook.