After all the great reviews, I decided to spend a little more than I was planning and got this great machine. Like everyone says, it's powerful, quiet, simple to use and does an amazing job. I highly recommend this food processor.
I love the lines and look of the machine, of course, the smooth operation and ease of assembly are unmatched on anything else on the market. I big winner.
I purchased this Cuisinart food processor to help me with the food prep. I have physical limitations that make standing a long time painful. Therefore having the processor do the chopping, slicing and grating makes meal prep faster. Having this tool has been very helpful and fun! I have also made hummus and plan on making nut butter very soon. I will be using the processor for pesto also. Hope to find even more things I can use this processor for. It is easy to set up and use. I do not put the bowl in dishwasher because I read it can make it less clear.
My reasons for buying a Cuisinart Food Processor include reputation, performance, power, durability - and parts availability. I expect to replace the plastic parts eventually, and want to be able to maintain the motor indefinitely. This food processor is big enough and powerful enough to handle any tasks I have for it. It came with limited accessories - which I consider a plus. I did not have to pay for and store accessories I did not need. I do wish Cuisinart still sold the set of 9 disks. Very happy with it - so far.
Oh My World! This machine helped my make my first Cream Puff Pastry and the family loved it! Add the pastry warm and the rest of the ingredients and it was no issue, mixed as it needed to. Great product. The only down side is that it is very very heavy. I don't leave appliances on my counter, so taking it out and putting it away is difficult, especially with carpal tunnel and arthritis. But it's worth it!
This is my first food processor, and I am loving all the things I can use this for. I have chopped garlic to freeze for adding to dishes, prepped Mirepoix, and shredded cheese. A real timesaver in the kitchen!