We are very pleased with the ease of use. We just love how the storage works. We really like how the blades are stored. All in all a wonderful product.
Easy to assemble and clean. Like the stackable insert that holds all the blades and center shaft, making storage easy. However, there should be info in the instructions about the flashing lights on the buttons! Why is this completely ignored? Had to search the internet to find out what that was all about. I initially thought there was something wrong with my Cuisinart. Disappointing for such an expensive appliance... so can't give it a '5'.
I love all the updates especially with the slicer. I’ve had a Cuisinart since 1978. I’ve had 3 models and this is my favorite. I love cooking in the kitchen and I can’t imagine being without one.
The product is a good quality unit with multiple accessories that you can purchase. Tutorials online and customer support very good. I ordered the blue color which I love. Easy to use.
Cuisinart comes thru again for long time home chef
on September 3, 2022
Posted by: nnnn
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
About 35 years ago got a DC-7 workhorse and only a boneheaded mistake ended its life. Had to get another Cuisinart-still the best company for people who love to cook. Did much research, and decided on the Custom Core 13 cup. I also bought the small workbowl accessory. Very happy with it so far. Cuisinart made some design changes a few years ago, which were not great. Thank fully they took the responses from customers to heart and the Core Custom 13 cup is really nice. My only complaint, the cord is not the really heavy round cord form my DC-7, but it is enough to get the job done. If you get this Cuisinart, and if you get the small work bowl, keep the box and plastic insert from the small work bowl and store it in that box. There is also a plastic insert for the Cuisinart. These keep the blades safely away from your hands when it is stored. I have not used the shredder or slicer discs yet, but they seem substantial, like the DC-7, so I am not worried. One other thing to note. When you use the Pulse button, with the first push it just lights up, but second push and it is running the blade. The pulse has a very quick blade stop when you let up on the button, as does the low and high speed "on" when you hit pulse to stop the blade. You need to have all parts of the bowl and lid and blades in place and properly locked before the unit operates. Very important for safety. One hint-when you wash the VERY sharp blades, I wear a meat slicer's glove. Even though I am very careful, it is just one more protective layer between blade and skin. Looking forward to many happy choppy, shreddy, slicey years with this machine.