Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless Steel

I bought this to replace a failing discontinued model, for which parts are not available. The lid did not properly engage the motor when I first tried to run it, right after I received it. I was about to return it, but decided to call Cuisinart instead. They sent me an entire new lid assembly which works perfectly. It would be better if Cuisinart would support all of its models. The only reason I had to replace my old one is that the bowls and lids are no longer made. I also love that my complete accessory blade collection actually works in this model. The only thing about it that I don't like is that the lid engagement mechanism is at the BACK of the unit instead of in the front. It's not a "fatal flaw" but is much less convenient than having it in the front. I ... MoreI bought this to replace a failing discontinued model, for which parts are not available. The lid did not properly engage the motor when I first tried to run it, right after I received it. I was about to return it, but decided to call Cuisinart instead. They sent me an entire new lid assembly which works perfectly. It would be better if Cuisinart would support all of its models. The only reason I had to replace my old one is that the bowls and lids are no longer made. I also love that my complete accessory blade collection actually works in this model. The only thing about it that I don't like is that the lid engagement mechanism is at the BACK of the unit instead of in the front. It's not a "fatal flaw" but is much less convenient than having it in the front. I have owned Cuisinart food processors since they were first sold and I consider it to be an essential tool. So 5 stars for this because of great service from Cuisinart!

I absolutely love my new Custom 14 Food Processor! I've owned a Custom 11 for 35 years and while it still runs fine, I needed more capacity so I was happy to see that Cuisinart made the 14-cup model. It has more power than the 11 but otherwise operates the same, a real bonus for this senior cook. So far I've sliced, grated and chopped a wide variety of foods and every one of them came out perfectly. My last project was chopping leftover Christmas ham to make ham loaf, and the Custom 14 did a great job: finely, evenly chopped ham "crumbs" that mixed perfectly with the remaining ingredients to make a tasty ham loaf. I've been cooking for 50+ years and I certainly am critical about my tools, but I can find no negatives to report on the Custom 14. It's a workhorse that ... MoreI absolutely love my new Custom 14 Food Processor! I've owned a Custom 11 for 35 years and while it still runs fine, I needed more capacity so I was happy to see that Cuisinart made the 14-cup model. It has more power than the 11 but otherwise operates the same, a real bonus for this senior cook. So far I've sliced, grated and chopped a wide variety of foods and every one of them came out perfectly. My last project was chopping leftover Christmas ham to make ham loaf, and the Custom 14 did a great job: finely, evenly chopped ham "crumbs" that mixed perfectly with the remaining ingredients to make a tasty ham loaf. I've been cooking for 50+ years and I certainly am critical about my tools, but I can find no negatives to report on the Custom 14. It's a workhorse that I look forward to using for many years.

My previous food processor was also by Cuisinart, a lower end model which worked great but I wanted to upgrade to a larger capacity. I've read reviews on Ninja, Kitchenaid and others and kept coming back to this 14 cup by Cuisinart. I'm thrilled with the way it works. It's so quiet and smooth and very simple to operate with very little effort. I use it for all chopped and sliced and shredded vegetables, bread and pizza dough and pie crust. I was a little apprehensive spending over $200, but took a chance and so glad I did. This is the Cadillac of food processors in this price range. This is one small appliance that doesn't get put away in-between uses!