Cuisinart Elite Collection 2.0 FP-12BKN 12 Cup Food Processor, Black

It was time for an upgrade to my older processor and when I saw the Elite Collection® 2.0 12 Cup Food Processor, I knew I had found the perfect replacement. It has a strong quiet motor and produces a very fast, evenly chopped result. Having two sizes of bowl is very convenient. I love all my Cuisinart appliances.

GREAT FOOD PROCESSOR...1000 WATTS OF PURE POWER, LOVE THE SLICING BLADE WHICH CAN SLICE AT DIFFERENT THICKNESS, CHOPPER BLADE IS GOOD TOO, THE FEED SHUTE HAS MUTLIPLE SIZES TO PROCESS JUST ABOUT ANYTHING..EASY TO SETUP, EASY TO CLEAN.... VERY HAPPY WITH THIS..

I spent quite a long time deciding upon this food processor. I need a model with a powerful motor, great blade and sturdy construction. Features were secondary considerations for me, but I have been pleasantly surprised by the additional small bowl, adjustable feeding tube and both slicing, shredding blades. Based upon my review of reviews - especially the recommendation from America's Test Kitchen - I had settled on the Cuisineart 14-cup unit, but had held up because of the price. I was able to find this 12-cup unit (had been happy with my old 10-cup size, so slightly smaller capacity was not an issue) at a better price; and I also noticed that this this 12-cup unit actually had a 1,000-watt motor while the larger 14-cup unit motor was only 750-watt. There is a lot to consider when selecting a food processor. Frankly, I am wary of the Cuisineart brand across its range of products, so the name alone is not enough for me to choose this product. I invested time, and know that this is the right processor for me. You should do the same.

I absolutely LOVE my food processor and use it almost daily. However, there is black gunk (maybe mold) inside the handle and no way to clean it! When I contacted the company, they suggested I buy a new one. This is obviously a flaw in the design and a new cup should have been sent to me.

I love this food processor. It is the right size to sit on my counter and still fit under the cabinets. I love the two different sized bowls for large or small amounts to be processed. The main reason I bought this model is the adjustable settings on the slicing blade. It is so easy to get the exact thickness you need. You don't have to have six different size blades cluttering up your kitchen, all you need is one. BIG selling point. So far I have cut onions, celery, cabbage, and shredded cooked chicken breast. So easy and fast. I recently watched a youtube video on this model where the presenter stopped working on it because she said that it was not possible to clean under the seal on the lid/cover. This was not an accurate representation of this appliance. You have to make sure that you completely close the front of the lid (spout area) before you start processing. The seal does come out and is very easy to clean. I am glad I purchased this processor before viewing the video. I love this appliance and would recommend it to everybody.