Cuisinart Food Processor 14-Cup Vegetable Chopper for Mincing, Dicing, Shredding, Puree & Kneading Dough, Cream Stainless Steel, DFP-14CRM

I’ve owned the Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor for more than 33 years, and it’s still performing as well today as when I first brought it home. That’s one of the highest compliments I can give any kitchen appliance. The first time I used it, I actually struggled getting the lid to lock — I pressed ‘on’ and nothing happened. I’m not usually a read-the-manual type 😂, but I finally checked the directions: you align the lid, push down, turn it left to lock, then turn it back right before pressing on. I did all that… and it still didn’t work. Turns out the real issue was that I hadn’t plugged it into the wall 😂. Once I plugged it into the wall, I’ve never had an issue since If you’re looking for one kitchen appliance that will truly earn its place on your countertop, this is it. As a chef, it’s not just another gadget, it’s an essential tool in my home kitchen. Like my KitchenAid mixer, it has become a permanent fixture because I reach for it almost every time I cook. Over the years, this food processor has dramatically reduced my prep time while delivering consistent, professional-quality results. I regularly use it to slice vegetables, shred cheese, chop onions, knead pizza and bread dough, make flaky pie crusts, prepare fresh pasta dough, purée soups and sauces, blend hummus, pesto, salsa, homemade mayonnaise, emulsify salad dressings, grind toasted nuts, make fresh breadcrumbs, and crush graham crackers or cookies for dessert crusts. It has handled thousands of batches over the years with dependable performance. One of my favorite chef tips is making vibrant basil oil. Many people end up with brown basil oil because heat and oxidation quickly dull its beautiful green color. Simply chill the bowl and blade before processing, then pulse fresh basil with olive oil. For an even brighter result, quickly blanch the basil first. Little techniques like this are where a quality food processor really shines. Another reason I love this machine is its versatility. I often finely chop mushrooms or zucchini and blend them into sauces, soups, meatballs, or meatloaf to add flavor and extra vegetables without changing the texture. If I run out of powdered sugar while baking, I simply process granulated sugar into a fine powder in seconds. During the holidays, it’s indispensable for grinding toasted nuts, preparing fillings, shredding vegetables, and handling larger batches with ease. The powerful 720-watt motor combined with the generous 14-cup capacity makes meal prep faster, easier, and more enjoyable. Whether I’m making flaky pie dough, silky hummus, creamy dressings, or fresh pesto, I know exactly what kind of results I’ll get every time. It consistently produces even textures while saving an incredible amount of time in the kitchen. As a chef, I rely on quality equipment because consistency matters. After more than 33 years of regular use, this is one of the rare home kitchen appliances that continues to deliver professional-level results every time I use it. After more than three decades with mine, I recently purchased this same model as a gift because I know firsthand how dependable it is. That’s probably the strongest recommendation I can give. If mine ever stopped working tomorrow after 33 years of faithful service, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another Cuisinart. Five stars without hesitation.

Reviews are so sketchy these days so it's no wonder trying to find a quality product is anxiety inducing. People do not take the time to look something over before trying to assemble it. The user manual and instruction booklet are in the description in PDF format and are printable. I might add they are also quite detailed. This was a common complaint in the reviews, "no instructions". It's been a number of years since there were user manuals included with a product. We had a Cuisinart food processor in 2019 but was enticed away by the bells and whistles of the Ninja all in one and gave it away in favor of the Ninja. Big mistake, less than 8 months later our food processor bowl fell apart, after they sent us 4 replacement bowls that didn't fit they replaced the entire system with the same one they said no longer existed, it was a 2 1/2 month nightmare. Five years later the replacement Ninja was no longer usable the blender jug and food processor bowl was cracked and leaked. We take care of our things and hand washed the bowl and all parts so the Ninja was not something we were about to re-purchase. We just got this food processor this morning, it is an upgrade from the one we bought in 2019. The bowl is large and will help us in our large batch cooking. Simple and straightforward, quiet and efficient. Contrary to the negative reviews about the bowl being difficult to seat and the lid being hard to put on and lock in place we found that it was an extreme exaggeration. If you look at the base of the machine and line the bowl up with the divots in the bowl you will not have an issue putting it on. The blade goes in after the bowl is seated, not in conjunction with it. The same with the lid, there is a specific way to line it up, and it will easily lock into place and unlock just as easily for that matter if you take the time to look it over. There is no need to wrestle with it. My wife made falafel in it this morning and it worked like a champ! Clean up was very easy as well. We cook 90% of our meals from scratch so we actually use our appliances daily. With our medium sized family of 5 we are always chopping, prepping and spend a great deal of time in the kitchen. I feel the quality and power is here and will keep up with our family's needs. I also feel that this machine will last for years if it is well maintained. Take the time to look at things before you try to assemble them and most definitely before leaving a bad review. When others are looking at making a large purchase like this, hasty reviews are not helpful. With inflation and horrible products on the market that are junk it's hard enough to make an informed decision without having to sort through negative things that are most often user error not the product itself.

This is a very sturdy, very powerful and very quiet food processor. I think it’s the third food processor I’ve owned. I am enjoying the larger bowl size for sure. So far I have used it to make pico de gallo and shredded cabbage for coleslaw and cut onions for hotdogs. It did a great job for all of it. I used the chopping blade for the pico de Gallo and the onions. And I used the shredding disk attachment for the cabbage for the slaw. At first, I couldn’t get it to turn on, ☺️ but, that’s because I had the feeder tube too full for the metal spine on the back of the pusher to completely engage the safety feature. The biggest drawback I see is the way the safety feature on the lid is designed. The safety mechanism is sort of open but at the same time closed if that makes any sense. It’s open enough for stuff to get in there and closed enough for you to have a hard time getting food particles out. You may want to just check and be sure that there’s no food particles On the metal safety spine on the food pusher that you’ll push down into the safety channel on the lid. Otherwise, you will play the game of rinsing and turning it upside down and swishing it/ flipping while holding the white thingy open until you can get the food particle to come out of it. There may be a trick to this I haven’t figured out yet. So far, I really like this processor, And, the prices for extra attachments on the Cuisinart website are very, very competitive with free shipping.

This thing.....it's my best friend. Hands down, no joke, I'm in love. I don't use it everyday, and sometimes not for a week or so, but when I need it, it's there. And it never fails, as soon as I use it for something I'm looking around the kitchen to see what else I can slice/chop/shred, because it's fun to use and mind-glowingly simple. I'm upset with myself for waiting so long to buy this. It is the most expensive thing I've ever bought for my kitchen (appliances not included), and I would buy it again in a heartbeat. The only thing is it's too tall to fit on my counter, beneath the upper cabinets. If you're a tad OCD about your countertops being clutter-free like I am, this will only bother you for all of 5 minutes until you use it. It now has a place of honor on my peninsula because 1) it's too heavy to move around all the time, and 2) it deserves it. I came up with a list of reasons that justify the expense, because I'm cheap and had to convince myself to buy this, and since having it I have added to the list exponentially. If you're a penny-pincher like I am and are fighting with yourself, please use the following reasons to make your culinary life easier. You can use it to "grind" meat, thus saving grocery money. You'll no longer fight with uneven tomato/onion/potato slices. Kids (and kitchen-disaster spouses) can operate it without issue- as long as they're competent enough to not cut themselves. Safety features- there's no way you're getting a body part anywhere near those blades while they're running, just use common sense when handling them. It's dishwasher safe, but also insanely easy to hand-wash (no crevices for food to hide in). Homemade salsa, spaghetti sauce, salsa verde, and 100 other things are stupid easy to whip up with this doing all the work. The shredder attachment will save your knuckles from the box shredder of doom. It'll last you practically forever, and will make you want to try foods you've never made before, just because you can. Buy it, love it, chop everything in sight.

[Update] After using this item for a few months, I've found it quite good. However, there are two major issues which I hope Cuisinart can fix in the next model. First, the safety locking mechanism is pretty complicated making it difficult to clean. The lid and bowl both have a small hollow column which houses the shaft that comprises the safety locking mechanism. These elements are very annoying to clean if anything gets inside. I've found this to be more and more of a downside every time I wash it. Second, and this was a surprising and more serious issue, but I was recently finely grinding about 2 cups of lean meat for beef meatballs, and occasionally the blade would jump out of the shaft, stop moving, and get stuck. Most likely some meat got lodged under the blade and caused it to lift up. This caused the blade to cut a deep scratch in the bowl. Unlike some other models there is no spindle or other mechanism to hold the blade in place. It's only held in place by the tight fit between the shaft and the blade. If this keeps happening I think eventually it will damage the bowl/blade beyond repair. I'm not even sure if any plastic got in the food. Although this happened with meat, I'd imagine it might happen with any similar thicker food. With the locking mechanism for the safety lid being so complex, maybe some better locking mechanism could be created for the blade. [Intro] I’ve always wondered if I really needed a food processor since I already have a stand mixer and blender, but with the reviews of the Cuisinart Custom being so good, I decided to give it a try. [Build Quality] The base is very heavy and feels very sturdy. The plastic used in the blade assembly is also very dense and hefty (this unit came with the improved blade that won’t crack). The motor is very high quality as it’s insanely quiet in operation compared to any kitchen appliance I’ve used. I have seen reviews showing cracked units, so I’ll update if I encounter that. Most of the unit is made of plastic, except for the thin brushed metal wrapped around the base. Measurements: The large chute measures 4.5 in x 3 in. The small chute has a 2 in diameter. The bowl interior has a 7 in diameter, and is 5 in high. The entire bowl is 10 in at the widest (including handle and locking mechanism), and 9.5 in high including the chute. The base is 10.5in x 8 in x 5.5 in (L x W x H), and the post is 2.8 in high. The lower blade is about 1 mm from the bottom of the bowl, and there’s about 2-3 mm of clearance from the blade tips to the edge of the bowl. [Features] The unit comes with the base, blade, container, large pusher, small pusher, medium slicing attachment, medium shredding attachment, and spatula. It’s disappointing it doesn’t come with an adjustable slicing blade or dicing kit like the 13-cup Cuisinart Elemental, but that one is not reviewed as well. I don’t think such options are even available for this model. I hope Cuisinart can release a bundle with this machine and accessories similar to the Elemental in the future. Buttons: This has an on button that stays depressed when pressed, and an off/pulse button that pulses the motor and turns off the motor if on was pressed - simple and elegant. The tactile feel of the buttons is quite nice, and their large size and travel is very helpful compared to tiny touch buttons or a touch screen, especially if your hands are a bit greasy/wet from working with food. [Use] Chopping: Although it doesn’t dice, it does chop food quite uniformly, as long as you don’t overload the container with large chunks. The motor has a braking function after you let go of the button that immediately stops the blade so you’ll never over-process. It’s a lot better than my blender, which doesn’t stop immediately. It’s also harder to take food out of the blender and clean since it has a non-removable base. I’ve used the Cuisinart to make salsa and it excels at it. The large capacity is also great. Slicing: Slicing creates nice and even pieces and food rarely gets left on top of the disc. It’s insanely fast at slicing vs a mandoline, but maybe not as accurate. One annoying thing is that the chute requires the pusher to be inserted to work, which prevents you from slicing longer foods without cutting them. Shredding: Shredding is as good as slicing. It gives great results and is especially useful for hard but slippery foods like beets or potatoes (for making borscht and hash browns). Compared to a box grater, it’s a lot faster and you won’t mix any of your blood with the food. I also can’t shred at all with my blender or stand mixer. I’m not sure I’d shred soft stuff like cheese though, as the cleanup vs a box grater doesn’t seem worth it. Dough: Since I have a stand mixer already, I don’t really use this to mix or knead dough, since it creates a mess. I’ve used it to cut butter into flour, which it excels at compared to a stand mixer. The instruction manual warns you not to mix dough that you would have trouble kneading by hand. Meat: A special note about meat. The Cuisinart doesn’t grind meat per se, but rather purees it. However, this means it’s great for making stuff like tartare, beef meatballs for hotpot, baby food, etc. With a blender, if you try pureeing meat, you’ll get strands of collagen wrapped around the blade shaft, and it’s almost impossible to get rid of, but with the Cuisinart it’s a cinch to clean up. Nuts: This doesn’t work as well for nut butter compared to my blender. The blender is so powerful that it just outclasses the food processor on speed and creaminess of the result. I’m also worried that the blade will dull after using it a lot with nuts, while the blender’s blades are dull to begin with. Washing: I only handwash the machine. While the inside of the container and lid are very simple and have no nooks and crannies, food can definitely get stuck in the other parts. The attachment disks are crimped on the bottom edges with a deep groove that could collect food. The worst design is that the pushers have holes on the pushing side. It’s really hard to cram any scrubber into the pushers to clean these areas. The locking mechanism is also not sealed and so if you aren’t careful you could splash food into it. Assembly: Assembly is quite straightforward. I haven’t had any issues with the locking mechanism. It does have an additional feature where you cannot remove the container if the lid is locked onto the container, as the lid pushes a small rod down into the base which triggers a button that allows the motor to function. I could imagine that someone twisting the container off could possibly break this plastic rod. [Conclusion] Overall I’m quite pleased with this device and I think it deserves the top marks it’s gotten from other reviewers. Pros include quality and consistent results, very quiet operation, and good user interface design. Cons include lack of included accessories, locking mechanism of the chute, and some parts being quite difficult to clean. It definitely beats out a blender or stand mixer for quite a few applications. 4/5.

I spent about 6 hours researching a good processor. This is my first ever, and I never thought I needed one. I have used this about every other day for the past two weeks that I’ve had it. It’s the one appliance besides my coffee machines that I have on my precious kitchen counter real estate! One reason I even decided a good processor was worth looking into was to save me some wear and tear on my hands/wrists from all the chopping I do (stay at home mom here, and I do lots of cooking from scratch). As a first time food processor owner (with a high quality blender), I am glad I purchased a) a Cuisinart b) a 14 cup one (I have a husband and a 2 and 4 year old, so our meals Aren’t huge). I’m working more to batch cook and prep ahead of time, so this guy is my partner-in-crime. The things I most commonly have been making from this processor is hummus, sliced veggies, grated carrots (found a delicious shredded carrot salad with raisins and mayo/yogurt and pineapple) and shredded cheese. I plan on making some borscht, coleslaw, kale salad and dressing, and experimenting more with chopping herbs. Oh how I love shredding a big block of cheddar in 20 seconds flat (no sore hand afterwards)! Follow the manual’s instructions and freeze the cheddar to make it easier in your machine. Also, mozzarella is not recommended to shred on it for those pizza-making lovers). I made some chicken soup the other night and loved the time I saved with slicing the carrots and celery. I already feel the time I’m saving and the efficiency of this machine. Glad I sized up too, because that large block of cheese fills up the entire container! Also, coleslaw would easily do that with a half head of cabbage. For those curious, homemade hummus is a game changer. I’m not interested in eating hummus from the store, but always can’t get enough from Greek/middle eastern restaurants. Yeah, there is a difference (side note: you also have to put it the time to shell your chickpeas; which can be made easier with a little baking soda). For those who wonder about the aesthetics of this, it looks great on my counter BUT, the plastic isn’t dark like shown on These Amazon photos. I would say it’s just a hint darker than the clear plastic shown on the white models (I personally like the actual look better, and it’s just dark enough to probably make a beet stain stand out a bit less). This long review is giving you my experience so far with this beast machine, and I’m glad I went for it! I was nervous about the 14 cup models since going down the rabbit hole of Amazon reviews left me focusing on the negative ones, which doesn’t always give you a clear perspective on things. Many folks misuse these or doesn’t bother reading the manual. But this investment piece is something I plan on having around until my boys are grown up, so I’m hopefully saving myself a little bit of future tendinitis this way ;) in that respect, I am easy on the machine, hand wash it, and insert/snap on the pieces with care and love. For all you first time food processor owners-to-be, I say go for it! Go for the 14 cup! If anything disastrous happens, I’ll have it added to this review.

Easy to use, easy to clean, quiet, works like a charm. Great machine, terrific kitchen helper. Blades fit in cup for storage. I love it.

I haven't made the recipe that I bought this for yet, I have made peanut butter with it, so easy. This appliance is solid, I researched different food processors and the reviews were right, so pleased with this purchase and look forward to making delicious foods and baked goods soon.

I have always used a hand grater to shred vegetables and cheese but never again. This machine will save you a lot of time and effort. I am a senior and have never owned a food processor. What was I thinking? Love this machine.

La adquirí hace 3 meses y hasta ahora ha funcionado muy bien. Es lo que esperaba,

Me encanta su color, su forma de trabajar , los discos rallan perfecto . Es sencillo de usar, tiene gran capacidad. Lo uso para hacer salsas, picar verdura, hacer pasta. Es un aparato y una marca que desquita lo que vale.

Because I can no longer find a replacement lid for my old Cuisinart DLC-8 Food Processor from 1984. Yes! 35 years old and working well except for a break in the plastic lid that prevented the lid from locking in place, and therefore prevented the safety interlock from working properly. I bought this Cuisinart DFP-14CNYC Food Processor as a replacement. Great choice. Size is perfect for my cooking. Motor is super powerful, quiet, and of the same direct drive, squirrel cage induction motor design as before. What has changed? The feed tube has some minor changes that make it easy to clean some tight corners that were impossible with the 1984 design. The safety interlock seems more complex in that it has more moving parts that are mostly plastic. This causes me some concern that this will not last as long as my old machine. Despite that, I like the way that the new safety interlock works. I just put the large feed tube pusher in place. This means I can pull the feed tube pusher straight up and out, insert something else into the feed tube, replace the pusher and shred/slice/chop it without further removing the lid. With the old design I had to twist the lid to unlock the feed tube pusher. The blade assembly is lighter but seems strong. The body is stainless steel rather than the old white body and the two buttons are black but the design is much the same as before. The new machine has a 2-prong plug while the old one was 3 prong. I have no concern there because the body is really all insulation with a stainless steel outer cladding. The old Cuisinart came with a special 2-finger spatula for cleaning inside the main blade. The new Cuisinart does not come with this, but the blade seems to have a larger interior hole and so far I have had no difficulty cleaning it. The old Cuisinart came with a dough blade, a smaller plastic blade for kneading larger batches of dough. With the new Cuisinart, you just use the metal blade for dough. I seldom used the plastic one so this is no loss. Cuisinart has reduced the number of accessories for their food processor since the 1980s. Perhaps they learned what was useful and what was not. As with the original, this one came with a 4 mm slicer and a medium grater disk. I intend to buy a 2 mm slicer disk to replace my old 1 mm slicer that I loved for certain things. Unfortunately, the old accessories will not fit the new machine. Perhaps not surprising, given that the old machine was 11 cup and the new one is 14 cup capacity. Overall, this is the workhorse that I expected, based on my previous Cuisinart Food Processor. I use it a lot, and am happy with it. This one has a more powerful motor than my old model, is a bit larger, but overall looks and functions much the same.

Prompt delivery. After my third inexpensive food processor I decided to upgrade to this Cuisinart food processor. I couldn't be happier! Very powerful motor. Even cuts. Makes meal prep a breeze. And very quiet. I highly recommend it.