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- Best food processor Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus DLC-2011CHB *Est. $165
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Best food processor
- Consistent performer
- Wide-mouth feed tube
- Two speeds
- 10-year motor warranty
- Three-year parts warranty
- Blade-safety design
- Smaller work bowl than some
- Customer service concerns
Reviewers and owners agree the 11-cup Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus DLC-2011CHB performs very well at chopping, slicing, shredding, kneading and pureeing. Furthermore, reviewers say it's easy to use and clean. The biggest complaint we could find is about one of the food processor's safety features: The blades won't engage until the food pusher is at least halfway down the feed tube. This means that you have to chop up long items like celery and carrots before dropping them down the chute, which some owners find annoying. Cuisinart's warranty surpasses that of other manufacturers, but some owners express disappointment with the company's customer service.
We found the most comprehensive review of the Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus DLC-2011CHB at ConsumerReports.org. We also read write-ups at three magazines: Food & Wine, Wired and Good Housekeeping. This food processor receives mostly praise from owners at Amazon.com.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org provides ratings on the Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus DLC-2011CHB and 31 other food processors. It also offers expert advice on selecting food processors and choppers. Food processors are evaluated on noise level and five essential tasks: chopping, slicing, shredding, pureeing and grating.
Review: Food Processors and Choppers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
2. Food & Wine MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Food & Wine magazine evaluates food processors among 76 small appliances in nine categories. We don't know how many food processors are included, but four models receive mention. The Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus DLC-2011CHB is named the runner-up behind the Oster 10-Cup 3200 (now discontinued).
Review: The Best Food Processors (Eight-Cup Plus), Kristin Donnelly, 2008
The Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus DLC-2011CHB is chosen among four food processors tested at Wired. Testers praise its practical design, including multiple speeds, wide feed tube and easy-to-clean touchpad controls.
Review: Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus, Melissa Wagenberg Lasher, Oct. 23, 2007
4. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Aside from the three models rated in this short article, editors don't say whether any other food processors were tested. Each processor gets a one-sentence summary, with no reference to performance testing. The Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus DLC-2011CHB is chosen for "serious cooks."
Review: Our Favorite Food Processors, Editors of Good Housekeeping, Feb. 2006
5. Amazon.com
The Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus DLC-2011CHB receives an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 in more than 30 owner reviews at Amazon.com. We found very few complaints, although a few find its nooks and crannies hard to clean.
Review: Cuisinart DLC-2011CHB Prep 11 Plus 11-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless, Contributors to Amazon.com
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