Cuisinart DLC-2011 Review

What the Reviewers Like:
Most owners like the feed tube on the Cuisinart DLC-2011, which is the widest on the market. The special blade for bread dough also gets high marks in comparison reviews.

What the Reviewers Don’t Like:
The Cuisinart DLC-2011 food processor has lever controls. Most owners prefer touchpad controls, which are said to be easier to clean. Some owners have had trouble finding replacement parts for this model, and some complain that parts are pricey.

Cuisinart DLC-2011 review highlights

Experts say this 11-cup Cuisinart food processor does a decent job at most tasks and is particularly good at kneading bread dough -- a task that's beyond most competing models. Editors at Cook's Illustrated, however, prefer the Cuisinart DLC-8S (*est. $160), which they say performs just as well as the DLC-2011 and costs less. Although testers dislike the feed tube design of the DLC-2011, owners don't seem to mind, according to user reviews. Instead, owner complaints center on the replacement parts -- which are said to be expensive -- and there are some concerns about Cuisinart's customer service.

The Cuisinart Prep II Plus DLC-2011 has been reviewed by editors at Cook's Illustrated, who put this 11-cup food processor through a battery of chopping, slicing, shredding and kneading tests. More than 50 owners have postings at Amazon.com and Epinions, which gives a good overall impression of owner opinion. Although Consumer Reports has tested many food processors, it hasn't tested the Cuisinart DLC-2011.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Cook’s Illustrated
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Editors of Cook's Illustrated
Sept. 2005

Testers put eight food processors through a battery of tests, including grinding, chopping, puréeing and combining ingredients into various types of dough. The Cuisinart DLC-2011 fares well in testing, and is recommended overall, though it's not ranked the highest. It's the "ultimate machine for bread," say testers. They didn't think so highly of the feed tube, and fruit and vegetable processing is less than stellar.

2. Amazon.com
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At Amazon.com, the Cuisinart DLC-2011 has garnered only about a dozen customer reviews, but with a high average rating overall. Many owners say this machine is well-designed and quick, but others note that the plastic parts are prone to cracking, and replacement parts are expensive.

3. Good Housekeeping.com
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Editors of Good Housekeeping
Feb. 2006

Editors select a favorite processor in several categories, although testing methodology is not described. The Cuisinart DLC-2011 is chosen for "serious cooks." Editors like its large feed tube and bread-dough blade.

4. Cooking.com
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The Cuisinart Prep 11 has received over 40 reviews at Cooking.com, and it maintains a high rating overall. Owners’ comments are generally positive, ranging from “simple to operate, easy to clean” to ”solid and efficient.”

5. Epinions
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The Cuisinart DLC-2011 food processor earns good scores in about two dozen reviews posted at Epinions. Owners like this model, but several complain about Cuisinart's customer service. They say this is a sturdy, powerful food processorl with a large bowl and an attractive design.

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Cuisinart DLC-2011 Review