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| About - Cuisinart FP-14DC |
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The Cuisinart FP-14DC is part of the food processor & chopper test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, food processor models like the FP-14DC are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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This is a mid-range to premium brand that offers models with capacity ranging from 4 to 20 cups. Some models also function as blenders. The brand is sold in department, specialty, and appliance stores, and online. Prices range from about $30 to $800. |
| Features & Specs - Cuisinart FP-14DC | |
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Dough blade |
Yes |
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Touchpad controls |
Yes |
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Minibowl insert |
Yes |
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Disk carrier/organizer |
Yes |
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Whipping attachment |
No |
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Juicer attachment |
No |
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By from
Not good for bread dough
10/13/2012
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Comment:
I had an old style Cuisinart food processor that I used for almost 20 years before replacing it several years back. My primary use for it was to make bread and pizza dough which I did almost weekly for all 20 years of its life. This is my 2nd (or maybe even 3rd replacement) All of the newer Cuisinart models have been woefully deficient in their dough handling capabilities. This one is the worst. At first I didn't use this model to make bread, but about 6 months ago I decided to try it. After about 3 or 4 batches of pizza dough, made with only 4 cups of flour, the latch broke on the lid. I had to go back to using my Kitchen Aid mixer for dough. The old Cuisinart was the best dough machine I ever owned. I was very disappointed in this overpriced, underperforming model.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
DO NOT buy this machine
9/14/2012
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Comment:
I do not understand the Consumer Reports review on this machine giving a high rating to it's shredding ability. The shredding disc has nickel sized 'finger holes' (as does the slicing disc) and if you try to shred say baby carrots (how many people use bagged baby carrots!?) drop those little suckers in and a too high percentage drop in to the bowl through those holes. I thought I must be crazy, what company would do such a dumb thing? Nope, the online manual didn't say anything, the Cuisinart website video link for this machine was broken when I looked... and when I EMailed customer service this is the response I got this morning:<br />On 9/14/2012 8:08 AM, cservepop@conair.com wrote:<br />> Valued Customer,<br />><br />><br />> Thank you for your inquiry. No, you would have to insert the food back through that fell through the finger holes.<br />><br />><br />> If we can be of any further assistance, you may reach us any time via an e-mail or call our toll-free Customer Service Center at, 800-726-0190 Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 11:00 pm EST and/or Saturday - Sunday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, excluding Holidays.<br />><br />><br />> When e-mailing, please include day and evening telephone numbers. A representative will be happy to help you.<br />><br />> Sincerely,<br />> Leilanie<br />> Cuisinart Customer Service Representative <br /><br />I'm BEYOND furious, these machines are expensive and gosh Leilanie... let's review what you just told me. If I want to shred small things, I'm to put those through, pull the shredding disc out, dig with my hands through the shredded stuff and pull out all the pieces and put those back through HOPING they don't fall through the holes again? Really? That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
ABSOLUTE JUNK!!!
3/13/2012
Pros
EASY BOWL ASSEMBLY
Large Capacity
LOOKS GOOD AND HEAVY DUTY
Cons
SMALL CHUTE IS TO LARGE
Unreliable
Best Uses
Target practice
Comment:
THIS MACHINE LOOKS GREAT AND SEEMS HEAVY DUTY. IT IS ANYTHING BUT. THE FIRST ONE I BOUGHT STOPED WORKING AFTER 1 MONTH. I RETURNED IT FOR AN IDENTICLE MODEL THINKING THAT I RECEIVED A LEMON. THE SECOND UNIT LASTED 1 MONTH AND A WEEK. I BARELY USED EITHER OF THEM. IT IS NOT LIKE I OVER USED THEM. MY LAST 7 CUP CUISINART LASTED 6 YEARS. I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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