Cuisinart Food Processor, Mini-Prep 3 Cup, 24 oz, Brushed Chrome and Nickel, DLC-2ABC

Great little food processor!
I’ve had a large, heavy 14-cup Cuisinart food processor for years, which I love and have used for everything from making bread dough to shredding cheese, pureeing soups or other blender-type tasks, dicing vegetables, and even making nut butters, oat flour, and more. But it’s so large and heavy and was a pain to get out for small things, plus the large work bowl wasn’t well suited for some of these smaller tasks, either.So, I finally decided to get one of these. It’s great! It’s lightweight, easy to get out or put away, and is very convenient for small tasks. In my case, I often use it to make just a cup of oat flour or to “blend” blueberries and bananas into plain yogurt as an easy breakfast. It’s so convenient I’ve used it almost every day for the last month (since I got it), unlike my large model that I only got out if I really thought the effort was worth it. It’s also fairly easy to clean. The manual says all removable parts ares dishwasher safe, but I’ve mostly been hand washing to make sure it’s ready for the next day (but the dishwasher has also worked).There are some disadvantages, one obvious: it’s quite small, so it’s not suitable for larger jobs (or heavier–the motor says 250 W; my large one is 720 W). Even with a 4-cup bowl, I can’t imagine making much more than 1 cup of oat flour or similar dry ingredients before it gets to be too much. But that’s perfect for me — it’s actually better than my large one for this small of an amount. It’s also quite loud. I got ear plugs to wear while using it, which I know sounds excessive but really seems like a good idea with this unit.Other disadvantages include a non-waterproof lid (or really anything-proof): there are two small holes in the top, apparently by design. This mostly isn’t a problem unless it’s probably too full — again, you won’t really get a full 4 cups — and the contents are watery; in actual use, this has rarely come up for me. Also, replacement parts practically cost more than the unit itself, which I discovered after I considered buying another bowl, lid, and blade (to worry about washing less) since I’m using mine almost every day. Some may also not like that the unit is gray but is actually plastic instead of stainless steel, though I don’t personally mind.All things considered, this is a great unit as long as you’re aware of the capacity and power–but it works well for its size! If you’re like me and want an alternative to your larger food processor, I’d consider this one (but if you’re looking for mostly larger jobs, probably start with one of those instead).

Good size when prepping small meal… preps my hard cheeses perfectly!
I’ve been living Keto since April ’23. Living alone, with a cervical SCI, time spent in the kitchen, preparing a meal is painfully laborious. Prior to my SCI, I use to love the chemistry of cooking. Compound in my aging, as fingers become arthritic, chopping was a time-consuming chore. Keto is difficult but it does not have to be… if have the proper tools in the kitchen.This processor was in my price range. As for utility, I did not need a full-blown blender where I would use one or two modes yet pay for several. I needed to chop veggies, cheeses, herbs and to grind mill, seeds, meats. That is this processor.One important omission in the manual: chop, the 2-blade spins clockwise; grind, the 2-blade spins counter-clockwise. I could not understand the mechanics at first as both modes of chop and grind have the same speed. Was this machine faulty? Then I noticed the 2-blade reversing when alternating between chop and grind. Also that one blade is much higher with a pitched angle over the other blade that is lower with an opposite angle. Very clever.I have a problem, same as another commented, about pulverizing pieces into a puree. The processor can not adequately puree food as it “kicks” up the food to the sides of the container where it sticks and accumulates. Not a big deal, not worth dropping a star in the rating. This is a good utility machine for the price.I like the counter-top footprint of the processor as my kitchen is small. The cord wraps around in a well, beneath the processor, to keep it out of the way when not in use if electrical outlet is already full… which mine is. Also, the processor components are easy to wash, putting the lid and container on the upper rack of dishwasher and the 2-blade into the utility rack.Oh, and yes… it does chop and grind very nicely, especially my hard cheeses. Wallace (of Wallace and Gromit) would have loved it! RIP Peter Sallis, dear friend.

Great little one chopper!

Me gusta su tamaño, perfecto para procesar alimentos para una o dos personas. Buen motor y bonita apariencia.Estoy satisfecha con mi compra.