I looked up the "Cuisinart FP-12DC Elite Collection 12-Cup Food Processor". Some reviews talk about 14 cups, some 2 or 3 bowls, etc. Why is this?
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I guess the other three pretty much answered the question. It's a great machine.
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different cup models have MULTIPLE bowls that you use, when you get the 14 Cup Model, there are two smaller cups that fit directly in the larger 14 cup bowl for storage, this gives you the option of which size bowl you want to use to do your kitchen work. Gives you a great deal of flexibility that other models do not give you, we use the larger bowl a majority of the time, however for smaller operations we have used the smaller bowls. Hope this helps, we love the different size bowls and the options is provides you.
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Your question is about the 12-cup version but you posted it under the listing for the 14-cup model. The 12-cup and 14-cup, models differ not only in capacity but also in important features. The previous answers to your question apply to the 14-cup model, which does have three bowls. However, the 12-cup model has only two bowls. Other differences are that the 12-cup model lacks a dough setting (essentially a slower speed) and a retractable cord, although it does have space to manually wrap the cord around the bottom.P.S. Monique, I know this is too late to help you, but I'm hoping some of the other confused shoppers will find it helpful. Your question is about the 12-cup version but you posted it under the listing for the 14-cup model. The 12-cup and 14-cup, models differ not only in capacity but also in important features. The previous answers to your question apply to the 14-cup model, which does have three bowls. However, the 12-cup model has only two bowls. Other differences are that the 12-cup model lacks a dough setting (essentially a slower speed) and a retractable cord, although it does have space to manually wrap the cord around the bottom.P.S. Monique, I know this is too late to help you, but I'm... » Read More Your question is about the 12-cup version but you posted it under the listing for the 14-cup model. The 12-cup and 14-cup, models differ not only in capacity but also in important features. The previous answers to your question apply to the 14-cup model, which does have three bowls. However, the 12-cup model has only two bowls. Other differences are that the 12-cup model lacks a dough setting (essentially a slower speed) and a retractable cord, although it does have space to manually wrap the cord around the bottom.P.S. Monique, I know this is too late to help you, but I'm hoping some of the other confused shoppers will find it helpful. « Show Less
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I have the 14 cup which really has a little smaller capacity than 14 cups and love it. The 2 smaller bowls nest inside the larger one depending on which bowl you want to use. It sounds funky but it works good and isn't a messy cleanup problem.
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Your question is about the 12-cup version but you posted it under the listing for the 14-cup model. The 12-cup and 14-cup, models differ not only in capacity but also in important features. The previous answers to your question apply to the 14-cup model, which does have three bowls. However, the 12-cup model has only two bowls. Other differences are that the 12-cup model lacks a dough setting (essentially a slower speed) and a retractable cord, although it does have space to manually wrap the cord around the bottom. P.S. Monique, I know this is too late to help you, but I'm hoping some of the other confused shoppers will find it helpful.
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This item has three bowls (one inside another inside another) It is a great unit and easy to use.
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The blades do fit my Cuisinart DFP-14 Custom 14-Cup Food Processor. There is evidently another 14 cup model that it does not fit. I had to learn which blades would work on my processor by trial and error. Amazon does not make the distinction. Ideally the description would state exactly which models each of the blade options fit. I had to return a couple of blades I ordered for this reason, but not the 3 piece specialty set you've inquired about.
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I did not like it a bit and the motor died after about 4 uses because I assumed since it was a 14 cup processor it would handle that much, however it struggled with 10 cups. I got a Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro Classic 7-Cup Food Processor and am very pleased with it.
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I honestly can't tell you on a food processor, but if those appliances are made like the Cuisinart Coffee Makers. Steer clear. My coffee maker started leaking after one year from the bottom of the appliance. I opened it up and what do I find? Cheap plastic lines connected directly to the heating element, one of which had melted. the Coffee maker is roughly 3 times as expensive as a comparable Mr. Coffee, even on sale, you would think they could put in good copper or stainless lines for that premium price. I will never purchase another Cuisinart anything!
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I honestly do not know because I returned my processor right away as I felt I did not need one that big ( mine was a 12 cup ) and never have bought a different one sorry.
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Hi there, honestly, I don't know. My old Cuisinart stemmed blades are imprinted inside the center post insignia 'DLC-10'. I bought this particular stemmed blade for my new Cuisinart. It is imprinted with 'DLC-8, DLC-10' (stem is not included). I figured at least the DLC-10 was a match in my case, whatever it stands for. My new Cuisinart says it is a 11 cup capacity. No clue what the old one was. Did you try a search for DLC-7 blades?
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I've never had a problem fitting parts together for either of my Cuisinart processors. Unlike Richard W.'s situation below, however, both were newer machines. That said, once when I needed both a new bowl and a new pusher, it was actually less expensive to buy a new machine, so perhaps I merely avoided a problem. The old processor still ran fine, but the metrics were on the side of replacing the whole machine. It was distressing to me that it should be that way.
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I am note aware of that model being sold with a glass bowl, if available it would probably be in the price range of $ 120 just for the bowl. I was about to list on Amazon a KF26M2XGAS, which is a lift bowl style, in the professional 600 575 watt,DESIGNER SERIES MIXER, Green Apple in color. However I have been slow to list it as Amazon does not have a sku number for it. This mixer which you gain 250 more watts, professional grade attachments, with the glass bowl will sale for the area of $ 475. Let me know if your interested in it? Thank you.
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I went on line and got a recipe from a competitor for a 9 or 11 cup food processor. I tried the recipe that called for 4 cups of flour (2 loaves of bread). I may not have followed the recipe steps of adding what when??? It was too much and the processor just couldn't get the dough around the bowl. I put the dough into the bread machine and worked it there and it eventually was worked enough. I tried a 2 cup recipe twice and it made excellent dough both times with about a minutes worth of processing. I have the dough raising for the oven now and it is as nice or nicer than the Kitchen Aide mixer,or the bread machine makes. So yes, for my pizza dough recipe (-2 cups flour) and roll or small bread recipes it will be a snap. I may make up some pre-packaged bags for the freezer to take out and fix in a hurry. I was nervous and kept feeling for any heat from the motor, but nothing.
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I think it is too big. My processor is for 11cup, but I returned for its big size. Maybe it is for 14cup.
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Yes. I use it to supplement my 12 cup FP when all I need is a blade that can handle about 3 cups of veg and herbs. I find its main advantage is that the bowl can be fully emptied, easily, because there is no blade in the way of fingers or spatula; its main disadvantage is that when I am not mindful of what I am doing, it can take me 3 or 4 goes to "seat" the top into its housing... but that is not the chopper's fault! Seriously, though, it is a good thing.
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I suspect not; the description specifically states for 12-cup processors. I don't have a 14-cup processor, but I think the blades are not interchangeable.
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It means one and 1/2 cup though a tight 1 and 1/2 cup. I usually get about 3/4 cup and don't fill all the way. It's a handy food chopper though. Great for humus and salsa and chopping veggies.
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That lower description is for a different machine. Just eyeballing the pictures I don't think this 7-cup bowl would even fit an Elite Series food processor. You have to be careful matching up numbers. I ordered a lid for this bowl from another vendor and it was dead wrong. When I contacted them for an exchange I got raft of crap about how it was NOT wrong, so I got a refund instead of the lid I wanted. So: triple check your part numbers and then stick to your guns. Cuisinart does offer a lot of parts directly, BTW.
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hmmm. this is 2009 so not sure: but I am confused because I was looking at a 7cup Kitchenaid and now the reviews are mentioning 12 cups
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This unit is a little limited. I purchased an Aroma ARC-687D-ING at WalMart for $28.95 not long ago and am very satisfied with it. It cooks, sautes and steams. The ad claims 14 cups of rice but according to the measurement indicators inside the pot it holds a little more than 6 cups. My wife still uses the Pasta Plus but the 687D serves my purposes better. Amazon has the 787D. It looks identical to the 687D and also says 14 cups but the price is $49.99. I just checked the WalMart site and it shows that they still have the 687D for $28.95. Hope this helps you.
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From Cuisinart webstore: Specialty Disc Set Model # CUI DLC-093 for use with 14-Cup Food Processors: DFP-14BCN, DLC-2014CHB, DLC-2014N, DLC-2014, DFP-14, MP-14, MP-14N