1. As a rule, the largest Cuisinart food processors have powerful
motors and large work bowl capacities ranging from 11 to 14 cups. This
expanded capacity is particularly useful for larger tasks, for
instance, chopping a full bag of shelled walnuts, or blending
ingredients for a party-sized batch of guacamole. Expanded feed tubes
even allow you to slice whole fruits or vegetables.
2. The price of a Cuisinart food processor is also affected by its power. Larger machines typically offer 600 to 800 watts of power and speed through strenuous tasks.
3. Mid-sized Cuisinart food processors, while still consider
full-sized, can be a cost-effective means of acquiring the features you
desire. They cost less than larger models, save counter space, and do
an admirable job with smaller quantities of food. Their work bowl
capacity ranges from seven to 10 cups.
4. Although small enough to tuck away inside a cabinet or deep drawer, a mini food processor
still offers most of the functionality of its full-sized counterparts,
from chopping and slicing to shredding vegetables and kneading bread
dough.
5. All Cuisinart food processors come with standard attachments, but
you can also supplement this equipment with additional features to make
your machine more versatile. There are blades designed specially for
kneading dough, juicer attachments, and more.
6. Regardless of size, a KitchenAid food processor
will share a similar set of controls, consisting of power and pulse
options in either a push-button, switch, or electronic touchpad format.
Some units from Black & Decker and Hamilton Beach,
for instance, offer more sophisticated, variable-speed controls.
KitchenAid food processors feature easy-to-clean control pads.
7. A food processor
usual carries a one- or two-year warranty, although some higher-end
machines offer more impressive ones. For example, Cuisinart food
processors backs its models with a three-year limited warranty plus a
five-year warranty on the motor. KitchenAid food processors have a
one-year total replacement warranty.
8. A number of factors should be kept in mind when choosing a
Cuisinart food processor. These include price, size, controls,
attachments, optional accessories, and convenience. If your kitchen is
small and you entertain large groups of people only rarely, you are
probably best served by a mini food processor.
9. Compact food processors are in a class of their own. These mini
food processors are much smaller than full-sized models and are ideal
for smaller jobs such as processing a single onion, a handful of herbs,
or a cup of mayonnaise. Cuisinart food processors offers some great
pint-sized options for the space-conscious.
10. Regardless of which stainless steel food processor
you buy, make sure to read the instruction book carefully. It is
important to familiarize yourself thoroughly with the machine's
functions.
