Cuisinart DLC-10SY Pro Classic 7-Cup Food Processor

Narrowed choices to 2 brands about a dozen yrs ago - purchased Cuisinart 7 cup Pro Classic. Perfect for the 2 of us!! Easily whips up wkly batches of hummus, makes quick work of "kneading" pizza dough, mixes up gluten free cookie dough for my m-in-law. Literally gallons of salsa verde every yr for the freezer. Soups are easy peasy: winter squash, sweet potato/ miso, tomato, home made "V-8." Rinse bowl/ lid immed. after ea. use, I don't find it difficult to clean? Read it was discontinued (why??) decided to get another though ours is still running like a champ. Accrued all the blades I want over time (eBay is a good source - excellent condition used blades for less than $12 ea.) Would hate to start over w. a new processor, buy all new extra blades (Yikes... $$$) ONLY negative is that it was sent w/o ANY protective packing, just sliding around inside a larger box. Seriously, Amazon??? But if you're looking for a reliable, smaller food processor, an excellent machine, IMHO. Grates cheese, zucchini, apples, yellow potatoes, slices sweet potatoes & beets for dehydrated chips (and they're solid veggies) No issues what-so-ever, beautiful, consistent results and clean up is a breeze. (Also, for those who've asked, my previous/ older blades seem to fit the new stem, lock into place easily, solidly) I wouldn't want to be w/o this appliance and have been genuinely pleased w. it's durability.

This is a true Cuisinart, unlike the flimsy machines they are putting the name on these days. Powerful and super well-made, if the size is good for you, you will not be disappointed by the DLC 10. I believe this is "new old stock," meaning it is a new machine but they no longer make it and are clearing out the warehouse. It was replaced by the FP-8 series, which doesn't hold a candle to the DLC-10. I bought the FP-8 not knowing that the DLC was still available. The FP is not powerful and quite flimsy. The bowl broke when I dropped it, which would never happen with the DLC. A replacement bowl for the FP was nearly the price of a new unit, which annoyed me enough that I decided to shop around. I was stoked to find the DLC-10 at a very reasonable price. We have a 25 year old DLC-14 at our second home, and it still works like brand new. The DLC-10 is of that quality. Just be aware that the 7 cup work bowl is quite a bit smaller than what most people think of an old-school Cuisinart to be. It is fine for most chopping/blending for a family of 4, but is probably too small to make a full-sized bread dough.

This is my second food processor. I had a little Cuisinart 3-Cup food processor that I used for 16 years. It finally gave up the ghost and I went shopping for another. My husband bought me a kitchen aid food processor which I used once before a key component broke. It was pretty to look at but wasn't easy to clean. And from how quickly a piece of it was broken told me that it also wasn't very durable (or maybe it was a lemon). So the kitchen aid was returned to the store and I went looking for another Cuisinart. This 7-Cup Pro Classic was exactly what I was looking for. It was very similar to my old food processor only bigger. The food chute accommodates larger pieces which is handy. I can put 2.5 small potatoes in the chute at a time to shred into hash browns. It's very simple to use (on, off or pulse) and super easy to clean. It comes with attachments to shred and slice. The base is heavy and it is powerful. I love that it is simple without a lot of bells and whistles. It just does what it's meant to do. I feel confident that it will last just as long as my first Cuisinart.

The work bowl of my 18 year old Pro Classic finally cracked. My old one did not sit on a shelf and collect dust. I used it at least once a week. I’ve made countless batches of salsa, biscuit and bread dough, date balls, mayonnaise, puréed veggies and ground meat and nuts in this. I rarely hand washed it. It mostly went into the dishwasher on the top rack. After 18 years of this abuse the bottom of the work bowl finally cracked. It’s not leaking. Just cracked. I looked for a replacement work bowl and feed tube. But at $60 for both I decided another $40 for a brand new Pro Classic was well worth the extra money. I did plenty of research on the newer Cuisinart models and offerings from other manufacturers. What I found was a bunch of fluff and extras I just don’t need. Pulse and On with a blade style switch is perfect. I don’t need push buttons. Or a bunch of different settings. Or a small work bowl inside a larger bowl? Hell, for me at least, On is mostly unneeded. Just pulse, a torquey motor and a couple blades. The chopping, slicing and shredding blades that came with the original have been all I have needed. They have stayed incredibly sharp for all these years. The new Pro Classic model seems to have the same exact motor as my 18 year old Pro Classic so I am hoping for the same longevity. My only complaint about the new model is the feed tube is a little harder to clean. There are more nooks and crannies for food to get trapped. But a bottle brush seems to work nice to get to the hard to reach areas. If you want a great food processor for home use this is a great choice. You can spend two to four times more money and I’m sure get a great food processor. But you will probably not use most of the “features” for which you are paying extra.

I’ve been using my 7-Cup Pro Classic regularly—at least three dozen times since purchasing it in late February 2025—and it continues to meet my food processing needs. I prepare whole week meals for 1-2 people, and bake 2-3 times per week. The wattage, work bowl size, and functions are well-suited for my kitchen, a galley-style space in a 600 sq. ft. NYC apartment. It’s reliable, easy to clean, holds power when fully loaded, and is intuitive to operate. Based on performance, I’m giving it four stars. Why Four Stars? A few limitations keep it from being perfect: 1. Dishwasher Concerns – I hand wash the work bowl and lid because many reviews report heat warping in the dishwasher. While I don’t mind handwashing, this could be a drawback for frequent users. I will not be dishwashing any components aside from the stainless blade. 2. Durability of Plastic – This is my first personal food processor, but I grew up using a 14-Cup Professional Classic. The older model’s work bowl felt thicker and more durable (on the order of 1 to 2 millimeters thicker), while the 7-Cup Classic’s plastic seems more brittle and prone to cracking. I handle it carefully, but I have prepared myself for the bowl and/or lid to crack from normal use, and well before the motor gives out. Extending bowl thickness, as well as introducing a metal mechanism for the base safety lock, could significantly improve parts longevity. Conclusion Despite these minor issues, I strongly recommend the 7-Cup Pro Classic. I chose it over the KitchenAid 7- and 9-Cup processors (reported quality and lid/bowl locking design issues) and the Cuisinart Core Custom 10-Cup (concerns over its plastic clutch/drive system and noise). This model strikes a great balance of performance and size, making it a solid choice.

I've bought many food processors over the years ... some expensive and some budget priced. All of them have eventually gone into a garage sale or charity drive due to disuse for one reason or another. Too loud, too complicated, or other quirky flaws you don't notice until you actually use. I wanted something substantial but not overly large or complicated. This model fits the bill perfectly. I bought specifically to make my own nut butters so I wanted something with powerful engine. This one delivers on that score, and amazingly it's much quieter than more expensive ones I've owned in past. I haven't used anything but the main blending S-blade, so I can't rate the other attachments. However, I like that I don't have to keep the large feeder attachment on at all times, so it takes up less space vertically on counter. I've already used it more often than any other processor I've owned. I think the price was reasonable considering it does what it promises and I feel like it's substantial enough to last a long time.

The DLC-10SY arrived this afternoon. I told my wife I think this appliance had more warnings and caution stickers than anything I've ever bought before, including chainsaws. It took me a few minutes to understand how the larger lid works. A YouTube video helped with that. The main blade and the slicer disc are both super sharp. The motor feels powerful but runs quiet. All parts are solid high quality; fit and finish, look and feel are all great. The discs are well balanced. I tried a magnet on all the cutters and it stuck on hard, so I'd say the cutters are steel. Since I'm in a very humid area, this might be a rust problem in the near future. But I am looking into vapor rust inhibitors. I'm sure I can work something out—maybe a little cutter storage box with some Zerust liner. The various safety interlocks and feed holes are well thought out. I have long fingers, but try as I might, I could not manage to touch any blade when the machine was assembled. (I always do this test with the machine unplugged, btw, so don't worry about me. At least not about that.) I've had other appliances (I remember this one juicer ....) that FAIL this test. The only modification necessary was I sharpened up the shredder disc. It was not up to par, sharpwise, with the other cutters, and you can see why. The shredder disc, like common kitchen graters, is punched from sheet steel. There's no practical way to make all those little scoops sharp without a lot of hand work, which would drive the price right out of the market, if you know what I mean. Anyway, it took me a couple sessions with the Dremel tool and some needle files to upgrade the shredder disc. Can't wait to try it out. So far, my very first food processor, the Cuisinart DLC-10SY 7-Cup Pro Classic, gets top marks; it's excellent. If my opinion changes, I'll be back for an edit.

I love Cuisinart food processor. I purchased this part and then my food processor broke so I returned this part and purchased a new Cuisinart Food Processor. My old Cuisinart was 35 yrs old, I used it a lot, and the person who purchased it for me (it was a gift) definitely got her monies worth! I purchased the Cuisinart 7 cup only because the 14 cup, which is what I really wanted, was just too much money for me, but if you can go with the 14 cup I would suggest that one, but the 7 cup is just fine.

Me gusto mucho el procesador, la base es bastante pesada para mover facilmente, supongo que es para estabilidad del aparato, funciona bien, aunque hay que usarla no tan llena, porque luego quedan algunos trozos grande, yo los aparto y los proceso despues aparte para evitar sobreprocesar todo lo demás. Los rayadores aun no los he usado porque tengo otro procesador para eso, aunque me hubiera gustado que tuviera una pieza para almacenar los discos y toda esa parte de los rayadores cuando no se usan, sin embargo son piezas que se venden por separado y a un precio no tan economico. En si el aparato tiene buena pinta, fácil de usar y lavar, y hasta el momento no he tenido problemas, he picado carne, zanahorias, betabel (que son duros), entre otras cosas y todo ha funcionado bien.

This is the first/only food processor I have ever owned/used and it's amazing. This food processor is remarkably quiet compared to my old blender. The pulse/on/off switch is easy to use. I've watched countless videos of reviews of various food processors and this one, as well as a higher model one, had excellent 'stoppage' - meaning, the blade doesn't continue to spin long after letting go of the pulse switch, which can otherwise over process food. This model is attractive enough to leave out on the kitchen counter and it doesn't have a large footprint either. The parts are super easy to clean as they are all dishwasher safe - although I more often than not handwash them with the use of a soft bristled brush to get into all the grooves especially after making hummus or shredding cheese. I love that the base is heavy enough to remain firmly planted while in use - it doesn't shift or jump around like some lighter, cheaper models tend to do based on reviews I've read and seen on YouTube. The blade is extremely sharp - so sharp that if you don't use a metal spoon to scrape around the bowl, you could end up cutting/scratching your silicone/plastic utensil while the blade is still inside. I haven't used this to knead dough yet, but so far I've used it to make hummus, scalloped potatoes (evenly sliced!), shredded cheese, coleslaw, bean dips, salsas, and falafels. I look forward to making my own jams, spreads, and pesto sauce.

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I cook a LOT. And I also make a lot of almond butter in that machine and it works perfectly, I've never had a problem with it. It's also excellent for chopping up veggies for a stew without having to spend too much time on it, or for cookie dough. I've also made guacamole in a few second only, and it had the perfect consistency for my tastes. I like to cook medium batches (4 people) when I cook and this is the perfect size for that. My only gripe with it is the feeding apparatus which extends to insert longer elements (carrots...) but doesn't hold into place. I can't say it's a big problem for me tough. The basis feels sturdy, it's pretty heavy so it won't move around when used, but it's not so heavy that I can't put it back in it's drawer every time I use it. If you tend to cook a lot and don't want the hassle of doing everything by hand but can't spend hundreds on something more expensive, I'd recommend giving this a go.

I bought this food processor to replace one I already had. The one I had previously was exactly the same model and size. I have had three food processors in the last 35 years or so....the first one was a RoboCoupe and that company was bought out by Cuisinart. The last two were Cuisinart...the original one lasted 25 years and needed to be replaced because the bowl cracked. The second one, the Cuisinart one, lasted 11 years and the motor and everything was great, but the bowl cracked. I cook a lot and use the appliance numerous times in a week. It can handle a lot due to the larger motor, has a small footprint for easy storage, and is easy to clean. I like the bowl size of this machine, the size of the motor, and the construction of the machine. There are some cheaper models from Cuisinart that are made entirely of plastic and have very small motors. Buyer beware. I find the bowl capacity good for what I use it for, but I don’t use it for making bread as I have a KitchenAid mixer and due to the issue with the bowl I will not be grating cheese with it or using it for anything that creates quick torque on the bowl. I called to replace the bowl when it cracked, but the suggestion was to replace the bowl and the lids which would have cost almost a hundred dollars. Even though there are a few minor issues, I feel it is a great machine.