CuisinartECH-4SV Elemental 4-C Chopper Grinder, Silver

This little food processor has been prefect for my needs. It's high powered and great quality. Very easy to clean and easy to use overall. The first time I used it, it stopped working in the middle of my job. However after troubleshooting and studying the manual I discovered it was an automatic shut off due to being over worked. After letting it rest for about 5 minutes it came right back on and I've had no problems with it. Now I know not to overfill it and also not to run it for too long. Would highly recommend!!!

This is a wonderful tool and I use it regularly. The 4 cup capacity is much better (for me) than a 3 cup model. The extra capacity is perfectly handy for things like hummus based on a 15 ounce can of chick peas, or enough falafel based on uncooked but soaked chickepeas for two people. The 3 cup Cuisinart model, which I also have experience with, is too small for my uses. This particular model is durable and reliable and easy to clean. We have had two four cup models and the first one lasted several years-- at least ten years-- before a crack in the plastic that holds the blade developed. We have given these as gifts. Great for pestos including things like chimichurri. Also great for pureeing many things, including tomatoes. I also use it to make ginger garlic paste, as used for many Indian style dishes. This is a real "work horse" appliance.

This kitchen machine works really well. I use it to grind up kitchen scraps to put into the compost. That way they break down much faster and compost forms much sooner. Grinding and chopping them up can be done without adding water. Before I would sometimes throw the scraps away because I did not have time to prepare them for the compost pile using our blender. I have also used this machine to grind up acorns after shelling them and softening them in water, in preparation for rinsing them repeatedly to make them edible. I had some trouble getting the machine to come on the first time because the top part and the handle have to be locked in place exactly right for that to happen.

3rd one I've had. The housing around blade cracks if you put too much or too hard a food in- like raw carrots.better to fill half way, short bursts. You can buy a whole new machine for not much more than cost of replacement blade...

The blade has two prongs . One prong is on the bottom- 1/16 of an inch from bottom. Second prong is 5/8 inch up from the bottom. Basically anything in the bowl/processor above the height of one inch doesn't get chopped because it is above the blades. If hold the chop button long enough to move the food above one inch down to the blade than the food at the bottom turns to liquid. I believe the blade being at the bottom is a design flaw. Junk. Waste of money.

This little chopper is absolutely wonderful. It does a great job in chopping nuts, onions, garlic or mixing salad dressing. Size is perfect to sit on my counter so it’s handy when I need it. Blade is very sharp. Cleans up easily in the dishwasher. Very happy with this purchase

Seriously impressed with this little food processor! I've had it for three years and it still blows me away. You won't believe how fast it shreds a whole cooked chicken breast – like, under five seconds! I just put it in whole as a challenge to see if it would work. Perfectly evenly shredded!It's also a champ with salsa. Plus, cleanup is a breeze and it tucks away nicely. If you're just making stuff for yourself or a small group, this one's a winner. Definitely recommend!

I am very happy with this product! I have a bit of arthritis in my hands, that's why I ordered it. I no longer have to chop vegetables. I just put them in and the chopper does all the work! I bought the 4-cup which is a little bigger and am glad I did.