The food processor works fine. But the lid is difficult to manage and clean. I think it was designed by lawyers who were more concerned about the possibility of a cut finger than chopping or grating food. I'd rather have a Robot Coupe, but for the price this is ok.

While I didn't try using this in my lap or mistake it for a saucepan (see 1-star reviews), I have used the DLC-10S for a variety of kitchen tasks and it's performed very well. I was astounded at how quiet it is, especially compared to my old Black & Decker food processor.

I'm happy to have the two different lids. I rarely use the feed chute so it's handy to have the low-profile lid, yet I'm happy to have the other when it's needed.

One caveat: While my old B&D was also a 7-cup model, the design of the bowl meant that I could fill it fairly full with no problem. However, because the center post of the Cuisinart is so low, anything very liquid-y will leak through, as it does whenever I make my salsa. Seems to me that 7 cups should mean 7 cups.

On the other hand, the whole machine is comfortingly heavy and stable, meaning it doesn't have a tendency to bounce around the countertop when working, even if the load becomes a bit unbalanced.

Overall, I'm happy with my purchase and I look forward to many years of service.

I got this model for a wedding shower gift in 1983!

It is now 25 years later, & I am still using it & it never had to be repaired, unbelievable!

And, the blades are still sharp. Mine came with a book ;)

Works like a charm!

Both the site and the product's packaging refer to an instructional DVD. This, I suppose, is meant to be the up-market version of an instruction manual. However, no such DVD was included. I don't know if it was Cuisinart's or Amazon's fault; I do know that it annoyed me.

OK...I've had this processor for over 20 years, and it's the best ever. My son is "into" cooking now and was looking at the Kitchen Aid...Ok I'm sure it's fine, but Cuisinart is state of the art. You just can't beat it. And for those who don't like, say it falls apart--what are you doing to it? Perhaps you don't know how to use a food processor. I have some pretty terrific recipes that wouldn't be possible without this wonderful machine...and then there's just slicing potatoes so thin that au gratins come out like a French Bistro. You need to practice--but when you've got it down, there's none better than a Cuisinart.