Cuisinart ECH-4SV Elemental 4-C Chopper Grinder, Silver

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.

This chopper is fantastic! It has great power for a small chopper but the bowl has just the right capacity to make it worthwhile. It's easy to assemble and easy to clean. The price is very reasonable for the quality you get.

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.

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...

Love it! The noise level is not as strong as one would expect, it's a little bit heavy but it's understandable. The instructions are fairly easy to understand.

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 absolutely love my new cuisinart small food processor! It is so stable and chops well and fast.