The safety device for the feed tube makes it very cumbersome to use. You have to cut things (such as a potato you want to slice) into such small pieces to fit in the large opening so it will lock that you can manually cut things faster. I would have sent it back if it had not been a gift. My older model was much more user-friendly.

Essential Kitchen Tool

The White Pro Custom 11 Food Processor was purchased to replace my nearly thirty year old DCL-8 Cuisinart Food Processor that had given me great service and was only replaced because the worn out parts were more than 50% of the replacement cost. I wanted the same size model because over the years I had purchased peripheral blades that are perfectly use able. I use the machine three or more times a week and find that I was lost without it. I am pleased with the new machine it appears to be a work horse like the original. The bakers top is very useful and when I make muffins and other pastries I find it convenient.

I have owned 3 other food processors and this is the best one I have ever had. I do not chop onions any more, grate cheese, slice celery or carrots. I even chop chili pepers perfectly. You control how fine something is chopped by how long it processes. The cheese comes out fluffy instead of sticky. The blades are extremely sharp. I dropped it and had to have 2 stitches in my leg, so be very very careful with them.

11-c White Pro Custom 11 Food processor

This food processor has made my work in the kitchen easier. It shreddes slices,chops,does it quickly and easily. Easy to clean and goes back together quickly and easily. The motor isnt sluggish when you chop,shreds,or slices. The food is sliced, shredded and chopped quickly.
I havent made bread with it yet,but I cant imagine it wouldnt do it quickly. I recommend this machine. I enjoy using it and would buy another if this one ever breaks down. LOL I bet it will out last me.

I think Cuisinart makes excellent products. I decided to get a new Cusinart food processer because this one is larger than my old one and has the two tube option as well as a second shredding blade are great.
I use this food processor almost daily. I love it.