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Cuisinart Elemental 8 Food Processor FP-8A review

Medium food processor. Priced at $239.

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Size View more details.

Food processors come in various sizes and our review is made up of medium and large models.

Medium
Recommended View more details.

We recommend food processors with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 80% and an ease of use score of at least 70%.

CHOICE Expert Rating View more details.

This CHOICE Expert Rating is made up of performance (60%) and ease of use (40%).

Performance score View more details.

We assess how well the food processor slices carrots, chops breadcrumbs, shreds cheese, kneads shortcrust pastry and emulsifies mayonnaise. 

Ease of use score View more details.

How easy it is to use the controls, read the labels, lock and release the bowls and attachments, store the unit with accessories, and clean. We also consider the stability of the unit when in use. 

Slicing a hard food score View more details.

Slicing carrots is part of the performance score. We're looking for even thickness and uniform shape.

Crumbing score View more details.

Chopping breadcrumbs is part of the performance score. We're looking for even, finely chopped breadcrumbs.

Shredding a firm food score View more details.

Shredding cheese is part of the performance score. We're looking for even and thin strips.

Shortcrust pastry score View more details.

When assessing shortcrust pastry performance we use the dough blade where available. We're looking for a uniform, smooth texture and minimal dry ingredients which may require scraping down from the sides of the bowl.

Emulsifying score View more details.

If capable, we see how well the food processor emulsifies mayonnaise.

Blender performance View more details.

Models with a blender attachment are subjected to blender performance tests - soft frozen smoothie, crushing ice, chopping carrots and blending kale.

Noise (dB) View more details.

We measure how noisy the food processor is when processing breadcrumbs, using the highest setting (where applicable). Readings over 70dB are considered noisy while readings over 80dB are considered very noisy.

Availability View more details.

'Tested model' refers to food processors that are currently available in shops and online. 'Discontinued model' refers to food processors that are no longer available in shops, but may be available second-hand.

Discontinued model
Price View more details.

This is the manufacturer's recommended retail price.

$239
Shop Ethical rating View more details.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.

D
Warranty (years) View more details.

This is the manufacturer's stated warranty.

2
Number of blades View more details.

Number of blades the food processor comes with such as a fine slicing blade or shredding blade.

3
Wattage (W) View more details.

Stated wattage. Bear in mind more power doesn't always mean better performance.

350
Weight (kg) View more details.

This is the weight with the processing blade attached and no other attachments stored on board. Above 5kg is considered very heavy, 4-5kg - heavy, 3-4kg - fairly heavy, 2-3kg light weight, 1-2kg very light weight.

3
Capacity (mL) View more details.

The bowl's volume is based on solid foods (maximum capacity is less for liquids). Some bowls have a large, medium and mini processing bowl, and each bowl's capacity is shown here.

1200
Blender capacity (L)
Not recorded
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
39 x 19 x 24
Website
cuisinart.com.au
Blade/attachment storage View more details.

An internal storage drawer or separate storage box keeps all the attachments together, which is a good way to protect the blades (and your fingers). But we found it strange that some models aren't big enough to store all the blades and attachments included with the appliance.

No
Dishwasher-safe accessories View more details.

It's best to check the manual for exact conditions, as dishwasher-safe food processor accessories can vary and may not include the bowl.

Yes (on the top rack only)
Cord storage
No
Double-feed chute View more details.

This is a standard chute with a smaller chute insert that allows for smaller or thinner foods to be guided into the food processor for better control when slicing or shredding. Some models also come with three chutes.

No
Processing blade View more details.

The standard blade attachment used for processing food.

Yes
Dough blade View more details.

Whether the food processor comes with an attachment for making dough (usually made of plastic).

No
Fine slicing blade View more details.

Whether the food processor comes with an attachment for finely slicing food.

Yes
Blender View more details.

Does the food processor come with a blender attachment?

Mini bowls View more details.

Whether the unit comes with mini bowls for processing smaller quantities of food.

No
Coarse slicing blade View more details.

Whether the food processor comes with an attachment for coarsely slicing food.

Yes
Fine grating/zesting blade View more details.

Whether the food processor comes with an attachment for zesting citrus or getting a finely grated result.

No
Fine shredding blade View more details.

Whether the food processor comes with an attachment for finely shredding food.

Yes
Coarse shredding blade View more details.

Whether the food processor comes with an attachment for coarsely shredding food.

Yes
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