The quality and features of a full-size food processor, but sized for smaller chopping and grinding jobs (a few garlic cloves or a couple sticks of cinnamon). Mini-Prep Plus has Cuisinart's exclusive auto-reversing SmartPower blade, easy-to-use touchpad controls that wipe clean, and a clear 21-ounce work bowl. Removable parts are dishwasher safe. Small enough to leave out, easy to store. Comes with a spatula and recipe/instruction book. 220 watts. Model: DLC-1BCH.
Product Features Two speed operation offers perfect precision and maximum control Large capacity transparent work bowl and cover make a generous 21 ounces of ingredients easy to see Compact motor base takes up little space on counter and handy cord storage feature keeps counter safe from cord clutter Detachable parts are dishwasher safe for easy cleanup Reversible blade makes it easy to switch from chop to grind Versatile design chops herbs, grinds spices and purees baby food
Includes Compact motor base 21 ounce work bowl Prep bowl cover Plastic sheath Patented reversible blade assembly Spatula Illustrated instruction booklet 20 recipes
Comment: Cuisinart has a reputation for quality. I found this mini-prep easy to use and easy to clean afterward. The manual warns about the sharpness of the sharp side of the blade many times. And one better believe it! I cut my fingers twice before I knew it had happened. I now have a deep respect for the blade. I like the size of the prep bowl and that the blade has two sides for a variety of uses.
I hope this mini-prep lasts as long a my Krups did--13 years!
Customer Rating:
Summary: this machine does not chop 2010-07-07
Comment: i am highly disappointed in this machine. my old hand braun mixer, with a bowl attachment , chopped the daylights out of anything. the new cuisinart mini prep doesn't chop at all. i tried to use it for pesto, chopping the garlic fine, and still didnt' do the job. the motor sounds strong, but the machine is useless to me.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Economical and does its job 2010-07-01
Comment: I bought this mini-processor to create curries and pastes mostly for Indian cooking and it has worked with no issues at all. I am mainly creating purees out of chopped onions, grated coconut, cilantro seeds (dhania) and ground spices. For this purpose, it was worked very well.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Pretty good! 2010-05-28
Comment: I have had this for about a month now and I frequently use it. At first I thought it was broken because the blade would not start unless the cap clicks on completely and if its even just a tad off, it will not start. The blade on this thing is incredibly sharp, and quite frankly, a little scary to try and clean, (I've already cut myself trying to wash the blade). One slight problem I had with this is that that when the blade spins, it tosses everything in an upwards direction, making me having to often stop and try to push the food back down and sometimes I end up with the top of the food still in chunks while the bottom is pretty much disintegrated beyond recognition. Non the less, its still a pretty powerful machine!
Customer Rating:
Summary: FABULOUS 2010-04-30
Comment: I love it. Its just great. I would buy it again. I bought himalyan crystal salt and it grinded it up for me perfectly. Now I can sprinkle it while i'm cooking with ease.
I hope this mini-prep lasts as long a my Krups did--13 years!