The Cuisinart Custom 14 is a 14-cup food processor with a 720 watt motor and a brushed stainless body. It suits cooks who prep for a crowd, because the bowl takes 14 cups of sliced or shredded food in one batch Cuisinartmanual.
Custom 14 at a glance
14cups
Work bowl
720watts
Motor
Extra large
Feed tube
All parts except the motor base
Dishwasher safe
Cuisinart lists these specs on its Custom 14 Cup Food Processor page, model DFP-14BCNY, and in the DFP-14N Series instruction booklet Cuisinartmanual.
Work bowl
14 cups, with a handle
Motor
720 watts
Feed tube
Extra large, plus a small center feed tube
Dishwasher safe
All parts except the motor base
Model
DFP-14BCNY
Blade in the box
Stainless steel chopping, mixing and dough blade
Discs in the box
4mm standard slicing disc, medium shredding disc
Pushers
Large pusher and sleeve, small pusher
Controls
An ON lever and an OFF/PULSE lever
Also in the box
Detachable disc stem, spatula, instruction and recipe book
Dimensions
11 in long, 7.9 in wide, 14.8 in high
Color
Brushed stainless
Materials
BPA free
Power supply
120 volt outlets only, polarized plug, 6.0 amperes maximum
Warranty
Full 5-year motor, limited 3-year unit
How big is the Cuisinart Custom 14?
Cuisinart lists it at 11 in long, 7.9 in wide and 14.8 in high Cuisinart. The manual says to keep it ready to use on the counter, unplugged between jobs. It also says not to run it inside an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet manual.
How many watts is the Cuisinart Custom 14?
Cuisinart lists a 720 watt motor, and says it chops fruit and vegetables, shreds cheese and kneads dough Cuisinart. The manual adds that a temperature-controlled circuit breaker inside the motor protects it against burnout manual.
What comes in the box?
The box holds the motor base, the 14-cup work bowl, the cover with the extra-large feed tube and the pusher assembly Cuisinart. With them come the metal chopping blade, the 4mm slicing disc, the medium shredding disc, the detachable disc stem, a spatula and the instruction and recipe book.
Who the Custom 14 is for
Good fit if
You cook for a family or a crowd.
You slice and shred whole fruit.
You want dishwasher-safe parts.
You knead bread dough at home.
You want a long motor warranty.
Pick another model if
→You want two slicing thicknesses in the box: pick the Pro Custom 11 Cuisinart.
→You want one disc that adjusts its slice: pick the Core Custom 13 Cuisinart.
Good to know before you buy
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Cuisinart designed this model for 120-volt outlets only. That is the US supply, so check your own supply first. The warranty excludes damage caused by using the machine with a converter manual.
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The liquid limit is 3 cups of thin liquid or 6 cups of a thick mixture. Past that, the manual says liquid can leak out between the bowl and the cover. Work in batches for soups and dressings manualCuisinart.
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The box has one slicing disc and one shredding disc. Cuisinart sells more for this model, including a 2mm thin slicing disc, a 6mm thick disc, an 8mm disc, a fine grater, a fine shredder, a french fry-cut disc and a dough blade Cuisinart parts.
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The manual sets a flour limit of 5 cups of all-purpose flour or 3 cups of whole-grain flour. Bigger bread recipes go through in equal batches. The same page caps sweet doughs at 3 1/2 cups of flour manual.
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The work bowl is not for the microwave, and some foods mark it. The manual says chopping ice, whole spices and oils like wintergreen may scratch or cloud the bowl. Keep a second bowl for your own spice blends manual.
How the Custom 14 compares
Cuisinart Custom 14 vs Pro Custom 11
The Custom 14 adds 3 cups of bowl, 95 more watts and a full 5-year motor warranty. The Pro Custom 11 puts two slicing discs in the box, a 2mm thin disc and a 4mm medium disc Cuisinart.
The Custom 14 holds one more cup and states its motor power. The KitchenAid 13-Cup puts a dough blade and an externally adjustable slicing disc in the box, and a knob sets the slice thickness from outside the bowl KitchenAidKitchenAid manual.
The Custom 14 holds 2 more cups and carries the longer warranty. The Ninja Professional XL lists a 1,000 watt motor with a 1,200 watt peak, 4 preset programs and a dough blade in the box Ninja.
The manual lists a recommended load for each job, and the capacity depends on the food manual.
Job
Recommended load
Sliced or shredded fruit, cheese or vegetables
14 cups
Chopped or puréed fruit and vegetables
3 cups
Chopped or puréed meat, poultry, fish or seafood
2 1/4 pounds
Bread dough
2 1/2 pounds, 5 cups of flour, two 1 1/4 pound loaves
Nuts for nut butters
3 cups
Cake batter
4 pounds, five 8-inch layers
Cookie dough
3 1/2 pounds, 90 cookies
The metal blade also makes mayonnaise, pastry, crumb crusts, flavored butters and dips manual. The manual says the bowl is big enough for an 18.5 ounce packaged cake mix. Cooked potatoes are the exception, because the metal blade turns them gluey.
Tip
Pulse at a rate of 1 second on and 1 second off for an even chop, then hold the lever down to finish manual.
Does the Cuisinart Custom 14 knead dough?
Yes, Cuisinart says the 720 watt motor kneads dough, and the manual calls the included metal blade a chopping, mixing and dough blade Cuisinartmanual.
Start the machine, then pour the liquid through the feed tube only as fast as the flour takes it up. Once the dough cleans the inside of the bowl and forms a ball, run it 60 seconds to knead. The manual says never to process dough that is too stiff to knead comfortably by hand.
Can you shred cheese in the Cuisinart Custom 14?
Yes, the shredding disc turns most firm and hard cheeses into long shreds manual. The manual says to shred mozzarella only when it is well chilled, and Parmesan at room temperature.
Slicing is narrower. The manual says never to slice a soft cheese like mozzarella, or a hard cheese like Parmesan, because it may damage the disc or the machine. For a firm cheese like Cheddar or Swiss, chill it until semi-frozen, then use light pressure on the pusher.
Before you start
Never try to process cheese that is too hard to cut with a knife manual.
Is the Cuisinart Custom 14 dishwasher safe?
Yes, every part except the motor base is dishwasher safe, and Cuisinart recommends washing them that way Cuisinartmanual. Put the work bowl in upside down. The manual also says to keep the base out of water and other liquids.
How to set up and use it
Unpack the parts from the foam block, taking the detachable stem out first manual.
Place the base on a counter and read the instructions before you switch it on.
Plug into a polarized 120-volt outlet, and keep the cord off the counter edge.
Lock the work bowl onto the base, over the motor shaft.
Push the metal blade down the shaft as far as it will go.
Add the food, then lock the cover in place.
Slide the pusher assembly over the feed tube and press the sleeve down to lock it.
Press and release the OFF/PULSE lever to chop, or hold the ON lever to run without stopping.
Wait for the blade to stop, then turn the pusher assembly clockwise to lift it off with the cover.
Turn the bowl clockwise and lift it off the base before you take the blade out.
How to slice and shred
Put the disc on a flat surface and fit the detachable stem manual.
Lower the disc onto the shaft with the bowl already locked in place.
Cut the food flat at both ends, then pack the feed tube snugly.
Lock the small pusher, then slide the pusher assembly down over the tube.
Press the OFF/PULSE lever and keep light pressure on the pusher.
Use firm pressure for carrots and yams, light pressure for soft fruit and all cheese.
Lift the disc straight up before you take the bowl off the base.
The manual says to use the small feed tube and small pusher for narrow food like carrots, for adding liquid, and for dropping in garlic while the machine runs manual. Food that will not fit may go in from the bottom of the tube, where the opening is slightly larger.
Rinse the bowl, cover, pusher assembly and blade right after use, so food does not dry on.
Load every part except the motor base in the dishwasher, with the bowl upside down.
Wipe the base with a sponge, and keep it out of water.
To clear the detachable stem, slide the stem release up and hold it while water runs through.
To wash the metal blade by hand, fill the bowl with soapy water and move the blade up and down on the center shaft manual. Store the blade and discs as you would sharp knives, out of reach of children.
Check that the work bowl is locked on the base, because safety switches stop it running otherwise.
Check that the cover is locked, because the same switches cover it.
Press the pusher sleeve down until it locks, since a fast-stop circuit cuts the motor when it is loose.
If heavy work has overheated the motor, switch it off and wait 5 to 10 minutes.
The manual says the motor usually cools within 10 minutes, and in extreme cases it may take an hour manual. It also says the machine must stop within 4 seconds when you turn the cover. If it does not, Cuisinart says to stop using it and call 800-726-0190.
If liquid leaks onto the base
Take the bowl off the base as soon as you finish, and leave the metal blade in it manual. The blade then drops down and seals the bowl almost perfectly. A leak between the bowl and the cover during a run means too much liquid went in.
If the dough will not clean the bowl
Remove half the dough and run it in two batches, if the load is over capacity manual.
For crumbly dough, add water one tablespoon at a time while the machine runs.
Wait 10 seconds between each addition of water.
For wet dough, add flour one tablespoon at a time until the dough forms a ball.
If the blade rises in the bowl
Push the blade down the shaft as far as it will go before every run manual. Very sticky dough can also lift it. The manual says to reinsert the blade and add 2 tablespoons of flour through the feed tube with the machine running.
Cuisinart Custom 14 FAQ
Can I buy replacement parts?
Yes, Cuisinart lists parts for this model, including the work bowl, the work bowl cover, the metal blade, the large and small pushers, the detachable stem and a work bowl assembly kit Cuisinart parts. The warranty warns against accessories from other brands, because they may let the machine run with the discs exposed manual.
Can it cut julienne strips or french fries?
Yes. The manual describes a doubleslice method: slice the food, stack the slices, wedge them back in the feed tube and slice again for long julienne strips manual. Cuisinart also sells a 6x6 french fry-cut disc for 14-cup models Cuisinart parts.
What is the warranty on the Cuisinart Custom 14?
Cuisinart lists a full 5-year motor warranty and a limited 3-year warranty on the whole unit Cuisinart. The manual adds a Hassle-Free Replacement promise: if the machine fails inside the warranty period, Cuisinart repairs it or replaces it at no cost manual.
Why does the manual say Classic Series?
The booklet that ships with this model covers the DFP-14N Series, and its text calls the machine the Classic Series 14-Cup Food Processor manual. The parts list and the capacity chart in it match the Custom 14.
Can I make several batches of bread in a row?
Yes. The manual says the motor is extremely efficient and that you can make several batches of bread dough one after another manual. Keep each batch inside the 5 cup flour limit.
How much is the Cuisinart Custom 14?
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The verdict
4/4 PASS
No. 074 · Cuisinart Custom 14
Big-batch chopping, shredding and dough.
The Cuisinart Custom 14 suits cooks who prep in volume and want the parts to go in the dishwasher. The 14-cup bowl takes 14 cups of sliced or shredded food, 5 cups of bread flour or 90 cookies' worth of dough in one batch. The 720 watt motor carries a full 5-year warranty, and Cuisinart sells thin, thick, grater and french fry discs for the same bowl.
4/4 PASS
