Turn the stem over (so that the half-moon shaped part is facing up). On the stem Remove your stem from the machine base and remove any metal disc that may be attached. This method is unreliable for amber-colored parts because Cuisinart did not consistently number their parts until they moved to using the modern clear gray plastic.
On your parts This is the most difficult way to identify your machine since the text is very small and imprinted in the plastic, and the numbers are printed on parts that may be used frequently, giving a high probability that the serial number may be scratched or unreadable. The text is very small and can be difficult to read – you may want to use a magnifying glass to read the print. Underneath the ‘Cuisinart’ brand is the model number. You will see either a silver sticker with text or a raised imprint in the plastic. On the underside of the base: flip the base over. This method is more reliable with newer models of Cuisinart Food Processors. On the base At the front of the base: underneath the ‘Cuisinart’ brand name, the series model name may be printed in large block letters (eg: DLC-7 SUPER PRO, LITTLE PRO, HANDY CHOP). **On a Miniprep lid, you will see the part serial number printed (example: DLC-2AWB) Below that you will see the series model number printed (example: DLC-7). On a lid with a feedtube: Turn the lid so that the ‘Cuisinart’ brand is facing you.
Below that you will see the series printed (example: 8 Series). On a flat lid: Turn the lid so that the ‘Cuisinart’ brand is facing you. On the lid (this method works best on newer versions) If you know which series you have, click on that series below to see the parts available for your machine. If you do not know which series you have, read on. DLC-7P, etc.), all of which have a 14 cup capacity workbowl. For example, the 7 Series includes all DLC-7 models, of which there are a variety of versions (DLC-7E, DLC-7SP. The series are determined by the capacity of the workbowl.
Read on to figure out which Cuisinart food processor you have and how to find parts to fit it.Ĭuisinart organizes their food processor models into ‘series’, and then, every few years, will debut a new version of a series. Cuisinart has been manufacturing Food Processors for over 40 years, and in that time has made innumerable changes to their design.