This food processor is a must have in my kitchen since I got it. It has a lot of power and has worked on anything I have tried it on. Probably the hardest and toughest thing I used it for was chopping up toffee and it worked like a charm. The design allows you set the bowl on the base and then you can use the lid as a locking feature. The 8 cup bowl is large enough to work with and make decent size batches of things. The blade chops and mixes very well. I was surprised how well the disc works and I have sliced veggies easily and fast. I have also used it to shred cheese and it doesn't get all gummed up. The motor is powerful and not too loud. I was everything by hand because I don't own a dishwasher but the  removable parts are safe for the dishwasher. Overall, a great food processor for an affordable price. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]