Kitchen · PRODUCT REVIEW

Cuisinart
Core Custom 13-Cup Food Processor

Thirteen-cup bowl with adjustable slicing and reversible shredding discs. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

FP-130SS is a large-bowl choice with a clear included disc set: adjustable slicing and reversible shredding alongside a chopping blade. Its most important limitation is package scope; several tempting extras are sold separately, and the historical bundle title does not establish that those extras are included.

Consider it for

A household that wants a large documented processor bowl and standard cutting discs, without assuming optional accessories are included..

Look elsewhere if

Not for a buyer who needs a confirmed dicing kit, second work bowl, blender jar, or juicing attachment in the standard package.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • Cuisinart identifies the exact FP-130SS model and a 13-cup sealed Tritan bowl.
  • The standard accessories include adjustable slicing and fine/medium reversible shredding discs.
  • Mix, High, Low, and Pulse paddles provide four named control modes.

What to weigh up

  • The separate small bowl, dicing kit, blender jar, and juice attachments are not standard inclusions.
  • A dedicated dough blade is not named in the official standard accessory list.
  • The old CPS bundle's exact Amazon mapping and package remain unresolved.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredFP-130SS
Main bowl capacityThe manufacturer page lists a 13-cup Tritan work bowl with a sealed lid.
Small-batch bowlThe standard package has one work bowl; Cuisinart lists the small work bowl separately.
Slicing and shreddingIncluded accessories are an adjustable slicing disc and a fine/medium reversible shredding disc.
Special attachmentThe page lists a chopping blade and small, medium, and large pushers; the dicing kit is separate.
Dough bladeA dedicated dough blade is not listed among the standard FP-130SS accessories.
Integrated cookingThe manufacturer lists the blender jar and juice/citrus accessories separately; voltage is not stated.

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 12, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

A 13-cup bowl sets the scale of the machine

Cuisinart identifies FP-130SS as a 13-cup food processor and names a Tritan work bowl with a sealed lid. That gives shoppers a concrete large-batch option when a small chopper would require repeated rounds. The capacity belongs to the processor bowl; it does not describe a separate blender vessel or a tested usable fill for every recipe. Cuisinart lists the work bowl as a replaceable part, but the page does not give a lower ingredient-specific fill line. A buyer should use the bowl's markings and manual for quantities rather than treating the headline capacity as a result guarantee. [bowlCapacityCups]

The standard discs cover slicing and shredding

The official accessory list names an adjustable slicing disc and a fine/medium reversible shredding disc, together with a chopping blade. That supports a slice-and-shred match for the standard model configuration and gives a shopper more than a bowl chopper's fixed blade. The maker does not say that every possible thickness or cut is included; the named adjustable and reversible parts define the supported range. If a particular cut is important, check the manual and exact parts before purchase. The historic bundle ASIN does not independently prove which accessories its seller included. [sliceShred]

Control paddles distinguish more than simple pulse operation

Cuisinart lists Mix, High, Low, and Pulse control paddles. The separate Mix setting is a meaningful control option for recipes where the maker intends gentler mixing or emulsification, while High and Low provide distinct named speeds. These labels describe the control interface, not measured texture or a guarantee that one speed is better for a particular ingredient. The exact package also names small, medium, and large pushers, which fit the feed tube rather than adding a second processor bowl. A shopper can compare those controls with a one-button chopper without assuming a performance ranking. [handheldFeedThrough]

Several specialty pieces are optional accessories

Cuisinart's page separates the standard chopping and disc set from the 36-ounce blender jar, dicing kit, small work bowl, juice extractor, citrus juicer, and multifunctional disc. Those extras should not be used to satisfy a hard requirement for this catalog entry. The standard list does not name a dedicated dough blade, separate meat-grinding assembly, or cooking function. This is a useful package distinction for a shopper deciding between one expandable system and a model that already includes a desired specialty tool. The profile therefore treats the optional dicing and juicing pieces as absent from the standard package rather than assumed. [smallBowl, dicingKit, juiceExtractor, doughBlade]

Use the model search to confirm the seller bundle

The manufacturer page establishes the FP-130SS hardware, but it does not map the frozen ASIN B09RBGZ2TQ to a current exact Amazon item. A secondary indexed record repeats the historic bundle title, including the seller's CPS protection-pack wording, but that does not establish the current offer or what accessories arrive. The catalog therefore uses a tagged exact-model search rather than a direct ASIN link. Confirm the FP-130SS label, bowl, lid, blade, two discs, pushers, and any separately purchased add-ons in the chosen seller package. No rating, offer, price, or stock claim is part of this review. [northAmericanVoltage]

What else to compare

For a commercial batch bowl plus continuous-feed chute, compare Waring FP25C; for a four-cup bowl chopper, compare Cuisinart CH-4BKC.

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Before you buy

What tools does the standard FP-130SS package list?

Cuisinart names a chopping blade, adjustable slicing disc, fine/medium reversible shredding disc, and three pusher sizes.

Does the FP-130SS include a small work bowl?

No. Cuisinart lists the small work bowl as a separate accessory rather than part of the standard package.

Is the dicing kit included?

The manufacturer page lists the dicing kit among accessories sold separately, so it is not counted in the standard profile.

Does the official page document voltage?

The FP-130SS page does not state a 120 V / 60 Hz rating, so that matching field remains unknown.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

Sources & review basis

We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

Choose FP-130SS for its documented 13-cup bowl and standard slicing/shredding discs; treat the small bowl, dicing, and juicing pieces as separate accessories.

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