The versatile stick design of the Cuisinart® Smart Stick® Hand Blender lets users blend ingredients right in pots, pitchers, bowls, or the clear plastic beaker that’s included. A powerful 200-watt motor operates with an easy one-touch control. Blends drinks, purées soup, mixes pancake and crêpe batters in seconds! Both stainless steel blending shaft and beaker are dishwasher-safe.
Customer Rating: Summary: The Blender Comment: Purchased this as a Christmas gift for my parents (they are always in the kitchen) they were thrilled so I can't for anything more from a product. I will edit post if anything goes wrong after a month. So far so good :)
In the meantime I loved the handy gadget so much that I'm going to buy one. Customer Rating: Summary: Handsome little machine Comment: I can't live without these things, they're so convenient. I only just bought this one so I've only tested it once making soup but it was smooth and easy to wash (in the dishwasher). The only con, which is a minor one, is that it's a bit noisier than my old Phillips (I live in Europe and bought this one for my mother). Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent value stick blender Comment: This is a very good, simple immersion blender. Keep in mind the casing is plastic (although it looks like brushed stainless), however the blade portion is metal and removeable. Perfect for anyone who just needs a good blender without the fancy attachments. Customer Rating: Summary: Broke in less than 10 uses... Comment: Loved all cuisinart products except this one. I can't believe how cheap this one feels and behaved. Broke in less than 10 uses.
Customer Rating: Summary: Not bad but.. Comment: Mine broke after a couple months. I used it a lot to blend drinks with ice so that was probably what killed it. I wouldn't recommend using it on ice.
Useful: Tips
Glassware and dishes should be stored in cabinets or shelves near the sink. Frequently used pots and pans could be stowed between the sink and cook top or from a hanging rack.