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Cuisinart BFP-703CH SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, Chrome

Cuisinart BFP-703CH SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, Chrome


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Brand: Cuisinart
Category: Kitchen

List Price: $185.00
Buy New: $84.49
You Save: $100.51 (54%)



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Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars 83 reviews
Sales Rank: 1852

Color: Chrome
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 6 x 6.5 x 16
Legal Disclaimer: Sale Ends: 12-26-2008. You may return or exchange merchandise purchased from Macy's @ Amazon by mail only. Certain items are covered by warranty as indicated. To obtain a copy of the warranty prior to purchase, please write to: macys.com Customer Service Dept.; P.O. Box 8215; Mason, OH 45040; Small Ticket Department-Warranty;

MPN: BFP-703CH
Model: BFP-703CH
UPC: 086279110565
EAN: 0086279110565
ASIN: B00004WKI7

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 350-watt combination unit saves space and tackles a wide range of cooking tasks
  • 3 cups food processor bowl, 40-ounce glass blender jar--great for parties
  • User-friendly, 7-speed, touch pad control with indicator lights
  • Includes 1 standard blade and 1 slicing/shredding disc
  • Measures 16 by 6-1/2 by 6 inches; 3-year limited warranty

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Enjoy a frozen drink, crush enough ice for a crowd, and prepare hors d'oeuvres for a party with the Cuisinart SmartPower Duet™ Blender/Food Processor. Seven speeds, one just for ice crushing and one for food processing, make this Blender/Food Processor a powerful kitchen helper. The smart choice for everyday home cooks and chefs extraordinaire!

Amazon.com Review
Two powerful kitchen appliances have been brought together in this blender/food processor by Cuisinart. The heavy-duty motor base is up to both blending and processing tasks, and won't "walk" on the counter, even when it's crushing ice. Use the blender with its dripless pour spout to make and serve 40 ounces of frozen drinks or to puree baby foods or soups; use the processor to prep up to 3 cups of vegetables, cheeses, nuts, and meats. With one motor base, it's simple to keep the blender out on the counter and then bring out the processor attachment for special tasks.

This is an amazingly sturdy product, with tight-fitting lids, a heavy glass blender jar, and a motor that chops meat or ice with equal aplomb. Most attachments are dishwasher-safe, and the flat touch pad, which has seven settings (including ice crush and pulse), is easily wiped down with a sponge. This dual appliance comes with a booklet that explains how to use all the features and lists 48 recipes, from cranberry-orange mimosas to classic mayonnaise. --Maria Dolan


Customer Reviews:   Read 78 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars Noisy - does not make good chutney   December 15, 2008
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Here's a couple things off the bat:

I use this blender for heavy Indian cooking and I will compare it's performance to my Aunt's 30-year old glass-jar blender (Osterizer) that she still users every two days.

1. This it is noisy. Very noisy. At the food processor setting / puree you can't hear squat within 20 feet of this thing.
- The 30-year old Osterizer is incredibly quiet in comparison.

2. This thing does not make good chutney. No matter what jar / blade/ setting you use - at the end the chuteny is never 'fine' enough and is leafy/chunky.
- The Osertizer is quiet and does the job with a glass jar mixer

3. The Cuisinart glass jar always has stuff that never reaches the blade when I am pureeing spinach / coriander.
- The Osterizer never misses a beat

From what I am reading online - the new Osterizer blenders are garbage.

I was recently informed by a friend, that one can get the Indian Sumeet brand mixer for about $100 including shipping designed for 110v. I think I am going to go with that in the next couple weeks.

BTW, I've had this blender for 2 years now.



2 out of 5 stars Good Blender, but gear broke within 2 months   November 28, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I bought this blender after comparing multiple options for a reasonably priced blender. As others have stated, the blender performance is great. I used it primarily for preparing protein shakes. It crushed the ice well and blended the ingredients into a smooth shake. Unfortunately, the gear for the blade broke in just 2 months after purchasing the product. Needless to say, I am very disappointed. The product is a good one if you can avoid what appears to be a common issue with this blender.


1 out of 5 stars loud, bulky, and cheap   July 26, 2008
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I bought this 6 months ago. I am already looking online for replacement parts because the base to the blade cracked rendering the blender useless. It is so loud, I have to plug my ears and it scares my kids. The food prossesor purees everything to a pulp, even when you pulse it just a few times. The glass blender is heavy, akward, and drips all over when you pour. I paid 80$ for this at a department store, lucky it was a gift card. For a Cuisinart, I thought this would be quality. Keep looking.


2 out of 5 stars Nice looks but ...   July 13, 2008
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I got this blender as a Christmas gift 1 1/2 years ago. It looked very nice and the glass jar and base were sturdy. I used it mainly for smoothies (and Margaritas over the summer; used the food processor part just a couple of times). However, I noticed that just after a few uses, it began struggling, to the point that I was adding one fruit at a time or one or two ice cubes at a time, not to bog down the motor which seemed to be in CHF. Recently, it just died ...

Now, I am in the market for another blender. After reading many reviews, I am going to purchase another Cuisinart (SB-5600). I'll keep you posted.



2 out of 5 stars Love It Until The Motor Dies   June 20, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

We received this blender for our wedding, and used it for blending smoothies and crushing ice for drinks. We loved it until the motor quit suddenly within the first year. The store was kind enough to replace it, and we loved our second one for almost six months, when it died. We exchanged it again, but it also died within a year. We just celebrated our third anniversary, and have gone through three SmartPower Duets in that time. I know, it sounds like we abuse the blender, ask it to blend rocks, beat it with a baseball bat, but the truth is we only use it for fruit, ice, and juice. In my opinion, a blender should be able to handle this.

I would NOT recommend this product unless Cuisinart does something about making the motor last longer than a year. You'll be buying a new one soon!


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