I was looking for a fairly heavy-duty blender that would be able to crush ice for smoothies and mixed drinks. I also wanted the option of the food processor without having to add another appliance to my kitchen counter. I did a little bit of research before deciding on the Cuisinart and really thought that with the Cuisinart name I couldn't be disappointed. But I was. Let me start with what I *like* about the blender:
1. The buttons are sealed so they don't get stuck with sugar or debris.
2. The food processor is quick & easy to attach, the bowl is a reasonable size for small jobs.
3. The pitcher is heavy glass and very sturdy.
What I *don't* like:
1. When I run the blender or food processor the motor always smells like something's burning. May be an internal belt that's slipping--that's what it sounds/smells like.
2. The ice crusher feature isn't as effective as I'd hoped. Often leaves large chunks of ice while the rest gets crushed so small it melts.
3. Doesn't really blend. The blades only swirl the stuff at the very bottom & it takes a lot of jiggling or stirring to get it to pull in the rest of the ingredients on top.
4. VERY loud. For how ineffective this is at actually blending & crushing, it makes an awful lot of noise!
5. The chute for the food processor is direction-specific. What I mean is that the plastic piece you use to push the food down into the bowl is not symmetrical. It only fits in the opening one way and it's not immediately clear how it should be oriented. Annoying when you're trying to put it in quickly before food starts shooting out.
I definitely would NOT recommend this blender to anyone else. It is moderately functional and I can make do, but I'd rather not. I just don't use a blender often enough to justify buying a new one, so I'm stuck with this one for a while longer.
(98 customers reviews)
Customers Rating=2.5 / 5.0
More Detail For Cuisinart BFP 703 SmartPower Duet Blender Food Processor White
- 350-watt combination unit saves space and tackles wide range of cooking tasks
- 3-cup 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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