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Cuisinart Smart Power Premier CBT-500

Price range:

$99.95 - $99.99

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About - Cuisinart Smart Power Premier CBT-500
The Smart Power Premier CBT-500 is part of the blender test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blender models like the Smart Power Premier CBT-500 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Icy drinks: Indicates how well the blender made icy drinks. Convenience: Judgements on ease of cleaning and replacing blade; clarity of controls and jar markings; pouring ease; and jar balance. Smoothies: Indicates how well the blender made fruit smoothies.

About - Cuisinart Smart Power Premier CBT-500

The Smart Power Premier CBT-500 is part of the blender test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blender models like the Smart Power Premier CBT-500 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Icy drinks:: Indicates how well the blender made icy drinks.
Convenience:: Judgements on ease of cleaning and replacing blade; clarity of controls and jar markings; pouring ease; and jar balance.
Smoothies:: Indicates how well the blender made fruit smoothies.

About This Brand
This mid-range-to-premium brand offers dual-purpose models that come with interchangeable parts, making the machine double as blender and food processor. Individual models include push-button and touchpad controls and LED displays. Cuisinart is widely available in department, specialty, and appliance stores, and through online retailers. Prices range from $50 to $150.

About This Brand

This mid-range-to-premium brand offers dual-purpose models that come with interchangeable parts, making the machine double as blender and food processor. Individual models include push-button and touchpad controls and LED displays. Cuisinart is widely available in department, specialty, and appliance stores, and through online retailers. Prices range from $50 to $150.

Features & Specs - Cuisinart Smart Power Premier CBT-500
Passed durability Indicates whether or not the blender still functioned after undergoing the durability test. Passed durability	Yes
Glass jar Heavy and stable, can be put in the dishwasher, and don't get cloudy or stained. Glass jar	Yes
Plastic jar Lighter and easier to handle than glass, but that makes them more likely to wobble or tip over. Plastic jar	No
Stainless-steel jar Stylish, sturdy, lighter than glass, and often dishwasher-safe, but you can't see the contents. Stainless-steel jar	No
Removable blade A blade that can be removed makes cleaning easier. Removable blade	Yes
Controls Indicates the type of controls the blender has. Controls	Pushbutton
Pulse Identifies that the blender has a pulse feature, which provides the user with greater control during use and prevents overblending. Pulse	Yes
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User Reviews - Cuisinart Smart Power Premier CBT-500

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Poor Blender

By Melval from Gallup, New Mexico on 12/15/2009

Pros:

Powerful

Cons:

Blade Freezes Strips

Best Uses:

Small Kitchen

Describe Yourself:

Casual Cook

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I bought this blender because of the power that it seemed to have. I really liked it the first time I used it and ended up buying 4 of these blenders for different family members. Unfortunately the blades started freezing up after just a few uses and cuisinart replaced one and refused to replace any more even though I had purchased several of these at [$] each. Some of these blades don't even last two uses before they freeze up. I replaced the blades 3 or more times.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

sturdy construction, some flimsy parts

By serial remodeler from south orange, nj on 8/13/2009

Pros:

Great Design, Heavy base stays put, Heavy duty glass jar

Cons:

Fragile plastic cap, Not long wearing

Best Uses:

Making breadcrumbs-good, Making smoothies-good, Pureeing vegetables-good

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I have not used my blender too heavily since I have both a full sized and a small sized food processor.
The unit failed to operate after 3 years of light use. Just went dead, motor burnt out

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