This purchase was to replace a similar model that we had for years. The blender is very easy to use for all sorts of uses. My favorite is a "milk shake" made with vanilla ice cream, milk and one fruit.
I am extremely disappointed with this blender. I had the same model for years, loved it, and expected the same awesome experience when I purchased it again - I gave the old one to my son. The power on this SmartPower is not up to par. To mix chocolate milk and finely chopped ice I need to put it on "liquify". It used to work on the "stir" function. Even on stir, the chocolate is not mixed. I'm very, very, very, very disappointed. The best thing is the glass jar. Easy to wash.
It's affordable and looks nice and I like that the pitcher is glass, but I think because it is pretty flat on the bottom and not conically shaped, there are still always chunks of banana and or peanut butter in my smoothies. The food does not get forced down into the blades. Doesn't matter what speed I put it on I get chunks of food. Bad pitcher design.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, Customer Service, June 28, 2022
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The blender constantly shuts off and has to be unplugged and reset. That is for any setting that operates for more than 15 seconds. It does not work very well. I bought it because my 20 year old blender worked so well.
Lots of power, seriously liquidfied a whole lemon, skin seeds and all. Easy to turn up and down. Only wish there was 2 sealing gaskets instead of one, I tend to loose things. Easy clean up, watch the blade is extremely sharp, I clean the blade with blender running with a drop of soap and a cup of water, I don't have a dishwasher, works like a snap. I do like this blender very much. You don't always need the most expensive blender this works awesome. It's a keeper.
Cusinart MEANS dependability and performace. there are tons of machines out there but none to compare it takes a skilled person to understand the diffference performancee is the key also service on customer service line is outstanding they help solve my issues fast and efficiently