Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender Reviews

• Don't be fooled by brand name - it's a piece of junk

  
  By A1XPNZ1OQYD1R4 on 2008-05-28
  I thought by buying a higher end product I would get a decent product but NO, this blender is a piece of junk. The first one broke within six weeks of purchase with daily use. I was able to return for a new one and that one also broke in about four weeks of almost daily use. The motor body does not fully snap into the accesory being used after time and it becomes worthless.
  
  Such a waste of money!
  
  

• Do not use with anything hard and dry

  
  By A186VG7XBNU0IU on 2008-05-24
  I tried to grind cat dry food with this and the motor burned out. I did not see any warning against this in the instructions. I returned the blender to Bed Bath and Beyond and they replaced it, no questions asked. They did require a receipt with a date within the warranty period.
  
  This is a wonderful blender if you don't try to do heavy duty grinding with it - like the cat kibble that I tried to grind up. Other food items NOT TO GRIND UP would be hard nuts like almonds, chunk salt, or anything that is as hard as a raw carrot.
  
  I use this twice a day to grind up wet cat food for a cat that has lost most of her teeth. This works wonderfully. I just run the metal grinding part under the faucet and this cleans it up quickly.
  
  This also solves the problem of how to make gravy that is not lumpy. Just put a few tablespoons of flour in the container with water and blend. Add this to what you are cooking. I struggled to make good gravy for 25 years - and this is the instant solution. Bravo for Cuisinart !!!
  
  I work in the field of quality assurance. I was surprised that the instructions for using this product did not say what not to grind up with this blender. It is possible that other people who have posted that the blender broke on them may have done the same as I did and tried to grind up something that was beyond the capability of this motor.
  
  I have been using this product twice a day for more than 6 months and it works wonderfully. This is an excellent product and reasonably priced.
  
  Jane Birkenstock
  Quality Assurance Audit Specialist
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Ok for about 9 months

  
  By AIBUZ2SCAUUJ7 on 2008-05-26
  I got this for soapmaking. It's liquid so it's not too thick and shouldn't really stress the motor. It worked well (except for the bell scratching my pots, but it's stainless steel so that's how it goes) until about the 9th month.
  Then it started rattling like something was loose inside. It wasn't the blade, it's actually inside, it seems like the vibration over the months caused something to loosen up.
  There's no point in returning it because it's not cost effective. Just wanted others to be aware that it won't last out year. I only used mine for liquid and only about once a week. No durability :(
  
  

• This hand blender is easy and fun to use!

  
  By A2WY4POLN9N55W on 2008-07-02
  This hand blender is awesome! I should have bought one earlier! I made a delicious smoothie this morning and it's such an easier clean-up job than a regular, bulky blender! Perfect for individuals. Can't wait until I try to make gravy and soups!
  
  

• I am amazed that this blender is so powerful and convenient

  
  By A3E1YKSUEJ9OOU on 2008-05-11
  Very powerful blender that is so convenient. It takes so little space on my counter and is readilly available to blend anything- even margaritas!!So easy to use and cleaning is a breeze. Best of all it blends in seconds!Love it!!!