Can this stick blender run continuous without burning out? Or is it like other stick blenders with 50s run time?
1550537
Oh, I see the other answer is just the same as mine. I gave it as a gift and have no idea. I have the kitchen aid stick blender and it runs for at least a few minutes. I don't think I ever ran it more than 5 or so minutes. But it never quit on me.
1550538
Sorry, this was a gift from a wedding registry. I don't know if the couple used it yet. I love the Cuisinart stick blender,myself.
2070061
Absolutely! In a much better way. That is actually the reason why I purchased the blender and I'm extremely satisfied with its performance. Speaking of, I have a batch in the fridge. Throw in nuts it's awesome.
1724122
I'v had this blender since March. Use it almost every day for smoothies without ice. It's only been used with ice a few times. No problems yet. I don't remember what kind of warranty it has.
267319
We've used ours to make nut butters, almond flours, soups, smoothies, ice creams and the like. We have not used it to make dressings but I cannot see why it would not work just as well. As for the person below who's caught fire.....wow, never heard of such a thing happening. We've owned ours for a year and use it frequently. No issues as of yet. The key to using ANY of these high power blenders is to use common sense. If you can tell the unit is struggling, back off a bit, use your tamper, go back to work. I've found that this will do just as good a job as others costing twice as much. Just don't be a gorilla on the power button, use your brain. We've used ours to make nut butters, almond flours, soups, smoothies, ice creams and the like. We have not used it to make dressings but I cannot see why it would not work just as well. As for the person below who's caught fire.....wow, never heard of such a thing happening. We've owned ours for a year and use it frequently. No issues as of yet. The key to using ANY of these high power blenders is to use common sense. If you can tell the unit is struggling, back off a bit, use your tamper, go back to work. I've found that this will do just as good a job as others costing twice as much. Just... » Read More We've used ours to make nut butters, almond flours, soups, smoothies, ice creams and the like. We have not used it to make dressings but I cannot see why it would not work just as well. As for the person below who's caught fire.....wow, never heard of such a thing happening. We've owned ours for a year and use it frequently. No issues as of yet. The key to using ANY of these high power blenders is to use common sense. If you can tell the unit is struggling, back off a bit, use your tamper, go back to work. I've found that this will do just as good a job as others costing twice as much. Just don't be a gorilla on the power button, use your brain. « Show Less
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I would just return it because ours did not make one smoothie before the motor burned out. We have been making smoothies for awhile so we're pretty good at it therefore I don't believe it was user error it is just a poor quality product. In the case of personal blenders I have found the old adage you get what you pay for to be true. For a longer lasting product that makes quality items I would get a Nutribullet or a Ninja. My husband prefers the Nutribullet and I prefer the Ninja but they both are excellent products. If you do want or need something smaller and/or cheaper I would go with the Oster personal blender. Ours lasted a about year and a half making 2-3 smoothies 3-4 times a week. I would just return it because ours did not make one smoothie before the motor burned out. We have been making smoothies for awhile so we're pretty good at it therefore I don't believe it was user error it is just a poor quality product. In the case of personal blenders I have found the old adage you get what you pay for to be true. For a longer lasting product that makes quality items I would get a Nutribullet or a Ninja. My husband prefers the Nutribullet and I prefer the Ninja but they both are excellent products. If you do want or need something smaller and/or cheaper I would go with... » Read More I would just return it because ours did not make one smoothie before the motor burned out. We have been making smoothies for awhile so we're pretty good at it therefore I don't believe it was user error it is just a poor quality product. In the case of personal blenders I have found the old adage you get what you pay for to be true. For a longer lasting product that makes quality items I would get a Nutribullet or a Ninja. My husband prefers the Nutribullet and I prefer the Ninja but they both are excellent products. If you do want or need something smaller and/or cheaper I would go with the Oster personal blender. Ours lasted a about year and a half making 2-3 smoothies 3-4 times a week. « Show Less
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The blender follows the laws of physics - so of course there's a lag, caused by inertia. However this doesn't seem to be much of an issue.
1207565
Very good. Whether you use hard ice or frozen fruit it chops it up pretty well. My smoothies come out great. That's the main purpose I bought this blender and yes I would buy it all over again :) but it is very loud when you blend. If that doesnt bother you then it's perfect!
1229792
i fixed mine and it works like it did before no issues. The only problem is that you have to break the blender apart to fix it.
1490613
I make smoothies every week - a full 64 oz. plus each time - and I set the dial to utilize the "smoothie" function then run it 2 or 3 times (probably overkill on my part!). To date I've experienced zero problems with this machine; no overheating, no stalls. If you DO exceed the blenders capacity to mix evenly, Oster includes a handy "plunger" to free up the mix. Vitamix incorporates a similar tool but you will need to use it regularly if you opt for the $$$ Vitamix. Frankly, the VERSA is, so far, the better blender.
1416737
i have been using mine for over a year now and it runs continuously. i have't had any problems at all. it works great.
1130350
Sounds like you have either an old blender or a commercial blender. I would take the blender to an authorized dealer and see if they can match up to your needs. Our item is inexpensive but I don't want you to buy it if it does not work for you.
861618
Frosty, I no longer have my owner manual. I have the Waring Pro version and though I can't answer your watt inquiry I can tell you it is the only blender I will ever recommend. Though its size is small (i.e. soups & general food mixing) don't let its size fool you. This blender is the same one you see behind almost any bar in North America, (in fact its UL certificate states that it is intended for both Home and Commercial use). It whips up a fruit smoothie as easily as a blended to perfection margarita. You won't be disappointed.
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I have used the stick blender to make smoothies with frozen fruit on many occasions. I find that it helps to move the blender up and down so that it doesn't jam up, and use plenty of liquid- even if adding it as you go. As long as the blades are able to turn freely, it seems to work fine.
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How frequently do these people use their blenders? once a day? once a week? once a month?In my case, my work place(a professional kitchen in a 5-star hotel in Waikiki)has a blender like this one, we use it a lot everyday. That's why I bought one myself for home use.Don't get me wrong, Vitamix are good stuff too, we have them in the kitchens too. It's like comparing Toyota and Honda, you know?! One is NOT necessarily better than the other.
204482
You will have to whip much longer with the stick blender, than with a stand mixer or hand mixer. It's not impossible but would not be my first choice.
1933979
I have never had this problem. It maybe a defective unit. This blender has worked flawlessly since I bought it 2 years ago.
1563202
I think it would depend on the features you think you might use. I only use the S blade for ice and frozen fruit smoothies and for making gravy and soups - the other uses stated in the write up are just not things I have used it for. But then again I am not really cooking for a family - just 2 adults. I travel a good bit and take mine with me for the morning smoothies, but I don't really have room for the case, so that stays home. I would check to see if the motor is the same size on the 3 vs 5 speed as that will also make a difference if you plan to use it with ice and frozen fruits like I do - more frozen will need bigger motor. I had my original one for over 12 years which was a variable speed and used it several times a day and the only reason I needed a new one was sloppy in putting the blender mechanism on and when I turned the motor on it broke the connection between the two. The motor still works great, just couldn't get a repair job on it. Hope this helps.