I want to purchase this so I can use the 5 cup glass jar to mix baby formula (a batch a day). Can the blender jar and blade be boiled to sterilize?
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I believe yes you can boil they are glass and metal. BUT let me tell you that I returned this blender-set because the many plastic parts are very bad quality. Also, it leaked on the bottom and the jar lid did not close tight either. I read here in amazon a better deal for a blender in Walmart.
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We do not recommend boiling the jar, but the blade can be boiled for sterilization. The jar is dishwasher safe, and can be sterilized that way.
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Dear Customer,The Glass jar is designed to be Dishwasher-safe so it can be cleaned in a dishwasher at a high heat (not to be boiled).Thanking you,EWO
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Sadly, I just learned that you can't. I've had mine for over ten years and the blade snapped off while grinding coffee beans today. I called Cuisinart and learned that they stopped making replacement blades in 2001. The blades are now built in so the only replacement part you can get is the lid. Great quality and price so I'm buying another one today!
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yes, but it's not that sharp. after like a week that i started using it My blender would leave big pieces of food.
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Probably not. Too light weight. Designed for beverages that require mixing but not pulverizing. I used for juice with small amount of protein powder, or stirring up chocolate milk. Mine didn't last but a couple of weeks, using only 1 or 2x/day. Battery OK, mixer stopped working. I suggest looking at the baby food grinders that have a crank. Seem to range about $9-15. They are small and easy to take apart to wash, so you don't have to deal with a big blender. I saw one that works like a sieve in a bowl, so you mash the food and the puree goes into the bowl. Lift out the sieve and serve from bowl. If you cook rice soft enough, you can mash the rice thru any sieve you have(larger mesh is best). Might even be able to mash it fine enough with a fork.
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Yes, when I first bought it we sterilized in a pot of hot water for 5-10 mins. Other than that, we rinse it with the Medela soap and hot water. I wouldn't recommend using the microwave or dishwasher as these things can break down the plastic. Of course, that is being a really anal parent. Every two weeks I sterilize it again within a pot of hot water but I never use the microwave or dishwasher.
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Absolutely no problem, keep the jar closed and you will be happy with the quality. Keep it in thd fridge, when you serve it, not too much sifup. Have fun
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If you're making large quantities can't see why not as the container has an excellent seal. When we made starter we generally used 1 quart canning jars with caps on in the fridge as we made a small batch. Don't know anything about any reaction to the plastic as stated in a previous reply but I would follow up on that or the venting comment. One thing for sure, hope you have a large fridge as it takes up a large space.
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Not a good idea...when you make the smoothie, after a period of time there will be a separation of the heavy/light ingredients.you can probably remix with a very short mix again
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I imagine it can be sterilized in boiling water, but the top is different than usual ball jars, it slips on and off, seems air tight, but does not screw on. I use it for storage of dried beans etc. I think it looks great. Big.
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Soaking overnight is not recommended. The book that comes with the blender says "do not soak the jar in any liquid for an extended period of time."
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I'm not an expert and I don't know how you would sterilize it. Boiling water would be effective, but it might melt. If I need to sterilize something, I usually use a chemical (like Clorox) and then rinse completely - I would suppose you could use sterilized water when you rinse it. We use ours for orange juice, mostly.
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I think you should be able to get it pretty fine if you use enough water and do it for long enough. Also might depend on what you are pureeing, and how soft it is when you put it in. I precooked all of my baby food so it was fairly soft, then put it in the blender. I sometimes also had to shake or stir it during the process, to move the chunks around closer to the blades. I had success even with rotisserie chicken, making it smooth. But you definitely have to add water.
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Yes! I use my microwave to melt mine. I boil the jars, i pour my wax into, in a pot on the stove while the wax is melting. Always best for some reason to boil them. I think it makes a difference on how the wax cools down. Ive tried just pouring the wax straight in the jar without boiling. And the wax didnt settle right at all, as it hardened.
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Yes, you can use glass canning jars on this blender. I use a pint sized one often.
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Karen, I think that the answer is yes, I checked with 3 sources and they all agree, here is the most definitive: http://www.goodmans.net/i/1076/cuisinart-spb-jar-blender-jar.htm?sc=GOOGLEBASE&k=CU-SPB-JAR&utm_source=GOOGLEBASE&utm_medium=datafeed&utm_campaign=CU-SPB-JAR&gclid=CKHIzazWkcECFaIF7Aod7CUARQ Good luck, Andrew James
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I fabricated a 'sharps container' for mine. Bought a can of evaporated milk and drilled 4 holes in the bottom, cut an inch or so long slot in the top with a Dremel, just big enough to slip a blade into. After the milk was emptied I cleaned it in dishwater and let it air dry for a few days. Scuff it with some scotchbrite and get a nice stainless look, then tuck it into the bathroom cabinet. I shave 3 to 4 times a week and can keep a can for nearly a year before I toss the whole thing and make a new!
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No, unfortunately you can't. It's a plastic blade. It's mostly to be used with already cold water and powders.