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| Cuisinart BFP-703CH SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, Chrome | 
| Brand: Cuisinart
List Price: $185.00
Buy New: $79.99
as of 3/10/2010 00:19 EST details
You Save: $105.01 (57%)
Rating:  121 reviews
Color: Chrome
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 6 x 6.5 x 16
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MPN: BFP-703CH
Model: BFP-703CH
UPC: 086279110565
EAN: 0086279110565
ASIN: B00004WKI7
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 350-watt combination unit saves space and tackles a wide range of cooking tasks | | • | 3 cups food processor bowl, 40-ounce glass blender jar--great for parties | | • | User-friendly, 7-speed, touch pad control with indicator lights | | • | Includes 1 standard blade and 1 slicing/shredding disc | | • | Measures 16 by 6-1/2 by 6 inches; 3-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
It's like two appliances in one! All the power and versatility you expect from a Cuisinart food processor, combined with a seven speed glass jar blender. You'll be completely equipped to make an Orange Creamsicle Shake or Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce. The economy of design demonstrated by the SmartPower Duet is impressive, and sure to be especially appreciated by those with limited storage.
Amazon.com Review
Two powerful kitchen appliances have been brought together in this blender/food processor by Cuisinart. The heavy-duty motor base is up to both blending and processing tasks, and won't "walk" on the counter, even when it's crushing ice. Use the blender with its dripless pour spout to make and serve 40 ounces of frozen drinks or to purée baby foods or soups; use the processor to prep up to 3 cups of vegetables, cheeses, nuts, and meats. With one motor base, it's simple to keep the blender out on the counter and then bring out the processor attachment for special tasks. This is an amazingly sturdy product, with tight-fitting lids, a heavy glass blender jar, and a motor that chops meat or ice with equal aplomb. Most attachments are dishwasher-safe, and the flat touch pad, which has seven settings (including ice crush and pulse), is easily wiped down with a sponge. This dual appliance comes with a booklet that explains how to use all the features and lists 48 recipes, from cranberry-orange mimosas to classic mayonnaise. --Maria Dolan
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 worst appliance I've ever owned March 7, 2010
DC gal
What a piece of junk! I used it maybe four or five times before it broke. I bought it at Costco so I will be taking it back. It is also bone-shatteringly loud, and blends very slowly. Stay away.
 Sofa King Loud February 15, 2010
MirMir (Boise, ID)
I've had mine for 2-3 months, and I've used it maybe 10 or so times. So far it has continued to work for me, although there are plenty of reviews suggesting the life of the unit is pretty short. I'd have to say my biggest complaint is that hearing protection is needed if you intend to use it as a food processor. Without exaggerating, it makes my ears ring after less than a minute of use. I know that food processors and blenders are inherently louder than regular appliances, but this is louder than most lawn mowers.
Loudest appliance EVER February 14, 2010
Jenn Z (West Palm Beach, FL)
Had high expectations for this brand-name product. Pretty disappointed. The single biggest drawback is the noise. The blender is so loud it scares our pets into hiding. A small jetliner taking off in our kitchen is about the best way to describe it. And for the money, it really doesn't perform above and beyond the most average of blenders/processors. Blending isn't click and go, I find I have to constantly adjust the speed and check the contents a few times and go again before achieving the results I want. Also, while blending or processing, it gives off a slight smell of burning metal -- even after two years of use. As soon as we can garage sale this thing, I'll be buying something else. Something much, much quieter.
 Gift Item February 8, 2010
Joanne L. (Northbrook, Il)
I Purchased This Item As A Gift. Have Not Received Any Feedback From The Recipient About The Unit.
Returned this in only 24 hours February 7, 2010
elizabeth scott-janda (Fort Collins, Co)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The design on this has some major flaws, which really surprised me given Cuisinart's long experience in the business. The food processor lid has a full 1" gap between the blade and lid, where pieces of food get caught when trying to use the grater/slicer blade, and clang around inside or get stuck and stress the motor. The plastic pusher, which you use to hold food in place for grating or slicing, was for no good reason at all designed to be very slightly asymmetrical, so that it only goes in one way (but the curvature on both sides is similar, and so the correct direction isn't obvious). The processor lid is difficult to get seated correctly. The spindle holding the slicer/grater blade into the food processor base sits on a plastic piece that is stressed when pushing down to grate or slice firm foods like carrots, and in fact this was the part on mine that failed within an hour of its first use. To be fair, I was preparing a dinner for 40 people, so I had a lot of carrots and beets to deal with, but this is also exactly what these devices are for.
It's mentioned several times that the motor on this thing is like a jet engine, and it is. It's so loud that it is certainly a safety issue, and might damage someone's hearing. The button mechanism for the food processor is also really inconvenient, and might pose a safety hazard. In effect, there's no "pulse" option so you can have fine control, but instead you press "on," then "food processor," and the thing goes wild until you press "off" (a third button). If you need to shut it off quickly I can imagine this might be an issue.
All of this hits me in a pet peeve, I admit. When I go see a movie it particularly irks me if the writing is bad, given the kind of talent available, and the fact that good writing can't be much more expensive than bad. Similarly in an appliance like this I just don't see why they bring a bad design to production, when it can't possibly cost a lot more to do it right. The good news is that if enough of us send our unsatisfactory machines back to Cuisinart, maybe they'll get the message.
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