I'm still relatively new to cooking. I have maybe less than two years under my belt, (if I wore a belt.) I subscribe to several YouTube channels dedicated to cooking, and saw that this device is becoming more and more common. And now I know why. It's just too damn practical to NOT have. There are a plethora of models out there, not only by Cuisinart, but other manufacturers, but I chose this one for the variable speed. It just seemed more appealing than one that had either a high or low setting. Even at the low speed, this baby is very efficient. If you are new to wand, or stick, or immersion blenders, let me tell you, you need to keep it immersed in what your blending, or your gonna have a mess. Other than that, it's a no brainer. It works great, and it looks great if I leave it out on the counter with the rest of my stainless steel appliances. Who can ask for more? It shines when making a puree soup. Rather then transferring your soup to the blender, then having to clean out the blender, just stick this in your soup pot, and let it do all the work. This method is not only convenient when cooking, but you have one less thing to clean afterwards. The whisk attachment is something I'll probably use once every few months, and the cup, to me, is somewhat unnecessary. There is nothing wrong with the cup. I see it is great for making a variety of things, especially single serve smoothies, but I have a blender for those, and prefer the larger capacity of my blender. If this was available without those extras I'd give this 6 stars, if I could, since I feel I'm paying for something I don't need or want.
When it comes to cleaning, the easiest way is to submerge this in some soapy water and turn it on for a few seconds, turn it off, then submerge it in clean water, and turn on again for a few seconds, and you're done. Unless you are working with an oily substance, this is typically all you need to do to clean it. Thinking back to the included plastic mixing cup, that is ideal for this. WARNING: When you're done cleaning it, make sure to unplug it when you dry it. You may seriously injure yourself trying to dry the underside while it's plugged in if the on button is activated.
Pros: It's very efficient. I read dozens of reviews on other models, decided on this one, and don't regret my decision.
Cons: None so far.
3-3-14 Update: I don't know why I didn't think of this before, but I make my own salad dressings, and this is the perfect appliance for making these as well if you're going beyond simple vinegar and oil.
MY BOTTOM LINE IS, don't THINK about getting one of these, just GET one of these. Then you too can ask yourself, "Oh baby, where've you been all my life?"
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| material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Titanium | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| number of speeds | 200 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 2 |
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| blade material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Titanium | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| voltage | 200 volts | 120 volts | 110 volts | — | — | — |
| weight | 2.15 pounds | 2.86 pounds | 1.6 pounds | 3.13 pounds | 2 pounds | 1.5 pounds |
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Inaccurate image description. I needed this blender for very specific job (mirror glaze) and was looking for one like this but unfortunately the one I got today is completely different. I’ll return it.
