Cuisinart BFP-703CH SmartPower Duet Blender Food Processor, Chrome by Cuisinart

Cuisinart BFP-703CH SmartPower Duet Blender Food Processor, Chrome

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

Product 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

Product Description
Enjoy a frozen drink, crush enough ice for a crowd, and prepare hors d'oeuvres for a party with the Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet™ Blender/Food Processor. Seven speeds, one just for ice crushing and one for food processing, make this Blender/Food Processor a powerful kitchen helper. The smart choice for everyday home cooks and chefs extraordinaire!

Reader Reviews
As other reviewers, we loved this blender until it broke. It was quiet, powerful, simple to use, and looked great. The food processor was the perfect size, and very useful. The only complaint in using it was the base unit on the blender jar was hard to get off at times. Also, the plastice silver coating was wearing off. After 1.5 years of moderate use (mainly smoothies), the plastic gear connecting the motor to the blender shattered. Luckily we bought ours at a retailer that we could return it to. If Cuisinart ever fixes this defect issue, we would definitely buy it again. Until then an expensive Osterizer is working well for us.

List Price: $185.00
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Updated on 5-30-2009.