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Breville BCS500XL 9.6 Volt Cordless Immersion Blender with Recharging Base | 
| Brand: Breville
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $149.99
Buy Used: $79.99
You Save: $70.00 (47%)
New (5) Used (1) from $79.99
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 28486
Color: Black,Stainless
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 3.3 x 2.5 x 15.5
Legal Disclaimer: Sale Ends: 12-30-2008. You may return or exchange merchandise purchased from Macy's @ Amazon by mail only.
MPN: BCS500XL
Model: BCS500XL
UPC: 021614043658
EAN: 0021614043658
ASIN: B000MDASFC
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand new, never used; mixing jar lid is MISSING, not needed to use this item; otherwise complete item in original box
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| Features:
| • | 9-3/5-volt cordless immersion blender powered by NiMH batteries | | • | Stainless-steel blender attachment works great for smoothies and more | | • | Convenient recharging base; ergonomic handle; simple on/off operation | | • | 34-ounce mixing jug included; dishwasher-safe parts | | • | Measures 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 by 15 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Soups, smoothies, shakes... all in the palm of your hand. This 9.6-volt cordless hand blender doesn't restrict you to a particular area of the kitchen, so you can blend wherever it's most convenient. Use the patented loop attachment for smoothies and protein shakes or the surgical-grade stainless steel blade attachment for classic blending. When you're finished, simply return the blender to the base to charge the batteries for another 20 minutes of continuous use. One-year limited warranty.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Meets my power and durablity needs even after a year of use December 1, 2008
Boston Book Addict (Boston, Mass.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this Breville Cordless Immersion Blender a year ago and have been satisfied with my purchase. I bought it because I frequently make smoothies (at least 3-4 times per week) and puree soups and wanted something more convenient than lugging down my full-sized blender. Because I have a small galley kitchen I also wanted something that could sit on my countertop while taking up minimal space.This has fit the bill for me.
When I first received this blender I found it a bit tricky to use as for safety purposes you have two hold down two buttons simultaneously, the Power button and Speed button. At first it was very awkward and I found myself using two hands, but over time I have become more comfortable with this arrangement and can do it mindlessly with one hand.
From a power standpoint, this blender meets my needs. I use it to blend thick dips and smoothies with frozen fruit and it does so efficiently. I use it so often infact that my regular blender no longer gets much use. As another reviewer mentioned it does stall out periodically to protect the motor (and does so more frequently with thick mixtures or ones containing ice), but this hasn't caused me a problem. It is functional again within seconds so it does not really slow down my preparation. I would agree it would be much better if this wasn't necessary, but haven't found it to be too annoying. I have also never had a problem with it running out of a charge when I am using it. I always keep it in the charging base between uses and as a result have always found it has enough power for what I need.
I have also found the product to be very durable despite using it 4+ times per week. I frequently wash the mixing jug in the top rack of the dishwasher and haven't had any problems with cracking or chipping. Similarly my smoothie attachment and ice crushing blade are both in perfect condition.
Besides the fantastic power and durability the thing I love most about this blender is how portable it is. I do not have many outlets in my kitchen so I appreciate being able to use wherever I need to without having to locate the appropriate outlet. Because of this I blend a lot of soups, beans, etc. right on the stove top which is very convenient and much safer for me than having to pour it in a blender. I've also found that using it makes it much easier to control the exact texture I want. I can easily choose to make something extra smooth or a little chunky.
Overall, I am very satisfied with this product. After a year of frequent use it has held up well and continues to meet my expectations. My only gripe is that I wish it didn't require me to push two buttons to use it or that the buttons were positioned differently so as to be easier to control with one hand. However, this is something I have become used to over time with frequent use. I will also say that not only am I willing to give it 4 stars but I have also "put my money where my mouth is" and purchased a Breville Dual-Disc Juice Extractor, which to me is a testament to how much I trust this brand and their products.
 Never worked right November 27, 2008
D. Caires (Cypress, CA USA)
This blender never worked right and I should have sent it back before the warranty was up. It had trouble charging and would stall when I used it. I thought it was operator error (the buttons are awkward) but I've finally decided it's the machine not me. I will be looking for a different brand to replace this product.
No replacement blades? October 22, 2008
MNK (NY, NY)
I think my problem with stalling out is that after six months of making smoothies (including ice-crushing) with the blade, I'm guessing the blade is a bit worn out. so the safety stop when the blade is "caught" and won't turn -- meant to protect the motor -- is now activating every two seconds, even when the blade is cutting a frozen blueberry. that would be all well and good IF I could buy a replacement blade, but I can't find one on the Breville site. Not very eco-friendly, or economical! Am I missing something?
 Stalls out constantly October 21, 2008
Tom P (New York, NY United States)
Hi,
I purchased this blender primarily to make smoothies. I have owned two other hand blenders in my life and bought this for its cordless capability. As other reviews state, it lacks power and stalls out constantly. To blend a smoothly with a handful of frozen fruits it stalls out maybe 10-20 times in the process. I called customer service to complain and they said it was probably defective. I sent it back and received a replacement only to find the new one has the exact same problem.
If you are using to make milkshakes and to blend only liquids, this will probably be fine. If not, save your money and buy a different hand blender.
Breville Cordless Hand blender May 20, 2008
Julie Nitzel
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I don't recommend this brand of hand blender. As you can see in the picture the stem is made up of two parts, stainless steel and plastic, that are glued together. On my appliance those pieces came unglued. Even though I have tried to glue them back together it is not a permanent fix. And no, I do not wash them in the dishwasher.
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