Back-to-Basics Smoothie Elite Maker | 
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| Brand: Back to Basics
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $19.99
You Save: $20.00 (50%)
New (19) Used (1) from $18.49
Rating:  119 reviews
Sales Rank: 12755
Fragile: Yes
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 13.8 x 12.4 x 8.9
Warranty: 1
MPN: SE2000
Model: SE2000
UPC: 018579177207
EAN: 0018579177207
ASIN: B00005O0N1
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: box alittle dusty
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| Features:
| • | 500-watt pulse-power motor with three speeds; 56-ounce capacity | | • | Unique stir stick breaks up air pockets, increases mixing efficiency | | • | Ice-crushing blade creates consistent smoothie texture | | • | Dispenser valve serves smoothies without a mess | | • | Includes instructions and recipe book; 1-year limited warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
Designed just for the purpose of blending fast, nutritious smoothies, the Smoothie Elite does the job better than an ordinary blender and is easy to operate. The 56-ounce jar has measuring marks for adding just enough fruit, yogurt, and protein powder (or whatever you prefer in your smoothie) for either two or four servings. Running at 500 watts, the pulse-power motor blends at three different speeds--mix, smooth, and pulse--letting you control the consistency of your drink. The jar's shape pulls ingredients down to the center blade, ensuring that even larger foods mix evenly. Additionally, a unique stir stick in the center of the Smoothie Elite's jar breaks up air pockets during blending for more efficient mixing. This smoothie maker even has a special heavy-duty ice-crushing blade, so frozen drinks are blended into a consistent texture. A dispenser valve on the front of the unit eliminates spills so you can continuously mix and serve without a mess. This machine is an inexpensive alternative to ordering daily smoothies at a juice bar. It is covered by a one-year limited warranty and comes with instructions and a recipe book. --Cristina Vaamonde
Product Description
Designed just for the purpose of blending fast, nutritious smoothies, the Smoothie Elite does the job better than an ordinary blender and is easy to operate. The 56-ounce jar has measuring marks for adding just enough fruit, yogurt, and protein powder for either two or four servings. Running at 500 watts, the pulse-power motor blends at three different speeds--mix, smooth, and pulse--letting you control the consistency of your drink. The jar's shape pulls ingredients down to the center blade, ensuring that even larger foods mix evenly. Additionally, a unique stir stick in the center of the Smoothie Elite's jar breaks up air pockets during blending for more efficient mixing. This smoothie maker even has a special heavy-duty ice-crushing blade, so frozen drinks are blended into a consistent texture. A dispenser valve on the front of the unit eliminates spills so you can continuously mix and serve without a mess. This machine is an inexpensive alternative to ordering daily smoothies at a juice bar. It is covered by a one-year limited warranty
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| Customer Reviews: Read 114 more reviews...
 Great results but doesn't hold up April 13, 2008
David Churchill (Washington, DC)
This was a gift and Its decorated my bar for occasional blended drinks. The operation is loud but its swift and powerful. The spigot is a nice feature, for those that reported it clogging, heres a tip: It's not obvious but the blade should be running to create pressure during a pour. Drink consistency is excellent and it will quickly liquify anything that goes in a drink. Cleanup is good... for a quick cleanup just add soap and hot water. For more thorough, the pitcher comes apart. Now for the bad news, this product has a critical design flaw: the plastic paddles beneath the pitcher inevitably deteriorate and after being stripped by the motor, the blender is useless. Parts are not commonly available.
 Review of Smoothie Machine September 17, 2007
Karen Augenstine (Alabama)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Back-to-Basics Smoothie Elite Maker makes great smoothies as well as frozen drinks. However, after the second use, we noticed it was difficult to align the pitcher and base properly. Since the pitcher didn't fit securely in the base it caused the rotors to burn resulting in damage to the rotors.
 the back to basics July 12, 2007
dj
It is easy to use and clean. I use mine about 3 times a week and have had it for over 2 years now and I love it still works like the first day I used it. I bought them as presents the next year for my entire family and they use it as well. I make fruit smoothies as well as crushed ice drinks. If you are looking for something that is easy to use and reliable I recommend this product.
Greatest Home Smoothie Ever July 4, 2007
Marilyn Bartkus (Long Island, NY USA)
Our family loves smoothies and frozen drinks. This is a great addition to our summertime BBQ's. Fast, Easy and no extra lumps!!!.
Generally dissatisfied with this product June 23, 2007
PleaseElise (VA)
The blender is very loud, and often has to be 'helped' with the plastic stirrer. It does well with frozen fruit, but is terrible with ice. The spigot only works if you have a very runny smoothie--I like mine a little thicker, and was never able to get more than a few tablespoons out of the spigot as a result. Also, the spigot is extremely hard to clean thoroughly. But pouring the smoothie out of the pitcher is also difficult, as there is no pour spout. The pitcher comes apart easily for cleaning, but even if you tighten the blades all the way onto the pitcher, some of the smoothie still leaks into the base. Lastly, when I began to use the smoothie maker daily, it died after a few months. Just started smoking and tearing apart the rubber under the blades. I'd recommend just getting a regular blender to make smoothies.
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