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Brand: Block
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$56.99~~
Buy New: $39.99
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Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

5 reviews
Sales Rank: 173018

Country: Import
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 19.1

MPN: SALPHA500
UPC: 018579182102
EAN: 0018579182102
ASIN: B0007D6H8E

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Smoothie Signature

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The Smoothie Signature where design meets durability. With a dishwasher safe, 48 oz. glass container and a brushed metal base, the Smoothie Signature matches today's decor and lifestyle. Includes all the features expected in a smoothie maker; easy measu

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars

Works fine for me May 19, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I recently purchased this blender for my mom for mother's day. The smoothies we have made with it are coming out fine each time. The dispenser is handy but just make sure to take it apart and clean it well. Sometimes I notice a funny smell when I'm blending but eveything seems to come out OK despite this. Maybe because the appliance is new?? The stir stick is a wonderful addition and helps to make sure the ice is crushed and smoothies are smooth. So far this item is performing great for the price!

1 out of 5 stars

Bad Blender. I went through 4 in less than two years. July 8, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

The rubber bottom which goes onto the motor base burns up all the time. I only mix ice for smoothies. Customer service kept sending me out the bottom portion of the blender to replace the burnt out ones. Today, It burned out the rubber piece AGAIN and the motor on the base wont work. This blender cant be more than 6 months old. I dumpster the whole thing. Don't even want to call Back to Basics for a replacement. I bought it because it was the most watts on a blender I could find. Big mistake as it kept burning up.

1 out of 5 stars

Works okay but fragile; no customer service February 19, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This does a decent job of making smoothies. The spout is nice, and it does a good job of mixing ice.

However, the first time we tried to clean the spout (according to the instructions), it was impossible to put the spout back on without breaking it.

The real problem is what happened when I tried to contact customer service: nothing. I've sent two e-mails, one using their e-mail address and one using the online form, and I haven't even had the courtesy of a form e-mail acknowledging receipt.

I recommend avoiding "Back to Basics" and go with a brand with better quality and customer service.

2 out of 5 stars

Rubber Drive Wore Out July 18, 2005
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

We have owned and used this smoothie maker for 2 to 3 months. It has been used on average at least 6 times a week. The only things that have been blended are fruits and occasionally ice.

For the most part it performed well over that period until the other day it would not work any more. The rubber drive teeth on the motor have worn out where they won't engage the rubber teeth of the knifes at the bottom of the plastic vase. I've tried to search the manufacturer's website for replacement parts, service or help and have found none.

Very disappointed in this products longevity. Our standard blender lasted for years under the same usage. One would think the more specialized a product becomes it would be better suited for the task it was intended for? This product has failed us in that respect.

5 out of 5 stars

Perfect texture! April 25, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Our old blender always struggled to crush ice. We usually wound up with a lumpy, uneven mess that usually couldn't be sucked through a straw. Trying to pour it from the pitcher into a glass usually required getting out the wet/dry vac to clean up the spill. ;)
This machine is much quieter and gives us a perfectly textured smoothie every time. The spout is fanatsic for dispensing the contents. I would recommend (and have) this product without any doubts!

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