Braun MR5550CA Multiquick Professional Hand Blender, White
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BraunBrand: Braun
Model: MR5550CA-WH
Product features:
- Includes hand blender, chopper, metal whisk, covered beaker, and wallholder
- Powerful 400-watt motor
- Anti-splashing shaft on handblender attachment
- Speed selector; turbo button
- Attachments are dishwasher safe; 1-year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Braun MR5550CA Multiquick Professional Hand Blender, White
Customer Review: ChangeItOrDrownIt...Braun MR5550CA Multi Quick:
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a non paid response to a product purchased from the Amazon.com site.
NOTE: Another review by me follows this review...
I purchased this replacement Braun, six weeks ago. The replacement Braun hand blender is 400 watt opposed to the replaced one, which was a 200 watt version. The 200 watt version replaced a less powered version too. I owned the 200 watt model two years. I blend 4 times a week, omelets and fruits. the two earlier versions were GREAT kitchen tools. Both earlier models were under powered. I fried the motor in the first one, via over usage. The second I ground the rubber to metal joining connector, within the hand/motor to blend/washable/removable head, from bad usage or from over usage.
This new Braun MR5550CA Multiquick Professional Hand Blender has a stronger rubber to metal joining connector and has an improved motor rating. The new unit stays cool.
This new unit has a dual speed push button, where one is full power, the other is variable sped interdependent upon the top speed dial.
For my dollar and usage this is one fantastic tool. For the power, the price was very good. BUT: for my needs, the a mini chopper/blender included was a waste. I paid for this and had no choice to say NO. The packaging was extensive and elaborate, a lot of unnecessary plastic and virgin beautiful ornate cardboard. I would have liked to receive the unit in brown recycled paper, and no mini chopper (with or without receiving credit for refusal of this addition, as this chopper is not bad quality, its just that a cook usually has a full sized chopper, and with over dependence/usage of oil....).
Would I buy this unit again? In all measures except those stated: Unnecessary attachments,and overkill of packaging.
For my usage, I conclude this Braun MR5550CA @ $64.67 delivered to be the best choice I could find, as I spent four hours researching on-line, with personal experience and past similar kitchen tool usage for my reference.
I would buy this unit again. Great tool. I hope it lasts.
Sincerely,
ChangeItOrDrownIt
6-25-09
ChangeItOrDrownIt...Braun MR5550CA Multi Quick:
I rated this item on 8-16-08. I had just purchased the unit. I was impressed both the change in the blending blade end as food did not clog the holes, and the increase in power. I disliked the inability of the purchaser to refuse the attachment array. Most cooks will not use the attachment blender as I believe most of us have a full size blender.
I might have abused the unit, as I added some dried cranberries to my fruit juice blend drink. This questionable overuse ground the rubber to metal joint where the motor meets the blade attachment, in other words the blade would not spin with the motor. I accomplished this feat within the first couple of months of ownership/usage. As this was my third Braun: 1st @ 100W, 2nd @ 200W, I feel the connection might be improved for the increase in power to 400W MR5550CA.
I immediately purchased a ROCCO Model ROHB300MU @ 330Watts. The joint (described above) is slightly superior in the ROCCO and I do not grind dried fruit anymore, although the slight power loss of 17.5%, the ROCCO blends as effectively as the Braun.
Unfortunately this ROCCO came with even more "wonderful accessories" which I will never use. Great virginal plastic, packaging and increased shipping for the weight and volume. The costs were almost exact to the Braun 5550. I would choose the ROCCO over the Braun now that I have experienced both. I would like the ability to refuse the accessories whether I receive much price discount or not!
Sincerely,
ChangeItOrDrownIt.
Description of Braun MR5550CA Multiquick Professional Hand Blender, White
With all those attachments and turbo power, there's not much this slender blender can't do! Whisk egg whites or cream, blend drinks, chop onions and purEe soup, all with ease and convenience.Braun's Multiquick Professional improves on an appliance that's already highly convenient. With a 400-watt motor, this updated hand blender has increased power for faster and better results. A dial on the top of the handle allows you to select from five different blending speeds, giving you more control over the consistency of your purées. A turbo button on the front of the handle lets you immediately switch up to the highest blending speed. The hand-blender attachment has a unique blade that offers smoother and more even blending, making it ideal for puréeing fruit shakes, soups, or homemade baby food. In addition, the hand-blender shaft has an innovative antisplashing design that prevents food from splattering on your kitchen walls during blending. Other included attachments are a minifood processor with an antislip bottom for chopping foods such as herbs, onions, or meats and a whisk for whipping egg whites, cake batter, or cream. The set also comes with a tall lidded beaker that is a convenient shape for blending smoothies and for storing leftovers, and a wall holder for storage. The hand blender, chopper, whisk, and beaker are all dishwasher-safe, and the unit is covered by a one-year limited warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
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