Cuisinart HTM-5 SmartPower 5-Speed Electronic Hand Mixer, White
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Model: HTM-5
Color: White
Product features:
- Powerful (220 watts) enough for refrigerated butter
- Electronically programmed to boost power when needed
- Five speeds for precise work; thumb control on handle
- Extra-large beaters for speed, better aerating
- 3-year warranty against defects
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart HTM-5 SmartPower 5-Speed Electronic Hand Mixer, White
Customer Review: Was a great mixer while it lasted, like everyone else, the internal gear broke in less than 3 yrs
Summary: 1 Stars
This was a great hand mixer (except for the fact that the lowest speed really isn't quite low enough - I dealt with that). I had used one night to make a cake and frosting, without incident. The next morning, when I went to make cookie dough - right after I turned it on, the right gear made a funny noise. I used it single beater to finish the job... but, knew that it was a throw-away device. I was HUGELY disappointed. I do have the warranty card (I guess I never mailed it in! LOL), and it says it is covered for 3 years - but - I don't have my receipt. I know it is just about 3 yrs old now.
If you are able to purchase this mixer at a great price, as it is now on Amazon (below thirty smackers) and justify that it will only cost an average of ten bucks a year to use, it is a good deal. I paid double that price. Just don't get too attached to it, it won't last as long as your other appliances, it realistically has a 3-4 yr shelf life. I did use it several times a month. I got my moneys' worth, but, would certainly have expected it to last much longer than this. I have a Black n Decker hand mixer that I bought when I was 17 on sale for ten smackers. That one has had as much use and STILL WORKS FINE!!
My husband is happy because he now knows what I *need* for Mothers' Day. To me, a hand mixer is a NECESSITY for EVERY KITCHEN. I, personally, would have liked something more frivilous. ;-)
P.S. I do own a fabulous Kitchen Aid stand mixer, which is now 18 yrs old and going great. My mothers Kitchen Aid is over 35 yrs old. I use the hand mixer for convenience, because I don't leave the stand mixer out on my counter.
Description of Cuisinart HTM-5 SmartPower 5-Speed Electronic Hand Mixer, White
With 220 watts of power and super-sized stainless beaters this hand mixer can get through those challenging mixing jobs without grumbling, and we're talking double batches of chocolate chip cookie dough. The controls are easy to operate and are conveniently placed near the handle so you can move from low to high without letting go of the mixing bowl. Better yet, this is a hand mixer with a brain: an automatic feedback program provides extra power when the going gets tough.Packing 220 watts and electronically programmed to deliver extra power when it's needed, this hand mixer is powerful enough to cut through butter straight from the refrigerator. A thumb control atop its comfortable handle offers five speeds for precise work. Its stainless-steel beaters are extra large for speedy mixing and better aeration of egg whites and whipped cream, and they don't have a center post so they're easy to clean. (They're dishwasher-safe, also.) The mixer carries a three-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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