Back to Basics SALPHA500 Smoothie Signature Smoothie Maker | 
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Category: Kitchen
List Price: $69.99
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Rating:  20 reviews
Color: Brushed Chrome
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 7 x 11 x 18
Warranty: 1
MPN: SALPHA500
Model: SALPHA500
UPC: 018579182102
EAN: 0018579182102
Release Date: April 6, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Smoothie maker with 700-watt pulse-power motor and ice-crushing blades | | • | Dishwasher-safe 48-ounce glass jar; brushed chrome metal base | | • | Smoothie stir stick keeps thicker ingredients moving and breaks up air pockets | | • | Dispenser valve eliminates spills for continuous mixing and serving | | • | Measures 7 by 11 by 18 inches |
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Product Description
Create delicious, nutritious smoothies with a simple push of a button! Powerful 700-watt smoothie maker blends healthy drinks in a flash, while handy dispenser valve allows you to neatly pour drink. Large 48 oz. glass goblet lets you make smoothies for several people.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 Basically a great smoothie maker! October 4, 2008
Mark Johnson (Murfreesboro, TN)
I bought this product around a month ago, and we've made smoothies nearly every morning since! It is excellent. It is a heavy, sturdy product and is MUCH larger than it appears in the photo. I was very surprised when I removed it from the package. At capacity, there is more than enough smoothie for four people!
It easily handles fresh fruit and ice, and creates a nice consistency provided you have the right amount of ice. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because is struggles to blend large frozen chunks of fruit. Probably any blender would. But don't expect to be able to drop a large chunk of frozen bananas, strawberries, and peaches (or something else) in there and have immediate success. It takes some work with the stir stick.
As far as cleanup goes, I've only been washing it out with hot water immediately after use, which works well. Here's a hint: Don't forget to close the tap after washing. If you leave it open, whatever liquid you pour in the next time will come right out all over your counter! It's happened to me twice, but I think I've learned my lesson, finally.
 Good news, bad news. September 15, 2008
J. McDonald (Broomfield, CO)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really liked the way the smoothie maker performed, it was awesome at crushing ice! However, like several other people, the spout cracked after 3 months. I ordered a new part, but the new spout broke during the first use. I am now looking for a new brand.
 Defective blender base, cracks easily August 21, 2008
R.W. (SAINT LOUIS, Missouri United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I too own this blender, & instantly fell in love with the power & ability to grind large quantities of ice. I new it was too good to be true though. After about a year & a half of ownership, one day my wife & I were making some smoothies when we noticed liquid running all over the counter. First thought was we assembled the gasket wrong after its last cleaning. So after cleaning up the mess, we took it apart, and discovered a very long hairline crack within the base. At least two other reviewers also had this same problem, so I don't think it was just my bad luck.
To make matters worse, the only place we could find replacement parts was from the manufacturer's website. The part is only $7.00 dollars, but you have to pay almost another $10.00 to get it shipped. Add tax, and you're at half the cost of the blender!
My recommendation: Pass on this unit due to a potential defect in the blender base.
Back to Basics SALPHA500 June 16, 2008
E. Parrinello
Only used about six times so far for Frozen drinks, seems to have plenty of power, well built. My only minor concern is that the spout seems to 'drip' a lot more than my old model. Would highly recommend.
 Makes great smoothies, bad hardware May 8, 2008
A. Bearden
I have had this product for three months now. My first time making a smoothie, the pour spout leaked! I had read other reviews with this same problem, but wasn't concerned. I was surprised that it did leak the first time however. The option to use the spout is no longer available to me, so I have switched to using the closed cap. I would expect hardware on a product to last a tad longer than the first use, however this doesn't take away from the great smoothies it produces. All in all, I'm not sure I would recommend this exact model to everyone, but at the price, I think it is a good choice.
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