Food processors mixers and blenders

Smeg 50s Style Personal Blender (PBF01BLAU) review

CHOICE Expert Rating

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Good points

Good Points

u0026#149;u0026#032; 2 x 600ml cups included.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Claimed BPA free bottle.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Easy to assemble and disassemble.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Clear lightweight bottles, with grading in 100ml increment.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Easy to store.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Has an indicator light.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Easy to clean bottles in domestic sink. Rinse under hot water or add water and detergent blend for a few secs and rinse.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Black exterior is easy to wipe over. Some stainless steel however easy to clean.u003cbru003e

Bad points

Bad Points

u0026#149;u0026#032; Only OK for ease of use.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Fairly basic instructions. No processing guide.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Very poor at blending kale, may not be suitable for tough leafy greens.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Noisy when processing.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Unit has rubber feet however unit can be accidently knocked over.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Difficult to clean any spills inside the unit Leaked liquids will pour through a hole near the shaft.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Narrow blade base and narrow bottle opening for filling bottle with ingredients, need to trim/chop fruit and veg to fit.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; May be difficult to remove blade assembly from cup after processing as it becomes tight and there is very little grip on the blade assembly to remove. Can be difficult for persons with weak wrists and fingers.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; To operate speeds , the user needs to hold down bottle manually during processing.u003cbru003e

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