| | |  | Smoothie Makers | Home » » Back to Basics Smoothie Plus 600 Smoothie Maker - SPL6BRUSHED | | | | | | | Description: | | Whip up some refreshing iced drinks with the Smoothie Plus 600. The Smoothie Maker's powerful 600-watt pulse motor turns ice and fruit into tasty, healthy refreshments. Its specially designed ice-crushing blade produces a consistently perfect texture while the uniquely shaped container steers ingredients into the center for a smoother blend. Easy 2- and 4-serving measuring marks on pitcher make preparation easy and a custom stir stick maximizes mixing. When you're done, the handy dispenser valve neatly pours a perfect drink every time. Instructions and recipes included. UL-listed. Imported. 20Hx6-1/2" dia. | | | Features: | |
• Powerful motor turns ice and fruit into refreshments
• 600-watt pulse power motor
• Specially designed ice-crushing blade
• 2- and 4-serving measuring marks on pitcher
• Custom stir stick maximizes mixing
| | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 13.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 12.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 9.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 6.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 20 reviews |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Our experience with this product is great!!Jul 27, 2006
We've had our smoothie maker for about a month, now, and love the smoothies we make with this product! Since its arrival, smoothies have replaced a lot of meals in our house!
Most of our smoothies, however, are too thick to come through the spigot, even with the low-speed dispensing button depressed. Also, the spigot is too low for many cups. We just remove the stir-stick and lid, and pour the smoothies into cups. In our house, licking the stick is fun reserved only for the smoothie chef!
You really don't have to run the machine very long for the smoothie to be accomplished, even with ice and frozen fruit. We noticed that if you happen to leave the machine running while you make a quick trip to the fridge for something, it starts to smell hot. It's finished with whatever you ask of it before it starts smelling hot, though. This machine makes quick business of anything you put in it -- I have a $200 professional blender that can't hold a candle to this little gem!
I wish they had given us a small lid to put over the stick-hole, though. The machine seems to do a fine job regardless of whether or not you use the stick. In fact, after you fill the container full of frozen fruit, you have to struggle to get the stick in all the way. Without the stick to close the opening at the top, you need to hold your hand over the hole when you first start it up -- you get the picture....
The unit is easy to clean by putting a little soap and water in it and giving it a few pulses. I don't disassemble the container each time I use it -- only when I see "gunk" starting to accumulate around the gasket. YES, MINE HAS A GASKET!! I don't know if my model is new and improved, but, unlike other reviewers' smoothie makers, my unit has a ring gasket. Read the directions before trying to detach the blade from the container for the first time, as it isn't obvious how it comes apart. Can't speak to durability or longevity, yet, but for however long it lasts, we see this gadget as one of our favorites in the kitchen!
We have found an easy smoothie "formula" for two servings: 1/2 of a 16oz bag of frozen fruit OR 2-3 frozen bananas (very ripe), 2 containers of yogurt to compliment flavor of fruit, 2 cups liquid (milk or appropriate juice or combination of both). About 1 tsp of sugar-free Kool-Aid or Jello will enhance flavor -- use the same flavor as the fruit.
If you add the liquid ingredients first, you don't need a measuring cup, as the smoothie maker has measurements on the side of the container. Our favorite concoction is 8 ounces frozen pineapple, 2 containers low-fat pina collada yogurt, 2 cups V-8 Pineapple Smoothie juice (OR 1 cup pineapple juice and 1 cup milk), and 2T canned coconut milk. YUM!!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Good smoothie big messApr 02, 2005
I used this smoothie maker about 10 times and every time it was a pain to disassemble and clean. The jar is a very light plastic and the dispensing stem would always cross thread when putting it back together and leaked. If you forget to close the valve after cleaning you end up with a hugh mess to clean up when everything ends up on the counter. After the tenth use my fiance droped the jar and sheared off the valve. We just picked up the cuisinart SmartPower 600 watt blender/food processor I hope this one works better because the jar is glass and I am still wondering if the last breakup was an accident.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Wish I Could Get My Money BackFeb 17, 2005
I purchased this and had nothing but trouble right away.
The spout gets clogged easily. It is the loudest smoothie
maker I've ever heard. It also rattles alot when its on.
I wanted to give it a chance but it only got worse.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Garbage! Buy The Competitor Instead!Dec 28, 2004
My wife received this model as a Christmas 2004 gift. First setup out of the box, done correctly, poured in the milk only to see it leak out the bottom of the pitcher all over and behind the counter! Triple checked the directions, took apart, put back together, tested with tap water, again it leaked out the bottom. What idiot designs/makes any liquid mixer WITHOUT a gasket at the bottom! Directions and manual do not show nor include a gasket to prevent leaks. Total garbage! Bought the competitor Villaware; much better quality and results! 12/27/2004
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
It's JunkDec 14, 2004
Great machine until it broke after only using 2 months. The bottom completely falls out when you try to blend fruit or ice.
Junk. Buy something else.
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