Binding: Kitchen Brand: Back to Basics Color: White EAN: 0018579186964 Label: Back to Basics Manufacturer: Back to Basics Model: SR1000 Publisher: Back to Basics Release Date: April 01, 2006 Sales Rank: 23669 Studio: Back to Basics Variation Description: White Warranty: 1
Features:
Auto-powered dispensing allows consumers to serve smoothies and other thick drinks easily
Durable 430-watt/600-watt pulse-power motor provides maximum power for ice-crushing and smoothie-making
Simple 2-speed and pulse operation provides precise control
56-ounce container capacity makes seven 8-ounce smoothies
Stir stick forces ice and frozen ingredients into the blades for fast, uniform crushing
Product DescriptionThe AutoServe Smoothie Maker with convenient auto-powered dispensing allows consumers to make and serve smoothies and other thick beverages quickly and easily. By simply pressing a glass against the dispensing button, the motor runs at low speed and dispenses smoothies and other thick beverages with professional results. A powerful motor, funnel-shaped container, specially-designed blades and stir stick work together to crush ice with smooth, uniform results. Easy smoothie measuring marks on the mixing container keeps smoothie-making simple.
What Others Say
Blends well, but hard to clean and put back together
Back to Basics SR1000 AutoServe Smoothie Maker really does blend well, it crushes ice and frozen fruits well and makes nice thick smoothies. It has a nice stir stick to help mix the ingredients as it blends. When I purchased the blender I liked the thought of the dispenser. However, it is a big pain to clean and put back together! The dispenser alone has 5 parts that have to align exactly to reassemble. If not put together perfectly then the dispenser doesn't work and you get a big mess. It's okay for a cheap smoothie maker, but next time I would upgrade.
Powerhouse
This is a great little machine. I use mine often during the warm weather months. It has power to spare and the measuring lines for either 2 or 4 servings make for perfect drinks. One slight flaw that is rather annoying-it's very easy to get the spout cap screwed on crooked and then it leaks all over the place. Always make sure first that it's not leaking. I would definitely recommend Back to Basics SR1000 AutoServe Smoothie Maker.
Poor kitty....
Not happy with this purchase. It seemed to work ok the first time or two, but now it sounds like a whole construction crew is in the kitchen. It's so loud it scares the cat half to death!! The dispenser will work for water, but forget about anything much thicker. I did research this before I made the purchase (about a year ago?)and at that time, I swear there were more positive reviews of the product on Amazon...things that make you go "hmmm".
Great blender/smoothie maker!
I'm really impressed with this machine. I made a fruit smoothie (about 2 adult servings) first, and what I noticed first is how powerful the motor is! It ground up ice very nicely and mixed my fruitful drink into a frothy treat. The dispenser works very well, until you get to the very bottom of the batch. Then it flows slowly and you have to pour the rest out (which was probably about a half cup or so.) I'm glad I purchased this smoothie maker and would recommend it!
Didn't work for me...
I returned if after using it twice. For single serving protein drinks, I couldn't even get it to blend the powder well or crush the ice cubes. Maybe it works better for larger quantities. The "dispenser" was a joke; it took forever. On top of it all, it was a pain to clean. I returned it and picked up the Bella Cucina Rocket blender which is designed for one serving. Works MUCH better and is a breeze to clean.
