Has anyone done the "white bowl" test to see if the blade assembly is shredding black TEFLON flakes into your drinks like Waring &amp; Vitamix Blenders?
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While I have not done the "white bowl" test, I originally tried a Waring and did not like flakes as you described. The BlendTec did not stir up the ingredients well enough so I always had fruit lumps and returned it. Our first Hamilton Beach with Wave Action was in 2000 and we only had to replace it a couple years ago. The Wave Action really works. It doesn't have the gimmicks like other competitors and it isn't sexy looking, but what it does is flat out get the job done and I would never buy anything else.
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Mine is the same way. I checked some of the the more expensive blenders at the store and they are identical.
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Hi Kathryn. To me, it sounds like the seal in your jar is starting to go bad. I have a Blendtec HP3A that developed a leaky jar. After about six months of normal use the blade stopped spinning smoothly by hand; it felt slightly ratchety but it still blended just fine. Next, it started to leak a very small amount of dark liquid from the bottom of the jar around the shaft. Then, it leaked more. Right after the one year warranty expired, the seal around the shaft smoked and disintegrated while grinding grain. Now the jar is completely unusable. Blendtec pretty much said 'tough luck, would you like to buy our new (even more over-priced) jar with a 4" blade?' I asked if they had improved the seal, but the Blendtec customer rep. didn't know so she gave me the "sonically welded blade with a lifetime warranty" sales pitch. I have been without a blender for almost a year and I'll have to fork out more money for a replacement jar because I did not recognize the first symptoms of a seal failure. So, learn from my mistake and start complaining to Swindletec about their over-priced, disposable jar with its poor quality seal while it is still under warranty.
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Yes. We have had excellent service from our Casino products. We had to replace this blade unit because we use the blender so much the blade started leaking. We have had this same problem also with our Oster and Kitchen Aid blenders. The Cushman blender blends the best of all of our non-commercial blenders.
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I had the exact same problem with mine! After two years of use I started noticing black plastic just like you... when I examined the bottom chute where the ice comes out I noticed the plastic chute seeming to split in the middle. I took off the top screws and examined the insides but could not see anything wrong... I assume the pieces are coming from the plastic starting to split. I ended up getting a new unit ... from what I have read in other reviews this thing has a limited shelf life and will break after a year or so... Since I love crushed ice in my drinks I just ended up getting another one because there seems to be no others on the market that can do a better job... the ' pro ' model should be all metal if you ask me and use no plastic at all... maybe they will make a better unit by the time my current one breaks...
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I've found it to be very good at this task. I've left my smoothie on the counter for an hour or toe, when I came back, it's still fully incorporated. Hope you like your blender.
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I had the same question, so I called Cuisinart today to check on this issue. They say the knives are NOT dishwasher safe and that if they were it would be indicated on the box (which it is not).
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sometimes mine leaks a little but it's much better than the off brand I got one time...They usually include extra white plastic gasket rings with the packaging- do you have any extras? Maybe the gasket ring isn't seated properly or it came out? If the gasket ring is fine then maybe the threads on the cup or the blade top are damaged?
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Two years ago (before I started using a VitaMix blender) I was using them in a regular blender for smoothies and I don't remember there being any issue with them blending in.
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I have washed the food processor bowl, blade and lid and the whip attachment. I washed the attachment that holds the rotary tools once in the dishwasher, and it wasn't harmed, but it did have some water stuck in the upper portion that had to be drained out after. Now I just rinse the attachment holder and the blades by hand after using and don't bother with the dishwasher. The motor part of the blender definitely doesn't go in the dishwasher or immersion in the sink, but it has never needed anything more than a wipe with a dishcloth.
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You might want to direct Breville's attention to an article in Mother Jones entitled "The Scary New Evidence on BPA free Plastics". Probably won't make any difference. I contacted VitaMix about their new Tritan containers (that I ran out and purchased, throwing out the old ones. Come to find out the 1st set were safer). I don't understand why these companies do not sue the manufacturer for whitewashing test results, etc. Alas, the concept of customer satisfaction and safety is extinct. But they don't mind. By the time the results appear in our grandchildren, most of the CEOs will have retired. You might want to direct Breville's attention to an article in Mother Jones entitled "The Scary New Evidence on BPA free Plastics". Probably won't make any difference. I contacted VitaMix about their new Tritan containers (that I ran out and purchased, throwing out the old ones. Come to find out the 1st set were safer). I don't understand why these companies do not sue the manufacturer for whitewashing test results, etc. Alas, the concept of customer satisfaction and safety is extinct. But they don't mind. By the time the results appear in our grandchildren, most of the CEOs will... » Read More You might want to direct Breville's attention to an article in Mother Jones entitled "The Scary New Evidence on BPA free Plastics". Probably won't make any difference. I contacted VitaMix about their new Tritan containers (that I ran out and purchased, throwing out the old ones. Come to find out the 1st set were safer). I don't understand why these companies do not sue the manufacturer for whitewashing test results, etc. Alas, the concept of customer satisfaction and safety is extinct. But they don't mind. By the time the results appear in our grandchildren, most of the CEOs will have retired. « Show Less
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I've had my set for several years and have not had this problem. I have found though that the whisk is not usable as a mixer. This means for things that are heavy such as potatoes, it does not work well which may be why you have had yours burn out. It works very well for drinks, puddings and whipped cream. I have had a problem with the bowls breaking though! I have chips in 2 of them.
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Yes, but I have had at least four of them and they only last about a month and then the blades don't spin around any more. I finally bought a different blender which is great it's a Bellevile. so any way don't buy any more replace ment blenders they are faulty. In fact I think Waring owes me a refund on all the glass replacement jars I have purchased and only last about a month....
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I am glad those who have answered aren't having this problem, but I really am only interested in resolving my problem and hearing from anyone who has the same issue only, not that some people don't have this issue, that doesn't help at all. I have researched other websites and find there are many others who also have this problem, has something to do with internal plastic. Guess it's time to move onto a new mixer.
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Did this happen after using glisten? If so that would be odd. If not, probably hard water, run glisten through the cycle, make sure the water in the dw is hot, then try a load of dishes. you should see improvement. I keep Jet dry in my dw too because I also have hard water, but haven't had the problem of white surface on my plates or glasses since I used glisten. I run this through my dw once a month.
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Yes, the first time my daughter used it, its awful and it won't come clean! Very disappointed sinceTHE AMERICAS TEST KITCHEN CALLED IT THE BEST!Happy for the chance to vent.If you get any help with this problem,please let me know.Blessings , Pam,mp_feeney@yahoo.com.
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Yes. Our Cuisinart blender works great, we've had it for several years and recently replaced the blade/gasket piece, now it's as good as new.