Home and Kitchen Reviews

This Bissell formula is very good for all types of pet messes on carpeting. The cleaning power is good and the scent is pleasant. Since I care for many foster dogs in my home, I buy a lot of this product.

The sticks are way too snug going into the slots. Getting them out is worst. I though about filing them a little wider but haven't had the time so I have just been setting a timer and putting the sticks in right before the liquid freezes. Works great other than the slot issue.

If you like frozen pops this is the thing for you!
There is nothing better than crafting your own flavors of freeze-pops in your own kitchen, you know exactly what is in it and you control the sugar! You can make these as heathly or as decadent as you'd like.
The product & usage:
I really like the construction of this item. I am very big on buying quality goods that last a lifetime. I don't like to replace things because they couldn't stand the test of time. These are definately worthy, they have solid plastic molds & a great stand too!
I like that you can take all of the pop molds out of the stand and wash all parts seperately. It is the one feature that seperates this item from a lot of others our there on the market. I dig it. They clean up easily too!
The recipe book was lacking, two recipes in a variety of languages. Search the net for recipes or create your own. I have been stuck on making pudding pops, the texture is reminiscant of a fudgesicle. The recipe is easy, make the pudding according to the pie filling directions on the box, fill the molds, before the mixture sets, pop in the freezer and a few short hours later you have a great tasting fudgesicle or bananasicle or vanillasicle, whatever pudding flavor you choose!!

Buy this thing, you will not regret it.

Este aparato es una maravilla, lo recomiendo ampliamente, es rápido, confiable, silencioso. Una gran compra.

The children and I purchased this item for Dad for Christmas. One thing we did not plan for was Dad being home when the UPS truck arrived. Since it was delivered in its original box (and we knew this could happen) he of course could not wait until Christmas. Since I have not read the manual or used the unit, I can only tell you of my observances and the enjoyable outcome.
They (my husband and son) are using this daily. They have made dried apples, pears, pineapple, peaches, and fruit roll. They all were great! My son had to put a note on the unit so we would stop "stealing before completion". My husband bought a roast, sliced it thin, and marinated it in teriaki overnight. The beef jerky was the best. I am not a beef eater ~ but I had to taste it. My son even tried canned fruit. Please note: If you do this, expect the fruit to be teeny tiny and a bit sweet. My husband orders homemade smoked bratwurst, which is supposed to hang dry for two to three weeks. He placed it in the dehydrator and it was ready to eat in 3 hours.

It takes some adjustment hearing the fan. This is not really a problem as you can relocate it to a basement or laundry room as we do. I am the only person this sometimes annoys, as I am not one for extra noise in the evening. Cleaning is also very quick and easy.

Before I bought this make and model ~ I researched websites, catalogs, asked coworkers and relatives that have the much cheaper brands from discount stores. I decided to spend the extra dollars for a system that can be added to at anytime, has a fan for better drying, and has easy cleanup. This was a wonderful Christmas gift. I highly recommend it.

This is a fine dehyrator. It's quick and powerful. The description says the trays are 13.5 inches but that text was lifted from the description for the FD-50/60. This model (FD-1010) has 15.25 inch trays which adds almost one square foot to the area of the 13.5 inch tray. Multiply those larger trays by 30 (the maximum capacity) and you got a huge amount of drying surface.

The water filter makes a big difference. The sleek design matches our appliances. If the carafe is too full, it tends to spill a little bit when pouring...not a big deal. Overall, we like it though. Highly recommended!!!!

Love it! We were replacing a 12-year old Braun coffee maker (which is still working!), so the Braun brand name was a plus for us. The coffee tastes better. We love the gold cone filter and were happy to be rid of the paper variety. The machine runs well without the Britta water filter in place, but we enjoy that feature and use it. We also like the programmable turn-on/shut-off feature and the coffee is REALLY hot!

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I bought this after moving into a new apartment and needing household items. While generic chopsticks are good, this set is worth the money.

The decorations are nice. These chopsticks easily pick up food compared to thinner, metallic varieties. I have cleaned them in the dishwasher repeatedly with no wear or tear. If you need something else besides generic chopsticks, these are the ones to get.

I would've given it 4 stars. 5 had the on button not been really hard to push when I got it. But I bought it April 13th and it was dead June 15th. I'm getting a replacement but I am out shipping the original, shipping it back, and a $5 charge to get the replacement at 7-10 days shipping.
Waiting to see if I get a new one.

UPDATED: APRIL 2nd

I wrote a review for this last week --- you can see it below this one. I loved the product, but was disappointed in that it a) stopped working after a short time and b) Cuisinart said it would take an unreasonable period of time to replace it.

I just wanted to update my review. I called Cuisinart and they said it'd take 3 days to process paperwork and 2 weeks to pick up the unit. It actually took about 3 business days to pick up the unit... and in 2 business days I had my new coffeepot. In total... 1 week.. not too shabby!

Although the unit burning out seems to be an issue with some of these units (see previous reviews by others as well), Cuisinart will stand behind their product -- hopefully they will correct the problem.

BTW if I could update my stars I'd put it at a 4-star rating - had it not burned out to begin with I'd given it 5-stars.


-------------Written March 27th ---------------------------------
When I first got this product I loved it. I'm not a daily coffee drinker -- but every once in a while I like to brew a cup.

At first, I liked that I could just get a cup or two and go. I don't care that it doesn't have a warming plate for 3 reasons:
1st - It stays warm enough for me in the cup and
2nd - I don't usually let my coffee sit and wait for more then 20 minutes
3rd - If I'm not "going" I'd like the option to brew directly into a glass mug (which works fine).
Additionally, I found it easy to clean --- the basket pops right out and no pot to clean.. just the cups.. if you rinse them out when your done clean up is nothing.

Like many other reviewers (honestly -- too many to ignore) mine stopped working after about 10 uses. It just doesn't turn on. This is apparently a common problem. However, it does have a 3 year warranty. So I called them.

ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS HAD THEIRS BREAK DOWN CALL CUSINART AND SEND IT BACK!! Maybe they'll get the message -- at least it will cost them enough to fix them all that it'll make them think twice about putting such low quality products on the market. Really, coffee pots are not rocket science!
The number for cuisinart repair is:
1-800-243-8546

THE SERVICE AT CUISINART STINKS!
Basically, they said it would take 3 days to process the paperwork and 2 weeks for them to send UPS to pick it up. No estimate on how long it will actually take to return it. Fortunately, I have an old stovetop revereware drip pot (which works fantastically - but more work to clean). Since I'm not a daily coffee drinker it isn't a huge deal to be without my coffeepot for - what appears to be at least - a month. However, my significant other would be in absolute misery (as would I) if it weren't for the backup.

IF ANYONE FROM CUISINART READS THIS!! Do you seriously think that your speed of service is acceptable?? Heck, I can get my laptop (which is just slightly more complicated) fixed in a day or two! This should not take more than a week to fix.

I bought this coffee maker because I am the only coffee drinker in the home and one cup is normally enough for me. The quality and taste of the coffee is fair at best. I normally have to microwave the water before adding it to the maker to get the coffee hot enough for my enjoyment. The heating element just doesn't get cold water to the proper temperature. All in all this coffee maker is just passing enough to enjoy a blah cup of joe on weekends. I will be in the market for another model soon.

The quality is average for the price paid. its a bit noizy when you keep it in high speed. Also the area it covers is very less when compared to other brands in the market. I saw other brands and they produce better air covering the entire room even without oscillation.

This is a nice fan but, it makes a noise in the motor which, to me, is very annoying. It's a soft whisping sound, if you all can imagine how that'd sound and it bugs the holy crap out of me. It isn't a loud noise; in fact, it's a noise that most people probably wouldn't hear but, I do. Maybe it's because I keep the fan going 24/7 but, that's what a fan is for...to cool off my place. All in all it's a good fan. However the remote for it is so lame. Cheap gay plastic looking long rectangle thing with gay buttons. Sheesh, for the price of the fan you'd think you'd get a remote with soft squishy buttons but, nooooooooo!

this fan is fine.. works ok - and is a better deal than the cheaper ones b/c shipping is free.

I was excited about buying this machine. When I tried it first, I thought that the coffee was pretty decent and loved the ease of preparing coffee. However, after having the machine for 5 days, it started getting very noisy and spraying coffee in a wide circle around the cup. Also, it did not measure correctly -once it just emptied the whole tank and the cup ran over, it was a mess. I called Krups. They have a special line for complaints with this machine - obviously, they get a lot! When I reported that the machine did not measure the amount of water correctly, I was told "We hear about all kinds of problems with the machine, but this one I have not heard about". Krups asked me to send the machine and they would have a look at it, either fix it or send me a new one. It would take 4-6 weeks. Very disappointed!

Well, I was foolish and bought a Black & Decker (more appropriately named Black & Wrecker) Home Cafe system since I like Millstone coffee. However, within a month that machine was filling water into the drip tray and spilling all over my counter top, making an extremely loud noise every time I used it, not to mention that it finally disintegrated into barely filling my cup with coffee! It was a true nightmare!

But I liked the pods so much that I looked around for another machine that might work better and found the Krups one. I just received it and it makes wonderful coffee without all the cleanup from water spilling and spraying all over the place! This machine is quiet, makes coffee quickly with absolutely no clean up after. Everything I could want in a pod machine!

One Note: If you are someone who loves coffee to the extent that you buy the best coffee, grind it yourself and expect a Starbucks quality, then you should not buy a pod machine. I am someone who normally drinks decaf with splenda and flavoring mixed in or vanilla lattes. For anyone who likes coffee but isn't a snob, this is the machine for you!

After purchasing the Tassimo and returning it, I tried the Krups Home Cafe at a friends house and then purchased my own. The biggest plus in my book is the ability to change the strength of your coffee. No the latte and cappucino are not as good as starbucks but lets face it, this machine doesn't cost several grand either. They have so many drinks to choose from including two new teas! I couldn't be happier and my friends haven't complained either!

Bissell detergents are fine, nothing special. Works ok at best. Seems to leave a residue, carpet is not particularly soft, smell is ok, not bad. Hoover detergent works much better for both my nylon and olefen carptet.

Target sells this same item for less than $5.00 32oz. bottle. It pays to shop around!!