Kalorik MS-18676T Sunny Morning 200-Watt Immersion Handheld 2-Speed Blender, Tangerine

Kalorik MS-18676T Sunny Morning 200-Watt Immersion Handheld 2-Speed Blender, Tangerine

Read the manual before posting your admitted 'operator error'.
as many others who have posted, i was led to this machinen by a review at america's test kitchen.

i haven't had it long enough to rate the machine's performance but as a designer and engineer of products i have some insight to share about negative postings here about the reliability, the longevity and a particular operator error or two.

1) the manual is extremely clear on the duty-cycle of the machine. 9% duty cycle. that means for every minute on you need to let the motor rest 10 minutes. That seems like quite a lot but the machine has a particular 'job requiremjent' that is designed to be completed in well under a minute. if you need a bigger job done, USE A BIGGER MACHINE. it's really that simple. Yes i'm sure there are machines costing 4x as much brau(cough), and if you need a higher-end machine GET ONE, stop complaining that a ford focus is not a mercedes benz. If you want to make 4 shakes for 4 children, 'get er done' in 15-20 seconds of blending each and...

Wish it lived up to ATK recommendation (Dec. 2012 update)
This is a light, good looking immersion blender. I bought it due to the America's Test Kitchen recommendation, but they probably were meaning that it was wonderful for very, very light use. The plastic wand section of the blender started failing within a few days of use. One of the end pieces of this stalk started to pop off. I think with very light use, it would not pop out. I sent it back rather than trying to glue it back together or plastic spot welding the pieces back. That might have worked, but I want a much more durable blender. I am so impressed with the price, if the one I purchased held together, it would have been fantastic. It was impressive while it worked and nice looking. Looks like I'll have to spend much more for the next one.

UPDATE 2012 December: I've read a few of the other reviews in favor of this blender. The instructions do say: "Switch on motor by choosing "Speed 1" or "Speed 2" and blend but remember to use for no longer than 1 minute...

cheap but useless
i bought it from wallmart and after using twice machine give up working.....its a junk.... what i notice was the burning smell coming out from machine motor its not durable at all

200 Watt plunging mixer perfect for soups, mashed, sauces, mayonnaises, milk shake, batter, baby food and more. Comes with a mixing cup and a stainless steel blade. Designed of a high temperature resistant material for mixing hot-preparations, dishwasher safe.

• Immersion handheld blender with powerful 200-watt motor
• Stainless-steel blade; protective guard helps prevent splattering
• Simple push-button controls and lightweight, ergonomic design
• Dishwasher-safe detachable blending shaft; plastic mixing cup included
• Measures 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 by 14 inches; 1-year limited warranty