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Serves its purpose
I bought this to put in my laundry room to hang clothes on that can't go in the dryer so they can airdry straight from the washer. Like other reviewers have said, it is a bit flimsy--I'd say it can hold a whole rack of clothes (dress shirts, sweaters, etc.) if they're not packed in too tightly. It does sort of sway a little bit when you push the clothes to make more room, but because the pieces are screwed together I think it's fine and doesn't seem like it will topple over. For my purposes, it works just fine and fits nicely beside the washer without taking up too much room. Definitely has saved me from doing the trip up the stairs with an armful of wet clothes! | 1positive
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Heavy Duty and stiff!
This a Heavy Duty strainer and the mesh is quite stiff and the handle is thick and sturdy, which is great for pushing stuff through it. It is large enough to hold a whole can of veggies. Like it a lot! | 1positive
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Complete Disappointment
I bought this primarily for poached eggs and very occasional hard-boiled eggs. My first two attempts at softly poached eggs resulted in raw eggs because the unit buzzed (obnoxiously) after less than two minutes. The third try resulted in over-cooked poached eggs because the unit NEVER buzzed and I finally stopped it at 5 minutes. (There is no auto shut-off, so the thing keeps cooking until you shut if off, buzzer or not). The last attempt resulted in medium-hard poached eggs. I used the same measurements etc for each attempt and yet every result was different, and incorrect. It is necessary (per the directions) to wait at least 30 minutes between attempts or the buzzer sounds as soon as you turn it on and it will not start. After all these poaching failures (with the required 30-min waits) this morning, I finally ate some Cheerios, AT NOON. It is possible the particular unit I received is a lemon; I gave the same Krups model to my mother for Christmas, and she likes it. She made poached eggs in it for me (in the same manner and measurements I used with mine), and hers were perfect. She also likes it for hard-boiled eggs because the shells peel right off no matter how fresh the eggs are. However, I am not going to take a chance on a replacement. The performance of my machine deserves zero stars. I can prepare perfect softly poached eggs in my little silicone egg cups and a small saucepan, and the clean-up and storage are far easier than with this silly egg cooker. I usually avoid gadgets and dumb appliances, and this experience reminded me why. Waste of money, lesson learned. | 0negative
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Skin deep beauty
My wife bought this coffeemaker to replace our Hamilton Beach Aroma Express. While it is certainly attractive, its good looks are overshadowed by 1) a very small reservoir opening 2) a 10 cup capacity 3) a clock you can't read. On the flip side, the coffee is good and hot..... but the Hamilton Beach did that, had a 12 cup capacity, easy reservoir to fill and was half the cost. | 0negative
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Excellent machine for the price
The Breville 800ESXL is a fantastic machine for the price. Sure, I am no espresso expert. I haven't spent years cultivating the craft of pulling the perfect shot. I just know what suits my personal taste and that of my coffee & espresso loving husband. That being said, we drink good coffee, go to excellent coffee houses and use only the finest beans in this machine. Sure, we could probably get EVEN BETTER shots if we paid $1000+ for a machine, but we just aren't willing to do that right now. Heck, what average American really can in the current economic state? So, we picked up a Breville 800ESXL and are very glad we did. We had a little trouble getting it going, but after talking to their customer service, it was up and running in no time. It's easy to use. My husband was a barista in college and had no problem figuring it out. I, on the other hand, had no espresso machine experience and still it was INCREDIBLY easy to figure out. I adore this machine. We've had it almost a year now, use it at least once a day, and it's still going on strong. We have no intention of upgrading anytime soon since this machine works so well and fit our budget even better. Great work Breville. Bravo! | 1positive
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Broke the third time used
I liked this product a lot until it broke on the third use when I attempted to slice miniature carrots. Needless to say, a waste of money. | 0negative
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Awesome Unit!
This coffee pot is awesome! Team it up with a gold filter and you have a machine that will produce consistent,tasty coffee every morning. The only frustrating part is the lid for the thermal carafe, it can be a little bit difficult to rotate open. Keep it clean and it will keep making great coffee! | 1positive
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Great product, bad instructions.
I bought the this and it's matching towel safe and wall cabinet as a set. First, they are some of the more solid and well made flat-pack furniture I have bought. The paint quality was consistent and durable. When assembled, all pieces were very solid. I like that the space saver anchors to the wall at the top, it not only makes it more stable, it's so solid it feels like more permanent cabinets.However, if you aren't fairly experienced assembling furniture, or generally not mechanically skilled, you may want to think twice. The instructions with all 3 pieces were horrible, some of the worst I've seen. Vague wording and blurry pictures. I rarely needed them, but I've assembled a lot of this type of furniture before.Overall, I've very pleased though. | 1positive
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Not worth the money
I received this blender last year for Christmas. It has not even been a year yet and it has already quit working. I agree with the previous review, it stalls if you use too much ice (regular or crushed) and does not work with frozen fruit. I was mixing a smoothing with both ice and frozen fruit and it just quit working. I'm so disappointed. I guess you don't always get the best value with higher priced items. I'll stick to Oyster, which I received when I got married 22 yrs ago and is STILL going strong! | 0negative
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It dosen't do anything that one cannot do with a bowl.
If it takes the same amount of time to cook pasta in this unit as it does stove top, whats the point? | 0negative
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Fitted bottom sheet is too small and ripped.
I purchased the King size sheet set. I loved the color and feel of the sheets. However, the fitted bottom sheet ripped at the corner when I tried to put it on my mattress the first time. For the first time buyer, I would caution them about buying this product. | 0negative
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Good idea, could be better though
Keeps my coffee pretty warm, but wish it was a bit warmer. Also wish I could charge it with the wall outlet and then unplug it and use it portably around the house. I've looked online for such a product but can't seem to find it, so this is the next best thing I could find. | 1positive
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Versatile size
Great product. We use this for smaller quiches and perfect for tarts. Makes a beautiful crust | 1positive
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Horrible- wish I read the reviews before purchasing!
Don't waste your time or money with this humidifier! I was out of town for the holidays when both of my girls got really sick and we needed a humidifier fast. My husband found this one at a local retail store. The first few nights were great- you could feel a definite difference in the humidity level in the room. The noise wasn't bad. When we got home I purchased a 2nd one for my bedroom. What a mistake! Because it is filterless everything gets coated in a white chalky film. It's everywhere...on all surfaces, walls, the doors, furniture. I contacted KAZ to find out what to do about this and if it is harmful to breathe in this dust. They told me I should use distilled water and to contact my pediatrician to determine if it is safe for my infant. ?? That doesn't make me feel good. I started to use water filtered through our Brita and that seems to help a bit, but the dust still shows up. It is a pain to clean, too. You have to take apart the whole machine and there are places inside you can't get to, but you can see they are grimy. I cleaned it again this past weekend and now it is putting out so much mist that it created puddles all over the furniture and floor after only 2 hours. I should have never wasted my money on 2 of them. I have a different one with a filter and that one is much more low maintenance and I really only need to replace the filter about 3 times a season. I much rather do that than deal with this pain in the butt machine. | 0negative
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Adequate
This instrument works well for measuring temperature of hot water (I use it for coffee brewing), however it does take longer than I consider reasonable to reach a steady needle position (takes about 20 seconds to reach 212F when put into boiling water form room temperature), which induces some guess work on my part. I imagine this is a design oversight of some sort, which could easily have been remedied with a marginal bit of effort. There is probably a better product out there (for comparable money), and if buying another thermometer I will look for it and certainly not buy another of these. | 0negative
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return policy
Unfortunately, I do not recommend this e-retailer because their return policy is worthless. While I understand the need to charge the customer for shipping fees, I do not feel that a restocking fee for 3 small candles (we're not about talking about large or oversized items here!) makes sense. | 0negative
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Does the job
Hassle free replacement of the old tank. This one seems sturdier and made to last.It was a little larger than the old one but fits nicely. It's been a nice replacement. | 1positive
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Tovolo groovy ice pops
Bought the ice pops as a gift and they were even nicer then expected. The individual molds are perfect for putting in ice for a party or seperate to make easier storage for the freezer. Sturdy durable construction I now plan to purchase some for myself. Totally recommend them and the price was good!! | 1positive
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Good at first, but soon had several problems
I purchased the BBL600XL in August 2007. For several months, it worked great. The biggest advantage was its relatively quiet operation. Its blending performance was good, but not noticably better than other brands I've owned. After a few months, however, we started having problems:1. The rubber gasket between the jar and the base would occasionally get sucked into jar while blending. This created a huge mess as the contents leaked out the base. It also damaged the gasket, which Breville wants $10 to replace.2. The base can be difficult to secure to the jar; it uses an unnatural counter-clockwise rotation that requires inserting fingers into a recess in the base. It's difficult to get a good grip. The outside of the base cannot be used because the decorative metal trim rotates.3. The base finish is not actually brushed metal - it is silver paint. On ours, the paint started peeling after a few months.4. After 8 months, the blade froze up, causing the motor to burn out.5. I'm trying to call Breville for warranty service but always get busy signal.In summary, this model appears to be more about style and marketing than substance. I do not feel I got my money's worth. | 0negative
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Not for the Grill!
I ordered the similar Polder Classic thermometer/timer (the same unit as this except for the color) based on the strength of the positive reviews. It is an excellent timer, functionally very easy and intuitive to use. I even checked the accuracy of the temperature probe prior to use, and it was very good (read 32 degrees exactly; boiling was 2 degrees low--really quite good for an inexpensive device!) However, despite being very careful about routing the temperature probe cord away from the grill grates and up/away from the flames, the probe immediately died when I tried to use it on some thick steaks. I assume the heat (550 degrees inside the grill) was too much for it. I don't know how others got it to work (some did, some did not)--perhaps it is poor quality control, and some probes are OK, but this one is going back.... | 0negative
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I agree: It's too narrow, unstable, and stiff
This product fails to stabilize a DSLR with a basic lens. Other reviews have covered this product's limitations. | 0negative
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Bad service
I ordered the towels, and when they arrived the color did not match the color on the computer. I returned the towels, following the instructions. I then received the amount to be credited to my charge card, which was much less than it should have been. For a $59.99 order, I was only credited $22. Even if the shipping charges were deducted, and the return postage deducted, those charges could not have amounted to $37.99. I have received not satisfaction from Amazon, since there is no one you can contact. I will never place an order with Amazon again, and suggest that noone use this company. | 0negative
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The best I have owned!
I must admit that this is one of the best that I have owned. It is very powerful and the amount of dirt it pulls out of the carpet makes me sick. I was pleasantly surprised that it was even cheaper in price when I got to the checkout. I highly reccommend this vacuum! | 1positive
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Great when you cook with kids.
I needed a mixing bowl.....bad! After searching forever, I found this one. It has been a blessing. I frequently have little helpers in the kitchen. With the rubber bottom on this bowl, I no longer have to make sure I'm holding onto the sides in case it gets pushed off the counter when they are mixing. It is dishwasher safe and has been great! | 1positive
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This is a dream come true!
I have always used stove top pressure cookers and figured I would try an electric one. The difference is day and night..first this one is programable, and you dont have to worry once you set it that the pressure is getting to high or low. The lock top leaves you no doubt that its secure and the removable non stick liner makes it a cinch to clean! It is heavy and large but it can easily cook a family meal in minutes instead of hours.I am very happy with this purchase. | 1positive
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Heavy duty cartridge filter
Product works as well as advertised. Removes sulfur for limited time depending on variable concentrations. Removes sediment and insoluble iron. | 1positive
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Exploding Eggwave - Fun with your kids and a microwave
We bought the Egg Wave as a way to make quick scrambled eggs, personalized with each picky eaters preference of add-ins. When making eggs scrambled in the Egg Wave, they oftentimes EGGGGSPLODDDDDE! I still do it once in a while just for the pure joy it brings my kids, although I have to clean up all the mess afterward. To the cats and puppy go the spoils! :o) | 0negative
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absolutely fantastic
very neat and compact balance. Easy to use and extremely useful for weighing Chinese herb in grams. I am very satisfied. | 1positive
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Lasted 18 months
So, the lid started opening and closing. I put in new batteries (the old ones were still fine, I checked with a volt meter). I followed their advice to reset it by taking out the batteries for 24 hours, and to clean the IR sensor.I called ninestar today to see what they say. The man almost laughed when he said it was "basically kaput". I said it was lightly used, he said one year warranty, sometimes trash humidity messes up the circuit board. I said I would think they would put some epoxy resin on the board to protect it. He said he guessed they could, but they don't.Very dismissive and rude. Sorry, [...], your customer relationship department truly stinks. | 0negative
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Easier than boiling
A great product at a great price. Works as well as any kettle at a fractionof the cost. With the auto-off feature included, there is no reason to paymore for this type of product. | 1positive
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Looked like I found somebody's missing cat!
I ran my old vacuum around my living room just prior to my new vacuum's arrival. When this one arrived, I immediately ran the vacuum over the areas that I had already vacuumed. We have three cats, so we vacuum often. After the quick vacuuming with the new one, the canister looked as though I had found a fourth cat! It was absolutely amazing that there could have been so much hair where it looked like there was none. The carpet is plush, so it's not like it was a long shag where it could have been hiding. Am looking forward to a thorough vacuuming this weekend - furniture and all - I'm sure I'll be equally amazed. | 1positive
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Roll is too thick
I found this pillow a little too thick for comfort, so I don't use it at all. | 0negative
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I CAN'T SEE MY BABY!
I thought this would be the perfect mirror. But after just a few uses, it started fogging up, then I realized that it was not cleanable because IT'S PLASTIC! I have not been able to use it after spending $14.00! It's not worth it, and I wouldn't recommend any mom use it. I'm better off just pulling over to view my baby from time to time. | 0negative
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Multi-Use
When I was shopping for a new, sturdier whisk to replace the silicone one that only lasted a year before it broke, I came across this one. One of the previous reviews mentioned it's really only good for liquids and not for batter so I ended up getting two, this one as well as theKuhn Rikon 12-Inch Balloon Wire Whiskfor the heavier stuff. I am a huge fan of the Kuhn Rikon brand in general so I thought I'd end up using it for most things rather than this ball whisk but the last five or six months have proved me wrong. I actually go to grab this whisk for pretty much everything, batters included! It's so easy to use and to hold and I think it mixes faster than the balloon whisk does. And to top it all off, it's pretty enough and small enough that I can add it to my container of utensils on the counter. Highly recommended! | 1positive
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Nice and warm
Does't keep it hot, only warm, but that's good. You don't want to start a fire. Leave mug on too long, coffee will concentrate, dry out, cream will skin. To avoid this, cover your cup. A child's teaparty saucer works well, or an old CD. | 1positive
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Poor Packaging
I should have paid attention to the previous review, but I thought that surely amazon would fix the problem since its costing them money.Mine arrived today via FedEx in a flimsy package. I even remarked on the quality of the packaging to the guy who delivered it but did not have time to look at it immediately. The amazon box was partially crushed, the tape was broken and barely hanging on...but there was some padding. When I finally had time to look at the product, I heard some tinkling inside the manufacturer's box and knew I had a return on my hands. When I opened it, all four salad plates were pulverized but everything else was OK. Nice dinnerware, too bad I have to wait for replacement.I put the blame on both amazon AND FedEx. Amazon for not adequately cushioning the Pfaltzgraff package and not marking their own package as fragile, and FedEx for rough handling. I suppose I should blame myself most of all for not shying away after reading the first review.I am surprised that amazon is willing to take the financial hit on this repeatedly and not fix the packaging problem in their warehouses. They lose money on shipping and annoy customers who spend precious time dealing with damaged goods. My advice is to avoid the hassle and just go buy your Pfaltzgraff products at a department store or an outlet. You may pay a little more, but will save yourself a headache. | 0negative
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not practical
Contrary to the product picture, I cannot put the scale to 0 with the bowl on. And the little wheel to adjust that 0 is harming my fingers. So I am not using it that much. Glad it was cheap at least. | 0negative
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Does its job!
It does a great job and fits in even my drawers (I think only a 3.5" height opening, but the drawer closes fine with this). I only wish it were a little wider to fit even MORE knives! Mainly the steak knives as I had two that didn't fit in. That'd make it perfect! But it is a great product and I'm very happy with it. So nice to have the knives safely organized. | 1positive
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This Thing Sucks
I am a chef by nature so I bought this little instrument from Target thinking it would cut down on my prep time boy was I wrong. It was a waste of 10 bucks its now in the junkyard take my advice by a good chefs knife with the money you might invest in this. | 0negative
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useless
this product is a complete waste of money. I bought it thinking that it would make the impossibly hard task of peeling a pineapple much easier, but I was wrong. First of all, the "blades" on the bottom are not sharp AT ALL, , which results in you having to push down so hard that you end up smashing the pineapple and squirting juice all over the counter top.Also, the twisting motion, combined with the amout of pressure required caused my wrist to hurt so badly that I had to stop and ask my husband for help.In addition, when you finally get to the bottom of the pineapple, you end up with the core part wedged into the cylinder, and no way of getting it out. It did not just slide right out like I thought.After assessing the damage, I would say that about 30% of the edible fruit was wasted, becuase the pineapple was much bigger than the size of the peeler, plus all the flesh that was smashed and stuck in the core.Save your money and just peel it with a knife! | 0negative
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Great bottle opener
This is a great bottle opener it's not the best but its easy to use and it came with the kit that I got for a gift. It actually broke after about 10 years of use, so I ordered a new one and it fits in the kit perfectly. | 1positive
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PIECE OF JUNK
I read the reviews before ordering this blanket, however I don't think that the reviewers purchased this model. A down comforter has MORE warmth than this blanket even on high. I let this blanket warm up on high for over 1 1/2 hours and the bottom part near the toes never even got warm. The warmest part was near the head and that was lukewarm at best.I remember the electric blanket that my grandmother purchased about 20 years ago, and I wish I could find something of similar quality and durability on the market now. I had hoped that this blanket would end that quest. Unfortunately, this is the 2nd worst electric blanket I have ever purchased and I'm returning it tomorrow. | 0negative
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lights on but no coffee brewing
Before you think I don't know what I am doing, I know how to reset the brew counter. I re-read the manual and I pushed both the prog and power buttons simultaneously for 2-5 seconds. This worked once before but this time its just not responding. The power light and 5-10 cup light come on. But the coffee just won't brew. No water passes through the system and the hot plate is cold. That's why I titled this "lights on but no coffee brewing"I liked this figaro machine for all its features. But mine just quit today and I would hate for someone else to have this trouble. My machine is only 5 months old. Come on, it supposed to work for much longer than that. This DeLonghi model is not reliable. You're lucky if you get a good machine that lives past the warranty. Good luck, if you get this as a gift, I hope you have no problems. For 150 dollars or more, there has to be more reliable machines out there! Cheers! | 0negative
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An Intriguing Story
I loved The Giver. I thought it was one of the most insightful and thought-provoking books that I have ever read. What intrigued me the most was the society that Lois Lowry created in this book; a society where everyone and everything is the same. It seems like it would be completely impossible, but is it? Could our government, in the hopes of making life easier for us, slowly turn our society into this one? I don't know the answer, but it's something to think about.I also liked the way she explained the importance of memories. It's true that memories can often be painful, as both the Giver and Jonas experience, but they can also bring joy. In the Elders attempt at making life painless, they also took away that joy. No one in this society really lives, they just go through the motions of life contently, but they aren't really happy. It is memories and the ability to choose that make life worth living. | 1positive
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Why Mess With a Good Thing?
This can opener is nowhere near as good as the model it replaced. The old space saver opener was woderfully designed and engineered. Why companies can't stick with a quality product, I'll never know. I can just see some new Black and Decker employees sitting around a conference table or in a design studio dreaming about getting that big bonus for designing something "new." It's a condition all organizations are afflicted with from time to time (it's probably happened to Amazon, too). They can't resist the idea that "change" is better than "good." For what it's worth, I'd like to see someone at Black and Decker put on their "rational" hat and re-issue old, great can opener. I'd buy one. | 0negative
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Not as pictured
The wood itself appeared to be nice but (as mentioned before) there is a large (unsightly) screw on the lid. I did not think that it swiveled very well at all either. Kudos to Amazon for an easy return, but it isn't as pictured. | 0negative
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not as sharp as the kyocera ceramics
I bought this knife at target and was very unhappy with its unsharpness. It is nowhere as sharp as My two Kyocera ceramics. It is also not as sharp as the YoshiBlade ceramic.Although its well built and decently sharp, it doesnt compare to the others in my collection, so save your money.A word of caution on using and owning ceramic knives...They are made of ceramic ( almost like white glass ) and are VERY FRAGILE. Anyone who has broken a blade doesn't know how to use a ceramic... they are fine instruments1. Don't use a glass chopping board or plate ( wood or plastic chop boards ONLY )2. Don't chop spices such as cilantro or basil... these knives are made for SLICING... Not chopping.3. Never drop... they will break.4. Don't cut anything hard, or with a bone in it.5. Never cut against metal unless you want to ruin the glasslike blade.6. Don't ever even try sharpen ... only the factory can sharpen ceramic knives ( using diamonds )( you will fracture the blade if you try )7. Lastly.... these knives will easily slice off your finger... be VERY careful, and learn good knife handling techniques... maybe buy a knife resistant Kevlar glove to protect those fingers...Peace from Chazz | 0negative
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More Work than Old Fashioned Vacuuming
I purchased the Roomba with hopes that it'd help with the daily collection of dog hair and other debris, with plans to eventually add a scheduling remote. I first tried it in a fairly open room with few obstructions. After clearing furniture and cords, I put it to work. About 45 minutes later it had completed a mediocre job of vacuuming a room that takes me about 2 minutes to vacuum myself. I then tried it in the living room, again clearing cords and furniture. The first time, it got stuck behind the couch; I tried again, it drove-up onto the base of a speaker stand and got stuck; third try, it got stuck on the edge of the area rug. Needless to say, it would've taken much less time and energy to just vacuum the room myself.Perhaps, if you have a newer home with large, open spaces covered with miles of beige berber carpet; and, you overextended yourself on your mortgage and couldn't buy any furniture; and, you have no job and nothing better to do than babysit a vacuum cleaner all day moving it from room to room, positioning virtual walls, and giving it a little help when it gets stuck in a corner...this might give you something to get-up and do during commercial breaks and a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day when you were finally done vacuuming. For the rest of us, save your money and give one of your kids a few bucks to vacuum. | 0negative
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Farberware Coffee Pot
Makes great coffee...nice and hot. P.S. There is no indicator light or auto-shut-off so you have to be cautious not to leave it plugged in when you leave the house. | 1positive
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shoe rack
We are very happy with this shoe rack. It's sturdy and just the right size for our coat closet. It's a small closet and this helps to keep it neat and organized. | 1positive
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Villeroy & Boch Festive Memories -- Salad Plate
The product is awsome. I already owned many Festive Memories place setting however, one can never have to many salad/dessert size plates. The price was awesome - 4 for the price of 3. | 1positive
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satisfied customer
we ordered the clothesline and recived in the acurate time frame so all is well here and my bedding smells so wonderfull hanging outside | 1positive
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Just What I Wanted
I was looking for a compact coffeemaker for my office which would look good and make great coffee. I also wanted a removable water reservoir....the most accessible sink for me is quite small and shallow, and most coffee carafes wouldn't fit under the tap. So I actually googled "coffee maker - removable water tank" and I was ecstatic to have found this. I am still just as excited now that I've been using it for a few weeks. It's easy to use, a breeze to clean, and the coffee is good and strong. And it really is nice to look at. | 1positive
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worked as advertised
great bed. perfect height. inflated and deflated with ease and speed. we slept very well on it for 2 weeks . No problems found. I rec. it!!! | 1positive
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Beer Opener
The product I received is not what was advertised or what I expected. The openers I received are not stainless steel as depicted in the photo. They are steel painted black. Yes, they will open a bottle, but I would not recommend this product or the seller. | 0negative
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Stork Craft glider
I bought this glider for our son and daughter in law. It arrived promptly, and was reasonably priced. It was just exactly as Described. It is comfortable and attractive! They are both tall, yet it is comfortable for them. It was a great gift! I bought it on Amazon very easily. | 1positive
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Refurbished is the way to go - but only 6 month warranty
We purchased this mixer as soon as we saw it for this incredible price. I read others who received a mixer with scratches, etc, but ours is in like new condition. There are a couple of very small nicks, but you have to look hard to see them. The mixer works great.As is stated in the description, this doesn't come with a pouring shield, but personally I don't mind. We wouldn't ever use that, anyway. It would just be something else to clean. Besides, the bowl is so deep with such tall sides that it's nearly impossible to splash out of the bowl. I added water to the bowl with the wire whip attachment and turned it on full power and there was no splashing outside the bowl!NOTE: The warranty that comes with this mixer is a 6 month limited warranty instead of the full 1 year warranty with a new mixer. Amazon did not state that explicitly anywhere that I could see. | 1positive
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Fast heater, bad smell
This is a slick water heater. It is 1500 watts so it heats the water quickly. It doesn't have any insulation so the water doesn't stay hot, but it doesn't take long to reheat. The electrical connection is through the base, so if you take the kettle off the base the connections shuts off, and that's slick. The kettle does make the water hot!What's not to like? Well, the inside of the kettle is stainless steel with a stainless steel tube running from the bottom to above the water level. On top of the tube they put on a plastic cover! The plastic cover plus the plastic nut holding the handle on the lid imparts a smell and a bit of a taste to the water. We used it for about 2 weeks then decided to order a replacement kettle (different brand). We don't usually send things back so this kettle may end up in my shop for when I need hot water.I'd like to recommend this product, but the plastic parts pretty much ruin it, in my opinion. | 0negative
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spoons received not spoons ordered
When selecting grapefruit spoons to order, I looked at the details a little differently than most might. My focus was on the handle of the spoon. Yes, I wanted it to be attractive, yet a simple design. However, most important to me was the width of the handle. Due to issues that have developed with my right hand, I require a handle with a little width. These spoons appeared to meet my needs. However, the spoons I received are not the spoons in the picture. The spoons I received have a more narrow handle that is plain. Disappointed. | 0negative
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Love it
Love it, love it, love it! Can't say it enough.I've been doodling over an onion chopper for a long time.. partly because I am of the old school who believes that such a gadget would only turn onions into a juicy mush (I blame my mother for that), and partly because I couldn't decide which machine to get (so many choices!).. What's also more confusing, I find, is the fact that it's hard to tell sometimes whether more expensive is better, or a cheap one would do the job just as well. A vicious circle.But, something happened recently that made me finally throw my caution (and my Libran indecisive trait) into the winds: I made my daughter's favourite Lebanese meatloaf dish (in tahini sauce) - which requires finely chopped onions, and there she was.. picking the not-so-fine pieces of onion out of it! So, I thought that's it. No more Ms-turning-into-my-mother-yet-in-deep-denial, denial.I am familiar of the two brands (Cuisinart and KtchenAid) and know that both are top notch in kitchen electrics (I have a KitchenAid stand mixer), so deciding which to go for was a bit tricky too. But, I must say, the review above helped me make my mind up. And so it was: I went for the Cuisinart and, man, was it the right decision or what!It's absolutely amazing! It definitely does the job - and way better than I had anticipated. The onion is chopped finely and evenly, and, get this.. without bruising it or releasing any juices! Not a drop. Nada.It hardly made a noise too, so it's a little wonder machine really. I've only used it once so far (only got it last week!), but I can't help but stop and admire it - stroke it too! - every time I happen to be near it (yeah, I know. I need to get a life).Anyway, you know what they say: different horses for different courses.. so if you have certain dishes that need fine chopping, then this machine is for you. It will not replace slicing, for example. But, I love it - even if I use it for just the one dish (though I am sure that won't be the case). My daughter calls my meatloaf heavenly, and so as far as I am concerned, it's worth it.Happy cooking! | 1positive
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Works great
Works just as advertised, easy to use/assemble. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a cute humidifier. Makes my room feel nice and cozy. | 1positive
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Returned this monstrosity after one use!
I cannot emphasize how LOUD this tiny vac is! It could really wake the dead, in addition to scaring any small children and annoying all of your neighbors!I about had a heart attack when I turned it on~ it was SO loud it felt like my eardrums were going to burst. My toddler, who was in the opposite end of the house, freaked out and started screaming (she has NO fear or problem with our full sized Eureka vac). Unfortunately my daughters screams were no match for this vac~ it looked like a 'silent scream' because there was no way I could hear her over this thing~ anything that outdoes a screaming toddler is not good in my book! I have never vacuumed a floor so fast in my life~ just to be able to shut the thing off and have some quiet!Aside from the noise, the fans in the vacuum blow away the dirt/fur you are trying to vacuum! I have pets and it was pointless chasing after the hair, hoping to suck it up before the fans blew it to the other side of the room. I will say it worked well on sucking up other stuff and the only real positive, it is light and easy to maneuver around.Still, those small things cannot make up for the noise~ I returned it today and will look for something else. | 0negative
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A Superior Shot Glass!
The double wall does its job holding in the heat, allowing you to take your time sipping. It is nice looking and microwave safe in the event you want to preheat it or heat the contents. My only suggestion is to have the dimensions changed so it is a little lower in height and correspondingly greater in diameter so it can be moved more easily under the espresso filter holder. | 1positive
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Durable but firm
I bought this bed because I was having company for Christmas. My family stayed for 11 days and the bed held up very well. It is very simple to inflate....you just turn the "inflate" knobs and you're all set. I have yet to deflate it since they have left but I don't think it will be a problem. It lost some air each night but I would simply turn the "inflate" knob(s) for a few minutes and it was back up. My guests complained about the bed being too firm and had subsequent back pain and so that is why I gave it four stars. Otherwise a durable and sturdy bed. | 1positive
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Poor Construction, Poor Quality, Poor Results
Selected for reputation of Stainless Steel and RSVP Products as superior. Not the case on this Poacher Set.I have used it no more than four times. Stainless Steel stained, non-stick coating scratched, and the Stainless Steel Pan cracked at the lip.Would not recommend it and will not buy again. | 0negative
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Five years and going strong
After using this blender for over five years, I thought I should hop on here and give it a good review. I was surprised to see so many people gave it 3 stars or less. I didn't have time to read through and see what the complaints are about, so I can't adress any of them directly, but I can tell you that after 5 years of use, this blender still works great.In it's first years of life, we mainly used it to mix up smoothies or ice cream shakes. You'll have to pause mid mixing and scrape down the sides if you're mixing ice cream, but I've never really known a blender that didn't require that.Now, that I have an infant in the houe, I use this blender to make his purees. Again, it works fabulously. It will puree my raisin, apple, squash bake with little effort. I mix for about 60 seconds, scrape down the sides, and mix another 30 seconds. Then baby's food is ready to eat, freeze, and store.We've also used the blender to make my dad's crepe recipe (not sure why he always mixed it in a blender, but he did). It works well for my butter chicken sauce too. I really can't imagine what the complaints are about.It is easy to clean and assemble. The cord stores well underneath the machine. We love it, Kitchen Aide always delivers great products, and we are super glad this was one of our wedding gifts. | 1positive
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Poor Quality
I bought these bowls in hoping to use them as mixing bowls or serving dishes to match the entire rest of the set I have. I went to use them to serve vegetable(potatoes) in and when I put a metal spoon in and stirred it left scratches all in the bowl. The color completely came off and they would not replace them for me.I am very disappointed and now am using Pfaltzgraff, at least it does not scratch off the color when serving or mixing. Do not waste your money on these poor quality bowls. | 0negative
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A complete waste of money
I purchased two of these at one go. However I was not able to use either of them EVEN ONCE, because BOTH the pillows sprang leaks the VERY FIRST time I filled them with air. Don't waste your money like I did. | 0negative
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Good price, fast shipping
Just needed to order some vacuum bags.. couldn't find them in the stores. Found these, good price and fast shipping. | 1positive
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NICE
My brother-in-law is a big UGA fan and this was something he didn't have, so I decided to add it to his collection. | 1positive
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If I could give this a negative rating I would. I guess I was unlucky. Installed batteries, light would NOT shut off. I figured I would just "break" the lights since I only needed the fan. Well before I could do that, the fan went out. | 0negative
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poor quality item -- you get what you pay for!
This corkscrew is cheaper than all the other "rabbit-style" corkscrews, and there's a perfectly good reason for that -- the quality of the item is much lower than all the rest. It looks pretty coming out of the box, but the construction is relatively flimsy (plastic in several key high-impact areas like the lever-hinge mount and the corkscrew-turner) and the design tolerances are really loose (the gears don't mesh very smoothly). Also, the supplied plastic is completely useless because the corkscrew won't fit in it, much less actually stand upright in it.If you want the cheapest possible rabbit-action corkscrew, this is the item for you. Just don't expect it to compare to more expensive products. | 0negative
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Kidkrap!
This chair fell apart minutes after putting it together! Literally! It took longer to put it together than it lasted. Then we had to take it apart so we could send it back...only to find out that the company doesn't accept returns on furniture. Now my daughter has a desk with no chair, and we have a broken chair in a box! Awesome!! | 0negative
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As good as a new Store Bought Mixer
I was a little leary about buying a reconditioned mixer. I opened it the only blemish I found was a little oil on the mixer, which was easily wiped off. There were no scratches and it looked absolutely brand new. I have used KitchenAid mixers before and this mixer is as good as any you could buy at a fancy store, but at a much better price. I have used it extensively and would definitely recommend it to others. It has never given me a moment's problem! | 1positive
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Wrinkley
We have a smaller mattress from Ikea that sits on the slats so these sheets ended up being so big I have a hard time putting them on the bed right without a few adjustments. Also they do not "un wrinkle" in the dryer at all. I am not one who irons my sheets if people even do that anymore. So they come out of the dryer a wrinkley mess. | 0negative
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Excellent Improvement
I installed these in my up stairs rooms that were poorly heated/ac and it made a big difference. It also helps to close off or reduce air volume on other vents where you have rooms you don't use as much. | 1positive
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Junky construction. Plastic broke immediately. Worthless.
I opened the box and looked at the assembly to find that the plastic is very cheap. There are some "twist to lock" features to the unit. I twisted with very little pressure and was not able to lock the unit. When I examined why, it looked like there were flaws in construction that blocked the locking mechanism. So...I applied a tad more pressure and broke the whole plastic casing. It was very little overall pressure. Just enough to try to turn the thing. Yep. Broken. What a piece of junk. | 0negative
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Hate it
Not worth the price. Awful. Sheds terribly. Washed once and had to throw away because it shedded so much. Cheaply made, but price wasn't cheap. | 0negative
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Nasty
I bought two of these for post-workout protein shakes. Some nasty funk is stuck in the twist top. I've washed several times, and I can no longer drink from these because the twist top stinks so bad. I have to throw these away. | 0negative
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Excellent deal
I was extremely pleased with the cookware set. Great price, great product, excellent service! | 1positive
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Exactly what I was looking for
This is what we were looking for. With the fan it dries so much faster than the older styles. We also purchased some extra trays to do more at one time. The only thing I can see to improve would be an on/off switch on the lid with the heat controls. Don't like having to unplug from the wall to check the progress of the food. | 1positive
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Noticeable Improvement
We ordered this air purifier after reading hundreds (yes, hundreds) of reviews on this purifier and many other purifiers. We are on a tight budget and wanted to get the most for our limited budget. After just one night my husband is snoring a lot less. He is hardly snoring at all. Yes, the unit is fairly loud when on high, but I was actually expecting it to be louder. I have a grain grinder and thought it would be similar. Not at all. We have only had it a couple of days so I cannot comment on it's longevity. One item to note - it seems to be a common dilemma that Amazon lists it as the 50250N and what you get from the seller is the 50250. We wanted the 50250N because of the lifetime filter, but instead we were sent the 50250. At first we were disappointed, but the manual says the hepa filter lasts for 3 - 5 years and after I thought about it some, I decided I really didn't want a filter that lasted forever and you only had to vacuum it because I know you cannot possibly vacuum out all the dirt, dust, etc. I want to replace the filter every couple of years.I will update after we run it for a couple of months. | 1positive
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Nice looking and Durable
This basket has a very clean look to it with a great silver finish. My kids put all sorts of things in it and it still looks new. | 1positive
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3 CUP BIALETTI - WORTH BUYING
IT'S SIMPLE. IT WORKS WELL AND IT DOESN'T COST A FORTUNE. THAT'S HARD TO FIND THESE DAYS. I WOULD RECOMMEND IT. | 1positive
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An egg timer that doesnt hatch
simply put the egg timer counts down but does not ring. perhaps i have a defective one, but having read other reviews, many seem to share the same problem, suggesting poor workmanship overall or design. OK u buy from amazon so can return if it fails, but this is not a good product. | 0negative
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useless
I don't understand the great ratings on this. It won't keep the book open ... only works for a book that already lies flat. I have about two lie-flat cookbooks as opposed to the 40-plus other cookbooks I have that need a holder to keep them open.It does fold up. And it's stored in the box to go to the Salvation Army. I should have returned it but didn't. Am pretty disgusted and feel taken advantage of.I have one ancient cookbook holder that both holds the book open and doesn't tip over in the process and that's a clear acrylic one called Aspenglas that isn't made anymore ... at least, I can't find it anywhere.So, the hunt for a second useful cookbook holder goes on. The problem with the acrylic ones I've found is the tipping factor ... the base needs to be at least 5 inches deep, I think, or more. | 0negative
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WOW!
I have this in a service for eight and I love it. My guests always rave about how beautiful the china is. I would like four more place settings. | 1positive
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Misleading...
The picture shows pillow cases and another sheet but this only comes with 1 fitted sheet. | 0negative
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Makes me appreciate my cheap old blade grinder
I had always used a blade grinder but fell prey to the coffee snobs who insisted that a burr grinder was the only way to go for even grind, no burning, etc. I purchased this model because I have always respected the Krups brand and it seemed to be a better value than some of the other machines. Big mistake. It looks sturdy but is actually made of a very cheap plastic that carries a very high static charge, so the coffee goes everywhere except where you want it. Ground coffee flies all over the counter even when the hopper is fully closed, and that which does make it into the hopper does not easily come out when I try to dump it into my French press coffee maker. Brush, brush, brush -- and the coffee goes around and sticks to the outside, like dark magic. But wait, there's more: the on/off switch works only intermittently; the coarseness settings are a complete fiction since regardless of which one you use, the coffee always comes out the same; the whole thing must be constantly shaken so that the beans move smoothly into the grinding mechanism, and the timer gauge that is supposed to grind the proper amount of beans for a given amount of coffee is calibrated according to some mythic standard that I have never been able to figure out. My advice: If you can't afford a Pasquini, La Cimbali, Baratza or comparable high-end electric and are not inclined to court RSI with a manual Zassenhaus, stick to a blade grinder for less than $20. Once you master the knack of pulsing as you grind with one of those, it is fairly easy to churn out different degrees of coarseness -- and a far better cup of coffee than with this overpriced thing. | 0negative
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Great machine, great company
After weeks of deliberation, debate and generally painful decision making I purchased one of these beauties. Boy was the suffering worth it in the end.The first unit arrived in about a week but the burr grinder motor turned backwards, hard to grind beans when the grinder pushes them back out of the burrs. Capresso was fantastic, overnighted a replacement along with some coffee beans as well.The second unit turned out to be excellent. Been running it for almost three months now. The grind process is quiet compared to my previous Bunn, La Pavoni, and Breville stand alone grinders. The light, medium and dark settings make a difference in quantity of ground coffee in the basket. The fineness setting is a true bonus the others don't have. I vary light to dark with my mood and being able to select a very fine setting for the light roasted beans sets this unit apart from the rest.Pros: Easy to use, easy to clean. Ability to set fine or coarse grind. Consistently good coffee. Capresso customer service. Charcoal filter really improves the taste of the final brew by getting the municipal "additives and preservatives" out of the water.Cons: Coffee hits the carafe at about 160 degrees. Great if you want to pour and drink but I personally like to burn my mouth. I do not believe the integrity of the coffee is negatively impacted by the temperature in the carafe; it is purely a "I paid $200, now I want to feel the burn" opinion. | 1positive
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Peeling Non-stick pans
I bought these pans a little over a year ago (March, 2011), and the non-stick coating on the smaller of the pans (10") has come off. The pan has also started to rust. Sunbeam the way to go - or not. | 0negative
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Awful pilling
These sheets felt nice to begin with but began pilling within a couple weeks of use and after a few months I have finally given up on them because they are so scratchy. | 0negative
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Cute But . . .
To fill you have to struggle to get the stopper out of the bottom. Once you get it out, you have to tape the top of the shakers or the the salt/pepper floods out. It takes a lot of effort to get the stopper back in. Then you pull off the tape off the top. As I said, they are cute . . . | 0negative
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Having to replace the one I got in 1965
I got this pot as a wedding gift in 1965. I use it for everything! (Actually I got virtually the entire Farberware line between 1965-70). The 8 quart pot has to be replaced. I finally did it - I burned something in it so bad, I can't get it clean - am afraid to use it again.I am concerned about some of the comments on here, however, that the quality is not as good as the older stuff. But I guess I will take a chance. | 1positive
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DIDN'T WORK FOR ME
I was so excited to get this but even though the spikes are very sharp, it did not cut through my homemade angel food cake. It may work on store bought ones. As for me, I'm back to the ole serrated knife. | 0negative
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Muffin pan
Not the pan that I expected. I take too much dough to fill the cup and it doesn't run over the top to make a top like a muffin has. This is called a puffy muffin crown pan not a muffin top pan. Will probally have to purchase a muffin top pan. | 0negative
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Review for Hagerty Silver Bag
This is a great product. It keeps your silver tarnish free so I don't have to spend time cleaning and polishing when I need to use the tray and I like the fact that the bag has a zippered closure. | 1positive
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Fits West Bend Model 41200
It is exactly the same size as the pan which came with my West Bend Model 41200 bread maker. I had to bend the little metal slats on the side on the pan just a little to enable it to snap into place. (I placed the blades of a pair of scissors between the pan and the metal piece and pushed downward a bit). Also, you need to buy the paddle to match this model. The bolt on which the paddle sits is a different size than the one which comes with the West Bend. You cannot interchange them.I love having two pans so I can bake one loaf while the other is cooling. :-) | 1positive
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If I still had the box, I'd take it back!!
I bought this machine at Lowes for around $26.00--it was being clearanced out and now I know why! It worked correctly for the first week, then the aroma button quit working and when it quit working, it shuts the whole brew cycle off. I own my own garden center and when I want to have a cup of java on break, I expect the coffee to be there after setting it up and then coming back for it. I just quit using the aroma button and went with the "normal" brew cycle. That function quit working when I poured only 4 cups of water into the machine. It would brew about a cup and shut off. I started adding a little more water and it has been o.k. as far as brewing goes. Sure miss that aroma button, though. It saturates the grounds before actual brewing begins. I must say I will never buy another thermal carafe coffee maker. If you set it up the night before or don't pre-warm the carafe before brewing, you will have to nuke your cup of coffee to get it hot, especially if you use a cold creamer like I do. I thought it would have a "keep warm" plate on it, but it doesn't. I don't believe any of the thermal carafe machines do because of safety issues with a sealed thermal carafe, so don't expect hot coffee from a cold thermal carafe. I consider that a major drawback to thermal carafe machines. After all, isn't the purpose of having hot coffee is for it to be hot when you pour it? It would be very inconvenient to preheat the thermal carafe before you make coffee, especially when in a hurry. I'd take it back, but one of my kids put the box in the recycling and it was picked up before I discovered it. All-in-all I'd say not worth even the $26.00 I paid for it. | 0negative
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Only last one season
Look for a different heater. These heaters only lasted us one season. We purchased two of the units last winter for our kid's bedrooms. They worked quite well at first and then began to switch off. I searched for a solution only to find postings from other frustrated customers that could not remedy the situation. From what I could gather it seems the problem is with the digital electronic thermostat. The replacement parts are not available making the unit fit for the landfill. That's not good because it was fairly expensive and it definitely should not be a disposable item. | 0negative
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