Monday, October 28, 2013

Oster 3186 Juice-n-Serve 27-Ounce Automatic Citrus Juicer, White



handy, compact appliance
I was a little concerned about how this juicer would measure up to our stronger wattage one which was heavy to lift down from an upper cupboard, the pitcher was way too large, and the pitcher handle had broken off. I like the compact size of this model, and it has NO problem efficiently juicing oranges for OJ or lemons for recipes that require juice. I only have an electric juicer because my wrists are sensitive (everyone who uses a keyboard too much should avoid the repetitive movements required with an old-fashioned glass juicer). Am very satisfied with this Oster 3186.

juicer
We have an orange tree and I had buckets of oranges. This juicer made short work of it. Small, compact, easy to store. Easy to wash. Everyone should have one.

A Very Nice Home Orange Juice Squeezer
This Oster Orange Juice squeezer is easy to use, to clean and works very well to squeeze a few oranges daily for a couple of 6-8 ounce glasses of juice. Because it has a light duty motor requiring a two minute rest after four continuous minutes of use (per the instruction manual) it is not recommended for heavy duty squeezing.

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

GE JES1142SPSS 1.1 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave



This is the best microwave we have ever had.
This was the only microwave I could find that did not have negative reviews, so I took a chance on it. I am so glad I did! It is easy to use and works very well. We can push the 1 button, and instantly the microwave cooks for 1 minute...the same with 2 (two minutes) and 3 (3 minutes). That is so convenient.
The packaging used in shipping is quite well done. At first when we took it out of the box, we thought we had received a scuffed up, used blue machine, only to realize the microwave is shipped in a protective, form-fitting blue plastic.
(The only negative thing I can say about this microwave is that the stainless surface is bad to show fingerprints.) We are also impressed with their Customer Service...very nice and helpful.
Update: We have used this microwave for approximately seven months now and it still works like new.
I believe this unit can be found for less money elsewhere, but it is worth a lot to us (for health reasons) to have a large item like...

GE Microwave JES1142SPSS
This is a nice microwave. It has a smaller profile than my previous model and is quieter. I have used it for mostly reheating and cooking a few frozen meals. I'm very pleased with it so far and would recommend it to others.

A Best Buy Microwave
This is the best microwave I've had in all the years I've been using one. It has several new features, for example you can just push a number for an even minute and it's off and cooking. In most cases, I prefer GE products, and this one didn't disappoint me. The packaging was unbelievably good--so good it took a while to unpack it! But I appreciated the caution.

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PuriClean II Filter (UKF8001, UKF8001AXX, WF50)



Very pleased and easy to replace.
We really waited too long to replace our fridge water filter. I actually thought it was going to be a harder process so I kept putting it off. It was done in probably 5 minutes and the water taste crystal clear again. Much better price than buying direct from appliance company. Fast delivery also.

Yay! Clean tasting water and ice!
My Whirlpool brand refrigerator uses this filter and I have been very happy with it. The water and ice are always fresh-tasting and a significant improvement over the Brita water filter I used to use. Easy to install (though that probably depends more on your refrigerator rather than the filter) and very convenient.

Super Excited
You know this filters and fits what it is supposed to fit. Super Excited and by that I mean it works like it is supposed to as fare as I can tell.

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Breville BGR820XL Smart Grill



You get what you pay for -- buy the best
Before buying the Breville, I exhaustively researched the alternatives, and looked at the Breville, the Cuisinart Griddler and some of the Foreman models at stores. I actually purchased the Cuisinart Griddler but returned it, after seeing the Breville. Apologies for the length, but if you are trying to decide among all the models, the following might help you.

(1) Many cooking sites and independent reviewers complain that these type of grills are often too small and too underpowered to really cook food effectively. That is where the Breville is superb, at 1800 watts, and isn't that what a grill is for -- fast, hot, and effective cooking? But high and even heat is an integral part of the Breville design. The biggest difference between the Breville Smart Grill and the Cuisinart Griddler is that the heating elements in the Breville are embedded *inside* the Breville plate itself. The underside of the Breville plates shows the embedded element, and the electrical...

Versatile grill and griddle
I've been cooking on this grill for about 3 months and it is wonderful! The smart grill has two removable plates, one with ridges (the grill plate) and one that is smooth (a griddle plate). You can make delicious food right out of the box without buying anything else, but I plan to buy another set of plates so that we have two of each kind. The grill will open flat and both sides heat, so you can see the possibilities you would have with two plates of each kind. Functionally, the digital controls on the grill make it very easy to use. It has three basic settings: low, panini, and sear, which take you from 320 to 450 degrees. You can use the dial to set a precise temperature and a cooking time. Since both plates heat, the grill warms up quickly and is ready to cook much faster than a regular oven or outdoor grill. One reviewer mentioned problems with smashing her food. The top plate can be adjusted to not touch, just touch, or even press down on the food. To get the effect you want,...

Smart Grill is an understatement!
I have to be honest here. This was my first Breville product. I have always been a Cuisart or Kitchenaid kinda guy, but not anymore. While this product is a little pricey, it is worth its weight in gold & built to last. There are so many uses for this Smart Grill! I have made steak, paninis, pancakes, shrimp skewers, burgers, hotdogs, chicken, french toast, crepes, you name it you can do it! What I love about this grill is that there is an extremely accurate temperature gauge & a timer as well! The temperature gauge even tells you what certain temperatures can do, for example, there are low settings,panini settings & searing settings. Whats great about this grill is that there are no cool spots. Everything cooks evenly. I live on the 3rd floor of an old colonial, so if I want to BBQ its a pain for me, to go up and down the stairs 10x while my burgers are cooking, this grill is perfect for counter top cooking. The smart grill allows you to interchange the cooking plates too ( In the...

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Presto 07047 Cool Touch Electric Griddle



Thin, Durable, Easy to Clean
Surprisingly light and thin but with plenty of cooking surface, this griddle is perfect for saving space in the kitchen. There's enough surface area to cook eggs, pancakes and bacon for our whole family at once, so everyone gets a hot breakfast. When we're finished cooking, we pop it into the dishwasher for easy cleaning and store it in the cupboard with our cookie sheets.

It heats up quickly and has an even temperature across the entire surface with no noticeable hot and cool spots. So far it has been sturdy and reliable. For the ~$18 we paid for it, this griddle was an excellent value. I would recommend this item.

Presto cool touch 16" griddle
Great size for two people. Heats up fast with evenly heated cooking surface. Great for home use and fits perfectly in our 5th wheel for vacation use. Able to fit 4 large pancakes on surface with no problem. Considered the "liddle griddle" at first and are glad that we decided on the larger 16 inch Presto Cool Touch griddle instead. Well made and should hold up to years of use.

Great Griddle!
My mom was given this griddle as a gift and after using hers, I just had to purchase my own. It is great for making breakfast and the fact that it can be fully submerged in water makes cleanup easy.

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OEM Genuine Factory Whirlpool Kenmore Maytag Sears Roper Clothes Dryer 92" 4 RIB Belt Part # 341241



Good belt
It's an OEM belt for a dirt cheap price. Replacement took about 15 min or so. Much cheaper than hiring someone to do it! If your dryer stops spinning, buy this. If you don't know how to replace it, look up a how to video online. It's easy!

Product fits
It's a dryer belt.. it fit the dryer.. dryer now works.. nuff said. Package arrived in good condition and on time



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Eureka Premium RR Style Bag, package of 3



supposed to be eureka vacuum bags
Items came, but not as pictured nor described. Nowhere in the description does it state that the product is a GENERIC vacuum bag. I placed my order on the belief that it was a Eureka product and that it was as pictured. Would have purchased them at my local store, but they are constantly unavailable. Disappointed that the merchant chose to not advertise properly. I was given 3 "free" generic bags, but that doesn't make up for the lack of proper advertising.

Vacuum Cleaner Bags
These were replacement bags for the Eureka Boss Smart Vac. Just like the bag supplied with the vacuum they fit and performed perfectly. At half the price of bags sold locally!

It's a dirt bag
These are the OEM bags, the good ones, at about a buck a piece. Say goodbye to grocery store bags. No delay in getting them out either. When I get down to 3 or 4 I'll order again.

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