Product Description

The Cuisinart Power Advantage 5-Speed Hand Mixer flawlessly and easily mixes even the heaviest ingredients. From dense cookie dough to whipped cream the powerful motor can perform any mixing task. And the slide control easily shifts speeds with just one touch.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2392 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Black
• Brand: Cuisinart
• Model: HM-50BK
• Dimensions: 9.00" h x 7.00" w x 4.50" l, 3.15 pounds

Features

• Handheld blender with 220-watt motor and automatic feedback
• 5 speed options; slide control easily shifts speeds with a single touch
• Swivel cord; extra-long dishwasher-safe beaters; beater-eject lever
• Spatula and instruction/recipe book included
• Measures approximately 8 by 3-3/4 by 5-3/4 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Thanks to its powerful 220-watt motor with automatic feedback, this convenient handheld blender can take on almost any mixing task--from whipped cream to dense cookie dough. The unit shifts speeds with just one touch and offers five speed options. It also comes equipped with an exclusive swivel cord, which allows for either right- or left-handed use, as well as extra-long beaters that have no center posts, making cleanup a snap either by hand or in the dishwasher. Accessories include a spatula and an instruction/recipe book for getting started. Durably built and sporting a chrome-plated Cuisinart logo band, the handheld mixer measures approximately 8 by 3-3/4 by 5-3/4 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Excellent and Reliable Mixer
I own the Cuisinart Power Advantage 5-Speed Handheld Mixer since early Apirl 2009 and I am quiet happy with it thus far. In all fairness, this is my second handheld mixer and my previous mixer (Proctor Silex 62535 Bowl Rest 5-Speed Mixer, White) was a very weak mixer, which simply did not have the power to mix any semi-thick dough. This Cuisinart mixer has significantly more power (220 Watts) and has little trouble mixing most dough. In my opinion, the slow speed is a bit too fast. Beside the power, the mixer has three other features which I like a lot. First, it can sit nicely on a mixing bowl (when the power is off). Second, the power cord can swing left or right to allow the unit to sit upright. Third, the beaters are easy to clean. Finally, the beaters can be effortlessly ejected by using the level. Looking at the photo, you may think this mixer has a semi-dull black. In reality, it has a shiny glossy black, which I think, looks even better.

In summary, this is a powerful and affordable handheld mixer (not powerful compared to standing mixers)

Update:
I do have one compliant. Years ago, customers were able to take their home appliances apart to fix them. Unfortunately, this mixer is not one of those. Cuisinart have sealed off the screw holes and prevented customers from opening up the mixer. My mixer was making some scratchy noises and I could tell it just needed some machine oil/lubrication. Instead of taking the unit apart and adding oil, I had no choice but to pour the oil from outside through the fan exhaust hole, hoping it will get to the place. It did somewhat, and now the noise has been minimized. However, it should have been more straightforward than this.

I still think this is a very nice mixer for its utility and affordable price, and I would still strongly recommended other potential buyers to consider it. However, it would have been nicer if the screw holes are not sealed.

Update on late Nov 2009: The mixer is still working fine. The scratchy metal noise has not come back for some time. By the way, I use this mixer about 3 times per month for cookies and pastries. I hope this illustrates how often this mixer is being used. I am very satisfied with the product thus far.

I recomend buying this product
I'm very happy with my mixer. It seems to be better quality than most. It does seem heavier than most hand mixers but I don't mind. It is very powerful on the lowest setting but again, I don't mind.

powerhoues
great mixer loads of power works a like breeze even with really thick batter