Friday, October 25, 2013

Oster CKSTDFZM53 3-Liter Cool Zone and Touch Deep Fryer



Dependable easy to use choice
Easy to use, outside stays cool. Can get messy, but for a deep fryer, it's not too messy. Controls are good. Temperature is reliable, you can get it plenty hot enough. Food comes out not greasy, it produces fried food that is relatively grease-less. Have used at least ten times with consistent results. Recommend use near vent fan (as one should with any fryer). Easy to clean; oil bucket can be removed, as can heating element. Coming from pan-frying, and not already owning a crock pot fryer, I was concerned about adding another appliance to the kitchen; but the job this item does makes it worth having an "extra" appliance. It has a decent capacity for a family of four. Good value for the money.

Oster deep fryer
I researched different products of this nature and Oster had the best rating overall. I was not disappointed. The only bad thing is it does take a lot of oil. But the oil can be used again and again, as long as it is properly stored. I would recommend to anyone looking for a good deep fryer, Thank you Oster......

deep fryer
works fantastic, easy to use only one drawback, the plug is too easy to become disconnected from the back of fryer

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Range Kleen 670 Oven Liner Full Size



everyone should have this
This item is a must to have for your ovens. I have had others in the past and I am sure this would work just as well. THese last very long and you can clean them with soap and water. Yes, my oven is a self cleaning oven but I still protect the oven floor from spills. It is easier to clean this mat rather than the oven.





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Thursday, October 24, 2013

The Original Babycakes Nonstick Coated Pie Pop Maker with Included Accessories



cute tiny pie pops
These pie pops are very small and flat, around the size of silver dollar pancakes maybe? They cook quickly but also burn easily so you have to watch out. Thin, runny fillings are likely to spill over the edges of the bottom crusts by the time you get the top crusts arranged properly, and chunky fillings with large pieces don't fit very well either. On the plus side, they pop right out of the non-stick interior when done. The accessories included a metal cookie-cutter type thing for making the crusts the right size easily, a tube for the filling, a stand for holding the pops by their sticks, and a pack of lollipop sticks to start off with. Overall, I'm satisfied with this purchase, although I do wish it would hold more fillings.

it died young
Got this for my niece for Christmas. She loved it, used it twice, and it died. She didn't drop it, bang it, or do anything bad to it, it was just plain badly made. Now we're navigating the complicated process of returning as a gift delivered to another place (in other words, I the buyer cannot be the one actually returning it) and it's been a pain. Also, can't replace, can only attempt a refund. Forget this one.

awesome
These are perfect for table decorations and mini gifts. The pies are quick and easy to make and they are just the right size. I am sooo excited because my Baby Cake Collection is now complete. I love them all :) (pie pop, cake pop, and heart waffle maker)

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Swift Green Filters SGF-M10 Refrigerator Water Filter



works better than i thought
I was very surprisez as how great this filter works! The water quality noticebly got better. I used to have a white residue after ice melted, but not anymore since I have been using this filter! Easy to install.

Works as promised
This product works as promised. No issues and was easy to install. Would recommend this product to anyone who has a Maytag frig.

So far, so good
Quick Delivery - Seems to be working perfectly fine. It took a little struggle to get it installed. Once installed it took alot of water to clear the filter - almost 1 a gallon before it ran clear.

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Duraflame DFS-550CRN Freestanding Electric Stove with Remote Control



Defective Product and No Support From Manufacturer
Two days after I received this stove, it started to malfunction. Since I'm not at all interested in burning my house down, the stove has been sitting in a corner since January 18th, while I've been trying in vain to contact the manufacturer. I've tried email, phone calls, their useless customer service portal and even their facebook page. Based on comments on facebook, I am far from the only person who is dealing with faulty products and a complete lack of customer service. The seller did respond to my email immediately and contacted the manufacturer on my behalf, but I still have had no resolution to this problem.

Update 02/20/2012: I want to note that that seller, Electric Fireplaces Direct, took care of my problem by providing a replacement stove that arrived today. I appreciate this, since this was a manufacturer's warranty issue and not a problem with the seller or shipper. I never did receive any contact from the manufacturer and will make a point of not purchasing...

expensive to use for heat
I purchased this for Christmas and it shipped fast and damage free! It looks nice for a small electric heater although it heats only the size of a average bedroom nice on HIGH non stop. My power bill tripled after running it for a month so now it sits completely shut off. Keep in mind if you purchased this that it's expensive to use for heat.

Little Red Stove
We purchased this stove mostly for the look of a fire without the trouble of an actual stove Turned on it gives heat needed to remove the chill of winter while giving us the entertainment of a fire.

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Generic Hoover WindTunnel Self-Propelled, and Bagless Models HEPA Exhaust Filter, Fits Hoover Part#40110001



Looking for the Hoover HEPA final filter?
This is a true HEPA final filter for the Hoover self-propelled vacuum. I'm not sure why the photo shows an allergan final filter. I uploaded a photo of what arrived when I placed my order. I did receive a HEPA filter. I ordered 2 of them and plan on ordering more. This filter has a soft rubber seal around all 4 sides of the filter, ensuring dust does not escape around the filter. It works exactly the way a HEPA filter should work. The company I ordered it from, Discount Cleaning Products, was fantastic on communication and service. I'll order from them again!

I ordered the brand name Hoover final filter from Hoover's website and was deeply disappointed to find they no longer make a decent HEPA filter. They redesigned their HEPA filter, removed the seal around the edge which means there is now 1/8" gap on all 4 sides of the filter. Hoover still has the nerve to call it a HEPA filter.

Generic Hoover WindTunnel Self-Propelled Final Filter
This filter is competent, with over 99% filtration, but, technically, the package does not say "HEPA" (only "allergen") so the filter should not be advertised as "HEPA" by amazon.

Excellent fit & excellent price for a HEPA filter
Pleasantly surprised. I was expecting the "Allergen" (non-HEPA) filter in the plastic bag that is pictured. Instead I received an EnviroCare "Odor Neutralizing HEPA Filter with Activated Charcoal Final Filter" in a green box. It was a HEPA filter as advertised. VERY happy with this purchase and will order more!

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KRUPS ZX7000 KRUPS Stainless Steel Citrus Press with Press Arm, Silver



slightly disappointed
This juicer extracts the juice so efficiently that I have to use one orange less every day to get the same amount of juice that I got with my old juicer. However, the Krups has difficulties handling a grapefruit at the automatic setting and I need to switch to the manual. Also, I was very disappointed to find out that this model does not come with a drip stopper which necessitates the placement of an extra glass under the spout to catch the dripps, or it must be disassembled immediately after use so that is does not drip. I have also inserted a paper towel into the spout to regulate the drips. For this price, Krups should include a drip stopper.

Solid construction
When our $15 juicer went after one year,we went shopping for a replacement. But all the reviews of the juicers that were in the same or even slightly higher price range were mainly disappointing. It appears that a common theme of those reviews was that the juicer just did not last. We use our juicer about once every two weeks and only during the winter months when we wanted to make fresh lemonade from the lemons we grew in our garden. So, it wasn't as if we stressed it beyond reasonable use. We searched for something which would last instead of having to replace it every year.

In fact, buying a new $15 juicer each year for 6 or 7 years would still be cheaper than buying the Krups and we did consider that alternative. But we decided spend a bit more on something that would last a long time instead of having to deal with this each year. We searched for something with a much more powerful motor since the more powerful the motor, the less likely it will burn out if you use it...

An excellent choice for a citrus juicer
After reading reviews about all the heavy-duty/commercial juicers available on Amazon, I bought this for my husband for Christmas. With lots of family in town and a trailer-full of oranges, tangerines, and lemons from a local grove, he opened it a few days early. It juiced SEVERAL HUNDRED pounds of citrus over the next couple weeks without a single glitch. The design is simple- easy to use and clean. Our 5-year-old juiced tangerine juice for about 20 people all by himself. Our guests helped themselves to fresh juice throughout the day because it was so easy to use. No time to give it a good washing in the dishwasher, but it was easy to rinse out in the sink. Even our 3-year-old can juice for himself with this machine. Super impressed with how well it gets 95-100% of the juice out, also. With all that continuous juicing, the motor never sounded like it was straining. Looks sleek, too. As I type I hear it humming in the background- staving off the scurvy! Super happy with...

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