Cuisinart HSM-70 Power Advantage Mixer

The Cuisinart HSM-70 Power Advantage Mixer is both a handheld and stand mixer that is powered by 220 watts. It has 7 speeds and has a 3-1/2 quart stainless steel bowl.

The one step power switch lets you adjust your speed, even in the middle of mixing something. The unit comes with an LED display, the head tilts back and the beater has an easy release button that lets you effortlessly change between beaters, dough hooks and a chef's whisk.The bowl turns around a turntable that makes the ingredients thoroughly mixed.

The mixer has a sleek and attractive design and measures 17-4/5 x 11-4/5 x 10-1/5 inches, and weighs about 8.3 pounds. It comes with a three year limited warranty. The LED is clearly visible that shows which of the seven speeds you are using. The instruction book also comes with recipes.

Pros:

Many users appreciate that the 1-touch speed control conveniently lets them change speeds in the middle of mixing. Another thing most users like about this mixer is the way it works powerfully but quietly.

The rotating swivel cord can also be positioned for either left or right hand users. According to lefties who use this mixer, it is really helpful and makes cooking and baking easier for them. The beater release button is also conveniently located for easy ejection when changing from beaters, to dough hooks, or whisks.

The mixer stand is very sturdy and keeps the whole mixer on the counter, said some reviews. It won't move around the kitchen counter or slide to one side.

Some users also commented that batter is smooth each time they use it.

There are also no splatters on the counter despite the rigorous beating.

Many buyers also like the price tag on the Cuisinart HSM-70 Power Advantage Mixer. You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars for an efficient mixer!

Cons:

A few users have said that the unit is powerful and effective as a handheld but not as a stand mixer. According to a review, the mixer suddenly started to smoke while it was kneading dough and then stopped running all together.

One user said that metal fragments would flake off when the whisk scraped at the bottom of the bowl. The fine metal particles would be visible on your whipped cream. The user said that he would have to use it as a handheld to prevent this from happening as the stand mixer created too much contact between the whisk and the bottom of the bowl.

If you want a mixer that is powerful and is versatile enough to be used as either a handheld or a stand mixer, then the Cuisinart HSM-70 Power Advantage Mixer would seem to be ideal for you. It is also an advantage for lefties who love to bake and cook. You don't need to buy a mixer worth hundreds of dollars to get what this versatile mixer can do for less than $100. It is powerful enough to even mash potatoes for you. For more information go to our Cuisinart HSM-70 Power Mixer page.