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Hoover F6215-900 SteamVac Agility Carpet Cleaner

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Measures 13 by 23 by 30 inches; 1-year warranty;

Lightweight, maneuverable, deep carpet cleaner with convenient folding handle;

Low-profile hood for hard-to-reach areas; removable, easy-to-fill side-by-side water tanks;

Clean Surge; 5 exclusive SpinScrub brushes; removable tool caddy with powered hand tools;

Comes fully assembled and ready to use once detergent and water have been added;

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Customer Review:

Does the job!

Only used a couple of times but seems to work fairly well so far. We've had our carpets cleaned professionally in the past and the steamvac seems to do a better job. Unbelievable amount of dirt in the recovery tank. We have two large dogs who love to track dirt in the house so we will be using it quite a bit in the future. Hopefully it will hold up. I'll be writing another review in a year or so to let everyone know how it held up, but so far we are happy with the steamvac.

Awesome Carpet Cleaner!

I bought this a little over a month ago, but because of children and traveling, I hadn't been able to use it. Well, I just used it today and "Oh, wow!" is all I can say! Juice stains, milk stains, dirt from potted plant stains, PIZZA sauce stains(and other toddler induced stains!), ALL gone! It's so easy to use! It's like pushing a vaccum cleaner! And the solution tank and dirty water tanks are so easy to empty and refill when necessary! I have a huge living room so I had to fill the solution tank 4 times, but because it's so easy to do, it didn't seem that much of a chore! I went over some stubborn stains more than twice and kind of turned the machine from side to side(which is so easy to do, because it's so lightweight in your hand!), to help the brushes scrub the stain, but they came out, and that's what matters to me!! I have a bad back due to a car accident, but using this machine didn't hurt my back at all! I plan on using this as stains come about, instead of waiting for the whole room to get filthy. And because this machine is so easy to use, I can't imagine it being a problem getting it out, filling the solution tank and running it over the stains. If you're looking for a carpet/steam cleaner, I highly recommend this one. I've used Bissel and Dirt Devil brands in the past, but they did NOT do as well as this one does!

EASY TO USE

I LIKED THE HOOVER AGILITY. IT WAS EASIER TO USE THAN I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE; THE TANKS WERE LIGHTWEIGHT AND EASY TO GET IN AND OUT. IT CLEANED UP STAINS WITH EASE. I REALLY ENJOY THIS STEAM VAC.

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Keywords: Vacuum Cleaners; Upright Vacuums; Floor Care; (Vaccums); (Vacumes); (Vacums); (Vacs);

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Panasonic BH-941P Ice Cream Maker

Tidy, cordless, and easy to put into action, this Panasonic ice cream maker is a refreshing alternative to its hulking all-in-one countertop cousins. Though it requires more steps than the models where you throw in ingredients and go, this little maker is both smart and efficient, making up to 3 cups of ice cream or sorbet in a few hours. Combining a stainless steel bowl and a battery-powered mixing unit, the appliance features a dual-fin stirring spatula to thoroughly mix ingredients during freezing. A microprocessor gauges the consistency of the dessert as it hardens, so no monitoring is necessary. The battery pack is compact and removable, and the other components feel sturdy and well designed.

Included with the ice cream maker is a clear step-by-step instruction guide and a colorful booklet of recipes to get you started. Most of these require mixing or beating of ingredients before placement in the freezer bowl, but the labor is far from intensive. Once ingredients are ready, simply turn on the power, put the bowl in the freezer, and come back in 3 to 5 hours. Impressively compact for easy storage, the ice cream maker measures just 5-1/4 inches high and 6-1/2 inches in diameter. Panasonic includes a one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard

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Dual-fin paddle for thorough and continuous mixing;

Makes 1.5 pints (about 3 cups) of ice cream or sorbet;

Measures 5-1/4 inches high and 6-1/2 inches in diameter;

Battery-operated ice cream maker for use in the freezer;

Cordless for easy use; includes step-by-step instructions and recipes;

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Customer Review:

Handy little ice cream maker!

I just got my ice cream maker this week and have already made 2 batches. I really like it so far, it works perfect for me.

Its really small, so it doesn't make alot...but its perfect for a single person or a couple. When we have made a batch, we have just enough with no leftovers. Some people have complained about the prep of the ingredients. It really isn't that hard or that time consuming. The ice cream that we have made so far has been really yummy! Though I would agree that the basic vanilla recipe is a bit too sweet!

All in all it makes great tasting ice cream, and is very easy to use.

Good ice cream maker, terrible recipes

I've made several batches of ice cream since buying this little machine two months ago, and I couldn't be happier with it. Oh, the joy of making ice cream to your exact taste, because you control the amount of sugar, cream, and flavoring you want. My coffee ice cream tastes better than the carton of Haagen-Dazs in the freezer, simply because I use better-quality coffee (using concentrated brewed coffee, rather than instant coffee).

Beware of that recipe booklet, however, unless you want to die of heart disease at age 35. If you follow their recipe of vanilla ice cream as given, you'll produce a 1000-calorie serving of ice cream--even I gagged at this too-sweet and overly rich concoction, and I have a huge sweet tooth. It's best to cut all ingredients in half--that is, ONE egg yolk, not three, and 1/4 cup of sugar, not 1/2. And the cream does NOT need to be whipped--you can make beautiful ice cream with LIGHT cream rather than heavy cream.

That said, it's a lot of fun to experiment with different flavors, consulting other cookbooks for various ice cream recipes. Making your own ice cream is as much fun as eating it.

It is a container to freeze icecream not an ice cream maker..

I bought it based on the good ratings it had received and was thoroughly disappointed. And my opinion is based on usage several times. Here are the problems:
- The constuction is really bad for the inside of the icecream maker. It is hard to close it's lid as the mixer arm does not fit and keeps falling inside upon closing.
- It hardly did any mixing which is the only thing I think it is intending to do. Several times I observed that it stops mixing the ice-cream within few seconds of starting. The mixing arm is of cheap plastic and loosely attached so it can not really mix once the ingredients are not liquid.
- The icrecream as per reciepe comes out hard like a rock. If you let it melt it break into smaller solid pieces.

I am sure that the ice-cream from this would be identical regardless of whether there are any batteries in it.
It is more like an icecream freezing container than an icecream maker. The fact that icecream comes out good (as per opinions of many users) has to do with the ingredients and not the icecream maker.

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Keywords: Small Appliances; Electrics; Ice Cream Machines; (Makers);

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Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid

Perfect for reducing sauces or cooking vegetables on the stovetop and for braising meat in the oven, this shallow, 2-1/2-quart saucepan is coated with nonstick inside to release food readily and clean easily. The nonstick is durable enough to go safely into the oven at temperatures up to 450 degrees F. Made of heavy-gauge aluminum with a matte finish, the pan conducts heat uniformly and quickly. Because the aluminum is anodized it's harder than steel and the pan won't scratch, chip, or crack. The oval, brushed stainless-steel handle stays cool on the stovetop and has a hanging hole for the pan to be stored on hook or peg. The domed glass lid collects and returns moisture to food and permits monitoring of cooking without reducing the temperature inside the pan. Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick cookware carries a lifetime warranty against defects.

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Domed glass lid collects and returns moisture to food during cooking;

Versatile 2-1/2-quart saucepan for stovetop and oven cooking;

Heavy aluminum, with thick bottom to heat evenly, quickly;

Anodized for hardness, with nonstick coating oven-safe to 450 degrees F;

Riveted, brushed stainless-steel oval handle stays cool on stovetop;

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Customer Review:

A great buy!!

My only concern about purchasing this saucepan was that it was shallow. Then I received mine. I love it. It is perfect for everyday use. I now do not have spill overs when making things like rice or when boiling potatoes. I highly recommend this item. I now have bought 2!!

a good buy

i bought this pot a month ago and have been cooking all my meals in it. it is easy to clean and required very little oil. food cooks really wel and the shape of the vessel is perfect as it avoids any overflows.

i would recommend this pot to anyone who is interested in calphalon products. when i received the lid there was a slight dent in it but i called calphalon customer service and they very promptly send me a replacement lid at no extra charge.

A quality saucepan, solid, attractive, works well.

I bought this shallow saucepan and it works rather well. It has a quality feel, very solid and sturdy, and is attractive too! The nonstick is good quality and food cooks more quickly because the pan has more surface area. I use this pan for soups mainly. A little heavy, but isn't every quality pan heavy? Looks attractive and I got a great price, less than it is now. All in all, a great deal! Much better deal than I could have gotten in the store, that's for sure!!

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Keywords: (Calphlon); (Calaphon);

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Braun KF180-WH FlavorSelect 12-Cup Coffeemaker, White

Equipped with a water-dispersal system for fast, uniform saturation of ground coffee, this 12-cup coffeemaker provides a flavor-selection feature for dialing up mild- to robust-tasting coffee. Electronic controls make several programmable choices available. The clock/timer, for example, can be set up to 24 hours in advance to automatically brew "wake-up" coffee. And the warming plate that keeps coffee hot in the glass carafe can be programmed to shut off anytime between 10 minutes and four hours after brewing. Other features include a coffee-flow shutoff if the carafe is removed for a quick pour during the brewing cycle; a space for inserting a water filter (which is not included); a swing-out filter basket that can be removed for cleaning; and a water-level window for precise measurement. This model comes clad in gleaming white and carries a one-year warranty against defects. With the carafe in place, it measures 13-1/2 inches high, 7-1/2 inches wide, and 12 inches deep. --Fred Brack

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Measures 13-1/2 by 7-1/2 by 12 inches; 1-year warranty against defects;

Multi-path brewing system fully extracts coffee's rich flavor;

Choose mild- to robust-tasting coffee with flavor-selection dial;

Water filter exchange dial schedules when to change water filter;

Brew-pause for pouring a cup midbrew; programmable auto shut-off, 0-4 hours;

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Customer Review:

Buy one!

This is the best coffee maker I've ever owned. I'm only sorry that they are not made anymore! If this one breaks I'll have to buy something inferior at a higher price. The last one I had was black, but the cord got burned on my stove. Aghhh!!! How I wish I could still find a black one! Even though it no longer matches my decor, still my favorite coffee maker of all time.
Braun uses a very different valve system than all the other coffee makers. We noticed the uniqueness of the mechanism when we were comparing brands up close in the store. It looks like a little hinge instead of a spring (to close the flow valve when you remove the carafe during brew cyle). It never gets gummy or clogged, and consequently does not leak/drip the way others do. When I need another one (many years from now!) it will be another Braun.

Best Flavor Coffeemaker

This few year old model of the high end Braun makes better coffee than the newer models. Its hard to find in the stores, and so I was pleased to see it available here. It didn't disappoint!
Only caveat: doesn't include gold filter or water cartridge (both of which are included in the normal retail packaging)

Best Coffee Maker we've used in 20 years

The only thing that would make this coffee maker better is if it filled the coffee grounds and water up for me. I didn't think I'd use the Auto feature, but I do every day. The coffee pot doesn't drip everywhere like our old ones. Very little steam while brewing, the filters can be bought anywhere. We really enjoy this coffee machine A+++

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Keywords: Drip Coffee Machines; Coffee Makers; (Coffeemakers); Automatic;

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