Back-to-Basics Smoothie Elite Maker

Product Description
Smoothie Elite is the original smoothie blenders. Powerful motor and smoothie-specific features let you make the best smoothies possible. Works far better than ordinary blenders.Amazon.com Review
Designed just for the purpose of blending fast, nutritious smoothies, the Smoothie Elite does the job better than an ordinary blender and is easy to operate. The 56-ounce jar has measuring marks for adding just enough fruit, yogurt, and protein powder (or whatever ... More >>
Back-to-Basics Smoothie Elite Maker

Love the quick, easy smoothies I can make. Only sad thing is I did have some questions, and there is no “toll-free(800,866,888) # to call, only long distance 801#(Utah). Like can’t this company afford a toll-free #, hello??? One question is I’ve only used it 3 times so far, and it almost smells like something is burning when in use. I was thinking maybe ‘cuz it is so new, using it the first few times is burning off any residue oils? Help someone… The other question is when you have it on “smooth”, the machine gets a little wild–almost like it might jump off the counter; gets me a tad nervous. Last, but not least does one have to use “smooth” to dispense? Can’t you just press down the dispenser without the machine on to dispense? Otherwise it’s easy to use, easy to clean. That part I love. It is quite noisy though. Should I use ear plugs to protect my hearing?
Rating: 4 / 5
It worked great 4 times. Yes, only 4 times. Then it died. Enough said!
Rating: 1 / 5
THIS IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF CRAP I EVER OWNED. THE BOTTOM COMES UNSCREWED WHEN YOU USE IT. WHEN YOU TRY TO TAKE IT OFF THE BASE, IT IS UNATTACHED AND THE CONTENTS SPILL ALL OVER THE FREAKING PLACE. DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY UNLESS YOU LIKE TO CLEAN YOUR COUNTER AND WASH YOUR FLOORS!!!
Rating: 1 / 5
We owned this for 2 months until the motor went out, we had to send it in to get fixed. After we got it back, it worked fine, but it still is a cheap peice of trash. I just threw it away after owning it two years. Invest in a better product.
Rating: 1 / 5
This machine is a total waste of money, don’t buy it! We got it for a gift and used it about 7 times before the part on the bottom of the liquid container broke! We used as per instructions as well. Could not find this company anyplace to find parts so I could fix it, it was well past 90 days and it probably comes from some little village in the middle of China that has no phones anyway. (not trying to be prejudiced here, just making a point as to the available service, NONE)
DO NOT BUY IT!
Rating: 1 / 5