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Cooks 10-Speed HM820 (JC Penney)
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Approximate retail price:
$30
Summary: This Cooks hand mixer was Very Good in overall performance, and has
• digital speed indicator
• separate on/off switch
• dough hooks
• 1-year warranty
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About - Cooks 10-Speed HM820 (JC Penney)

The Cooks 10-Speed HM820 (JC Penney) is part of the mixer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, hand mixer models like the 10-Speed HM820 (JC Penney) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Whipping time:
All mixers made excellent whipped cream and meringue; whipping time reflects how fast they did so.

Mixing:
Proficiency at mixing cookie dough.

Convenience:
Convenience considers factors such as ease of using controls and inserting and removing beaters.
Features & Specs - Cooks 10-Speed HM820 (JC Penney)
info Dough hooks Yes
info Whisk No
info Interchangeable beaters Yes
info Wire beaters No
info Slow-start No
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User Reviews - Cooks 10-Speed HM820 (JC Penney)
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1.0
Not what I expected
4/29/2012
Pros
Whipping
Cons
No slow speed
Best Uses
Comment:
The only speed on this machine seems to be high no matter where I set the dial.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
 
1.0
Not so impressed
1/7/2012
Pros
Cons
Beaters rust
Lowest speed is too fast
Not quiet
Best Uses
Comment:
I'm sorry I bought this.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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1.0
inexpensive, but a pain
1/5/2012
Pros
Cons
Beaters hard to remove
Power cord poorly placed
Best Uses
Comment:
The product was terrible at mixing dry ingredients as it threw them all over the kitchen. It was equally poor with wet ingredients also splattering them throughout the kitchen. The mixer had to be turned to it's lowest speed each time before beginning any mixing. Even at its lowest speed, it was still far to fast and powerful for the task. I haven't used an electric hand mixer in years, but the one I remember never made such a time consuming mess requiring me to clean up floors, walls, or any surface in flinging distance.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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