Smeg 50's Style Retro Bench Blender Cream
BLF03CRAU
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Product Overview
Key Features
- 1.5 Litre bench blender with retro 50's style
- 800 Watt power, 4 speeds, smooth start control
- Dishwasher-safe Tritan jug, anti slip feet, non drip spout
- Smoothie, green smoothie, ice crush, and auto clean programs
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Smeg
- Model Number:
- BLF03CRAU
- Capacity:
- 1.5
- Blades:
- Stainless steel
- Power (W):
- 600
- Family:
- Smeg 50's Style
- Dishwasher Safe:
- Tritan jug
Capacity
- Storage:
- Cord wrap
- Capacity Range:
- 1.1L - 3L
Options
- Settings:
- 5: Smoothie, Green Smoothie, Frozen Dessert, Auto-clean and Pulse
- Controls:
- Knob & Button
Safety
- Safety:
- Anti slip feet
General Information
- Type:
- Blender
- Colour:
- White
- Supplier Colour:
- Cream
- Materials:
- Die cast aluminium body
- Additional Features:
- Smooth start begins slowly to reduce sudden bursts, Non drip spout
- What's In The Box:
- 1.5L Tritan Jug and Lid, Blade, 600W Base
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Capacity
- Storage:
- Cord wrap
- Capacity Range:
- 1.1L - 3L
Safety
- Safety:
- Anti slip feet
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 397
- Product Width (mm):
- 197
- Product Depth (mm):
- 163
- Product Weight (kg):
- 4
- Cord Length (m):
- 1
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 397
- Box Width (mm):
- 197
- Box Depth (mm):
- 163
- Box Weight (kg):
- 4
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At a glance
The Smeg 50's Style Retro Bench Blender is a stylish 1.5 L blender suited to households wanting simple smoothie, ice-crushing and frozen dessert prep with easy cleaning. It stands out for its preset programs, stable die-cast body and family-friendly jug size. A fair limitation is that it offers less capacity and fewer specialist controls than larger or more advanced premium blenders.
What it’s great for
- Smoothies
- Green smoothies
- Frozen desserts
- Ice crushing
- Family drink preparation
- Everyday blending
Where it works best
- Home kitchen
- Family kitchen
- Apartment kitchen
- Entertaining area
Who it’s for
- Style-conscious home cook
- Small family
- Couple
- Smoothie lover
- Entertainer
Things to consider
It is well suited to everyday blending, but buyers wanting larger batch capacity or more specialist texture control may prefer a bigger or more heavy-duty blender.
Smoothie performance score
8/10 - Preset smoothie programs, smooth start and stainless steel blades make it strong for everyday fruit and green blends.
Ice crushing ability
8/10 - Dedicated Ice Crush program and stainless steel blades are well suited to standard ice cubes for cocktails and frozen drinks.
Family size suitability
8/10 - The 1.5 L jug suits small families or entertaining, producing around four to six small glasses per blend.
Ease of cleaning
Easy - Auto-clean mode and a dishwasher-safe jug reduce cleanup effort.
Noise level vs category average
About average - Powerful enough for ice and frozen blending, so expect typical blender noise during harder tasks.
Key benefits
- 1.5 L Tritan Jug: Blends enough for about four to six small glasses in one batch, making it practical for family servings or entertaining.
- Dedicated Programs: Smoothie, Green Smoothie, Frozen Dessert and Ice Crush settings make common recipes easier to prepare with less trial and error.
- Pulse Function with 3 Intensity Levels: Gives more control for short bursts when chopping, crushing or finishing texture.
- Smooth Start Motor: Gradually ramps up speed to help reduce splashing at the beginning of blending.
- Stainless Steel Blades: Handles everyday blending tasks and standard ice cubes for drinks and frozen-style recipes.
- Die-Cast Aluminium Body: Adds stability and a solid feel during operation.
- Auto-Clean Function: Helps rinse the jug quickly between uses with less hands-on cleanup.
- Dishwasher-Safe Jug with Non-Drip Spout: Makes cleanup easier and helps with tidier pouring.
Q: Is the 1.5L jug large enough for family smoothies or entertaining?
A: Yes. The 1.5L jug is generally enough for about 4 to 6 small glasses, depending on the recipe. For thicker blends or recipes with ice, the practical serving count can be a little lower than with thinner drinks.
Q: Can the Smeg BLF03CRAU handle ice for frozen drinks?
A: Yes. This model includes a dedicated Ice Crush program and stainless steel dual blades, so it is designed for crushed ice drinks and frozen-style blends. It is better suited to standard ice cubes than large solid frozen blocks.
Q: Is the blender jug glass or plastic?
A: It uses a BPA-free Tritan Renew jug, not glass. That makes it lighter to lift and less prone to shattering if knocked on the bench, while still offering a 1.5L capacity and 50% certified recycled content in the jug material.
Q: What does the smooth start motor do in everyday use?
A: A smooth start ramps the motor up more gently instead of hitting full speed immediately. That can help reduce splashing at the beginning of a blend and gives thicker mixtures a more controlled start before moving through the 4 speed levels.
Q: Does the Auto Clean function fully wash the blender after use?
A: No. The Auto Clean function is useful for a quick rinse-out between recipes or straight after blending, but it does not replace a proper wash for oily, sticky or thick mixtures. It is best treated as a convenience feature, not a full clean.
Q: How much bench space should I allow for this Smeg blender?
A: The blender itself is 197mm wide, 163mm deep and 397mm high. Allow extra clearance above the 397mm height so the lid can be removed comfortably, especially if it will sit under overhead cupboards on the kitchen bench.