C is a robust heating blender. Ideal to prepare a soup for 4. I was always burn my compotes finished with this blender problems. I have it chosen because its blades are glass containing base (I have had troubles with another brand that had blades on top) I was afraid because of comments about a bad taste but have never had any worries, on the site of Cuisinart I have read that they remedy the problem by changing their joints. I was afraid that it is difficult to clean. C is true that it is a bit heavy but there is a position to wash the glass bowl. If making a sauce and that it remains stuck at the bottom with a small brush one passes under the blades and it will. I am very satisfied with my purchase, I used the everyday. In addition to the Amazon I got in a time record.