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80 of 80 found the following review helpful:
 Great performer Feb 07, 2010
By Peter Dileanis
Bought this blender after reading good reviews in Cooks Illustrated and have not been disappointed. Majority of use has been for making smoothie drinks and pureeing cooked vegetables for sauces and soups.
The machine is sturdy and attractive. The metal housing appears quite durable and the hefty weight of the base makes for good stability. The jar is large holding more than 7 cups although there is better circulation and mixing with around 5 cups or less. At first I was a bit put off by the plastic jar (seemed cheap) but have come to appreciate its light weight. After a few drops I think it's much more durable than glass and I don't cringe when my wife wacks the edge of the jar with metal spoons. 5 speeds with pulse and ice crush buttons- I would be perfectly happy with 3 speeds. Crushes ice uniformly from chunky to snow-cone fine. Purees are smooth with no lumps. The blender was purchased to replace a still working Waring classic which did not crush ice well at all. The blades do not come off the jar for everyday cleaning, but this has not been a problem - I just run it with some soapy water or put it in the dishwasher. I've waited about 7 months to submit a review in order to give it a good test. Everything still runs well and looks good and I still consider this blender a very good buy.
40 of 43 found the following review helpful:
Great Blender Sep 20, 2008
By D. L. McClain
I have owned several blenders over the years, including a blender specifically made for smoothies. The motor in this device would smoke when too much ice was used. I returned it immediately because I did not think that was safe. I also previously owned a combination food processor/blender from Hamilton Beach that was pretty efficient. However, it was a huge hassle to switch between the two devices and I stopped using it all together. I have owned this blender for over a year and it is one of the best I have ever used.
The KitchenAid blender is large, quick, and efficient. It makes short work of blending ice, no matter the amount of ingredients placed in the polycarbonate jar. The jar alone is enough to make me want to get another one. It is light, easy to clean, and the handle and contoured pouring lip makes it a breeze to get your ingredients out of it.
I have had no problems with this machine and feel completely comfortable recommending it to other people. The warranty and great customer service offered through KitchenAid covers any and all problems for the first year.
26 of 27 found the following review helpful:
if you are an impatient margarita drinker... Aug 09, 2008
By Books Brutha
"picoso40"
...this blender is for you. no rings, washers, blades that screw in. you just pop the pitcher on the base, plug in, and ROAR! Smoothest margarita in town and in mere seconds. no ice chunks clogging your straw. This is the blender to buy. all small appliances should be this easy to use right out of the box.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Very Pleased Oct 30, 2010
By D. W. Lunt
Prompt delivery. No damage even for such a heavy box. We love the machine. Sturdy, easy to clean. Due to its weight and frequent use we have in on counter. Ability to store and hide excess cord under machine is a plus, keeps counter a little clearer. Weight of machine makes it very stable.
It has a powerful motor and it does make noise while whipping up smoothies and crushing ice. I don't think that should surprise anyone. We have an icemaker in fridge that makes cubes about 3/4 in square and makes crushed ice. I have tried both in smoothies and this machine blends them all very well.
We like the pulse and chop functions. It has plenty of power and plenty of speed. Had read about leaking at the base gasket, none on ours yet in a few weeks use, but I can see from the location of the gasket and the nut to tighten the assembly that it would not be difficult to tighten at the first sign of a leak. I like the idea the KA makes replacement parts available. Our son has one; owned for years and has no leak problems. He enjoys the machine too.
I wish the green were more of a sage than the apple or pear hue, but it still looks good in our kitchen.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
love it! Jul 20, 2009
By m3b
I bought this to replace an old osterizer blender that died. I love it! I love that to clean it I don't have to take it apart and clean a bunch of parts- I just fill it with water and blend. So quick! I use it for a lot of Sue Gregg blender batter recipes. My old blender wasn't strong enough to handle those recipes very well. No problem for this one! Even better, it is large enough to even double the recipes. Does a great job on smoothies. I'm very pleased!
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