• Rated 42 times by customers who purchased this item • 27 out of 42 customers wrote reviews • Recommended by 100% of Reviewers • Value: 98% rated it a good value
KitchenAid White Bar Blender:
KitchenAid Blenders combine outstanding performance, durability, and an easy-to-clean design, this five-speed blender performs everyday kitchen tasks, including mixing up smoothies, pureeing vegetables for soup, crushing ice, and making pesto. The unit's .9 HP motor and Intelli-Speed electronic controls ensure fast, consistent blending. In addition, the appliance offers a solid die-cast metal base with a durable, steel-reinforced coupler and a sharp one-piece stainless-steel blade.
The blender's large 56-ounce polycarbonate blend-and-serve pitcher is shatter-resistant, as well as stain- and scratch-resistant. Made of thick, solid walls, the pitcher can withstand extreme temperatures from boiling to freezing, and its lightweight design includes a comfortable soft-grip handle for a secure hold. The one-piece dishwasher-safe pitcher with its patented blade design eliminates food traps and any need to disassemble. Other highlights include an automatic "crush ice" button, a drip-free pour spout, cord storage, and a Clean Touch control pad that wipes clean in an instant. Available in a variety of fashionable colors, the blender measures 7-1/4 by 9 by 15-1/5 inches and carries a one-year hassle-free replacement warranty.
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by Cynthia (Durango, CO) 2 reviews This is a great blender. It makes great smoothies and breezes through ice. Unfortunately the mixing bowl had a slight crack in it so it leaked below. Cooking.com is replacing our bowl though so hopefully the next one will be just fine.
by David (Lumberton, NC) 4 reviews I ordered this along with the KitchenAid 12-cup Chrome Food Processor, thinking both pieces would match my stainless steel-themed kitchen. This blender is actually brushed aluminum or nickel, and does not look chrome or stainless like the FP. It looks very dull sitting next to the FP on the counter. I give this machine 4 stars based on its performance alone. It wouldn't be fair to rate it based on how it blends into my decor. I am dissapointed in the color difference, but I now have a blender that is second to none in sheer power. Crushing ice? Crushing isn't the correct term. Pulverizing is more accurate. You can make snow cones with this machine. I made the most perfect milkshakes for my kids this week....the straw stood straight up in the glass. I poured a boiling mixture of bell peppers, garlic, onions, brown sugar, honey, diced tomatoes, olive oil, etc. into the blender. 10 seconds later I had the perfect grilling glaze for grilled chicken. Frozen drinks are no problem, either. The one-piece design of the pitcher/blades is ingengious. It is SO EASY to clean. And reduces the injury risk to zero. Kudos to the design team on that one! The exterior is extremely easy to clean also, and I love KitchenAid's signature button covers that prevent dirt and grime from getting down in the buttons. Just wipe with a damp cloth and it looks new. I bought the model with the 56-oz. pitcher, and this machine is tall, but fits underneath my counters perfectly. It is very heavy, but has solid rubber feet that prevent sliding and excessive vibration during use. I do, however have 2 issues with this blender (hence the 4 star rating). 1. This blender is LOUD. Very loud. I read in many reviews where customers reported a quiet blender. I have a blender with an attitude! Since you only run a blender for seconds at a time, this is not a performance altering problem, and not one that would cause me to forsake KitchenAid. 2. On startup, in ANY mode (from mix to liquify), this blender starts with an initial jump that throws whatever you are blending straight up. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE LID ON ALWAYS!!! The description and manual state that the blender always starts slow and automatically increases to the set speed. Well, that's not quite accurate. It goes WHAM! for about 1/2 second, then blends at the set speed. I think the motor might be too powerful for the blades. As big as the pitcher is, I think a slight increase in blade or drive shaft size would eliminate the initial surge of power. Once again, it does not affect the performance, and the end results of everything I have blended have been perfect or beyond. This does, however, increase the risk of personal injury without the lid. Especially if you are blending hot liquids. Final conclusion: Awesome power for the money. Built-to-last. Solid, heavyweight construction. Ingenious design. Easy to operate. Easy to clean. Loud. Jumpy startup. Overall, I would say this blender is worth the money, and would buy again. It IS a well designed machine with much thought put into ease of operation and cleaning. I think the motor is a bit too powerful for the blades (or maybe the blades are a bit too small?) I would still recommend this blender, mainly for the price range.
by Beatrice (San Lorenzo, CA) 1 review I purchased this blender and now I'm wondering why I didn't do it sooner?! I use it for smoothies and the way is crushes the ice is not to be believed! All of my small kitchen appliances are KitchenAid but I dragged my feet when it came to replacing the blender. I thought a blender is a blender is a blender. I was so wrong. With the push of a button, my ice is crushed and the smoothie is ready within ten seconds. Milkshakes here I come! This is the best blender I have ever owned. But it's a KitchenAid...enough said! FYI - using your website is always fast, easy and efficient. I have ordered from you before and will continue doing so. Thanks for asking, B
by Kathy (Charlotte, NC) 1 review I replaced a Hamilton Beach blender and the difference is amazing. This blender does a beautiful job. It is also very easy to clean if you do it right after blending. I wish I had bought this years ago.
by Emily (Takoma Park, MD) 2 reviews Leak-free, simple to use and easy to clean. No sharp blades floating around my sink or lurking exposed in my dishwasher. No rubber gaskets to remember how to replace ('is this the one where it goes under or over the blades...?') It even has little holes to drain the water from the bottom when you invert it to load in the diswasher. Makes me angry at the designers of every other blender I've owned.
Would purchase again
