Westinghouse WST2002 SaladXPress Salad Spinner Review

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(More customer reviews)The spin speed is much less than that achieved with our previous hand crank salad spinner. It does not spin fast enough to remove excess water from lettuce. After a short time, the SaladXPress became appreciably slower. Under the terms of the warranty, it was replaced with what appears to be a new unit. The new one isn't any better than the first. We've given up on the SaladXPress and purchased an OXO SoftWorks hand powered salad spinner.

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Think of it as a hybrid food processor/salad spinner. The 400 watt motor can grate or slice fruits and vegetables as well as spin them dry after rinsing. It can also grate and spin cheese, meats and more. With storage space always at a premium, it's the multi-function appliances that win the day.

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Hamilton Beach 68055 Ice Shaver, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)My fridge's ice maker turns out crescent shaped ice cubes and they don't work well with this machine. The ice went round and round in the shaving chamber but rarely engaged the shaving blade. There just isn't enough downward pressure to force the ice onto the blade.
Update: I went out and bought some ice cube trays hoping that the size or shape of the ice cube was a factor. No luck, this thing still doesn't work so I'll be returning it.

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This handy Ice Shaver makes snow cones, slushies, margaritas and other frozen treats quickly. Whether conquering the sweltering heat, hosting a party, or having fun with the kids, the Icy Treats Ice Shaver from Hamilton Beach will make frozen concoctions fast. Snow cones, slushies and icy drinks are all easy to make using soda, juice or fruit. This cool appliance uses ice directly from the freezer and will shave into either a bowl from home for snow cones, or into the included mixing bowl for other icy treats. Fun recipes are included for the whole family. Why not choose something refreshing like apple juice or strawberries to make a healthy treat for the kids? All removable parts are dishwasher safe and the bowl includes measurement markings so icy drinks will turn out great every time. Features Include: Make your favorite icy treats in minutes Make slushies, snow cones, margaritas, and more Add ice cubes from your freezer Shave ice into your own dish or use included mixing bowl Fun recipes included All removable parts are dishwasher safe

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Hamilton Beach 55102 Blender Replacement Parts Review

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(More customer reviews)Hamilton Beach has made their cutter blades the same way for over twenty years - as far back as I can remember. And I've used a lot of them. Never had any problems with them. A couple years ago, they came out with the so-called "wave-action" cutter blade. The new cutter blades are a disaster - an example of how to take a perfectly good design and ruin it. What the wave-action blades do - is slosh everything around in the blender jar, creating a mess. It splashes all over the top cover lid. Not only that, but the new cutter blades leak around the bottom, where the round flat rubber seal goes. That's another thing they changed. The rubber seal that sits below the cutter blades is less in width. Since I do a lot of blending, I have four blender jars and four of these new wave-action blades. All they do is create a mess inside the blender jar and are for more prone to leaking. I have to tighten the base far more than I ever had to in the past. And they still leak.
With all that in mind, I set out looking for some of the old-style blades. I finally found them - or so I thought. I ordered four of these old-style cutter blades. The photo shown on Amazon clearly shows the old style cutter blade. Ah, but everything is not as it seems. To put icing on the cake, Hamilton Beach has done something downright [...]. Get this - they show the old style blades on the front of the box, but are putting the new style blades inside. What's shown on the box does not represent what's inside. The picture you see here on Amazon, does not represent what's in the box. Look at the two photos I've uploaded that clearly shows this. [...]
Update 3/20/07. I did eventually find the old-style cutter blades on Amazon. Do a search for "Hamilton Beach Commercial Bar Blender Blade". I've ordered several of these and can verify these are like the old-style blades.

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Blender Buddy accessory and replacement parts are designed to fit Type B02, B12, B14, B17, B18 and B20 also Fits most Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex 6-16 speed blenders

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VillaWare V6150 4-Square Belgian Waffler/Multi-Baker, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)My kids call this product the "all day" machine. We make waffles or pancakes for breakfast, grilled cheese or paninni for lunch and grill chicken or burgers for dinner. We love the waffles because they are as thick as any sunday brunch belgian we have ever had. I no longer need my any other grill because this one "squeeze the fat out" and makes us feel good about what we are eating. We also appreciate the ability to adjust the temperature.

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Bakes four 5" square 1 1/4" waffles.Xylan non stick coating for easy clean up.Waffle tone to let you know when waffles are done. Cool touch to eliminate burns.Stands upright for compact storage.Cord wrap.

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Cuisinart CBT-JARAS-1 50 oz. Glass Blender Jar Review

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(More customer reviews)Thank you to the vendor that sold and sent this to me. Arrived in excellent condition and in a reasonable time.

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Hamilton Beach 50200 10-Speed BlendMaster Blender, White Review

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(More customer reviews)This blender died after 4 months of light use. I never asked it to crush ice or do anything really strenuous. I only used it to blend smoothies and tofu desserts - so the toughest thing it ever had to handle was a couple of half-frozen berries. After two months the motor started to have that burned smell when I used it. After three months the plastic bottom part of the canister started to crack. At four months, the motor started making funny noises, it smelled terrible, and the crack on the canister widened so that liquid started to spill out when in use. All in all, this blender was a total waste of money and ended up in the trash. I will NEVER buy a Hamilton Beach product again.

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Blenders are a must-have for smoothies and cocktails, but they are also adept at making baby foods, crumbs, grinding coffee beans, blending batters or soups, chopping veggies or nuts and even smoothing out lumpy gravy. This one offers 10 speeds and a powerful motor as well as a sturdy glass jar and stainless steel blades. A removable blade assembly makes cleaning very simple.

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Hoffritz Stainless-Steel Mandoline Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)I really think Hoffritz is missing the boat by not selling this slicer in an infomercial. This is one kitchen gadget that really works. One feature that sets it apart is the stainless steel bowl that the slicer portion sits on. It is high quality and nearly worth the price of the slicer by itself. The rubber feet on the bottom of the bowl are effective in their designed use to prevent the bowl from wandering on the countertop as one uses the slicer on top of it. A feature that the Amazon description did not mention is the rack which holds all the blades, protecting both one's fingers and the blades. I get perfectly uniform slices of carrots and zuchini and potatoes with ease and the food holder even rides on a pair of rails on top so it can not slip off. A surprising aspect of using this slicer is that it actually makes food go further because once you see the pile of slices you can get from , for example, just one carrot , you may decide you don't want to use two. If you do slice more than you need which is easy to do because it is almost fun, the handy plastic cover snaps onto the bowl and will protect the contents well in the fridge. Hoffritz has been reknowned for fine quality blades for many years and the slicer is blessed with durable and sharp ones. Most of all this thing just oozes quality and is very satisfying and efficient to use. Factor in the time savings and how easy it is to clean , just a quick rinse usually does it although the whole thing is diswasher safe and you have great addition to any kitchen.

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The mandolin has been a staple of European kitchens for decades. A marvel of modern efficiently, it slices, shreds, and juliennes quickly, easily, and with precise uniformity. Ideal for everything from vegetables to cheeses, the perfect results are conveniently collected in a self-contained, 4-quart stainless steel bowl. Includes 4 interchangeable stainless steel blades for creating thick or thin slices, and the cutting slide features a protective finger guard.

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Braun MR430HC Multiquick Deluxe Hand Blender & Chopper Review

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(More customer reviews)Here's an instance of bad luck turned good; we moved and of course, the box of kitchen stuff failed to turn up and my older model Braun hand blender was gone. I had to purchase a new one, so I got another Braun because I loved my old one.
Well, this is certainly an improved model over the one I bought 10 years ago. IMMENSELY improved, and I love it so much I am, well, looking for things to beat up. Like pureed vegetable soups, frozen yogurt mix for the freezer, you name it.
Here's what has been made so much better:
1. The attachments that used to come with the Braun were run by the actual cutting blade. With this model, you can remove the blade portion of the stalk and screw the motor shaft onto the mini-chopper or whisk. I just love that!! The older chopper was hard to use because you had to hold it carefully in the socket designed for the blade to run the shaft. That's not a problem here --now the shaft of the blades are directly connected to the motor. A huge improvement.
2. The removable stalk means you can thoroughly clean the blade portion without worrying about submersing the motor part (a no-no for any electrical appliance.)
3. Because the motor is able to be detached from the blades, it is now more powerful--before, the motor seemed "dumbed down" to be able to run the mini-chopper. This new model motor kicks serious batter. In fact, it is so strong, make SURE YOU HAVE IT SUBMERGED in the puree before you run it or you will be spewing gazpacho all over your white kitchen. (I made gazpacho. I have a white kitchen. I know whereof I speak.)
4. The price, for this gem, is incredible. You get a whisk, a mini-chopper, the blender and a mixing beaker and a hanger for the wall if you want to mount it.
5. The one bad point: the motor is VERY strong, so if you have muscular weakness, carpal tunnel syndrome, or some kind of disability that challenges your hand control, I would recommend the variable speed model which goes from slow to fast. It is more money, but if you are physically challenged, it will prevent you from splashing hot soup as you puree it in the pot.
Otherwise, I can't recommend this enough. It is the most-used item I have in my kitchen.

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Features Mixes/blends soups, sauces, baby food, mayonnaise, milkshakes, pancake batter.Finely chops herbs, onions, chilies, nuts. Whips cream, eggwhites, desserts. Soft touch grip: Easy to use and hold. Detachable blender shaft for greater convenience Dishwasher-safe: blender shaft, chopper and beaker. Versatile and convenient. Mashes and purees right in the pan. Ideal for making fresh and healthy baby food. Unique blade for extremely smooth and even blending. Unique chopper attachment with special shape makes fine chopping easy. Special stainless steel whisk attachment conveniently whips a variety of cream dessert toppings. Chopper attachment Stainless steel whisk attachment Clear beaker with lid Wallholder.

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Furi Rachael Ray Froggy Double-Bladed Mezzaluna with Wooden Cutting Board and Non-Slip Mat Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this mezzaluna for my husband. It works incredibly well, we love it for cutting up fresh herbs. What makes it good also makes it dangerous. It's incredibly sharp blades have no permanent cover. My husband and I have both cut ourselves handling it.

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Meet 'Froggy' -- Furi's new double blade Mezzaluna.So unique and easy to use!The set includes a Gusto-Grip rubberized handle in fresh 'froggy' green with antimicrobial protection; a reversible wood chopping board with curved bowl for easy chopping and a non-slip mat that prevents sliding on counter tops.Rachael Ray says: 'Froggy will make life a whole lot easier in the kitchen.This new kitchen tool will help you leap frog over all of your chopping needs and the comfy grip handle provides safety for even the youngest of cooks.

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Samson 6 in 1 Electric Wheatgrass Juicer Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a nice product - it's heavier & larger than I would have expected, but it is simple to use.
It juices pretty much everything, and the pulp that is left over is really quite dry - more so than a lot of the centrifugal juicers I have used.
I went for this model over some of the others because I wanted something that was a little more multipurpose. So far I have made several batches of pasta with it - really rather good too!
Cleaning is straightforward, there's not that many nooks & crannies to get worked up about, the screen cleans easily with any soft brush, the toothbrush supplied is good enough.
In all there's the outer housing for the auger, the auger itself, the screen and the end cap & nozzle. These parts have all made it through the dishwasher - the screen is the only piece you really need to do by hand... the other bits all seem to come perfectly clean with a good rinse in hot water (after juicing, anyway).
The auger does it's job nicely, the motor seems to be suitably powerful.
About as loud as a regular food processor.
The only thing I would say is that perhaps the buttons should be sealed.
The instruction manual is simplistic, but there are a wealth of recipes available elsewhere.

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Samson 6 in 1 Electric Wheatgrass Juicer can extract healthy juices from carrots, celery, parsley, spinach, wheatgrass, apple, orange, kale, cucumber, ginger, sprouts, and many other leafy greens. It can also extract juices from aloe and pine leaves which no other existing juicers on the market have ever done before. Fruit Juicer The low-speed screw prevents natural flavors and high nutritional contents from being destroyed.Seasoning Mincer/Chopper: SAMSON chops and minces seasonings such as garlic, scallion, onion, red pepper, ginger, radish, and many others without destroying their natural flavor and nutrition. Meat/Fish Mincer: SAMSON can mince all kinds of meat and fish together with chopped seasonings such as garlic, pepper, and onion to easily prepare for a delicious meal.Food Mill: SAMSON can be used to make bread sticks, cookies, and pasta from steamed rice. And noodles too!In addition, the extractor is easy to disassemble, clean, and reassemble for more use. It only takes 15 seconds!

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Sanyo 3-1/2-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cookers/Warmers with Bread-Baking Functions Review

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(More customer reviews)When I saw it had a bread baking function, I was curious. I didn't expect a whole lot but I figured if the bread baking isn't great, I'd always have an oven anyway. So I took the chance.
I just used frozen bread dough (the one with 3 loaves in a bag). 1 loaf was a bit too big so I pinched off the end to make it smaller.
after 90 minutes I opened the lid it was all the way to the top. I then flip it over to brown the other side. Now the instruction says after 40 minutes you have to punch it down. Well, I didn't because I didn't hear the buzzer. But since it baked fine, I don't even bother to punch it down. It bakes fine without doing so. I used Pizza dough. What's great is that for a quick loaf, it won't heat up the whole kitchen. It doesn't use unnecessary eletricity(or gas) because you don't have to turn on the big oven. When we decide to have Italian, I just pop one piece of thawed dough. By the time the dinner is ready, bread is done. It doesn't produce dark crust, instead, it comes out with very light crust. Inside is so soft like steamed bun. It is so yummy. I also tried sweet roll dough with cinnamon, currant and sugar. It was great, too. I'm sure you can get really creative.
And by the way, it also cooks great rice, too. I used to own Zojirushi and I believe Sanyo cooks better rice than that. Not that Zojirushi is bad, it was an older model. This rice cooker's inner bowl is much thicker so that might be why....
Anyway, I am so glad I bought this.

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A modern design and micro-computerized technology highlight this impressive rice cooker/warmer. The multi-use appliance can make bread from dough thanks to its unique bread-baking capabilities, and with multi-menu settings, its fuzzy logic technology controls the temperature for easily preparing delicious rice dishes including white, mixed, rinse-free, sprouted brown, quick, brown, and sweet, as well as porridge and the Korean specialty dish of Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab. The cooker's titanium-coated extra-thick (5 mm) nonstick inner pot with a round bottom delivers maximum heat distribution, optimal cooking, and effortless food release. For added convenience, the unit provides a pre-soak function for setting additional soak time before cooking to ensure the best-tasting rice; a reheat function that heats the rice as hot as it was initially cooked; and a keep-warm function to keep the rice warm immediately after cooking. Other highlights include a retractable cord, a carrying handle, and an LCD clock and 24 hour preset timer, which allows for cooking to be completed at a desired time. Accessories include a measuring cup, a multi-language instruction manual, and an exclusive Martin Yan recipe booklet with 16 original recipes from the celebrated master chef. The cooker measures approximately 11 by 9 by 8 inches.

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Slap Chop Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased two of these to give as gifts this past holiday season. One of which went to my husband, my in-house chef, who seems to be constantly chopping celery or onions for various dishes. I'd seen the ads on TV for it and loved the simplicity of the device. I have an electric chopper, but thought the Slap Chop looked a bit more compact and would travel well for camping trips.
Out of the box I noticed that the plastic used in the device is fairly flimsy. The blades too are very thin. The entire product does not seem to be designed with durability in mind, and if used gingerly, it would probably stand up to a year or two of weekly, light use at most.
To test the product I tried a hard boiled egg first. The egg got stuck in the blades and really didn't get chopped as much as 'mushed'.
The next test was an onion. You have to start with a fairly small piece and yes, 'slap' the top which propels the chopping blades down in a plunger-type action to the cutting board below. It cut the onions, I then twisted the device to get another angle on the onions and did it again. The Slap Chop worked OK for onions.
Tomatoes were next. Starting with a quarter of a tomato, the Slap Chop did its thing. The harder and faster I slapped the blades down, the better the cut. Still, it seemed like a knife would work just as well and be just as fast considering set-up and clean-up times too.
Clean-up was easy, which is perhaps the Slap Chop's best feature. Not much more difficult than running your knife under the water.
The bottom line: a flimsy kitchen tool that won't replace a good knife. Not the amazing time-saving device I'd hoped for and not something I would recommend to my friends. It could be something for the picnic basket, camping or hiking gear kitchen, but durability is likely to be an issue.

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The slap chop is your all purpose chopper for all your chopping needs.Food processors are too bulky, and most kitchen slicer choppers have too many parts and can become dangerous.With slap chop the more you slap it the finer it gets.We also include the amazing Graty.The Graty is an awesome device for grating all kinds of cheeses.It's lightweight, sturdy and designed to last for years.Easy to clean and dishwasher safe.

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4 Replacement Gaskets compatible with original Magic Bullet Review

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(More customer reviews)These work great, though they can be difficult to get inserted initially.
I purchased these to replace a broken o-ring on my Magic Bullet blender. Why the company that sells the blender doesn't make these a point and click purchase on their web site is beyond me.
They work and I've had no problem with them.

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This quality rubber gaskets are great replacements if your gaskets break on your blades for the Magic Bullet

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Bosch MUZ 4 FW1 01 Meat Grinder with 4.5-Millimeter Perforated Disk Review

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(More customer reviews)Well, I first ordered a cheap ... 250Watt meat grinder from Harbor Freight. It had a plastic worm gear, didn't work well at all, so it sits on my shelf. Then I got a hand operated meat grinder, and that turned out to be quite a lot of work. I like to grind my own burger and was still looking for a good meat grinder. I did own the Bosch mixer and noticed they made a meat grinder attachment (I bought the mixer after I bought my first two grinders). I have the 450 watt mixer. I figured I would try the meat grinder. I got the grinder and it was all metal, except for the tray on top and the push tube. Well, I diced my meat and got ready to grind some burger (I just don't trust supermarket stuff - too many recalls!). WOW! was I impressed -- this thing grinds like a demon! perfect hamburger. And, it ground up the meat as quickly as I could get it down the tube too...this is the one that I will keep and use for my burger grinding. The other two grinders that I own are going to go to Goodwill as a donation. Money well spent...

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This attachment grinds poultry, fish, raw and cooked meat, grates cheeses and veggies, and more. Some other attachments require this item to function.

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Set of 2 Cross Blades compatible with Magic Bullet Blender Juicer Mixer Review

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(More customer reviews)the only frustrating thing about the magic bullet is the blade. The "rubber" hooks on the bottom of the blade shread much too easily. The 2 replacement blades I bought (because I knew I would need a another replacement in the near future) looked great, but when I placed the first blade in the machine, the whole thing came apart. It seems the manufacturer didn't secure the bolts down well enough and it broke. not good - so I used the 2nd blade much sooner than I anticipated.....

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These two replacement cross blades for the original Magic Bullet will do everything the original ones do. Our cross blades are made under strict supervision with top notch quality control. Our blades come with a gasket in order to allow you to use the product right out of the box.

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Farberware Pro Stainless-Steel Poultry Shears with Stainless Handless Review

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(More customer reviews)These shears are sooo heavy that it interferes with smooth usage. Hard to grip, hard to make them cut. Clumsy to use.
The only good thing I can find to say is that they were cheap. You get what you pay for.

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Farberware Pro Stainless Steel Poultry Shear has sleek, comtemporary stainless steel handles with sculpted bolsters to provide balance and control while chopping or cutting. The shear is dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended to preserve the edges.

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KitchenAid KSB465WH 4-Speed Countertop Blender with 48-Ounce Polycarbonate Jar, White Review

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(More customer reviews)So, after 30 years, we needed a new blender. Hmmm. My wife and I hadn't a clue where to start nor what was out there. On my first two internet searches all I found were the two extremes: small fractional Hp motors or the ridiculously priced $400 to $500 unit.
And yes, of course we want to crush ice - who doesn't? I have enough engineering background to know that a 0.2 to 0.5 Hp motor is NOT going to crush ice. Finally, we found the KitchenAid models! Some were 0.9 Hp, which is more like it. The pitcher (I call it) was a larger diameter and a little squat - perfect design for better blending, not to mention storage.
We decided that two speeds just wasn't enough, 3 speeds would be borderline and we certainly didn't want anything ridiculous like 10 or 15 speeds. (That's what they do when the motor is underpowered to do the job.) We settled on the KitchenAid KSB465Wh 4-speed with 48 ounce jar and 0.9 Hp motor. The weight wasn't given but the appearance gave you the idea that the base was good and heavy - a prerequisite.
We've used it several times starting about a month ago - it's perfect. It's even better than the one that lasted 30 yrs. The pitcher is dishwasher safe, it has something they call "intelli-speed" which adjusts the horsepower as needed to deliver constant speed. This is something where most blenders fall short, you put something heavy in it and the motors just slows down. The base is good and heavy - hurray, no more tipping over. The ad doesn't mention this but you do NOT dissasemble the pitcher for cleaning! Another big plus.
By the way those $40 to $60 blenders don't work and don't last. This one is priced around $72 and you get what you pay for. A very solid unit with a decent motor and good features. And yes, it does a marvelous job grinding ice - a whole tray at a time. And, if you let it go for about 10 seconds you have ice "powder" - it's better than our ice shaver for snow cones.
Blending is far superior to our old blender. It digests even the tough stuff easily. We haven't yet really needed to use it but it has pulsed speeds for those really tough materials. I'd recommend THIS blender to anyone who doesn't need to grind nails.

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Equipped with a powerful motor, this countertop blender works great for everything from pureed soup, salsa, and hummus to protein shakes, smoothies, or margaritas with friends on a Friday night. Choose from four speed settings, plus chop-ice mode and pulse at any speed for an extra burst of power. The unit's Intelli-Speed electronic sensor automatically adjusts the power to maintain a consistent speed even with thicker mixtures, while its solid die-cast metal base with a steel-reinforced coupler and sharp one-piece stainless-steel blade ensures stability and quiet operation. The blender's lightweight 48-ounce polycarbonate pitcher offers a generous handle, measurement markings up the side, a drip-free pour spout, and a secure-fitting lid. In addition, the pitcher's shatter-, stain-, and scratch-resistant design ensures long-lasting performance, and its shape directs ingredients into the blade for fast, thorough blending. Other highlights include a compact footprint for reduced space on the countertop, a seamless Clean Touch control pad that wipes clean, and dishwasher-safe parts that make cleanup a snap. Available in a variety of fashionable colors, the blender measures approximately 8-3/4 by 5-4/5 by 14-2/5 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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