KitchenAid KSB5CR 5-Speed Blender, Black/Chrome
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KitchenAidBrand: KitchenAid
Model: KSB5CR
Color: Chrome
Product features:
- 5 speeds plus Step Start and Pulse options cover all blending needs
- Durable 40-ounce stainless steel jar with sturdy base
- Dishwasher-safe blender jar for easy clean-up
- Nonslip rubber feet reduce any chance of slippage
- Measures 14-2/7 by 7 by 8 inches
- KitchenAid Blender Cutter Blade Assembly
- KitchenAid Glass Blender Container
- KitchenAid KSBGGC Glass Blender Jar Accessory
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of KitchenAid KSB5CR 5-Speed Blender, Black/Chrome
Customer Review: A blender I wish I could like
Summary: 2 Stars
This blender is frustrating. It offers good points, but in the end, the flaws outweigh the benefits. First the good:
The heavy glass base is stable and easy to clean. The powerful motor hacks through most foods with ease. When the blender is started, the motor begins at a low speed for a second or two before turning on fully.
The problems I found led me to toss the blender. If you plan on making blended soups, beware of the explosive force with which this beast turns on. Without a heavy hand on the lid, both the lid and your soup will hit the ceiling. Moderately thick, viscous liquids (a lemon cream was the latest such one I experienced) tend to get caught in the scalloped swoops in the jar. This leads to only the center portion of the liquid being actively blended, while the outer edges stagnate and remain clumpy. Deft work with a spatula is required to coax everything into the blending area.
The above problems were annoying, caused occasional swearing, but were tolerable. What finally got me shopping for a replacement was worse. After several years of moderate use, the KitchenAid stopped working. The blades and motor are connected via a set of rubber teeth. These reduce operating noise, but over time, weaken. The problem first arose when making smoothies with chunky frozen fruit such as strawberries. A burning rubber smell came from the blender coupled with a strange noise and no action in the container. The rubber drive teeth slipped, and friction quickly heated them up. The result was hot, floppy rubber teeth that bent flat instead of turning the blades. When this happens, it takes 20 minutes or more before the teeth are capable of another round of use. Before long the blender could not even swirl water for more than a few seconds before the teeth slipped.
Description of KitchenAid KSB5CR 5-Speed Blender, Black/Chrome
This is the blender of the future. It performs all the traditional blending tasks (crushing ice for margaritas, thinning ice cream) plus it can be used like a food processor (mincing garlic, pur?eing peppers). The wide jar is rounder and squatter than old-style blenders, which makes it easier to reach in and scrape the sides (when the blender is off!). To reduce splatters of strawberry daiquiri, the Step Start feature starts blending slowly, then picks up to the chosen speed. This blender also comes with a booklet containing 75 recipes--my favorite is the Frosty Chocolate Raspberry Latte. --Dana Van NestBlenders & Ice Crushers
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