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
Editorial Review:
KitchenAid KSB5ER new 5-Speed Ultra Power Blender, EMPIRE RED. Features powerful motor, electronic mixing sensor, textured lid with removable ingredient cap, easy-to-use 5-speed controls, pulse feature at any speed, heavy-duty 40 oz. Glass jar, sure-seal stainless steel blade assembly, step start feature, CleanTouch control pad easily wipes clean, space-saving easy-clean design, sturdy metal base, under base power cord storage. Includes instruction and recipe guide with 75 recipes. Assembled with pride in Greenville, Ohio. 1-Year Total Replacement Warranty.
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, puréeing 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 Latté. --Dana Van Nest
Editor's Choice:KitchenAid's five-speed blender has a number of functions that set it above the crowd as our choice for best blender under $100. It starts with the five speed settings and the pulse function, which works at any of the speeds--a really nice touch. The blender's 40-ounce glass jar has a squat shape, making it more manageable than taller blenders, and comes completely apart.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Quality not as expected:
Notice that they are also selling a coupling part. I expected Kitchenaid to be of good quality and last a long time, like my mother's stand mixer. I haven't used my blender very much, although I did crush small amounts of ice on its pulse mode. Anyway the coupling unit broke off 4 of its 6 teeth and now I'm afraid to use it. Fortunately they sell the part, but I will have to get someone else to replace it since I have arthritic hands. I bought a Kitchenaid toaster at the same time and it also broke within 2... more info
good investment:
I bought this nearly two years ago through amazon as a refurbished unit. This was after having two lesser models where the drive mechanism on the bottom simply melted. I found this and didnt think there was really anything to lose.
When I ordered it I received it in a very timely manner, and you wouldn't even know that it was refurbished. It has lasted me well. I have thrown everything from mixed drinks, smoothies, crushing ice, making gazpacho, even bread crumbs- and it has handled everything... more info
Works BUT coupler broke in 2 yrs:
This blender is great when its working! the coupler(the rubber thing which spins the blade) started to wear out and now its completely torn and can't run the blades! I called the CS and they say I need to order from a service center which is 100miles away from where I live... My oster blender which I paid $15 is working from 9 years! but this one broke with in 2yrs.
KitchenAid KSB5 5-Speed Blender, Empire Red:
This blender is very powerful and excactly like advertised. I really like it and use it alot. Would highly recommend it to anyone.
