Best Review on Hamilton Beach 53206 Maker Blender
My Vitamix 5000 came with the older type container that was not BPA-free, and it had the older type lid that has a rim on the outside that must be pushed below the rim on the inside of the container. Sometimes the lid went on easily, and other times it was annoyingly difficult. When the newer type BPA-free container came out, I really liked it. I especially liked the way the lid fit on the container; it looked like it was so much easier to use than my older style lid, and it had those two rubber "ears" that fit over the outside rim of the container to secure it... it just looked like a much better design.
Well, I didn't order a replacement container because I thought it would be too expensive to order one with a blade and too hard to change the blade over if I ordered a container without the blade. Honestly, I worried I might break something.
My eventual undoing came after I ordered a 32 oz. wet blade container, with blade, from Vitamix. I really wanted the convenience of being able to select either the 32 oz. or the 64 oz. container, depending on the job at hand, and I do love having both size containers available. Suffice it to say that the new style lid on my new 32 oz. container spoiled me. The more I used it, the more I yearned for a new 64 oz. container, but I was still concerned about switching the blade over from my old container. Then I saw the price of this 64 oz. container on Amazon, and I finally "caved." I'm so glad I did.
When my new 64 oz. container arrived, it didn't take me more than 5 minutes to switch the blade over, using the wrench that was included with the container. I immediately added a drop or two of dish detergent to the new container, put in some warm water, and ran it for about two minutes just to make sure it was clean and that it didn't leak. It was fine!
Now, my only regret is that I waited so darned long before finally buying this really great new container!
This was an inexpensive blender but it does everything I need it to.
BalasHapusIt's a very nice model for the money.
BalasHapusThis Blender is great! I have used it many times as i usually went to Wendy's at night for a frosty and now i just get my Ice Cream n milk and have the largest milkshake or frosty in the world at less than half the price!! It functions great with the frozen Ice Cream and milk pulling it all down to the center exactly as it states!! Just perfect in every way and the pulse lets you make it as thick or thin as you like! My kitchen is in all red and i was thrilled to find a red blender that is NOT metallic and a heavy glass bowl!! Kudos!!!!
BalasHapusThis works great for my smoothies that I make everyday now. Very nice and compact and blends great. I recommend.
BalasHapusI use this blender almost exclusively for green smoothies using kales and chards which are some of the "tougher" greens. I add them first with the liquid and then add frozen or fresh fruits and ice. The blender lid has a removable cap which is handy for adding additional ingredients such as protein powder. The wave maker action is not just a gimmick, it really works. I am very happy with this purchase.
BalasHapusDoesn't leak. Grinds well. Not very good for crushing ice but overall it's easy on the eyes and for making a nice puree
BalasHapusWe bought this blender a couple months ago. There is just one thing which I don't like about it - you have to put some liquid (milk or water or juice) because it wont work without it. We use that blender for vegetable smoothies as carrots+tomatoes + celery. Also we like to make strawberry banana smoothie.
BalasHapusOverall it great!
Really Fast shipment! Product is easy to use and very efficent. I use the blender for green smoothies and protein shakes. They come out really smooth(no chunks). Great product! Just order already!
BalasHapusLove my blender! For the price you can't beat it I make smoothies every morning and it works perfectly has a great strong motor and the color is nice and matches my kitchen.
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