KitchenAid is a brand that has been around for 90 years and is one of the best known brands when it comes to kitchen appliances, big and small. Although they now manufacture a variety of household items, from dishwashers and ovens to toasters and coffeemakers, KitchenAid originally got its reputation from their mixers and blenders.
The KitchenAid 5 speed blender is an example of how they have taken a product and improved it considerably to make it one of the most heavy duty and efficient models. Let’s look at one model of the KitchenAid 5 speed blender, the KSB655CS Architect Series. This blender boasts a stainless steel base that is available in an assortment of colors to complement any kitchen décor.
It uses a 0.9 HP motor creating a powerful machine capable of churning many difficult items that other blenders would have a problem doing. It can chop ice, pulverize peanut butter and other hard to break up food items without overheating. Its Intelli-Speed electronic controls allow the motor to adjust to the strength of the food it’s attempting to chop, which helps to maintain the motor where less expensive blenders might break. It does all this while still remaining on the quiet side.
The large 48 oz. or upgrade 56 oz. pitcher is both shatter-resistant and dishwasher safe, allowing for the easiest clean up available. The size of the pitcher means that you can blend large amounts of food or liquid at once and is perfect for thickening or thinning out soups, making hummus, or blending up frozen beverages. The soft grip handle makes it easy to lift, pour and hold upright.
There have been several complaints from customers stating that the base of the jar had a slight leaking problem; however, a new design was made for the pitcher and has completely eliminated that problem. Even better, there are drain holes in the base that allows the water to drain out and not puddle when turned upside down to dry off after washing.
There is also a small area of storage at the bottom of the blender to hold the electrical cord which helps create a tidy workspace. This is especially useful for when you are storing the appliance in a cabinet as you don’t need to wrap the cord around the base, or use a tie to wrap it up.
This KitchenAid 5 speed blender happens to be slightly heavy, weighing in at nearly 12 pounds. Some people may dislike the heaviness of it but it’s heavy duty construction simply means that it can take a lot more punishment and will be able to handle virtually anything you throw at it. There are probably a lot of people who will bypass this blender in favor of a less expensive, lighter weight model; however, they will lose out when it comes down to durability and longevity. All in all, this model comes highly recommended due to its long lifespan and functionality.