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19 people have reviewed this model.
| About - KitchenAid KSB560[MC] |
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The KitchenAid KSB560[MC] is part of the blender test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blender models like the KSB560[MC] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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One of the category's premium brands whose products include die-cast metal base. Most models are available in various colors. Products are sold through department stores, specialty stores, appliance stores, online retailers, and big-box retailers. Prices range from $60 to $270. |
| Features & Specs - KitchenAid KSB560[MC] | |
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Glass jar |
No |
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Plastic jar |
Yes |
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Stainless-steel jar |
No |
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Removable blade |
No |
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Controls |
Touchpad |
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Pulse |
Yes |
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Consumer Reports User Reviews
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By from
Blends great, but the pitcher won't last
11/30/2011
Pros
Easily handles ice
Lid and pitcher pour well
Powerful
Stable
Cons
Expensive to replace Ptch
Pitcher cracks and leaks
Poor Pitcher
Best Uses
Crushing Ice
Drinks
Comment:
We're on our third pitcher in a year, We use it mostly for smoothlies. Replacing the pitcher costs $40, so you're really buying a blender that is going to cost well over [$] for the first year.
By from
DO NOT BUY THIS BLENDER!!!!
11/12/2011
Pros
Cons
Hard to Clean
Not Powerful
Poor Pitcher
Unstable
Best Uses
Comment:
Smelled like burning plastic from very first use and about a year ago, the pitcher started leaking from bottom exterior which creates a big mess all over the place. When I tried to resolve with customer service, I the only resolution offerred was to pay for a new pitcher at cost of over $50!!! Half the cost of a new blender! Will never buy another KitchenAid product.
By from
Almost drank the O ring
11/12/2011
Pros
Easy To Clean
Powerful
Cons
Poor Pitcher
Best Uses
Comment:
I make a smoothie almost everyday with fresh fruit. Today, my smoothie contained the little grey O ring seal which broke in half. There is no way to replace the part - one must buy a new jar! I don't think so...Kitchenaid has now lost my interest in their dishwasher, if this is any sign of their quality.
Other User Reviews
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User has 1 Days of experience with this product
02/24/2008
Strength
Powerful motor, Dishwasher safe and made for dishwasher cleaning, Great at Crushing Ice
Weakness
Maybe a little noisy - but then it is a blender
This is a great blender! We use our blender daily for preparing beverages that usually require crushing ice. Several years ago we replaced an old Oster with a Cuisenart. Unfortunately the blade would break every few months, and the store would replace it at no charge, until in frustration we agreed to try a KitchenaAid (the KSB5 or its predecessor). That worked great for several years until we broke it (probably our fault) and we replaced it with the KSB560MC 5-Speed. The base is heavy and solid (awkward to lift with one hand). The pitcher itself is very lightweight. It is made of polycarbonate (which is plastic to me), but seems very strong. Our old blender was glass and much heavier. There is a rubberized material on the handle that gives it a good feel. I am a little skeptical about how the polycarbonate will hold up over time, but so far it looks great and I have to admit the material seems very strong and not brittle.The top is rubber fits really tightly, so much so that it is almost hard to put on. The upside is that you never have to worry that it might pop off when crushing ice, for instance.It has a dedicated ice crush mode, which works fantastically! The powerful motor really shines and crushes ice uniformly and almost instantly.Unlike our prior kitchenmaid blender's pitcher, which had a glass body that screwed into a plastic base with a removable blade and rubber washer (all of which we took apart for cleaning), the pitcher on this blender is one piece with the blade permanently part of the pitcher. That really simplifies dishwasher cleaning. No disassembly required; just plunk the whole pitcher upside-down in the dishwasher and you are set -- it comes out clean and ready to use.Between discounts and rebates we were able to get it for a reasonable price, as well.
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User has 2 of experience with this product
01/22/2008
Strength
Sturdy base, powerful motor, metal coupling!
Weakness
Unable to remove blades for cleaning is a minor gripe, and I actually prefer the glass jar.
Other then the fact that you cannot remove the blades for individualized cleaning, this thing gets four stars! I've been using KitchenAid blenders for the past ten years and this one is the best yet! The most noticeable improvement over their previous models being the metal coupling which won't wear away easy as the rubber model was. I use mine at least once a day every day for my workout shakes.
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User has 3 Weeks of experience with this product
12/16/2006
Strength
Power, Power, Power
Weakness
heavy
Just got this blender recently. It beats all the blenders I've every used. Definitely the ice crusher in my home is a thing of the past. This takes care of it. The cleaning is super easy. My first fruit smoothie was the best. KitchenAid quality continues. I noticed that critique in last year's model has already been taken care of on this model. Super blender.
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