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KitchenAid KSB560[MC]
KitchenAid KSB560[MC]
Price range:
$129.99 - $130.00
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About - KitchenAid KSB560[MC]

The 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.


Icy drinks:
Indicates how well the blender made icy drinks.

Convenience:
Judgements on ease of cleaning and replacing blade; clarity of controls and jar markings; pouring ease; and jar balance.

Smoothies:
Indicates how well the blender made fruit smoothies.
About This Brand

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]
info Passed durability Yes
info Glass jar No
info Plastic jar Yes
info Stainless-steel jar No
info Removable blade No
info Controls Touchpad
info Pulse Yes
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User Reviews - KitchenAid KSB560[MC]
Average User Rating
 
(based on 5 reviews)
 
Bad Jar Seal
By Savvyshopper from Hamilton, ON on 1/16/2010
Pros:
Easy To Clean, Good Pitcher, Powerful, Precise Control, Stable
Cons:
Heavy power draw, Noisy
Best Uses:
Cooking, Crushing Ice, Drinks
Describe Yourself:
Gourmet Chef
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The seal for the permanently affixed blades went after 1.5 months, causing the plastic gears to slip and grind themselves down. Of course it leaked everywhere too! There's no way to tighten it without special tools.

Shame, as it made good smoothies for the kids.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I love it
By kingqueens3 from Portland, OR on 1/10/2010
Pros:
Easy To Clean, Good Pitcher, Powerful
Best Uses:
Crushing Ice, Drinks
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cook
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use it mostly for icy drinks such as a banana protein shake. It makes really thick drinks. Blenders I've owned in the past just sat there and I'd need to stir it around with a spatula or spoon to get it to mix. This one handles really thick stuff. Great smoothies, shakes, etc. I just clean it by putting some hot water and a dab of soap in it and whizzing it on the blender before rinsing. Since it's plastic I've avoided the dishwasher. I've also blended up home made spaghetti sauce to make it smooth for adaptation as a pizza sauce. It is harder to clean that up but certainly within the realm of human capability.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Don't try to chop ice!
By Paul from Sonoma, CA on 9/22/2009
Pros:
Good Pitcher
Cons:
Not Powerful
Best Uses:
Drinks
Describe Yourself:
Avid Cook
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This blender was fine for smoothies, and I thought I had a hit because the blades were integrated with the pitcher for easy cleaning. However, the first time I went to crush ice for drinks, it ripped out the seal between the pitcher and the blades, spilling the contents inside the blender motor.

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