New (2) from $686.99 Blendtec HPA-621-25 Home Blender HP3A with WildSide Jar, Black Anyone who wants the power of a commercial grade blender for home use can simply place this Connoisseur on the kitchen counter (it fits under most upper cabinets) and crush ice to their heart's content. Those who blend smoothies or soups for a living can recess the flat top of the blender motor into a counter for fast use and easy clean-up. (Instructions are included for installation.) With state-of-the-art electronics and a white-on-blue LED panel, this 1500-watt, 3-horsepower Blendtec blender showcases 30 pre-programmed blend cycles with timed blends and changing blade speeds, everything the home chef or juice bar owner needs. Designed with almost perfectly vertical sides, the Connoisseur base features a top-facing keypad with four numbered buttons that correspond to different blend cycles along with two buttons labeled 'S' for speed and 'P' for pulse. Pressing the 'S' button ramps the motor up;

releasing the button sets the desired speed at which the blender then will run for 50 seconds. Eighteen of the 30 preprogrammed cycles vary the blade speeds to draw food into the vortex, while twelve remain fixed. A switch on the lower front turns the blender on and off, while the LED panel above it indicates which cycle is operating and counts down how many seconds remain (and also warns of overloading). For measuring on the go, the square, 64-ounce polycarbonate jar has graduated markings for up to five cups on one side and 32 ounces on another. The flexible lid presses in snugly and removes quickly by pulling on any of the four corner tabs; a central plug with a small airhole in the middle can be popped out of the lid to let steam escape when blending hot liquids. Included with the blender are instructions for use and a spiral-bound, 112-page recipe book. The jar, dishwasher-safe only on the top rack, is covered against leakage or breakage for one year. Blendtec covers the motor with a three-year warranty against defects, while the jar blade and the motor base drive socket are covered by a lifetime warranty.--Ann Bieri

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Very powerful and gets the job done. We like the varied cycle for frozen drinks. magimix le blender afmetingenIt is loud, but that comes with the 3 HP motor I guess! kitchenaid blender keizer rood This Blendtec is so wonderful, and powerful, that it breezes through tough greens, even thistles, like a champ! It will blend just about anything. I left a spoon in it once. It didn't blend it, but it took a number of chunks out of the spoon and bent it before I could get it turned off.I love how I can load up the 96 oz carafe and it will blend it up into a smooth drink. No need for a plunger like the vitamix has. The quick-guide helps with layering the ingredients in the right order to keep ingredients blending rather than getting stuck. awesome power and blends things perfectly. Super easy to clean.

Now I just need to work on my recipes. Do not spend the money buy a Ninja, but the Wildside container blades are very stiff to turn. Blindtec replaced it with not charge. Now I am having to return the Base. I did extensive research between the Blendtec and other brands of blenders - cheap and expensive. I love this blender, but as with all blenders it does have limitations.This blender has five touch buttons that control the time and speed of the blending process, please see below for the details. Buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the touchpad are pre-programmedThe cycles will start with the press of a button and will stop automatically when the cycle is complete. Button 5 or S is a speed key: This button is unique because it allows you to set the speed to your own desired setting. To set the speed, simply hold the 5 button down for a number of seconds. The Green LED display will reflect the speed setting (1 through 10) on the left side. When you release the button, the motor will

remain at the speed selected for 50 seconds unless you touch the button again to terminate Button 1: Blends soft items such as ice creams and shakes. runs for 27 seconds at a low speed. This setting is ideal for soft fruits such as grapes, Button 2: Great granita and margarita cycle. cubes, fruit syrups or concentrates. This is a short cycle at only 14 seconds varying between low and high speeds. Great for soft fruits. Button 3: This is the most frequently used speed of all. button provides a robust cycle for more difficult "smoothies" or frozen fruitThe cycle runs 23 seconds. This cycle handles firmer fruits such as apples, pineapple with the core, watermelon with the seeds, etc. Button 4: This cycle is for frozen fruits and hardThis cycle fluctuates between lower and higher speeds to pull thicker materials into the blade. It is an excellent cycle for carrots, broccoli and hard materials such as whole wheat and rice. Button 5: The Speed Key.

This key is used when one wishes toIn this mode, the motor will run as long as 50 seconds and whatever speed you select up to 10 (28,000RPM plus). Button P: The Pulse button provides one with the ability to chop foods or make chunky salsa's by controlling the blade. The motor runs only while the "P" button is held down. Why does the blender blade spin but the ingredients You are experiencing cavitation. This is the result of too much cold within the blender. Increase the amount of liquid and/or decrease the amount of ice or frozen items and theWhenever you experience cavitation, do not rock the blender. the blender, add small amount of liquid, then re-blend. Will the HP3 blender  blend vegetables and fruits into drinkable liquids?The Blendtec Home is not an extractor, so you may need to add liquid or ice to reach the consistency you desire. Can I make hot soup in my blender? Yes, if you are willing to run the blender for 3-4 minutes to allow the friction inside

the jar to create heat. Not the most efficient use of energy. A better method is to add boiling water to the jar, blend, then serve or blend and then heat in the microwave in a Why does my blender stop before the ingredients are completely blended? Your blender has pre-programmed cycles that are timed. Select a higher button for Will the HP3 blender Grind flax seeds and make nut Yes, the HP3 blender will grind flax seeds into powder.  It will grind raw almonds into a powder.  If a "butter" consistency is required, you may have to add additional oil to the powder.  (note: most raw nuts have a low oil content, that prevents them from making a butter)   I have successfully made raw brazil nut butter into a "store bought" consistency without adding oil. Also roasted peanuts should work ok. Whats the difference between the ez Blender, Champ HP3 Blender by blendtec and the Blendtec Home blender by k-tec? According to my sources, they are the  same machine.