Add Your Own Review The good: This is a blender that works well, is easy to use, and cleans up nicely (you can even throw it into the dishwasher because the pitcher and blades are designed as a single part). Good power and smart blade design make for smooth purées and snowlike crushed ice. And the metallic base looks kind of sexy. Bonus: It's assembled in the U.S. The power buttons have task names that're hard to understand (how does Puree differ from Liquefy?) instead of simply being numbered. It isn’t entirely clear how to wrap the cord up in the base. And compared to KitchenAid’s less glamorous KSB560 line, you’re paying a $50 premium for the cool metallic finish. The KSB580 performs well, but costs an extra $50 just for the finish on the base. If you have room in the budget and want a blender that looks sexy on the counter, the 580 is for you. Otherwise, go for the less expensive KSB560. The KitchenAid stand mixer is now an essential accessory on American kitchen counters, and the company probably figured a lot of cooks would want a blender to match.

The KSB580 is a follow-up to the workhorse 560 line; both have five speeds, lots of power, and the ability to do a good job chopping, pulverizing, and puréeing. The difference is on the outside, in KitchenAid’s self-described Custom Metallic base, which comes in shiny chrome or brushed nickel. The KSB580 has five speeds and 0.9 horsepower. It’s got a sturdy, die-cast metal base, and comes with a 56-ounce pitcher made of tough polycarbonate (in other words, it won’t shatter when you fill it with hot soup), with a rubber handle that feels secure when you grab it. The pitcher fits into the base in any position, which is good if you’re left-handed. The four stainless-steel blades are angled on different planes, resulting in smooth purées and fluffy crushed ice. And the so-called Clean-Touch control pad doesn’t have any raised buttons or crevices, so it wipes clean instantly. We tested the KSB580 by performing three key tasks: crushing ice, puréeing a smoothie, and blending a hollandaise sauce.

Crushed ice: After 10 seconds, the self-pulsing feature had turned standard ice cubes into fluffy snow—heap it into a cup and drizzle with fruit syrup, and you’ll have a delicious frozen treat. And while a lot of blenders make a huge racket chopping ice cubes, this one is relatively quiet. Smoothies: Again, 10 seconds of blending rock-hard frozen strawberries with milk and a banana yielded a smooth purée without any random chunks. osterizer liquefier blenderThe large-capacity pitcher poured easily and was roomy enough to make multiple smoothies in a single batch. vitamix creations elite 48oz 12 in 1 variable speed blender Hollandaise sauce: This was a test to see how well the KSB580 handled emulsifying, a finicky task that requires a lot of blade speed. oster beehive osterizer classic blender uk

The slowest speed (Stir) emulsified the egg yolks, lemon juice, and melted butter in 30 seconds without overblending or causing the sauce to break. The lid stayed firmly in place, and the removable pour cap was easy to use. 3-Year Appliance Protection Plan Used & new (6) from $79.99 + $19.51 shipping Ships from and sold by always quality. KitchenAid KSB580NK Custom Metallic 5-Speed Blender, Brushed Nickel KitchenAid 56-Ounce Blender Pitcher with Black Lidblack and decker bl5000 blender recall KitchenAid KSB1575MC 5-Speed Diamond Blender, Metallic Chromephilips blender hr2094 spare parts KitchenAid KSB1570SL 5-Speed Blender with 56-Ounce BPA-Free Pitcher - Silverbreville ikon blender bbl600xl

KitchenAid 5-Speed Blender RKSB1570MC, 56-Ounce, Metalic Chrome (Certified Refurbished) KitchenAid Metal Blenders combine outstanding performance, durability and an easy to clean design to perform everyday kitchen tasks from making smoothies to pureeing vegetables for soup, to crushing ice and making pesto. This blender features a 56 oz shatter-resistant blend & serve pitcher. Its soft grip handle is comfortable and the jar's lighter weight allows for anyone to use, including kids. kitchenaid mixer 5k5sswhOne piece dishwasher safe pitcher with Stainless Steel one-piece blade eliminates food traps and any need to disassemble. Clean Touch control pad wipes clean in an instant. Unique pitcher design and patented blade system combine with .9 HP motor and Intelli-Speed electronic controls for fast, consistent blending. Includes 1 Year Hassle Free Replacement warranty through KitchenAid. 15 x 7 x 9 inches

11.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) 3.8 out of 5 stars #96,285 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #262 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Blenders > Countertop Blenders Blender base, jar with lid, use and care manual. This is a great blender. The canister started to leak at the gear in the bottom. I called Kitchen Aid to order a new one and explained the problem to them and they sent me a new... Jar leaked from the very first use. The initial leak was a grease-like substance. Thought it was smoothie leakage and tried it (did I die? I bought this blender in 2010, but only just recently began using it to make smoothies. It is a total fail. After 5 years the polycarbonate jar started to crack in several places at the base and leak. I spoke with KitchenAid through online chat and they will not replace it the jar. I bought this blender due to watching a YouTube video uploaded by Consumer's Report. Based on the demonstrations I had high expectations but unfortunately was disappointed.