Hamilton Beach 52254 12-Speed Blender with Food Processor Attachment
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Brand: Hamilton Beach EAN: 0040094522545 Manufacturer: Hamilton Beach Model: 52254 Warranty: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.5 Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 7 x 12.5
Hamilton Beach 52254 12-Speed Blender with Food Processor Attachment Features
Powerful 400-watt motor with 12 speeds equals a high-level of blending control
40-ounce glass blender jar; 3-cup plastic food processor work bowl
Measures 8 by 6 by 14 inches
SureRest base for blender jar offers countertop stability
Hamilton Beach 52254 12-Speed Blender with Food Processor Attachment Description
HAMILTON BEACH 52254 -- Whether you need for a slushy summer thirst quencher, a roue or a special saucy to impress your "foody" friends, this 12 Speed Blender is ready to bring you liquid perfection! 400 watts 120V AC power BlenderChef attachment 2 cup liquid or 3 cup dry capacity bowl Stainless steel processing blade Oil dispenser
Hamilton Beach 52254 12-Speed Blender with Food Processor Attachment Accessories
Hamilton Beach 52254 12-Speed Blender with Food Processor Attachment customer reviews:
Extremely Disappointed I purchased this blender just over a year ago and it is already broken. The motor has malfunctioned in a severe way. If I hold the base upside-down, the motor will run but sparks fly out of it. Due to the inability to blend upside-down and the fear of sparks, this appliance is now useless junk. I contacted Hamilton Beach to try and get some satisfaction but they claimed it must have broke because I did not know how to use it. How hard would it have been to work with me instead of blaming me? Very disappointed in this product and I will now look for a new blender that is actually a quality product. Close to 5 stars I needed a spare blender and this one looked interesting because of the food processor attachment. The food processor is best for small chopping/mixing jobs; it obviously cannot compete with my wife's Kitchen Aid 11 cup heavy duty processor. But it is fine for vegetables and other prep work.
The blender only gets 4 stars because it is not as powerful as my Cuisinart blender, and the base is made with cheaper plastic. The good news is the blades are sharp (ouch-I nicked my thumb while cleaning it). It is plently powerful for making smoothies with yogurt and semi-frozen fruit.
However if space in your kitchen is at a premium, this is a great bang for the buck. You get a mini-processor and blender for one price. Because most of us are wannabe chefs, this will meet or exceed most of our needs.
Buy it and you won't be disappointed. It does it's job...minor issues though... A nice blender/processor combo. Works great, fit and finish are nice, the pitcher DOES NOT pour well since the lip of the jar is badly designed. Expect to find your blended drinks running down the side of the jar w/ every pour. Otherwise it works well. Great job blending! This blender/food processor generally does a really great job. It has plenty of power to grind up ice and makes wonderful drinks. My kids use it to make smoothies. As for pouring stuff out of the container, I do not seem to have the same trouble as the other person who commented that their drinks ran down the edge when they poured. I have never had this problem.
Although I haven't used the food processor part all that much (I find a knife pretty easy to use and simpler to clean) I did give it a spin since it came with the blender. Seems to work well enough.
All in all, this blender was a solid replacement for my old blender when that one died. Definitely worth the money. Out-grown this combo I received this as a wedding present in 2005, and was not really using the blender and FP attachment until recently. I've changed my diet and have been using these more than my pots and pans. Because of the small FP, I have decided to upgrade to something bigger.
The only problem I have with this machine is to get things smoother you have to run it longer, and it is loud (although, I don't have anything else to compare the noise to.) If you're looking for a decent blender w/ a FP attachment, then go with this. It served its purpose for a newlywed for 3-1/2 years before it needed to be changed. The only thing I've replaced on it is the rubber ring that cushions the glass jar to the base for the blender. My local hardware store carried an Oster rubber ring attachment that worked fine. The "plunger" piece went missing in action (don't know what happened to it) but I was able to use the FP by just putting a towel over the chute and holding it in place when processing. Good combo for minimum to moderate usage.
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