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Proctor Silex 57171 7-Speed Blender

by mandy on July 28, 2010

Proctor Silex 57171 7-Speed Blender

Proctor Silex 57171 7-Speed Blender

Features:
• 7-speed blender with pulse option for extra boost of power when needed
• Powerful 350-watt motor; simple-to-use push-button controls
• Large 48-ounce plastic jar; strain/pour/close lid; 2-ounce filler-cap
• Generous handle; drip-free spout; easy-to-clean buttons and base
• Measures approximately 10 by 7-1/2 by 12 inches

I got this based only on price, you can’t get a blender for less than $23 even at your local stores. I received it this past weekend and I put it to the ultimate test: Iced drinks! I put some ice cubicals, without precrushing them, and this little guy performed great! I then added some juice and fruits and enjoyed a wonderful iced beverage. Highly recommended also if you lift weights and need an easy-to-clean blender to mix the unmixable protein shake. All in all a great product and so far so good. I give it an extra point for not using glass (i.e. does not break) and for being extra easy to clean. – N. Rimawi

no problems here. i was looking for a quick, easy to buy blender for my love of good blended margaritas, and this does the job just fine. it likely won’t be powerful enough for more serious cooking labor, but for simple everyday blending, it gets my vote. – Mel K

Every smoothie came out lumpy, and with a bit of plastic aftertaste. I’ve had three blenders in the past. All could chop up almonds if you waited long enough, added a little juice, and tapped the sides. This thing has such a large and round jar with such small blades that it will just not reach every piece. Lumps and more lumps. I even tried sharpening the blades. The Krups turned almonds to powder in 10 seconds. This turnes almonds to small pieces in 2 minutes. So it makes a good alarm clock to wake the whole house. Even the banana was still lumpy. I read all these reviews and no one mentioned this problem. I’m definitely getting a different blender. – D. Carbone

I have no idea if a blender at this price should be expected to handle frozen fruit, but based on the reviews I read, it seemed to me that it would. It takes far too long for me to mush frozen fruit and even takes too long to crush my ice cubes. I only bought this to make smoothies, and I am wishing I had bought a higher-end model now. The item seems well-made though. – PommyGranite

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Proctor Silex 59735 Immersion Hand Blender

by mandy on July 22, 2010

If you’re looking for a cheap hand blender to do minimal blending, then the Proctor Silex 59735 Immersion Hand Blender might be a good choice.

Proctor Silex 59735 Immersion Hand Blender, White

Just to mention the limitations first, in case anyone has great expectations – this hand blender is not powerful nor big enough to blend a full pot of stew. You can try, but it can only be submerged 3 – 4 inches beneath liquids, and the power is only 120 watts so it will take a rather long time to fully blend a whole pot.

Plus it doesn’t do the heavy-duty jobs like blending frozen fruits (thaw them first) and ice.

That being said, the Proctor Silex 59735 Immersion Hand Blender is just nice to puree, blend mashed potatoes, milkshake, whipped cream and smoothies. A small amount of soup is not a problem for this hand blender too.

Cleaning is easy by just rinsing the blades under the tap. The blending part is not detachable like some other more expensive models though. If any food is tough to get rid of, you can try blending a cup of soapy water.

Putting aside the limitations of the Proctor Silex 59735 Immersion Hand Blender, which is to be expected of such a budget priced model, there is one design flaw that catches attention. A pricky bump on the power button puts pressure on the finger. A reviewer suggested covering it with pad.

I guess this would be a nice little kitchen gadget for those who only need the occasional blending. The Proctor Silex 59735 Immersion Hand Blender costs $13. It’s cheap, it works, what more could be said?

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