KitchenAid® 5-Speed Hand Blender Contour Silver (KHB2561CU) Reviews

I purchased this set when my last immersion blender died. I was originally just interested in the blender itself and only gave secondary thought to the other accessories but figured I might have use for some of them anyway. I love this unit and use it several times a week. It has ended up taking the place of other devices such as my small cuisinart food processor and my hand mixer so I have not lost any additional storage. On top of this purchase, I went ahead and purchased the KitchenAid Diamond Blender so I was able to get rid of my old Ninja all-in-one blender/smoothie/food processor unit and now have actually gained back some storage space. I have not used the tall pitcher yet but I have used everything else with good results. This system comes with "pan guards" that clip over the steel blade bells to protect any non-stick pots and pans you may use which is great for when I make soups. I would definately recommend this to anyone who is looking for an easy to clean and compact solution for smaller chopping/blending/smoothie making needs and it looks nice to boot! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

I've been in the U.S. for a couple of weeks and love to cook so replacing my kitchen equipment was a priority. I decided to buy Kitchenaid because in some things quality tells. The stick blender / whisk does it's job well. I love the pan guard, simple but clever addition. I haven't used the blender jug yet. However the chopper, which is a major piece of my kitchen kit is a let down. The lid barely secures and lifts up while in use. This lets food get into the 'join' area and means frequent lid removal, breadcrumbs or onion etc all over the counter and leaves me concerned it will damage the unit. I'm not overfilling which would make it understandable, 1/2 cup of dried bread or less causes it to happen. It simply doesn't have enough grooves to lock it into place and then when food gets in the groves it wedges into place. Furthermore the chopper lid is extremely difficult to clean. It's design means water can easily get trapped in the area surrounding the connection. I have been washing this with damp cloths rather than washing it or even risking it under the tap (faucet) but even with this care I can still see water if I spin the connector with nothing in the chopper. I foresee a time when rust forms and since drops of water come out if you connect the motor body then any water stagnating would be going into your food. Not something anyone should want. Photo shows area referred to and that it still has breadcrumbs stuck on it since I can't wash it properly. Conclusion: Makes me think again about buying Kitchenaid - 5* blender / 1* chopper. So my conclusion is definitely recommend the stick blender, it's fab, but if you love having a chopper there's likely far better than this available. 5* blender stick / 3* chopper / 1* chopper lid.

Bought this 2 months ago and is awesome very easy to use clean after each use love it [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Had to replace my old Kitchenaid stick blender....age, ya know... This product model is all the old one was, and more! Sure...whip up some eggs, but also: grind nuts, puree carrots, celery, etc., make a smoothie, frothy coffee drinks, grind whole tomatoes, the list is endless!!! Love this product!!

I would highly recommend this item to everyone. The shipping was fast, item is so useful Well packed.

My husband got this little gadget for me and I love it. The chopper is the absolute best. It is all easy to clean and sore. The little storage case is nice but I am going to figure a way to keep the chopper out as it is so good. (This review was collected as part of a promotion.)

This is such a fun appliance to have. I feel so professional when I open it to get the tools out. I love the chopper. I have a Ninja and it pulverizes everything and with this, I set it to the 1 setting and it chops everything so nicely that I do not mind having to do the dishes .We make home made shakes with the bells and we can add fresh fruit to them after chopping them. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Bought to replace a two-speed hand blender whose higher speed burnt out years ago. I am using it for creating breakfast smoothies. It operates flawlessly and has a good, solid feel to it. Smoothies are very smooth and well mixed with little effort. The only problem I had was with the quality control of the included plastic pitcher. The rim was received with a broken lip, as if the edge got caught while falling off a shelf and nobody noticed it. The missing piece is not noticeable when the lid is on, and does not interfere with using it with the blender. I decided the problem didn't merit returning the whole set.

My friend got me this as a gift. I already have a mixer, but didn't want to use that for small things. I like the box to keep it organized. It is easy to put together and take apart and clean. Whipping egg whites has never been so easy. My split pea soup has never been so creamy. I love the extras. Specially the small blender that comes with it. When I am done everything packs together and is put away and out of sight.

Wow. All the tedious chopping/mixing tasks - EASY! I use the chopper the most, onions, peppers, any vegetable really (pay attention to directions)- are chopped in SECONDS and ready to use. The multiple blender attachments to puree soup in the pan, or froth egg whites, or mix pancake batter- EASY! I use this tool almost every day. It cuts down prep time by more than half and cleans up and puts away easy in it's case. I LOVE this tool and have made salsa, sauces, dips, smoothies, mixed batter, chopped veggies to go in the frying pan- It is VERY versatile. I keep the diagram sheet that states which blender tool is best for what type of food- right inside the case for quick reference on which attachment to use. So handy- easy to use and you will use it. Almost everyday!