KitchenAid Blender KSB560 : When entertaining,
keep the smoothies and iced drinks coming with this 0.9
horsepower blender that's built for back-to-back
blending. The 56 oz. contoured pitcher slides
ingredients into the blade for faster blending. Patented
blade strikes at 4 planes for optimum performance.
Commercial-grade polycarbonate pitcher is remarkably
strong and lightweight and resists temperature extremes
and scratches and stains. Push of a button crushes ice
evenly and you can pulse at any speed. Puree hot soups,
chop thick veggies, and mix smooth batters faster than
ever with ultimate consistency and control. Hassle-free
1-year replacement warranty. 7"W X 8 1/2"D x
15 1/2"H. 12 lbs. Model: KSB560. Product Features
High-powered 0.9 horsepower motor with 740 watts reaches
speeds up to 13,000 rpm Patented stainless-steel blade
tines operate on 4 different planes for speedy, thorough
blending 5 speed touch-pad controls from stir to
liquefy are easy to use Intelli-Speed®
rapidly monitors speeds and adjusts power to accommodate
thicker mixtures Soft Start™ feature reduces
start-up and pulls food or ice into the blade before
increasing to the selected speed 56 oz. polycarbonate
jar is shatter- and scratch-resistant Pitcher contours
guide ingredients for fast, thorough blending
Blend-and-serve pitcher features a soft, non-slip grip
for easy handling One-piece pitcher eliminates food
traps and any need to disassemble Automatic ice crush
option pulses at staggered intervals for optimum
crushing efficiency Commercial-quality coupler with 12
interlocking teeth is steel-reinforced for added
strength and durability Stay-put lid with removable 2
oz. ingredient cap Advance air flow design keeps
blender cool during continual use Heavy, die-cast
metal base with 4 non-slip feet ensures stable, quiet
operation Base's lustrous finish is plated a
minimum of 5 times for durability and
corrosion-resistance Clean Touch™ control pad
is smooth and seamless so it wipes clean in an instant
Pitcher is bottom rack dishwasher-safe. Lid and
ingredient cap are top rack dishwasher-safe Easy-store
power cord wraps under base Includes instruction and
recipe guide in English, French and Spanish
Average Customer Rating:
4.8 out of 5
10 of 11 (91%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for KitchenAid Blender KSB560
FEATURED REVIEW
5
out of 5
None better!
December 20, 2007 TabletopJoefrom Philippi, WV
"The first thing I noticed about this thing was the weight! This thing could cause some serious damage if dropped on...well...anything! It is made just as well and just as sturdy as my KitchenAid Artisan mixer (not to mention they match perfectly in Empire Red). One of the first things I tried was the Ice Crush feature. I filled it about halfway with ice, pushed the button, and three seconds later, my blender was full of snow. My wife and I stood there with our mouths hanging open! My old Oster blender just stirred ice around. We make frozen drinks all the time, and the consistency is SO smooth. We've also made marinades in it, and the results were outstanding. This thing has so much power, it barely takes any time at all to finish blending anything put in it. A word of caution: even though these blades look similar to other blender blades, they're not! Early on I used a rubber spatula to scrape it out after making a frozen drink, and the next thing I knew, the spatula was shredded! These babies are sharp! It's also simple to clean; just wipe it off! You cannot go wrong with this machine."
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Review 2 for KitchenAid Blender KSB560
Top 100 Contributor
5
out of 5
The Best
April 18, 2008 Lebriesfrom Washington
"I have had plenty of other blenders. I bought this one expecting it to be like all the rest. This is the best one I have ever owned. I keep finding new things I can use it for."
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Review 3 for KitchenAid Blender KSB560
5
out of 5
Top Blender
February 17, 2008 Michmafrom Michigan
"This blender doesn't bog down mixing anything. It's easy to use and cleanup is easy. This blender is a must for all kitchens."
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Review 4 for KitchenAid Blender KSB560
5
out of 5
Awesome
January 7, 2008 Expertfrom Philadelphia, PA
"These blenders ROCK. I use the blender to make smoothies almost every morning, and have no complaints. It liquefies ice and frozen fruits in seconds, and is a cinch to clean up. My previous kitchenaid blender lasted about 5 years under the same usage conditions. The old blender still works, I just need to replace the coupler. Once replaced it will be my backup to the new one i just purchased."
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Review 5 for KitchenAid Blender KSB560
Top 100 Contributor
5
out of 5
No Problems So Far.....
January 4, 2008 krzykkfrom Angleton, TX
"I purchased this item for Christmas for myself and I have used it about 6 times. I love it, it makes great milkshakes and also mixed drinks. I have not had any problems with it so far. The base is very heavy duty and so is the pitcher. It does not squirm around on the counter while in use, I can walk away and leave it blending. I love it and at this point feel that it was well worth the extra money."
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Review 6 for KitchenAid Blender KSB560
5
out of 5
The Ultimate Blender
January 4, 2008 DFoodiefrom Maine
"I have purchased several blenders (decent brands) but there is nothing like a Kitchenaid. I think the reviewer that had a problem with the leaking base must have just had a bad one that missed quality control and should probably just puchase the replacement part. Mine performs perfectly. The speed and power is better than expected (only because my expectations were down due to other purchases, including cuisinart) and this one is the only one with a large 56 oz. container and a high power motor.The other benefit I find is that although the bottom is not removable for cleaning the blades, the bottom interior is large enough to get your hand in with a sponge without worrying too much about cutting your hands on the blades. Be careful not to use an abrasive cleaner on the polycarbonate or it will haze. Overall, it just confirms my passion for Kitchenaid! Don't bother looking at any other machines!"
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Review 7 for KitchenAid Blender KSB560
3
out of 5
Blender Jar Leaks
December 28, 2007 Floridacurmudgeonfrom Florida
"The base of this blender is solid, the blades are sharp, the motor is powerful. BUT.... The carafe (they call it a polycarbonate blender jar) has a major design flaw. It leaks and because there is no way to tighten the blender blade assembly, there is no way to fix it. I purchased this upscale KitchenAid because I had assumed that it was better made than lower priced commonly available models and did not anticipate warranty problems. I purchased it in December 2006. We rarely used it but I started using it recently for SlimFast diet mixes [with a few ice cubs] and almost immediately had a leakage problem in the jar base. Unlike most blenders (even other KitchenAid models) the polycarbonate jar base that spins is not removable or replaceable, and it appears to be riveted on the inside. The fact that the base is not removable for cleaning is a problem, but it is even worse that there is a rather obvious design flaw in that there is no way to tighten the blade assembly. I have found many others that have had this problem. . KitchenAid would not honor the warranty first because I was unable to locate a sales slip even though I had registed the purchase on their site and then when I provided the purchase date they said that it was manufactured in May 2006 and was therefore outside the one year warranty. A replacement jar is $64.95, a very large part of the $90+ I paid for it originally. They will not acknowledge the design flaw or even sell me a replacement jar (carafe) at their cost. I am fed up with KitchenAid's disregard of a customer who has loyally purchased more than a dozen KitchenAid items, including the top of the line stand mixers for my three adult children. They have lost me as a customer with their refusal to acknowledge what is obvious--there is a design flaw in their jar design."
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Review 8 for KitchenAid Blender KSB560
5
out of 5
Super product!
November 30, 2007 Mizzyfrom Princeton, NJ
"From soups to nuts, this machine is a must have for any cook! Not only does this blender perform as promised, the clean up is joy! Done in a snap with no protruding buttons to catch the prep material, just a simple wipe down. It is easy to take apart, wash and reassemble. The sturdy grip legs keeps the machine in perfect balance protecting counter/table and cook."
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Review 9 for KitchenAid Blender KSB560
Top 250 Contributor
5
out of 5
Very versatile
November 16, 2007 cylinfrom San Francisco
"This blender changed the way I think about blenders. Before, I always had mediocre blenders that burnt out after a few years. This one is worth the money and is powerful! I love that I can make fresh bread crumbs in seconds by pulsing it and use it all the time to make sauces, salsas, dips, and pureed soups. The stout jar is more used friendly than the tapered type."
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Review 10 for KitchenAid Blender KSB560
5
out of 5
The BEAST!!
October 25, 2007 zbq4bbqfrom Buckeye State
"That is what I call this thing!!
It replaced my old, tired Hamilton Beach model. I did a lot of looking around and this is the one I bought. In red to go with the other Kitchenaid appliances.
I have been making smoothys with this almost every other day for about 3 months and it will do things that would have made the old HB choke! Lots of power.
Smoothy ingredients and a tray and a half of ice all in the pitcher at one time. Barely even knows it's there.
The old HB would have choked on 4 or 5 cubes!!
Well worth the money!!"
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Review 11 for KitchenAid Blender KSB560
Top 250 Contributor
5
out of 5
Just What I Needed
October 25, 2007 Lindafrom Mason, OH
"My Blender almost completes my Kitchenaid collection."
