Black & Decker BL1900 5-Speed Blender with 48-Ounce Glass Jar, Brushed Stainless
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Black & DeckerBrand: Black & Decker
Model: BL1900
Color: Stainless
Product features:
- 500-watt blender with 48-ounce chip-resistant glass jar
- Soft touchpad controls; 5 speed settings, plus pulse and ice-crush functions
- Durable stainless-steel blades include both serrated and smooth edges
- Tight-fitting lid; rubber feet for stability; dishwasher-safe blades and jar
- Measures approximately 10 by 7 by 14 inches
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Black & Decker BL1900 5-Speed Blender with 48-Ounce Glass Jar, Brushed Stainless
Customer Review: Good for standard home use
Summary: 4 Stars
I've owned mine for over a year and with almost daily use (many times even twice a day) it still works as well as the first time. It's possible the harsher reviews here may be consumers expecting a commercial-quality blender. Make no mistake, this is not a Vita-Mix machine and it isn't intended to work like one. It's great for normal home consumer use and has paid for itself in my opinion.
I don't rate this a 5-star item because it does not have a smoothie "stir-stick" attachment in the top (the thing that those cheap smoothie makers have). If Black & Decker offered that attachment as an option for this blender, I would give it 5 stars.
Here are the caveats:
You have to use some common sense with the ice crushing, which can be frustrating if you expect to throw a bunch of ice cubes in and have a smoothie in seconds with no effort. I find I do have to stop the pulsing, remove the lid, and stir the ice and ingredients around many times before seeing any action (hence why the "stir stick" attachment is needed). If you let the motor continue revving without stirring the ingredients to give it resistance, the motor will burn out -- as will an $80 or $100 blender.
Also, you'll need to use a recipe (as with most blenders). If you don't put the right ingredients in there to help liquify the product and get it at a good consistency early you will have trouble. Just tossing in a bunch of fruit and ice won't blend right, won't give you the expected results, and will decrease the life of your motor.
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Description of Black & Decker BL1900 5-Speed Blender with 48-Ounce Glass Jar, Brushed Stainless
Five speeds plus pulse and 500 watts of power easily handle all blending, pureeing and ice crushing functions. The 48 oz. glass jar has an easy-pour spout and stainless steel, all-metal blades which are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. The stable stainless steel base features soft touchpad controls that easily wipe clean.Blenders
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