KitchenAid KHB300WH Hand Blender, White
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of KitchenAid KHB300WH Hand Blender, White
Customer Review: Died Young
Summary: 1 Stars
My mom gave me one of these several years ago. I have used it a total of maybe 10-15 times, most of these in the past year, and I was actually excited to be using it more frequently because I realized it was really a very handy tool for certain applications.
Well, yesterday I was using it to aerate and blend some fudge I was making that had separated a bit when it just stopped. I thought maybe the outlet had failed and tried a different one but the blender still didn't work. It was rather warm to the touch, so I thought maybe it would start back up once it had cooled down. Nope, it's officially dead.
I am very disappointed in this product. So much promise! It looks durable and very well made but apparently it doesn't have the inner quality to match the appearance. I had thought it would be a useful addition to my KitchenAid arsenal, the newest member of which is an Architect 9-speed hand mixer, which I LOVE. Now I am a little worried that maybe that won't last either.
I'm posting this so that potential buyers will be forewarned. If you do buy this KitchenAid immersion hand blender, I recommend that you use it a LOT during the warranty period to make sure you don't have one of the lemons!
Customer Review: KA Hand Blenders is FN Awesome!!
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought the KHB300WH (with chopper and whisk) 2 months ago, and still love it. I was skeptical at first since we already have a great kitchenaid blender, and I didn't really think we needed more clutter in the kitchen, but my wife prevailed and we bought it.
We considered going cheaper, but I read many reviews of the lower end ones dying under tragic and dubious circumstances. I decided to pony up for the KA.
We use it to puree baby food, make breakfast shakes, and blend soups in the pot. It has more than enough power for everything we did, and the little food processor/chopper is quick and easy to use. Best of all, this thing is a SNAP to clean. You just pop off the motor and rinse it down. Rinse it down. Rinse up, rinse up, and get down! You don't even have to be careful.
With the traditional blender a bunch of stuff would get trapped at the bottom if you made something with a thick consistency and I'd have to remove the base, rubber gasket and blade to wash it all down.
I liked it so much, I bought the company! Well...not really, but almost. I bought another one for my mom.
Customer Review: amazon won't let me delete stars
Summary: 4 Stars
Wouldn't you guess, after a little over year of use, the PLASTIC that attaches the motor to the attachments shredded. Kitchenaid gave me a discounted price on the new one, which after shipping came to $3 less than amazon. My Kitchenaid food processor (less than 2 years old) has a handle that is falling off (due to the bowl cracking), and check out my Kitchenaid whisk review. I now understand why Kitchenaid is only offering a one year warranty. Below is the original review.
Amazingly, it does a faster and quieter job on thicker smoothies than the professional blender I killed after a year of use. It also flawlessly blends soups, even spinach soup. So why am I giving it 4 stars rather than 5? First, the mixing jar needs a pour spout so that my smoothies don't pour all over my counter. Second, the whisk splatters when beating cream or eggs, even on a very slow speed. Third, the button needs to be constantly pressed to operate instead of having a stay on mode which gets annoying during longer blending times. If kitchenaid made these few minor changes, they would have a blender as close to perfection as possible.
Customer Review: A new favorite for my kitchen
Summary: 5 Stars
I am so glad I read the reviews on this product and others before making my purchase. They really laid it all out as to what I could do, and not do, with the different brands and styles on the market.
My Kitchen Aid KHB300 has performed way above my expectations. It has whipped eggs to a lovely stiff peak, Chopped nuts for baking, cabbage for coleslaw, pureed a variety of vegetables for soup while still in the pan. Yeah, cuts dishwashing! I'm still in the learning curve with it, but I seem to find a use for it most every day.
We're not into smoothies, but I sure my Grandsons will use it for milkshakes when they visit.
I like the variable speed settings and am learning which one to use to get the job done. The weight is just right, heavy enough to do the job, but not tiring to use. Get the 300 as the attachments are well worth it.
All in all, it was money well spent and I plan to give one or two of these as gifts when the occasion arises.
Customer Review: KitchenAid Hand Blender
Summary: 5 Stars
We recently replaced our Cuisinart hand blender that lasted a year and half with the KitchenAid. I researched online for the one with the best ratings.
We use ours daily to make smoothies for breakfast, so it is put through its paces. I do like the fact that it has 9 speed settings, which allow you to slightly mash up to whip items. It has a more powerful motor than the Cuisinart and the mixing cup is 3 cups vs 2 cups with the Cuisinart.
This model also comes with a chopper and a whisk. We decided these were great additions to have as well and have come in handy with less cleanup than using a standard blender.
Unfortunately, this model has the same weak point as the Cuisinart. In the main body where the stick attaches, the piece that holds the stick and controls it is only made of a hard plastic. This is what broke on the Cuisinart, but we are hoping that it does not happen with the this one and that it last longer than a year and a half.