L'Equip 306500 20,000-RPM 7-Cup Blender with Polycarbonate Pitcher Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good blender with lots of power. I was happy to junk my 12-speed Hamilton-Beach when i got this puppy. (If you've seen recent episodes of Good Eats on Food Network, this is one of the blenders Alton Brown uses.)

The jug/carafe is light but sturdy and easy to handle. Blade is permanently attached though, so you'll have to blend some soapy water to get the blades really clean.

The lid seals very well and comes with a little funnel that can be inserted in place of a knob so you can add liquids at full speed without going Jackson Pollack all over your kitchen. The "smoothie stick" has a long reach and is surprisingly useful for thicker drinks.

The dial is a nice touch, allowing you to adjust the speed to your liking. Full speed to dead stop in about half a turn, though the knob itself has far greater range. Go figure...

The tachometer is very cool looking, but unless you're stone deaf it's unnecessary since you can simply adjust the speed by ear. Yeah, it's a bit loud, but it's 900W of electrical goodness!

I have a lot of stainless appliances in my kitchen and admittedly, it's a handsome, manly blender. Grr!The steel is not coated, so if you're really particular about looks you may want to hit the base with some polyurethane to protect it.

Now for the one-star deduction...

Note: BEFORE you plug it in, grab the coupling and give it one full turn. If you hear a click, you'll have to do some minor surgery to fix a wee little defect (don't worry, it easy).

Unscrew the base and check to see which of the blades (there are two of them in a white plastic brace on the bottom of the motor) is hitting the tachometer's sensor (small, black U-shaped piece of plastic that the blades pass through. Carefully bend it down with a pair of pliers until it stops hitting it. Reviews on other sites have noted this problem. Running the unit without checking could trash the sensor and generally make a racket.

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Product Description:
Combining a sleek modern design with advanced technology, this eye-catching countertop blender makes a convenient addition to any busy kitchen. Use it for everything from morning smoothies before work to protein shakes after a workout. The small appliance quickly and efficiently mixes, blends, liquefies, purees, and more. It can even transform ice cubes into crushed ice, which has the potential of turning a quiet night at home into margarita night with friends. From bean dip and cocktails to creamy desserts--the blender's got it covered. A simple toggle device makes it easy to switch the unit on and off, while a unique RPM tachometer on the front of the appliance indicates the speed, which can be adjusted from 500 to 20,000 RPMs with a simple turn of the knob. Other highlights include a powerful 900-watt motor; commercial-quality, stainless-steel blades and assembly; a heavy-duty polycarbonate pitcher with a 7-cup capacity and measuring marks up the side; and an opening in the pitcher's lid that allows for adding ingredients during operation. Housed in brushed metal, the blender measures 8-2/5 by 8-2/5 by 17 inches and carries a six-year warranty.

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