Hand blender: technical specifications you need to know when choosing a device for the home

Every modern home has a wide variety of home appliances. Apparatus for the kitchen takes its place. All kinds of toasters, bread makers, coffee grinders have firmly entered the life of a person, and he cannot imagine chores around the house without these helpers. Among them there is a device that is loved in many respects for its ease of use, efficiency of work and nice design. This is a hand blender, the models of which are on sale in a wide range.

Varieties of blenders

Trade offers today two types of such devices. Which one to choose, only the buyer decides in accordance with his needs.

Submersible shredders include a plastic or metal main body with an integrated electric motor connected to the drive shaft. Such a device can perform its work both in its own container (if it is attached), and in any other container. It is a very compact and mobile device capable of chopping food of any volume and angle.

If there is an extended set of attachments, a blender can replace a lot of equipment in the kitchen.

However, the device is always in the hands and it is quite difficult to hold it at high operating speeds. In addition, if used carelessly, it leaves a certain amount of splashes. Such a device is simply necessary for the preparation of baby and dietary food and for work in rooms with a limited area.

A blender with a fixed design has a container with knives and a main body with an electric motor in the base. This device works practically without human intervention and has a large output. You can mix or grind several rather large portions of food in it. Its cost is lower and it is easier to clean.. In addition, many models have the ability to self-care. But it is problematic to cook small volumes in it. The device has impressive dimensions.

Submersible device selection

The submersible device is used for chopping, whipping, mixing a variety of vegetables, fruits, dairy products. This compact device works at high speed and the workflow is very fast. For the effective performance of its functions, a blender must initially be selected correctly.

Before purchasing, you need to carefully consider all the technical and design aspects of each model:

• Power supply mode of the device.
• The number of attachments and attachments.
• The maximum power of the appliance.
• Weight of the product and noise during operation.
• Number of working speeds.

Only by evaluating your own preferences with needs and comparing them with the capabilities of a kitchen chopper, you can make a choice in favor of one or another modification. This procedure should be taken as carefully as possible.

Cord length

The supply wire of any household appliance must be of a size that allows it to be connected to the mains and perform the planned manipulations. This distance must be measured before making a purchase, having previously determined the workplace and the points of possible use of the blender.

It is advisable to do without using an extension cord, since during the cooking process it can cause the apparatus to overturn: it is as easy as shelling pears to trip over it.

Many manufacturers offer models with a wire that can be disconnected after work. There are also devices with a specially provided compartment for storing the cord, and some even have a spring winder for placing the cable inside the case.

This only applies to wired models. There are cordless grinders that are very mobile and do not limit the working area exclusively to the kitchen. But the power of these devices leaves much to be desired. As a result, you will have to be content with a stripped-down functional set.

You also need to know that the capacity of the batteries is designed for a maximum of twenty to thirty minutes of operation, and it takes several hours to recharge.

Kitchen appliance power

Any appliances, and household appliances are no exception, are assessed by such an important parameter as power. This characteristic is important for high-quality and fast work with products.

In the model range of any manufacturer, there are blenders with a power range from one hundred and forty to one thousand two hundred watts. The price of the device is directly related to the force of impact on the processed material. Therefore, here it is necessary to follow the rule of the golden mean and select a device in accordance with the required tasks at an average cost.

For example, for the preparation of dietary or baby food in small portions from non-solid ingredients, a power of two hundred and fifty watts will be quite enough. In order to grind meat or vegetable products in frozen form, you need a blender with a higher power, from about two hundred and fifty to six hundred watts. In this case, minced cutlet for a recipe for any casserole will not work - the meat will come out chopped. For finer processing, a meat grinder is needed.

If you intend to use a blender for grinding coffee beans or cracking ice, a power of up to one kilowatt is sufficient. Stronger models will easily mix thick dough. As a rule, special accessories are included with such devices.

Types and materials for attachments

In the process of improving the design of shredders, manufacturers have designed and implemented many additional devices to expand the functions of the device. Each of them has its own purpose:

1. The leg is the main part of any blender. It is a long shaft with a mechanism for holding the cutting surfaces. It can be plastic or metal. Metal is preferred over plastic because of its strength and resistance to high temperatures, which are not uncommon in the kitchen. Products with a plastic leg are cheaper.
2. The whisk is made of a drop-shaped form of food wire or in the form of springs. It can be used to mix the dough.
3. Cup - the container is most often made in the form of a glass. There are knives inside, a hinged or removable cover can be installed on top. The cutting planes can be changed to obtain masses of different consistencies or for certain types of products. It is most often made of plastic. But there are also more expensive models with a metal bowl. When choosing a container, you need to know that its real volume is slightly less than that indicated in the passport due to the impossibility of filling it entirely.
4. Some models are equipped with a grinder for grinding coffee and other products. It has specially shaped knives.
5. In the set of some blenders, you can find a vacuum pump for pumping out air when packing products into special containers that are not included in the kit. They are purchased separately.

All attachments during work should not interfere with the preparation of food and be comfortable. You need to make sure of this by holding it in your hands.

It is necessary to correctly select a model with attachments, the quality of which will allow you to work with a blender on over the years, since in case of damage or breakdown, you will most likely have to acquire a new one device. Currently, all attachments are made individually for certain models and the price of a new one often exceeds the cost of the blender itself.

Plastic attachments are quite popular due to certain advantages:

• Demonstrates good fall resistance.
• They are well washed.
• They do not absorb odors.
• Retains color for a long time.

However, such nozzles do not tolerate heat well. This is perhaps their only drawback.

About high-speed mode

For comfortable operation, it is necessary that the hand blender has four to seven speed settings. There are devices with a large number of them. This does not affect the economy of the blender, it just allows you to achieve better results and equip it with additional functions. Shifts can be arranged in a step mechanism or in a smooth manner. It is desirable that the steps are fixed.

Some models have a pulsating mode, when the device periodically stops during grinding. This allows you to control the degree of crushing / whipping and stop the device in time. After stopping, the blender turns on at the same speed level.

Turbo mode is also very common. He turns on the device at maximum speed, bypassing all the steps. If there is no such function, then you can run it at full speed, which will approximately correspond to this mode.

In terms of safety, when using such devices, you need to study the instructions and adhere to the tips indicated there.

Noise level and weight

In this regard, the recommendations are simple: before buying, you need to hold the blender in your hands and ask the seller to turn it on. When buying in online stores, before placing an order at the nearest outlet, you can look at the model you like live and evaluate its dimensions and issued decibels.

Optional accessories

Some firms add additional accessories to the blender kit in the form of small bonuses to attract buyers and increase sales. It can be:

• Free-form device stands.
• Additional bracket for wall mounting, useful in small kitchens.
• Measuring beaker for controlling the amount of food placed in the mixer. The thing will always find application in the kitchen.
• The rubberized handle will allow you to clearly fix the blender in your hands without fear of slipping.

All manufacturers in the struggle for the buyer bring to the market more and more models of hand blenders. They become more powerful, acquire new functions. But the final choice remains with the buyer, who among the many models will choose the most suitable for him in all respects.