Stationary blenders and model overview: which equipment features play a major role in the purchase

Modern cuisine and food culture require numerous helpers at the disposal of the hostess. Among them are various combines and mixers, coffee makers and microwave ovens. A special place in this series is occupied by devices that can replace several of them. These are stationary blenders, the model review of which is regularly updated on the leading specialized sites.

Main criteria

Very often, when small children appear in a family, it is required to prepare vegetable or fruit puree for their nutrition. The shredder, which has a permanent place in the kitchen, will perfectly cope with this task. In order to choose the option that best suits the conditions, you will have to study several models. Focusing on their characteristics, you need to know the most important of them.

Equipment power

This indicator speaks for the most part about the capabilities of the device and is the equivalent of functionality. The range is quite wide - from 180 W to 2.3 kW. This is both home and professional equipment:

• To prepare light cocktails or fruit, vegetable mixtures from soft ingredients and liquids, you need a 180-300 watt apparatus. However, this blender will not cope with ice. It is also unsuitable for long-term work, crushing solid ingredients.
• Baby food and mashed potatoes from boiled vegetables, as well as their quick chopping, is possible with a device with a power of 300-650 watts.
• The next conditional stage is a 650-1000 watt unit. It will crush almost any product, including nuts, grains, meat components without bones and films, cereals, raw vegetables.
• All blenders with a power of more than 1 kW belong to the category of professional ones, they work with any component of dishes. They grind large portions in a short time. If there are special attachments, then you can knead the dough. However, their price is much higher. If there is no constant need to use wide functionality, then it is better to choose a stationary blender of lower cost.

Volume and material of bowls

Devices with a capacity of 0.4 to 2 liters are available for sale. This indicator indicates how many products the machine will process in one load. It is not recommended to fully load the container. The free space should be left at about 20 percent. If you want to prepare a mixture or cocktail for 2 people, a 1 liter apparatus is suitable, when it is supposed to be used by four - 1.5 liters.

Not only the appearance of the device depends on what the bowl is made of, but also its longevity, functionality and safety. The material is glass, plastic or metal. Many manufacturers complete the latest models with containers made of composite materials. Each of them has its own characteristics:

• The use of ultra-light plastic is unacceptable at high temperatures. It turns yellow with time, absorbs odors, scratches. Such bowls have to be changed quickly. However, the low cost allows you to do this quite often.
• A transparent composite container does not have such drawbacks, but its cost is much higher.
• There are also disadvantages of plastic in metal. In addition, the process itself is not visible during cooking.
• The disadvantages of glass include fragility. However, it fulfills all other requirements perfectly.

Considering the positive and negative features, it is worth opting for a plastic or glass container. Composite blenders are quite expensive.

Options and speed modes

The number of useful functions depends on what is included in the purchased set along with the device. The range of accessories for the products of different companies is different. Even models from the same manufacturer and series can include all sorts of accessories. When choosing, you need to be guided by your own needs and taste.

Various configurations can include:

• Bowls of all sizes.
• Beaker.
• Chopper.
• Additional set of knives. It is important to pay attention to the number of blades. If there are 4, then the mixture will be more uniform, and its preparation will be quicker.
• A variety of attachments including whisk and dough hooks.

The speed of rotation of the apparatus matters. This ensures the quality of the concoction of various dishes. In addition to the number of revolutions, there are models with the ability to switch the speed. Manufacturers offer modifications with more than 10 modes. This unit is suitable for lovers of cocktails or smoothies. In practice, 5-7 speeds are sufficient.

To select the number of revolutions and switchings, it is necessary to compare the instructions for the device and your own needs. The higher the speed, the faster the food processing. However, the cost of such equipment is higher.

Management and pleasant things

All blender models are subdivided into electronic and mechanical. The first ones allow you to adjust the modes according to a certain program with its subsequent memorization. The latter are manually adjusted based on our own experience. The choice of the type of switching affects only the convenience of use, but not the quality of preparation of mixtures. However, manually operated machines are much cheaper.

The rise in the price of kitchen equipment is also due to various additions:

• Touch panels for comfortable control.
• Anti-slip bottom or feet.
• Periodic feeding of a new portion of products.
• Bowl spout for convenient dispensing of liquid mixes.
• Overload protection, saving equipment from failure.
• Self-cleaning system that any housewife will appreciate.

Models and manufacturers

Retailers, online retailers and official resellers offer a wide range of stationary shredder modifications. The buyer only has to choose the device according to his needs and in accordance with the amount of money that he is willing to spend on them. There are several models among the demand leaders.

RAWMID Company

Dream Samurai BDS-04 is characterized by high power (2900 watts) with a motor of significant performance and smooth speed control. It is equipped with a knife made in Japan and a 2-liter jug ​​made of tritan, a new eco-friendly material that makes it safe to use. From the container, the liquid can be drained through a special tap in the body. This blender can easily grind hard and frozen ingredients.

Among the positive features, buyers note:

• Ease of management.
• Reliability.
• Low noise level.

Of the minuses, they only talk about its large size, but given the strength of the unit, this is an insignificant drawback.

RAWMID Dream Mini BDM-08 is a compact class device. Its engine develops a power of 350 watts. The blender comes with four containers for different functions:

• Cooking semi-liquid meals.
• Mixing drinks.
• Grinding dry products.

The body and bowl of the device are made of plastic. Despite its modest size, this appliance is capable of doing the work of a coffee grinder, food processor and blender, and it requires a minimum of space. Owners of small kitchens appreciate this device.

Stationary Philips

The HR 3556 features ProBlend 6 technology. It guarantees homogeneous mixing of the contents. There are different rotation speeds for products of different hardness. The complete set provides for the inclusion of two bowls: two-liter and a glass for cocktails. A dishwasher is suitable for the care of the parts. In such a machine, ice crushing is permissible.

Customers have rated this model for the following features:

• Distinctive design.
• Portable glass and oversized jug.
• Ease of use.
• Simplicity in disassembly and maintenance.
• Power 700 watts.

The budget modification HR 2166 was equipped with a 2 liter plastic bowl. The 600 watt motor will handle most of the ingredients. A knife of a special layout will help him in this. The blender is completed with a metal grinder, juice filter and grinder. The speeds are switched by a convenient regulator.

Model Gastrorag B-179

For the manufacture of the body of this device, stainless steel was chosen, and the container was made of polycarbonate. In addition to smooth speed control, there are 3 more modes:

• Ripple at high revs.
• Ice cracking.
• Stirring at increasing speed.

The control of the device is electromechanical, convenient for home use. Buyers appreciated the good build quality, comfortable maintenance of the unit and equipment. There is a slight increase in background noise at high speeds.

Kitfort KT-1301 apparatus

This 1 kW appliance is able to decorate any kitchen. It is made of modern high quality materials: metal body and glass bowl with a size of 1.8 liters, in which there is the possibility of adding ingredients as necessity. Grinding frozen food and ice will not be an obstacle for such a device. There is a six-step regulator for control, and the information is displayed on a digital LCD display.

Moulinex LM300 device

It is also an inexpensive, mechanically controlled 400 watt stationary food chopper. Despite the plastic bowl, it copes with its functions perfectly. You can even crack the ice if necessary. The rest of the parts, including the body, are metal, and the stainless steel blades are easy to clean.

In customer reviews, the following advantages of the model are noted:

• Simplicity and power.
• The presence of a pulse mode.
• Stylish design.
• Convenient capacity.
• Low noise level during operation.

ProfiCook PC-UM 1086

This appliance is equipped with a 1.5 liter glass bowl. It is closed with a lid, which makes it possible to add food during cooking. The body is made of stainless steel, like the knife with six blades. The speed mode changes in two positions with the Turbo system and pulse mixing. Electric motor power of 1.25 kW allows you to work with almost any ingredient.

Advantages of the device:

• Ease of cleaning.
• Uncomplicated control panel.
• Stability on the surface.
• Reliability of container fastening.

Of the minuses, there is a slightly increased noise level.

Low cost Polaris PTB 0205G

This 600-watt blender with a 1.2L impact-resistant glass bowl and removable bottom is perfect for homework. The stainless blade is easy to clean and the two-speed mechanical shifting is fairly smooth.

The advantages of the model include:

• Quality materials.
• Ease and simplicity of disassembly.
• Small background noise.

Some owners note the large weight of the bowl, which can be attributed to the disadvantages of the unit.

L'EQUIP BS5 Cube

This blender is designed for professional use. It will grind any, even ice cream, ingredients in less than a minute. This is made possible by a high-performance electric motor that operates with virtually no noise and vibration. Six smoothly switchable speed modes can be changed to pulse mixing. Despite the small volume of the bowl (1.8 l), the special design of the legs allows you to process any, including the minimum amount of food. Grinding of a tiny fraction of spices is possible.

Positive features:

• High quality build.
• Smooth speed change.
• Simple to use.
• Sharp sharpening of the blades.

A fairly wide selection of blenders allows you to choose kitchen equipment in accordance with your own needs. If they coincide with financial capabilities, then cooking will turn into a real pleasure and diversify the family's daily menu.