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KitchenAid KHB2351CU 3 Speed Hand Blender Contour Silver
Last Updated: April 25, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Build Quality
97attachment, mixing, whisk, blender, attachments
+36%
-64%
" ... Because the flap doesn’t close completely so rounding part of small knife damaged. ... "
" ... Spring action blade cut into plastic stopper under it. ... "
" ... The fittings are very plastic and don't look durable. ... "
" ... There is lots of plastic. ... The motor seems strong enough but the exterior of the product isn't up to KitchenAid standards, in my Opinion. ... "
" ... A little bit rough. ... "
" ... Feels very cheap and plastic is too thin, especially on the cup. ... "
" ... The whisk attachment broke, not even a year has passed. ... "
" ... The only thing I'm concerned about is the plastic drink holder that has the lid. ... I'm wondering if I should try to find a metal one or if this plastic will last use every day. ... "
Food Items
94soup, blender, eggs, sauces, chop
+83%
-17%
" ... Great for soups. ... "
" ... I use this mainly for soups! ... It works great to purée thick soups and bisques. ... "
" ... It makes it easy to thicken soups and sauces without pouring liquids into a blender. ... "
" ... A friend of mine suggested this for making tomato soup and sauces and she was not wrong. ... "
" ... Effortlessly chops onions and purées my soups. ... "
" ... As tasty as a milkshake. ... "
" ... I can mix all my stuff in the order it comes in the recipe. ... That's what I mix my cottage cheese, flax oil, juice and blueberries in. ... "
" ... For those who have babies and want to prepare some creamy fruits or soups, this is what you are looking for to make it creamy. ... "
Cleaning
83clean, easy to use, easy, water, lid
+81%
-19%
" ... Mixes up the collagen that I take daily without leaving particles. ... "
" ... Easy to take apart and clean. ... "
" ... Can use this right in the instant pot which makes everything so simple and much easier clean up! ... "
" ... How easy it is to clean and use. ... "
" ... Also a great little chopper that is easy to use and clean up. ... "
" ... The best is how easy it is to take apart and clean, I should have gotten one of these ages ago. ... "
" ... I also find it easy to clean as the attachments are made of steel, not plastic. ... "
" ... Its so easy to use and clean. ... "
Baking
78soups, blender, cooking, kitchen aid, kitchen
+94%
-6%
" ... KitchenAid never disappoints me. ... "
" ... I basically just keep all the stuff in a mixing bowl. ... "
" ... This is such a handy tool when I don't want/need to get out the big mixer or the blender. ... "
" ... I mainly use this for making homemade sauces and soups. ... "
" ... This is our second kitchen aid hand blender. ... "
" ... So much quicker and easier than using our mixer for little jobs like whip cream, chopping up a few veggies or making salsa. ... "
" ... I love KitchenAid appliances, and as I stated the immersion blender works quite well . ... "
" ... My wife loves this mixer! ... "
Fit
74blender, attachment, motor, whisk, chopper attachment
+22%
-78%
" ... I didn't realize that the base of the blender didn't have rubber or something to protect the bottom of my pot it scratched up the bottom of my pot bad. ... "
" ... It isn't very powerful, and you need two hands to make it work -- the bottom falls off if you don't hold it on. ... "
" ... Sometimes the lid just doesn't come off unless a lot of force is applied which results in spilling the contents all over the place. ... "
" ... I returned because the bottom plastic part of the chopper attachment started to desintegrate after using it for a second time while I was mixing boiled sweet potatoes and quinoa! ... "
" ... Only downside is that the locking mechanism where the whisk attaches to the motor can be a little weak sometimes and it has popped off while in use. ... "
" ... motor does not fit securely to attachments. ... "
" ... The whisk works great but my immersion blender does not attach correctly and then falls off while blending. ... "
" ... Only complaint is it's hard to attach and detach the blender head. ... "
Ease of Use
71easy to clean, use, easy, clean, powerful
+92%
-8%
" ... easy to use. ... "
" ... It's easy to assemble, easy to use and very easy to clean. ... "
" ... Very durable and easy to clean. ... "
" ... easy to use, easy to clean, does a great job ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to wash. Not bulky as easy to store. ... "
" ... Very handy and easy to use. ... "
" ... it is easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to work with and a breeze to clean up. ... "
Product Reliability
58working, months, year, month, ago
+47%
-53%
" ... Broke within three months ... "
" ... Product stops working with less than 2 years of usage. ... "
" ... UPDATE: the second chopper also failed after one minute of use. ... "
" ... not working well ... "
" ... I’ve wanted one of these for years! ... "
" ... I am definitely not satisfied with this model and at less than one year with it will replace it as it is not doing the job. ... "
" ... I can not believe that but it was broken after using the first time. ... "
" ... died within a couple months ... "
Storage
50storage bag, lid, container, chopper, storage
+72%
-28%
" ... I add a little more liquid than I used to but am very pleased and like the organizing bag. ... "
" ... Arrived in good condition, but did not include the storage bag. ... "
" ... I saw somewhere that it doesn’t come with the bag or lid but it does. ... "
" ... Love the versatility and that it doesn’t take up much space! ... "
" ... This didn't disappoint and I love the carrying case which I have hanging on a hook inside of our pantry. ... "
" ... Saves storage by having all in one ... "
" ... Love the little bag it comes in. ... "
" ... Handy to storage. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
48easy to use, clean, easy, use and clean, use
+98%
-2%
" ... I use it now almost every morning to make a smoothie and it’s so easy to use and clean! ... "
" ... It is also easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy clean up and very useful. ... "
" ... Also a great little chopper that is easy to use and clean up. ... "
" ... Nice look, three speeds, very functional and easy to clean ... "
" ... easy to clean and stores in a small space. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean and easy for me to use. ... "
" ... This hand blender does as good a job and is a lot easier to clean. ... "
Blend Quality
43blending, blender, blend, blends, shakes
+84%
-16%
" ... I have made smoothies, pancake batter, gravy, blended berries, and a few other things and it handles them all beautifully. ... "
" ... This does soup, whipping cream, whipping meringue, smoothies, milk shakes, chopping stuff for guac. ... "
" ... Great to blend soups! ... "
" ... Other than that it has worked great for blending soups and soft items and is much nicer than trying to use a regular blender, especially for hot items. ... "
" ... A must-have tool for your kitchen, as it's really versatile and can be used for a number of things: smoothies, soups, you name it. ... "
" ... We can chop up our vegetables, make smoothies, etc,. ... "
" ... You could blend, crush, chop, whisk, and puree smoothies, sauces, baby food, soup and more. ... 3-Cup Blending Jar with Lid ... "
" ... Blending, chopping, whisking. ... "
Overall performance
42speeds, three speeds, speed hand blender, job done, gets the job
+86%
-14%
" ... I have owned several hand blenders and the Kitchen Aid far surpasses all of the others in performance. ... "
" ... Considering the 3 speeds available the power is still pretty weak, even on the highest speed. ... "
" ... Really like the different speeds. ... "
" ... So glad I went with the 3 speed. ... "
" ... We got our hands on the KitchenAid 3-Speed Hand Blender to whip up some cheesecakes and it overall did a quality job. ... The 3-Speed Hand Blender comes with the following: ... "
" ... I like the 3 different speeds and the relatively easy to use parts that are all dishwasher safe, except for the food chopper. ... "
" ... The variable speeds are nice to have, you can begin lower with a chunky mixture then turn it up once it's begun to puree'. ... "
" ... Makes everything so smooth! ... "
Comfort
37hand blender, attachment, two hands, mixer, hands
+35%
-65%
" ... Not that easy to use-the top kept coming off, what a pain! ... "
" ... A little bit rough. ... "
" ... Just be warned, it's a little heavy so your hand may get tired when using for a prolonged period of time. ... "
" ... The attachment fell off during use - which was quite startling. ... "
" ... We have had it fall off numerous times. ... "
" ... I had to keep it by two hands. ... "
" ... Keeping it attached to the handle requires I hold it on so hard that my arm gets tired, which is saying a lot because I'm pretty strong. ... "
" ... It actually fell off while I was blending my soup ... Once I had it on tight, I had trouble getting it off. ... "
Size
36handy, heavy, powerful, small, compact
+86%
-14%
" ... It's heavy duty and seems to be well made and high quality. ... "
" ... It is very versatile. ... "
" ... Very handy and useful. ... "
" ... compact to store. ... "
" ... I like that is compact, light, and versatile. ... "
" ... Heavy and well made. ... "
" ... Love the little bag it comes in. ... "
" ... I have an outlet in my car so I was able to make shakes while traveling! ... "
Price
35money, worth, waste of money, waste, returning
+74%
-26%
" ... Excellent quality and price. ... "
" ... Wonderful quality product, great price. ... "
" ... Money well spent! ... "
" ... Worth the price ... "
" ... I would say if you are unsure whether to spend the extra bucks for the heavier model, dither no more! ... "
" ... Does a great job and for the money, it's a wonderful buy. ... "
" ... I used it enough to get my money's worth and then some. ... "
" ... Definitely worth spending a little extra money on. ... "
Returns
35return, back, returned, sent, replacement
+3%
-97%
" ... I returned this item. ... "
" ... To replace it costs $30. ... "
" ... Sending it back! ... "
" ... But another part broken after three times! ... "
" ... I'm returning. ... "
" ... This is a return. ... "
" ... I would still go through the hassle and ask for replacement. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
As Gift
32christmas, purchased, loved, daughter, mom
+97%
-3%
" ... Purchased as a gift - huge success. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift ... "
" ... This was a gift and the recipient LOVED it! ... "
" ... I already had this product and ordered this one for a gift! ... "
" ... I bought this one as a gift. ... "
" ... I got this as a gift for my daughter in law, because she wanted one, but I also had one myself and love it. ... This makes a great gift of a new bride or new mom, because it does perfect portions of baby food as well. ... "
" ... A gift for me. ... "
" ... Loved it and it was a gift for my brother-in-law. ... "
Capacity
30aid, tool, must, addition, products
+87%
-13%
" ... A must have for the kitchen! ... "
" ... perfect for taking with me over to a friend's house for culturing veggie day. ... "
" ... Great product as Kitchen Aid products typically are. ... "
" ... This is a great product to have at home for any kitchen needs. ... "
" ... Good quality product Love kitchen Aide products ... "
" ... Great kitchen aid ... "
" ... I think it's a perfect gift for a young family! ... "
" ... This is my go-to gadget in the kitchen! ... "
Coffee
17bulletproof coffee, smoothies, morning, bullet proof coffee, soup
+94%
-6%
" ... Use it to blend soups, coffee, smoothies. ... "
" ... easy to use great for my morning coffee ... "
" ... I've used all of the attachments for everything from making soup to frothing my coffee. ... "
" ... Use it to make butternut squash soup, bulletproof coffee, pesto sauce and so much more! ... "
" ... For bulletproof coffee- this thing rocks out. ... "
" ... We this almost every day in our house for bulletproof coffee, smoothies, shakes, chopping veggies, whipped cream, etc. ... "
" ... Bought this to make bullet proof coffee. ... "
" ... We are old KA fans, we have been using their big mixer, coffee grinder, and multiple accessories for the mixer for years now but the chopper is extremely badly designed don't waste your money on it. ... "
Heating
14processor, attachment, chopper, soup, lid
+86%
-14%
" ... I make a lot of soups and this blender makes transferring the scalding hot soup (in batches no less) a thing of the past. ... "
" ... Love the mini food processor this comes with. ... "
" ... The food processor attachment is great for doing minimal food processing. ... "
" ... I use the mini food processor a lot. ... "
" ... I've also used the food processor and it chops well. ... "
" ... Good for preparing soup and all sorts of goof food ... "
" ... So much easier than using a food processor where you have to continually open it to scrape down the sides. ... "
" ... I loved it because there is an attachment that allows you to chop food. ... "
Design
13design, like, flaw, something, obvious
+69%
-31%
" ... Love the feel of it. ... "
" ... However, I have seen it in person, beautiful and well-though designs. ... "
" ... It has nice weight and looks like you would expect a Kitchenaid product to look. ... "
Marketplace
12sent, product, amazon, usa, time
+75%
-25%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Like same the picture ... "
" ... The manufacturer sent us a new one promptly. ... "
" ... Works perfectly and is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Best buy of all the purchases I made on Amazon that year. ... "
" ... Not much to say, but it works and is as advertised. ... "
" ... Received on time, it's great purchase ... "
Controls
10push, power button, hold, hard, difficult
+20%
-80%
" ... The button for changing speeds is poorly placed and difficult to use during operation. ... "
" ... The button is hard to press and keep pressed. ... "
" ... The speed does not change no matter which button you press ... "
" ... The power button is hard to push. ... "
" ... I read that the new Cuisinart's have a safety button on the top that makes it difficult to use, so I decided to try this KitchenAid. ... "
Water Usage
10lid, drain, washing, full of water, collects
-100%
" ... The top filled with water after the first use and will not drain. ... "
" ... No matter how hard I shook it or left it upside down, the water is still there! ... "
" ... Also should mention that the lid captures water when washing it and does not drain out. ... "
" ... The lid collects water and there is no way of shaking it out. ... "
" ... the water got accumulated in the chopper adapter after the first wash and never got out. ... "
" ... I can shake it and hear the water sloshing around in there. ... "
" ... The lid is full of water that doesn't drain since the first time I washed it. ... "
" ... Water is trapped inside the lid! ... It is not easy to get rid of the water once it enters inside the lid. ... "
Water Resistance
9hamilton beach, washing, sloshing, washed, submerged
+11%
-89%
" ... I've had this less than a year, used maybe a dozen times and somehow water got into the part that's not supposed to have water in it so now it holds water and spews out when I use it. ... "
" ... I can shake it and hear the water sloshing around in there. ... "
" ... After washing it, water got stuck inside and it's impossible to get it out. ... No matter how hard I shook it or left it upside down, the water is still there! ... "
" ... I received a Hamilton beach instead. ... "
" ... This item has water inside it that won't come out now. ... "
" ... The lid of the chopper gets full of water when being washed and there's nothing one can do to get it out of there, which is a great environment for mold! ... "
" ... Also, the cup is very prone to splashing, no matter how slowly I try to go, I will occasionally still get splashed all over the counter and wasting a lot of food. ... No matter how I tried to get the water out, I could still hear water swooshing around inside the lid. ... "
" ... The cap allows water to get trapped in it and is a known issues. ... "
Features
8nice, lock, features, shaft, push
+75%
-25%
" ... 3 speed setting is a surprisingly nice feature. ... "
" ... So I will love this feature. ... "
" ... None provided the sturdiness and safety features of this model. ... "
" ... This is a nice feature I wish more manufacturers would emulate. ... "
" ... The newer models have a push button release feature that works great. ... "
For Kids
7daughter, bought, wife, kids, got
+100%
" ... This is great for anyone wanting to puree food for young children . ... "
" ... Got this for my 74-year-old mom to help her with a.) ... "
" ... Great set does what we need it to and the kids like to use if for milkshakes. ... "
" ... daughter loves it ... "
" ... Bought it for quickly mashing baby food for the grand kids. ... "
" ... I bought for wife so she could prepare the meals for the kid. ... "
Cables
7use, power, electrical, easy, way
+71%
-29%
" ... Plus there is a nifty little gadget on the cord that holds the folded cord together. ... "
" ... It has PLENTY of power, a 5’ power cord, is extremely easy to use, very ergonomic, and a fantastically unique power cord strap. ... "
" ... 3) The cord is easy to manage thanks to a permanently attached cord tie. ... "
" ... I LOVE the cord lock etc . ... "
Freezer
7ice and frozen, frozen fruit, cubes, blender, smoothies
+57%
-43%
" ... Crushed ice and frozen berries effortlessly, the perfect protein smoothie blender. ... "
" ... I prefer ice in and peanut butter in my shakes and this blends it all together perfectly ... "
" ... Blender crushes ice well and make great smoothies and shakes. ... "
" ... Crushes ice like butter and is amazing for smoothies. ... "
Weight
7works, seems, like, heavy, heavier
+86%
-14%
" ... Handy, light-weight, works like a champ. ... "
" ... It has an overall solid feel - not too heavy, not too light - and the center of gravity is lower making it easier to swirl in a pot. ... "
" ... This seems heavier duty. ... "
" ... Works great - material is light weight plastic so it seems flimsy, unlike my old one but it works and I like it. ... "
" ... Light weight, easy to use, easy to clean, and a perfect addition to the kitchen. ... "
" ... Not unreasonably so, but the extra weight may be a factor to consider for people dealing with arthritis or other disabilities. ... "
Power Consumption
6+67%
-33%
" ... But it works well and has lots of power. ... "
" ... Love the power whisk! ... "
" ... Sooo versatile and surprising amount of power. ... "
Defective Delivery
6defective, opened, broken, times
+17%
-83%
" ... Perhaps it was defective? ... "
" ... But another part broken after three times! ... "
" ... Maybe I got a defective product? ... "
" ... Opened box to find that all the items were dirty and obviously had been used before. ... "
" ... Original box was so damaged. ... So some things inside the box was broken. ... "
Setup
5easy to use, assemble, use, easy to clean, difficult
+40%
-60%
" ... Read instructions before use. ... "
" ... I bought this less than a month ago and it is ruined due to their vague instructions. ... "
" ... It's difficult to connect and remove. ... "
Sound Quality
5sounds, motor, like, good, makes
+80%
-20%
" ... Btw, It is very quiet compared to other models i have owned. ... "
" ... The motor is quiet and powerful. ... "
" ... Good one, good price .But a lit bit too noisy ... "
Band
5whisk, shaft, blending, attachments, attachment
-100%
" ... The blending arm constantly falls off. ... "
" ... I can see the friction threads wear out over time when removing and attaching the shaft assembly. ... "
" ... The attachment fell off during use - which was quite startling. ... "
Hair
5blade, top, plastic, knife, handle
-100%
" ... The vegetable being chopped gets stuck onto the blade and acts as a blade guard preventing cutting. ... "
" ... Spring action blade cut into plastic stopper under it. ... "
" ... Because the flap doesn’t close completely so rounding part of small knife damaged. ... "
" ... There is too much space between the blade and the cup and won't cut properly. ... You have to apply a lot of pressure from the top if I want it to cut at least a little decently and still, won't do the job it is supposed to. ... "
" ... it also makes a strange noise, like if the blade is not well adjusted while working sometimes and we had little success fixing this problem as well. ... "
Programs
5cook
+80%
-20%
" ... Great addition to my kitchen aid double ovens, fridge, cooktop. ... "
" ... Excellent product, very versatile for cooking. ... "
" ... I have seen these on cooking shows. ... "
Shave Quality
4smooth, really, also
+100%
" ... Makes everything so smooth! ... "
" ... If you are looking for the best then Braun one is also really good but that is more expensive. ... "
" ... It's powerful but doesn't grind smooth ... "
" ... The power is way lower than the Oster, more similar to my original Braun. ... "
Cover
4love, little, comes, handy
+75%
-25%
" ... The bag is handy to keep everything in. ... "
" ... I love the little pouch it comes with as well! ... "
" ... Love the little bag it comes in. ... "
Product As Described
4advertised, exactly, described
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Like same the picture ... "
" ... Works perfectly and is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Not much to say, but it works and is as advertised. ... "
Device Compatibility
4+50%
-50%
" ... It's difficult to connect and remove. ... "
Memory
3handy
+100%
" ... Saves storage by having all in one ... "
" ... whips things up in a flash love using this take it in our camper easy storage ... "
" ... Handy to storage. ... "
Volume
3easy, clean
+67%
-33%
" ... It’s easy to hold and control and isn’t super loud. ... "
" ... I love how easy this is to clean up and store away in my little tinny kitchen. ... "
Freebies
3+100%
" ... One meal completed with one tool. ... "
" ... If you do, you'll miss some great recipe ideas. ... "
" ... We would recommend buying this as a starter kit for any baker. ... "
Delivery
3product, opened, box
+100%
" ... Have used it many times since we have received. ... "
" ... Item was as described and the shipping was great. ... "
" ... I finally opened the box and was able to use it. ... "
Battery Life
3+67%
-33%
" ... This replaces a 15 YO battery operated small immersion blender. ... More power, and no batteries needed! ... "
" ... Time will tell how it lasts. ... "
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