Breville ikon Hemisphere LCD Blender
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BrevilleBrand: Breville
Product features:
- 750 watts
- HemisphereTM design allows no still zones around the blades
- 5 speed settings (snow, mix, blend, liquefy and puree), pulse function and 2 programs for ice crushing and smoothies
- Breville Assist LidTM
- Breville Assist PlugTM
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Breville ikon Hemisphere LCD Blender
Customer Review: Will it blend? Oh yes it will!
Summary: 5 Stars
Originally we had the top of the line Cuisinart blender - a gift from our wedding. After very light use, it destroyed its drive gears (we had used it maybe 15 times total, never with anything hard). So seeing as how we had a bit of money left unspent from our wedding gifts, my wife decided to move us up to this unit. And it is AWESOME!
First, it is simply beautiful. Not too often (never) have I thought about the lines and aesthetics of a blender, but this one is nearly too good looking to put away.
Second, it is powerful. We're talking wood chipper powerful. Solid metal drive gears and a powerful motor combined with the gnarliest blade combo I've seen on a blender. It laughs when you put ice in it.
Third, it blends evenly. The blade system works to make sure everything gets blended properly - no large chunks left over to surprise you or to plug your straw when you make a smoothie/margarita. In fact, it may even be too efficient in that it is tough to use to make shakes because it completely liquefies the ice cream. Throw the shake in the fridge to set up & problem solved, but this is the first blender I've had that is that thorough.
Fourth, the lid is awesome. The lid seals perfectly, far better than other blender lids. And in the middle of the lid is an easily removable portion so you can safely continue to add things while blending (more fruit to your smoothie or whatever). This lid is amazing when pureeing hot soups, saving you from a lot of risk of burning your hands. The only minor drawback to this is that you have to clean between all the ribs, but that is a very minor issue.
Fifth, the glass jar is perfect. It is tough, easy to clean in the dishwasher, and hold a crazy amount of stuff.
Sixth, the control buttons and display is very nice. They are easy to wipe off if you spill something, and they are very easy to operate when your hands are covered with gunk from cooking.
Others have complained about the blade assembly being difficult to remove/reinstall. Breville provides a tool to give you all the leverage needed. If you clean your seals regularly and keep the assembly clean, there is no reason it should be difficult to put on or take off, and it should not leak. If it is leaking, you have done something wrong - likely put the seal in improperly or didn't get it seated before you tightened it down.
This unit is very heavy, probably twice the weight of most other blenders, and that pays off with blending power and durability.
While the price is very high, this is one of the few products that may actually be worth the premium.
Description of Breville ikon Hemisphere LCD Blender
This impressive appliance produces exceptionally smooth, uniform mixtures usually created only by commercial machines. Preprogrammed settings let you puree soups, whip up frozen drinks, chop nuts or crush ice to a powdery snow.Blenders
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