The blender is one of the most common kitchen appliances. With good equipment, it performs the functions of a meat grinder, mixer, coffee grinder and takes up little space. The device simultaneously grinds and mixes any product. In this case, the grinding method depends on which attachment for the immersion blender is installed in the device. This can be cutting into cubes, strips, making purees or minced meat, mixing dough or whipping.
Types of blenders
Based on functionality, blenders are divided into two types:
- Submersible
- Stationary
Immersion blender
An immersion blender is an oblong body with a motor block inside. The attachments are attached to the sleeve. The model is held in the hand or placed on a bowl. This design allows you to make puree directly in a container (measuring cup, pan, basin). How to chop vegetables in a food processor and knead the dough.
Stationary blender
A stationary blender is a tabletop motor unit on which a bowl with knives inside is attached. Its purpose is to prepare cocktails, smoothies, and liquid puree soups.
A device with a power of more than 800 W can be equipped with additional ribbed knives for chopping ice.
Some models have a separate grinder for grinding spices, seeds and coffee. Caring manufacturers even include a plastic bottle with a lid so that you can take your favorite cocktail with you on a walk, to sports training, or on a trip.
Mechanical damage
When working in blenders, not only the electrical part suffers. Quite often there are mechanical damages , which can be dealt with independently.
Leaking engine gasket and bowl
Noticed a leak between the body and the bowl? Feel free to start repairing:
- remove the bowl from the body;
- unscrew the drive spindle;
- remove the old gasket;
- install a new gasket in its place.
Tip: the spindle has a left-hand thread.
Damage to the lid latch mechanism or attachment
If you use the blender carelessly, you can damage the lid latching mechanism for stationary ones or the nozzle for submersible ones. There is only one solution to the problem: buy a new part , since repairing the chopper lid or blender attachment can lead to injuries during further use.
You can still try to repair the whisk attachment by removing the broken rod. Only during further work, you need to be careful as part of the protruding wire may scratch.
Important! Not all manufacturers have a spare parts market.
Damage to the blender body
A damaged hull can hardly be repaired . Operating such an electrical appliance threatens your safety. Treat yourself to buying new equipment.
Damage to the blender jar
There are latches on the bowl that can break off if not used carefully. If this happens, the engine will not turn on due to the protection being activated. There is only one solution to the problem: buy a new bowl .
If you pour boiling water or other hot liquids into the bowl, the container will be damaged. The solution to the problem is also: buy a new bowl.
Types of nozzles
The choice of nozzle depends on what task the device will perform.
The main attachments for an immersion blender are:
- Nozzle – “leg”
- whisk
- Chopper with bowl volume from 0.35 l to 1.5 l.
Leg
The “leg” is about 20 cm long. At the end there is a dome, inside of which there are 2-4 knives. The design, when immersed in a container, creates a “funnel” effect, for which, during operation, it draws the product into itself and grinds it to a puree without lumps. Suitable for preparing cream soups, puree soups, vegetable purees for baby food. Using a blender with this attachment, you can easily grind the berries for filling into a pie. You just need to make sure that there are no seeds left in the berries.
whisk
There may be one whisk, or there may be two, depending on the model. This allows you to use the blender as a full-fledged mixer. A light wire whisk can easily mix eggs with milk for an omelet, knead batter for pancakes or pancakes, and whip cream. Double whisks will cope with a thicker consistency - delicate curd dessert, custard.
Chopper
Chopper. The most multifunctional attachment. It is a plastic bowl with wide metal blades installed at the bottom. The knives grind hard foods to fine crumbs (onions, carrots, herbs, nuts), soft foods to puree (liver, boiled meat, boneless fish, cottage cheese). Bowls with a volume of 0.35 l and 0.5 l are popular, which are best suited for everyday use.
Some configurations have two bowls. For example, in a small one you can chop greens, and in a large one you can prepare a healthy cocktail. It is convenient when one hand blender replaces several kitchen appliances.
Additional attachments
- Attachment for mashed potatoes.
- Vegetable cutters (slicer, grater, French fries, dicing)
- Vacuum nozzle
The mashed potato attachment is a plastic leg with a wide submersible “crown”. The crown has small holes and wide plastic knives inside. Thanks to this design, the potatoes are not crushed, but ground into a delicate mass.
It is not recommended to grind the puree with a metal foot. It will become viscous and sticky.
Vegetable cutting attachments for blenders are replaceable metal graters. They are inserted into a round plastic base. Grate a carrot or an apple, finely chop a cucumber or radish, chop cabbage into strips - with a blender it will take a matter of minutes. Using a sharp toothed attachment, the French fries will be sliced one to one. The dicing attachment is indispensable when you need to quickly prepare Olivier okroshka salad or vinaigrette. The design is two-layer. The upper disk is a thin mesh of square metal cells, the lower disk is wide blades. The product is pressed through the mesh and cut with knives. The result is smooth cubes.
For safe use, the shredder cover has a high immersion hole and a plastic pusher.
Vegetable cutting attachments come complete with a volumetric bowl of up to 2 liters. The design takes up more space and requires a separate storage box in the kitchen.
The blender's capabilities don't end there.
Vacuum packing machine. Recently, manufacturers have come up with the idea of using an immersion blender for vacuum packaging. The device comes with plastic containers of different sizes. Now the blanks can not only be cut, but also stored. Products are placed in containers and covered with a lid. The packer, located on the motor block, pumps out the air. Vegetables, meat, fruits are stored much longer due to the lack of oxygen.
The buyer has the opportunity to choose any configuration for specific tasks. With the main nozzles, or with all the maximum possible ones. You can also purchase additional attachments if necessary.
Nozzle material
Blender attachments are made of two materials:
- Metal
- Plastic
Metal is strong and durable. It is used to make the submersible foot of a blender, in chopper knives, and in vegetable cutter graters. The metal “leg” is easy to clean, does not stain, and can be immersed in hot dishes.
Plastic is used not only in budget models, but also in attachments for gentle beating. For example, in an emulsion attachment designed for whipping creams and mousses.
Disadvantages of plastic:
- Indelible food stains. Over time, the plastic also darkens.
- Fragility. If dropped or not stored carefully, cracks and chips may appear.
Functional and operational features
An immersion blender is a mobile, compact device characterized by great functionality and ease of operation and maintenance. Immersion units are easier to clean, dry and store, especially in a compact kitchen. It is this advantage that modern housewives value very much and give preference to submersible models. This type of device is made in the form of a pestle to which different attachments are attached. Used for pureeing soft foods, chopping and mixing ingredients of different consistencies. When choosing an immersion blender, you should choose a model with metal attachments rather than plastic. Metal knives are more reliable and durable. The power of the “weakest” electrical appliance is 500 W, the “strongest” is 900 W.
How to use attachments correctly
First of all, you should read the operating instructions. It contains detailed information on how to use certain attachments:
- It is necessary to wash all components, except the motor block, in warm water and detergent.
Attention! Knives and graters are very sharp! Do not touch the cutting edges with your fingers!
- The grinding attachment should click into place on the motor unit. There are special indicators on the case that must match.
- It is not recommended to fix attachments from different models unless the manufacturer directly declares compatibility.
- The blender must have enough power to complete the task. Crushing ice or very hard products in a low-power device leads to overheating of the motor, as well as breakage of the knives and plastic sleeve.
- The blender attachment must be used only for its intended purpose! You should not grind the minced meat with your foot, but use a mashed potato attachment to knead the dough.
- In the event of a malfunction, disassembling the case yourself will void warranty repairs. It is worth contacting the service center.
Electrical breakdowns
The knowledge gained at school in physics lessons will come to the rescue. You don’t need to have a brain and super gadgets. All you need is basic knowledge and a voltmeter.
Broken wire
Have you turned on the blender and received silence? Don't immediately run for a hammer and screwdriver. Start by checking the voltage in the outlet you need by connecting any working electrical appliance. Is the table lamp shining? Then check the cord:
- unplug from the outlet;
- ring the wire;
- use a screwdriver to disassemble the case;
- we find the power block where the wire is screwed;
- call, if there is no signal, change the wire;
- assemble and turn on.
Blenders with many attachments
Of the many models, below are those that have proven themselves in the market. They are of high quality. Received excellent customer reviews.
Immersion blender Braun MQ 5077 Buffet +
Power – 750 W
Number of revolutions – 13500 rpm
Number of speeds – 21. Smooth adjustment.
Modes – pulse, turbo
Attachments – vegetable cutters, attachment for French fries, metal “leg”, whisk, attachment for making mashed potatoes.
Rubberized body, light design. The anatomical shape of the case is specially designed to fit the hand. The combination of high power, a large number of speeds and attachments will allow you to bring to life the most daring culinary experiments!
Immersion blender REDMOND RHB-2976
Power – 1500 W
Number of revolutions – 16500 rpm
Modes – pulse, turbo
Attachments – metal “leg”, whisk, attachment for making mashed potatoes, two bowls, vegetable cutters, attachment for chopping into cubes.
Smooth speed control.
A combination of compactness and functionality. The “9 in 1” system will replace a mixer, chopper, and food processor. This powerful blender will not only cope with the most difficult tasks, but will also save a lot of space in the kitchen.
Philips HR2657/90 Viva Immersion Blender
Power – 800 W
Number of revolutions – 11500 rpm
Modes – pulse, turbo
Smooth speed control by pressing the turbo button
Attachments – metal “leg”, whisk, XL chopper, attachment – spiralizer for chopping vegetables in the form of long ribbons and spirals, travel cup.
It is easy to change the attachments on the PHILIPS blender during preparation. One press of the side button on the body - and the device is ready to perform a new function.
Originally cut vegetables and fruits using a spiralizer will give dishes a sophisticated look.
A convenient leak-proof smoothie glass allows you to quickly mix your favorite drink and take it with you right away!
Immersion blender BBK KBH1017
Power – 800 W
Number of revolutions – 16000 rpm Number of speeds -5
Modes – pulse, turbo
Attachments – whisk, mini-chopper, processor bowl, vegetable cutters, dicing attachment, ice pick.
Stylish blender in a stainless steel case. Ergonomic design with blue LED backlight. Durable titanium knives. Wide range of possibilities at an attractive price.
Immersion blender Hermes Technics HT-HB204
Power – 1400 W
Number of revolutions – 16000 rpm
Number of speeds -13
Modes – pulse, turbo
Attachments – whisk, 0.5 l chopper, food processor, vegetable cutter, 0.6 l sports bottle. with mini chopper, cooling rod and leak-proof drinking cap.
A sports bottle with a cold accumulator is an excellent solution for lovers of sports and a healthy lifestyle. Your favorite drink remains cool even in hot weather.
Two bowls of different sizes allow you to simultaneously chop vegetables for salad, easily chop nuts and chocolate for a sweet dessert, and prepare sauce.
The illuminated speed control gives the model an original look.
Additional Information
How much does it cost to repair a blender? There is no answer to this question because you need to know what exactly is broken.
According to the service center, in 90% of cases it is possible to repair the Braun blender (especially the 600 watt turbo model), Hamilton beach, Philips, Polaris, Bosch, Scarlett, Redmond, Supra, Vitek, Moulinex.
Repair of blenders Kambrook, Mixsy, Maxwell, Saratov, Kenwood, Tefal can be repaired in 60% of cases due to the specific design.
Regardless of the brand, you can easily repair the blender yourself by following the recommendations given above.
