This is got be the best blender I have ever used. So easy to clean it's a dream. No yucky rubber gasket to deal with. No taking the pitcher apart. Just put a little water in it put the lid on and shake it. Then just let it air dry. I don't have to deal with wanting to use the blender only to realize the pitcher is still in the dishwasher with all the other dirty dishes. This is a perfect example of you get what you pay for. With out a doubt the best kitchen purchase I made in a long time.
This is my second one of this type of blender! I use this blender 2 to 3 times a day! The blender itself has never given me any problems and I have been using it over a year. The reason I bought a second one was because the jar was cracking at the base from the torque of the motor, due to overuse I guess. Overall I definitely recommend this blender to anyone looking for a strong durable blender!
Should have bought this a long time ago. Very strong motor, yet unusually quiet. Easy to clean and looks elegant just setting on the kitchen cabinet. Roger
This KitchenAid blender has a very powerful motor and crushes ice almost instantly. I have made everything from soup bases and salsa to smoothies with it and am thoroughly impressed by its performance. It is easy to clean as well. I like that the button touch pad it seamless so if I spill anything I don't have to worry about water getting inside and can wipe the surface clean.