 Wave Action Technology? Trust Me- It Works! |
| Review Date: March 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Bryan Carey, Houston, TX |
Hamilton Beach Model 54245 Wave Action 14- Speed Blender is an excellent blending device and it ranks among the best small appliances I have ever purchased for several reasons. First among them is the size. When I went blender hunting on the internet, I insisted on finding a blender with a larger jar. My old blender held only 36 oz. and I discovered through experience that this size is much too small. I wanted something larger and this blender, with its 48 oz. glass jar, was exactly the size I was looking for. I also wanted more power and that is exactly what I got: A blender with 700 watts of force at its peak.
Next, I really like the stylish appearance of this blender. All of my new kitchen appliances are black in color and this appliance is no exception (it is also offered in white, for those who prefer it). Not only does the color make it look slick and attractive, it is also more slender in shape than the blenders of old. The base does spread out a little at the bottom but the overall shape tends toward the vertical, making it easier to fit into a small countertop space and also easier on the eyes.
Now for the most important factor: The blending ability. One of the reasons I selected this Hamilton beach model was because of its patented "Wave Action" technology. For those who are unfamiliar with this, it is a system that helps to blend drinks and other foods more thoroughly and efficiently via the design of the blades. Most blenders contain four blades that are more or less parallel to the countertop. But with Hamilton Beach Wave Action, two of the four blades are bent upward. This design helps to push ice and liquids down toward the blades for better blending.
I was skeptical about the claims made by Hamilton Beach at first but one use made an instant believer out of me. I started by mixing up a frozen drink- something that requires the ice to be crushed into tiny bits. This blender crushed the ice down to tiny particles in a matter of seconds. There was no need to stir the mixture by hand and try again, like with other blenders. The drink was completely mixed, smooth, and delicious. I could not detect even a single piece of ice that was too large. Every last bit of ice was crushed to perfection!
Overall, I am very happy with my Hamilton Beach Ensemble Model 54245 Wave Action Blender and I have no regrets about spending the extra money to obtain it. It not only looks good, it performs its main task with ease and perfection. Drinks come out silky smooth in a matter of seconds thanks to the Wave Action technology, making this Hamilton Beach Blender an appliance that I will continue to use and enjoy for a good long time.
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Excellent and highly recommended blender
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| Review Date: April 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer: HEA, New York, NY |
| I own the Hamilton Beach 54245 Black Deluxe Ensemble 14-Speed Power Plus Blender and I am very pleased with its performance. This blender has a blade-and-jar design (called wave action) that sucks the ingredients in for incredibly thorough blending, resulting in smooth, uniform consistency. It has a powerful (700-watt peak) motor that, combined with the wave action, yields excellent results. The motor carries a 3-year warranty. I use it mostly for ice shakes (usually the most demanding feature) and it crushes ice easily with no lumps left whatsoever. Its 48-oz glass jar secures easily on its sturdy base and is dishwasher friendly. Easy to clean and with no parts to assemble, this is my best blender to date. I highly recommend it. |
Happy Camper Here!
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| Review Date: April 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Carlos D. Molina, Palm Springs CA |
| I wanted a good blender for not a lot of dough. Primarily for blended ice drinks, shakes, smoothies etc. Got it, love it, recommend it! I owned a hotdog shop and we made blended ice drinks. This blender is fantastic for making these drinks at home. yipeeeeeee! |
Wave Action Rocks!
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| Review Date: July 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Eva Maher, Staten Island, NY USA |
I've been making protein shakes with skim milk, protein powder, yogurt, frozen fruit and ice cubes every morning. Sometimes they are so think I have to eat them with a spoon, but this blender never misses. Not one chunk of ice or fruit...the shakes are smooth like buttah.
I cannot recommend this blender too highly..it even looks good sitting on the counter. I've only had it for a couple weeks, so I can't comment on it's lasting power, but it sure seems solid..and has a good warranty. |
Love the Wave Action
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| Review Date: December 21, 2008 |
| Reviewer: D. Lewis, South Daytona, Fl |
| I bought this blender to replace an old Cuisinart that ground itself up. I chose the Hamilton Beach because it had a 7 cup glass jar and regular push buttons. My old blender had the touch type buttons and the plastic over them cracked within the first year, so I did not want that type again. I usually use my blender for smoothie drinks in which I crush ice along with the other ingredients. I was shocked at how fast it did it's job. The drink was done in no time with no chucks of ice at ALL. Also the Hamilton Beach was noticeably quieter than the Cuisinart. Another reviewer gave it bad marks because he had to feed in the frozen fruit one at a time for it to do it's job and the contents splashed on the top. I pour everything in at once and hit the button with no problems. Yes, the drink gets on the top but this happens with every blender I have ever used. I give this blender high marks for noise during use, speed and efficiency. I would definitely buy this product again. |
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