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There are a ton of important features to review when shopping for kitchen blenders. The container jar capacity, the engine's power, and the number of different speeds are some of the most essential features to look at. Quality reports and owner reviews should also be on your list. Checking the value and price of the blender is also a good thing to do. But there are several other lesser known but equally important kitchen blender features that you will want to consider.

Parts That Are Safe To Put In The Dishwasher

You can save a ton of time if you can use a dishwasher to clean your blender. Another bonus to this is that the water pressure and heat can kill many disease causing agents like bacteria and E. Coli.

Containers made of polycarbonate, glass, and plastic are generally dishwasher safe. Although not all are. Blendtec and Vitamix, two of the best blenders on the market, have dishwasher safe jars. Many of the other parts on blenders are dishwasher safe as well, like the blades and container top. Before you load up your dishwasher with blender parts though, you need to consult your owner's manual to make sure it's OK.

A Long Term High Quality Warranty

Unfortunately even the best blenders tend to break over time, therefore having a high quality warranty is very important. A top rated high quality blender will likely last you many years. Unfortunately though the best blenders tend to be the most expensive. Expect to pay $400 or more for a blender of this quality level. If you go for a cheaper blender, just keep in mind that you may have some issues as you use the blender frequently.

At least a one year warranty is therefore critical. There are even some manufacturers that offer warranties that go from 5 to seven years. The warranty should cover engine failure, cracks in the container, and other problems that are not as a result of typical owner usage. To show their adherence to quality, the Montel Williams Healthmaster blender has a 100 year engine warranty. I wish my car engine had the same

When you're reviewing warranties, you should aslo look at owner reports and reviews. It's good to check and see what kind of customer service experience owners may have had with the manufacturer when dealing with broken blenders. If the manufacturer is quick to respond to complaints and gets a new blender out right away, then that's a really good sign.

An Automatic Timer

An automatic timer is a fantastic feature you can find on many blenders. The blender engine will start and stop as needed according to the timer and the type of ingredients in the jar. When the timer beeps, you know everything is blended up to perfection. As an automatic feature, this is a big time saver. You can go and do something else while the blender is running. There is no need to have to check the ingredients and see if they are finished blending yet.

A control panel with preprogrammed settings often comes along with a timer. Most control panels will be marked with a variety of buttons like smoothie or milkshake, that you push and the blender motor starts and stops when that drink is complete. You don't have to guess at it anymore. Blending cycles will vary with the type of ingredients you are blending. For example, your smoothie will go for longer and at a more powerful setting that your chunky salsa.

Having these three features on your new blender will certainly save you some time in the kitchen and help you to be happy with your purchase.By: Jessica WheysmithArticle Directory: http://www.articledashboard.comFor more information on the best blenders you can go to GoBlendIt.com. They have a Top 5 List of the best blenders. Their detailed blender reviews cover all major brands and models. Youll even find a slew of delicious free smoothie recipes.