Kenwood SB256

Kenwood SB256 is a very good machine with exception to its durability although it holds 1.5 liters during each mix the design is very flimsy looking at the product u get the feeling that it is made out of a metal substance however what you get in fact is very flimsy plastic. the machiene itself on the other hand is very good the mooter is a very powerful one and capable of being put under strain. the only thing that annoyed me about this machiene ...
...it tends to block. takes a while to pour a 500ml smoothie however like a juicer the kenwood sb256 does strain the the seeds so it has an added benefactor to it. if i was going to buy this product i would make sure i look at its flimsiness first. ...

shanewheeler1987 30.08.2008 · Read full review
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Having had this brought for me as a present over a year ago i have to give it to this mighty machine its still as powerfull and usfull as the day i unwrapped it. THE LOOK: Very chic in silver and black this blender (WELL YOU COULD ALMOST CLASS IT AS A POWER TOOL) looks fab on anyone kitchen surface esp mine. Silver casing black buttons, and plastic mixing jug. USEABILITY: I use mine most days, not just for smoothys but for many other blender useages(WE ...
...MUCH MORE IN IT) this machine is one powerfull contraption. Frozen friut, bread to make breadcrumbs, ice, food for the kids when they were smaller, cheese sauces etc. Its simple to use, the plastic jug and the stiring pole at the top they all come apart for cleaning. The tap on the front lets you pour out your juice/smoothy and with the different buttons you can make things chunky /smooth depending on how you like your drinks. CLEANING IT: This ...

new1727 27.10.2006 · Read full review
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We bought this smoothie maker to help my husband become healthier and for me to enjoy fruit in a different way. Overall, it's not a bad product and it's generally quite powerful. I think I bought it for about £37 from Currys but I have since bought a different one by a different manufacturer which was only £10 dearer but the jug was made of glass not plastic and actually, the difference this makes is quite significant. Firstly, the glass is easier ...
...get a bit of friction which wears out quite quickly. It's got a good capacity but the hand mixer doesn't reach as far down to the bottom of the jug as I'd like. We used it twice a day and within about a month it was beginning to feel worn. The other problem is that if you use it, you must clean it thoroughly, particularly the pouring tap. It comes unscrewed but this isn't enough to really clean it inside. The same problem applies to the rest of ...

HBForth 12.06.2008 · Read full review
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...of the juices - the Kenwood SB256 coped with this with as well as frozen fruit with no problems at all. One disadvantage I've found it sometimes the bottom of the jug clogs up and this causes the tap to dispense slowly. This is not a problem as to be honest most times I just pour out the jug straight into a glass! ...

mattlucht 10.08.2006 · Read full review
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this blender is great for smoothies as it can dice most fruit, providing you have pre sliced it into smaller portions beforehand. it keeps its strength for years and i can vouchfor that as i have had mine just over a year and half and its still as powrfulas when i first got it. the 500 watt motar provides the blades with tremendous power even when under strain. themendous! power, brand,quality for a most subtle price tag. ...

Galoforce 31.07.2007
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I bought this having become completely fed up of my juicer, which took ages to use, left loads of waste and was a pain to clean. This blender / smoothie maker was a revelation! Not only is it healthier than a juicer, as you use all the fruit / vegetables, so get your fibre intake as well, but it's so easy to use and quick to take apart and clean. Great for drinks, milkshakes - and especially cocktails! I have also used it to make soup. The only ...
...- so for example, if you add blueberries, you will be left will bits of blueberry skin which some people could find offputting. You also need to add juice or water to get a reasonable consistency - too thick and the tap gets blocked with pulp. I definitely recommend this - it's great value for money, looks good and doesn't take up too much space. ...

alleycat01 22.06.2006 · Read full review
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decent product but tap broke after 10 uses. difficult to clean the tap out- small bits of fruit get stuck and reappear the next time its used. ...

kennysteele 27.10.2008
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Lovely looking smoothie maker - stunning on the kitchen worktop. Not too big and fits nicely in a corner. Very lightweight and easy to use but watch for the tap that always clogs up. Also it is very noisey which gets very frustrating if you've got guests. Besides all that it's been a God send because now my kids eat plenty of fruit because of the all smoothie makers we make. It holds alot of liquid so it makes good size portions of drinks. This is ...

readalot 20.08.2006 · Read full review
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...blender and imparticular a the Kenwood SB256 blender is that you have to think what you are using it for. If you are using it for a convenient and easy way of avoiding chopping up and the cooking of certain foods such as fruit and soft vegetables, then it is for you. Personally I found it a very helpful tool of making soups and dips. The problem is that if you use it for just smoothy making the end result may not be all you expect. The key to this ...
...put in. If it had a hard skin, the smoothy you get back will have a hard skin. What is worse is that if you put something with pips in which will make your smoothy awkward to drink. Overall you realy need to think what you want to do with the blender and if you are willing to have a slightly lumpy smoothy! ...

kingchrislake 22.04.2006 · Read full review
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like how quick it can shred the fruit or veg in to a drink with out no mess easy to clean and put away it dose not take up any space in the kitchen handy to have, just put the fruit or veg in and theirs your smothie i do recommend this to any one how is in to smothies i find the you can mix all type of fruit in and the result is good taste plus you can get a book on smothies to .it has a very high voltage motor so what ever you put in it has no trouble ...

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