Does this crush ice? I like to put ice cubes in my Slim Fast powder drinks. My blender doesn't do the ice crushing as well as I'd like. I'm interested in the 450 watt item for 59.00.
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Mine crushes ice very well, but the first time I tried to make a smoothie with just powder and ice it didn't do so well. It took a long time to get it smooth and then there were still some tiny chips of ice in the drink. It works great if you have a bit of liquid or fruit in with the ice (like half a cup of something).
447731
Haven't tried to crush ice, so don't know f for sure. It has done well w/frozen strawberries, so it would likely do fine w/ice.
447732
although it says it does, I can't verify - I haven't tried it. Consumer Reports stated it did a nice job of turning ice into snow, but that's from them, not me. Sorry, I just haven't tried it yet.
1058926
I don't know if it crushes large ice cubes. I have only used things like frozen raspberries and strawberries and blueberries. They work great.
1545856
I can't tell you whether it makes it a "better" blender. But I can tell you that I've had others and this one has great power for my protein shakes, which usually include ice, frozen fruit, veggies and powder. It is excellent, especially for the price.
1650212
Yes, when I use it to make smoothies I only use frozen fruit and my kids use it to make slushies using crushed ice. I've never used whole ice cubes but I don't think it'd be a problem. Hope this helps!
1207565
Very good. Whether you use hard ice or frozen fruit it chops it up pretty well. My smoothies come out great. That's the main purpose I bought this blender and yes I would buy it all over again :) but it is very loud when you blend. If that doesnt bother you then it's perfect!
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Hi I have this blender but have never made anything hot with it. My Blender is over a year old and is still good with no breakage it was only used for cold juic smoothies. Also I cannot fill it to the top. Only seems to work okay and mix and puree best at half full. so you may want to consider that as well
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Tried it--suggest leaving out ice a few minutes to before blending - then it does not blend into real small pieces very well. BUT Oster has ice crusher blades to buy, on Amazon, I think. OR call Oster Customer Service 1-800-334-0759
861618
Frosty, I no longer have my owner manual. I have the Waring Pro version and though I can't answer your watt inquiry I can tell you it is the only blender I will ever recommend. Though its size is small (i.e. soups & general food mixing) don't let its size fool you. This blender is the same one you see behind almost any bar in North America, (in fact its UL certificate states that it is intended for both Home and Commercial use). It whips up a fruit smoothie as easily as a blended to perfection margarita. You won't be disappointed.
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It may be if you're lucky enough to get one that works. Mine stopped working after 2 days. I made one smoothie each of those two days, so it only lasted long enough to make 2 drinks. The two I did get out of it were acceptable, but nothing fantastic. I've since gotten a Magic Bullet, and am quite satisfied with it so far; smoother smoothies, and many more accessories. As far as the Maxi, just be prepared to send it back as it seems to have a lot of breakdowns.
102920
A Quality heavy duty product, but I cannot say for sure if it will crush ice . I am checking with Mfg for you and will let you know as soon as I hear from them. Michael @ Tablesettingsofdeal.com
939880
Yes, the motor is powerful enough. I have not had any problems adding small amounts of ice to my juice drinks.
939877
I have only put frozen berries and crushed ice in it. I don't know if it will crush cubed ice.
2150442
I returned mine quickly. It is a glorified blender. The sugar allows it to stay "slushy" longer...
939876
I used the ice from a bag in this. It seemed like the thick, dense, cubes from a tray were too much for it....although it still crushed them. Just made really loud sounds like it was too much for the small motor. Using bagged ice was no problem for this blender and lasted a few years for me with lots of use.
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I used crescent shaped ice cubes also. They worked perfectly. Just don't push down too hard onto the handle to force the ice onto the blade. I always use what I call the "give it gas" technique. I push it down, then after 45 seconds or so. I let up and either clear out the chips or add more ice but I don't constantly hold it down. Also, don't listen to the person who says not to buy. I am a teacher and I used it every other day for 4 months as a reward during summer school , which I would consider more than average uses, and it still works perfectly. Read the instructions carefully and adhere to their tips and you will be fine. Different sizes of ice are fine, as long as they fit inside the chute. Another tip, when the ice tray starts to make a mountain out of ice and is blocking new ice from falling, shake it and let the ice settle back into a flat pile and then continue to crush it. Any other questions? Just ask!
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Yes, it will crush ice, though I would advise against it because this will put greater strain on the motor and the plastic strainer inside (thinner plastic & metal mesh). I have done it a couple times and worked well, occasionally having to reverse the motor to clear out bigger chunks. Mine can't handle icetray cubes. If you want ice crushed I suggest getting one with higher rpm rating and larger grinder opening. To put in perspective, I had to tak several breaks making 16 oz of carrot juice because the motor kept overheating. Yet it's great for greens.
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Yes: It does essentially "shave" the Ice with a blade not "Crush" it by impact, However You do have the ability to control the thickness of the ice shavings by adjusting the blade on it's mount.Set it thin and you end with very fine shaved sno-cone ice, set it thicker and end up with little ice chipsperfect for serving shrimp cocktail and the like. You would not know this unless you had it apart far enough to remove the blade. It will do both well provided you set it properly. Unfortunately the manual does not cover this adjustment as I recall.