- Is it good for crushing ice?
- Yes. The 850-watt motor and slow-start dial handle ice and frozen fruit well for a blender in this class. Add liquid and give it short runs for the best results.
- Does it have a pulse button?
- No. It has three speeds on a single dial, and the start position begins slow. You can mimic a pulse by turning it on and off.
- Can it blend hot soup?
- It is not designed for hot liquids. The glass jar can take warm ingredients, but blending hot soup in a standard countertop blender risks pressure buildup and burns.
- How big is the jar?
- The glass jar holds 40 oz, enough for two or three smoothie servings. It is heavier than a plastic jar of the same size.
- Is the jar dishwasher safe?
- The glass jar and lid are generally top-rack dishwasher safe, though hand washing the blade assembly is safer. Check the manual for the exact parts.
- How does it compare with blenders that have presets?
- It gives up programmed cycles and digital controls for a simple dial and a glass jar. If you want one-touch smoothie settings, a preset blender suits you better; if you want fewer things to break, this is the simpler pick.
- Where is the Hamilton Beach Smoothie Start Glass Blender cheapest?
- At eBay, for $30.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Hamilton Beach Smoothie Start Glass Blender?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Amazon.