Aroma ABD-520BD 1-1/2-Liter Smart Multi-Speed Blender

by Aroma

Product Features

• 6-blade system blends fruits, vegetables and even ice in seconds
• 60-second Pulse and Pulverize function automatically pulses contents before blending them smooth
• Side spout easily dispenses frozen beverages and smoothies
• Self-cleaning feature allows for no-scrub cleaning without disassembly
• Safety locks on carafe and lid prevent accidental activation

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 17.1 x 10 inches ; 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000ULYFH8
• Item model number: ABD-520BD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,550 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

The 600-Series Professional Blender produces exceptional results in just seconds. The 6-blade system quickly pulverizes favorite fruits, vegetables and even ice to liquid perfection. The dispensing side spout quickly and easily pours smoothies and juices. After the serving is done, the side spigot allows for a quick and easy cleanup with the self-clean feature. The hinged safety lid prevents accidental activation – keeping spills to a minimum.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Good . . . for a year, June 21, 2009

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P. Macy (El Dorado, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aroma ABD-520BD 1-1/2-Liter Smart Multi-Speed Blender (Kitchen)

I've bought 2 other dispenser-type blenders: Back to Basics SHP1000 Smoothie Professional Smoothie Maker and Hamilton Beach 53257 Wavestation Plus Dispensing Blender with 48-Ounce Jar, Black and Silver. Using them almost daily to make my Stevia-sweetened, blended espresso, milk, vanilla "Frappacinos," each lasted less than 1 year and started leaking into the base and smoking before it ended up in the dumpster. Not wanting to buy the same blenders I'd tried before, I decided on the Aroma. It's surprisingly different and effective. There is no rubber seal in the base, but easily fits onto the base and does not leak. The lid, which does have a seal, needed me reading the instructions to figure out how to put it on, but once I did it, it's simple and seals well. I didn't think I'd use the "timer program," but I can push that button, and walk away from the blender. It cycles through turning off and on for a minute, allowing the ice cubes to crush without over-heating the machine. The dispenser clearly turns off or on, twisting the knob clockwise or counterclockwise. The only complaint I have about the machine is that the dispenser does not fully drain the container; but I just pour out any remaining beverage into a glass. I haven't had this a year yet, and don't know what its longevity will be, but I'm pleased with its performance so far. If you're looking for a smoothie-maker or beverage blender, I recommend the Aroma.

Added June 6, 2010: It's been a year, and this blender is now in the trash. It's mainly my fault. I ran out of ice cubes and remembered I had some frozen-together ice cubes in a sandiwch baggie and threw one into the blender, which shortly jammed and stopped. Guess the bigger piece of ice was more than the blender could handle--I should have thawed the ice a little in the microwave. Apparently I must have bent the blades because I can hear the motor running and the blades are turning, but nothing is blending. I probably could get the blades replaced, but the lid hasn't been seating very easily lately, taking multiple tries to get it placed so the blender will operate, and the dispenser has been leaking. I feel I got my money's worth out of it, but I'm now looking for a new blender..