Krups GMA1-11 Power Xtreme VI Touchpad Blender

by Krups

Product Features

• 8 mixing functions and pulse control for total control and uniform blending
• Large-capacity, 50-ounce, calibrated glass jar with dripless pour spout and watertight locking lid
• 400-watt motor, 6-blade configuration, and powerful auto ice crusher
• Removable, dishwasher-safe blade assembly for easy cleaning
• Measures 10-1/2 by 8-1/2 by 14-1/2 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 10.6 x 8.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• 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: B00007C64H
• Item model number: GMA1-11
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #406,806 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Heavy-duty metallic base for maximum stability on your countertop. New 6-blade technology provides maximum efficiency and optimal performance. High Performance 400-watt motor. Easy-to-clean touchpad control panel with 8 functions, including auto ice crusher, pulse mode and 6 blending speeds to stir, whip, chop, mix, puree and liquefy. Large capacity 50-oz. graduated glass jar with easy pour spout. Powerful ice-crushing feature quickly crushes ice without adding water. Vari-Pulse function allows for total control of blending; avoids over-processing. Soft-start feature prevents splattering. Watertight locking lid to avoid mess. Extra-wide base provides durability and greater stability. Convenient, built-in 3-oz. measuring cup in lid for ease of adding ingredients. Removable blade assembly for easy cleaning.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, March 18, 2003

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C. Bell (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Krups GMA1-11 Power Xtreme VI Touchpad Blender (Kitchen)

Oh my gosh! I've been on a 3 year search for a blender that could handle my morning smoothy and I finally found it. This blender goes through frozen strawberries like butter. I bought one, more expensive blender, that in thier instructions said not to even try frozen strawberries.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Works great until the warantee expires... then..., August 25, 2003

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Andrew Sigal (Oakland, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Krups GMA1-11 Power Xtreme VI Touchpad Blender (Kitchen)

I own the previous version of this blender. It worked great for 15 months, then the rubber gear that drives the blades shredded. Poof, game over. I dont know why I didnt notice it before, but the thing is basically designed to fail -- it's not if, it's when. Krups has no customer service to speak of "we leave support to our authorized service outlets." Hmmmm. Gotta love a company that wont directly support it's product. So, I called 'authorized service center' after 'authorized service center'. All were out of stock on this part, quoting 3 to 4 weeks to get one in. Finally I found a place in Arizona that had a couple, so I ordered two ($6 each plus shipping.)

These things will clearly fail. If Krups had put a couple extra in the box, I wouldnt be so upset, but now my blender is in rehab till the parts arrive, plus I've spent an extra $20 for parts for an already-expensice blender. For that $20 I could have bought a used blender that would probably last longer. And you know that some day Krups will stop making the part, and that will be that. The only thing that makes me feel better is the knowlege that I never have to buy another Krups product again.

PS: I understand that this new version of the product has precisely the same rubber gear.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yes, this is a great blender but it has an Achilles' heel., February 20, 2004

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R. Talbott "Road Reader" (Cleveland Heights, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Krups GMA1-11 Power Xtreme VI Touchpad Blender (Kitchen)

Just want to confirm what one of the other reviewers said. The rubber gear in the base will eventually strip (although mine lasted four years). Otherwise it's a great blender, especially for smoothies.