Waring PKB10 Classic Chrome Blender

by Waring

Product Features

• 2-speed, 5-cup blender for drinks, soups, sauces, and dips
• Powerful 390-watt motor crushes ice at either speed
• Heavy glass container on bright, chrome base looks great in any kitchen
• 6-foot power cord makes blender usable in varied settings
• Measures 7 by 7 by 15 inches; 1-year warranty, 5-year motor warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 8 x 16.5 inches ; 9.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004UE1H
• Item model number: PKB10
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #352,553 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

When you whip up a frosty piña colada with this machine, it's clear why Waring is a respected name in blenders. The powerful motor easily crushes ice at either high or low speed, and the thick, 5-cup glass container and heavy-duty chrome base are durable and look great on the bar or counter. Not only does it whir smoothies, ice-cream shakes, cocktails, and other drinks, it also creates smooth soups and sauces, makes bread crumbs, and produces party dips (recipes are included). Fully assembled, the blender--calibrated in cups/ounces and in liters--stands 15-1/2 inches high, on a 7-inch-diameter base, and the blender's power cord extends 6 feet, permitting use under varied circumstances. The glass container, plastic container collar, and blade are dishwasher-safe, but the plastic lid with its 2-ounce-measure insert and the rubber gasket sealing the bottom must be hand washed. --Fred Brack

Product Description

Waring PKB-10 - This heavy duty, commercial quality 2-speed Waring blender features an extra powerful motor housed in solid, gleaming chrome. In just seconds, this blender can crush ice, blend frozen fruit smoothies, or purée soups and sauces. Comes with a dishwasher safe 40 oz. heavy glass carafe with removable stainless steel blade assembly, and a sturdy commercial power cord. The heavy chrome base is set on cushioned rubber feet for stable operation. PKB10

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars First Blender, May 27, 2001

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Ben Foo (Birmingham, AL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Waring PKB10 Classic Chrome Blender (Kitchen)

My girlfriend had wanted a blender for a long time. Finally she bought a Hamilton-Beach 12spd blender which worked well, but didn't crush ice very well. It was still a good blender and served her well. One day her roommate broke her blender and didn't offer to replace it. So I took it as an opportunity to replace my girlfriend's old one (a 12spd Hamilton-Beach) with an even better one.

I don't know much about blenders and never bought one previously so I had to do some research. The criteria I had for the new blender was ability to crush ice since my girlfriend likes to make frozen drinks. Price and reliability was also a factor. I also wanted to get something in "chrome" finish because I think they are classy looking. The number of speeds weren't important since I think they all do the same thing.

After doing some research, I came to the conclusion that Waring was one of the better brands available. I decided on the Waring Kitchen Classic Chrome blender and I must say that it was a great choice.

The blender works great for smoothies and is great for crushing ice. It does everything that I expected and it looks great on the countertop.

The lid fits perfectly and is not hard to put on or off. Speeds were perfect, just "hi" and "lo"....that's all you really need. The only complaint I have is that the glass container sits a little loose on the blender. The great thing about that is that it is easy to put on, but it also feels too easy to lift off.

Conclusion: Awesome blender that does everything as expected and looks great.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I've enjoyed this blender., August 14, 2001

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"pleasenonicknameplease" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Waring PKB10 Classic Chrome Blender (Kitchen)

I bought one as a birthday present for myself three years ago. It's almost exactly the ones my grandmother and mother got rid of to replace with cheap plastic ones--they thought it was too heavy. They had theirs for years, used them a lot, and they were still working just fine when they replaced them. I have my grandmother's Waring Blender Cookbook that came with hers when she got it after WWII. Cool.

It will do everything you want it to except it's not too hot at crushing large ice cubes. I have never experienced any problems with the motor. It's also easy to clean if you fill it 1/4 full of water, a couple of drops of detergent, and blend. I have used it for gazpacho, daquiris, milkshakes, salvaging lumpy gravy, juicing all kinds of fruit (I don't even peel oranges)and vegetables, etc.

Just don't drop that heavy glass container on your foot!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay blender, looks better than it functions, November 5, 2003

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Xochitl (Baltimore, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Waring PKB10 Classic Chrome Blender (Kitchen)

We couldn't find the rubber gasket to replace in our old blender, so we requested and got this for one Christmas. It matched our kitchen, but doesn't match up to the old blender. It's not good at making pesto or other heavier sauces. It's good for whipping up drinks, but so far, not much else. I just tried to make a chocolate frosting, and the Joy of Cooking says you can do it in a blender, but I had to put it in a bowl and hand whip it. Form over function. Also, difficult to clean.