Using attachments in blenders

Types of nozzles

Although different types of blenders come with different attachments, they actually all work for both immersion and stationary types. They are not difficult to disassemble and rearrange.

An average-priced blender can easily cope with making purees, whipping cream, slicing, etc. (for more details, see the article on what you can do with a blender). This will be more than enough for daily use at home.

As for large industrial appliances that have the maximum number of functions, in addition to classic dishes, they are capable of preparing desserts, smoothies, cocktails, puree soups and even kneading dough. But they take up a lot of space and their cost is relatively high. The use of such blenders is often limited to food and catering establishments.

Ease of preparing even the most complex dishes is ensured by a large number of various attachments:

1. The main attachment is the “leg” of the blender. This is an ordinary chopper, which is located on a leg approximately 10-15 cm long. With its help, you can easily chop vegetables and fruits. Often the chopper is made of stainless steel.

2. Special attachment for cutting into cubes. Due to the fact that it is used quite rarely, it can not be found in all models. Most often it is used to beautifully cut salads, or to speed up the cooking process. When using this attachment, it is recommended to work with boiled vegetables, since fresh products can get clogged in the blender, and then you will have to disassemble it and clean it, otherwise the cubes will turn out uneven.

3. Chopper attachment. It is mainly used in the kitchen for cutting greens.
4. Whisk attachment. Used for mixing liquids and liquid products, to create creams, cocktails, sauces, etc. The whisk is a classic attachment and is present in any set.

5. Mixing attachment. This includes a whisk and chopper combination. Thanks to this, you can make airy dough or even prepare minced meat.

6. For crushing ice. It’s worth noting right away that this attachment is not suitable for every blender, since its power must be more than 350 Watts. This attachment is not very popular and is most often used in catering establishments and restaurants.

7. Hook attachment. It is used exclusively for kneading dough, which is why it is also not popular only if the housewife often works with flour.

8. Disc for thin slicing. An indispensable attachment that is used for chopping vegetables or fruits. However, this results in the release of a large amount of juice, which may not always be pleasant or convenient.

9. Attachment for making mashed potatoes. It looks like a fine mesh with additional knives, which ensures thorough grinding of the product. The puree becomes homogeneous, airy and contains no lumps.

10. Pump for vacuuming containers . Having special storage containers on hand, with the help of such an attachment you can significantly increase the shelf life of products.

For home use, attachments for dicing and making purees, a whisk and an ordinary chopper are often sufficient. If additional attachments are required, they must be selected based on individual needs.

Thanks to all of the above attachments, you can easily prepare many dishes, desserts and drinks: puree soups, salads, pastries, desserts, cocktails, etc.

How to use a blender

All the nuances of the device’s operation will directly depend on its specific model. The most basic division of blenders into types involves two categories: stationary and submersible. There are differences in the features of their use.

Stationary

Such blenders are a “box” with a motor and control panel, and a bowl on top.

Advantages of this model:

• you don’t have to constantly hold it in your hands;
• a stationary blender has a wide range of functions, including chopping ice and nuts, and can also easily make minced meat;
• The bowl can be plastic or glass. The latter can break, however, it will last much longer than plastic.

The stationary blender is so easy to use that even a child can figure it out. Just place the contents in the bowl and select the operating mode. However, there is advice from experts that is worth listening to:

1. Before placing large foods (vegetables, berries, fruits, etc.) into the bowl, cut them into pieces.
2. Remove pits from fruit or meat before storing.
3. If the food to be chopped is quite dry (for example, carrots, turnips, radishes), it would be useful to add a few tablespoons of water. Experienced housewives experiment and add, for example, milk instead of water. Or broth (vegetable or meat) if you are preparing puree soup.
4. Do not place foods that are too hot or deep frozen (from the freezer) into the bowl. This may damage the motor.
5. Each bowl is marked with the maximum contents. You should not test the device for strength and load the contents “heaps” into the bowl.
6. Switching from one mode to another while working is quite possible. Unless you need to open the lid of the bowl until it turns off.

Submersible

These blenders are not as powerful as stationary ones, but they are compact. Simply place the immersion device in a pan of any size and prepare puree soup. You don't have to load food separately into the bowl, as is the case with a stationary model. How to use an immersion blender correctly?

1. Typically, such models have a “Turbo” button. When it is pressed, the engine runs at enormous speeds. Take breaks, slow down, and then go back to Turbo mode.
2. Speeds and operating modes can be changed. However, you should not suddenly switch from low to high grinding speed. Switch modes smoothly.
3. If you have to chop large products, first cut them into pieces.
4. It is prohibited to use an immersion blender while kneading dough.
5. Before removing the immersion blender from the container in which you were mixing, whipping or chopping, turn it off. Otherwise, splashes and pieces will fly in different directions.

Nozzle material

The following materials are often used:

• made of plastic;
• made of metal.

It is advisable to choose metal nozzles, as they have a longer service life. They can be safely immersed in hot water, but their cost is higher. Plastic options are much cheaper, but this is where their advantages end, since after a while they will begin to fade, besides, such nozzles cannot be immersed in hot conditions and they are quite fragile.

Immersion blender models do not need to be disassembled, but can be easily detached with just one movement of the hand.

Rules for using nozzles

In order for the attachments to serve faithfully for a long time, it is necessary to use them correctly. Components can be purchased separately, the main thing is that they are suitable for a specific type of equipment. It is also necessary to take into account the power of the device.

The newly purchased nozzle must be well boiled. In order to attach the attachment to the device, you need to insert it into the main handle. Often, one movement is enough to secure it in the connector.

It is necessary to add liquid products first, and then dry ones. As you work, it is recommended to periodically shake the device so that they do not get stuck in it.

At the end of the work, you need to disassemble the blender, separating it from the nozzle and rinse the parts under water with detergent, then dry it and put it back in the box. Be as careful as possible when washing knives to avoid injury. You can also wash them in the dishwasher.

It is highly not recommended to use too hot products. The maximum permissible temperature is 70 degrees. Before sending it to the container, each ingredient should be pre-chopped.

If you need to chop hard foods or even crack ice, but you don’t have a suitable attachment at hand, you need to make sure that your chopper can handle it. Otherwise, it is better not to risk it so that it does not become unusable.

Rules for using nozzles

Most blender attachments are made of stainless steel, so they are practically resistant to corrosion. However, even such parts require care and compliance with the rules of use.

1. Match the nozzle to the blender model. Most attachment attachments fit many models. But it’s still worth buying them for a specific brand of device. This also has to do with power. If you put a thick dough attachment on a body with a weak motor, it may fail under heavy load.
2. Before use, wash the parts thoroughly with warm water and detergent.
3. Fasten the part strictly according to the instructions. Before turning it on, you should make sure the connection is secure.
4. After work, carefully remove and disassemble the nozzle, remove the cutting inserts from the holders (if any).
5. After each use, the attachments should be thoroughly washed with soapy water without abrasive particles, rinsed with cool water, and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
6. It is worth storing the nozzles separately, each in its own packaging, so that they do not cling to each other and do not violate the integrity of the surface. Scratches and chips can cause corrosion.
7. Parts with signs of corrosion, as well as those broken during operation, should not be used.

A variety of attachments for blenders makes cooking as easy as possible, significantly reduces the time spent on it, and also makes the process enjoyable.

Blenders with many attachments

There are many models on the market today. We have selected from them those that are equipped with maximum attachments. The models received good user reviews not only due to their wide functionality, but also to the quality of the materials used.

Immersion blender Braun MQ 5077 Buffet +

Among blenders from famous brands, this model is one of the cheapest. It costs about 6-6.5 thousand, but it often happens on sales and online promotions. The quality of materials and workmanship is good. This model is assembled in Poland (earlier deliveries) or Romania.

Thanks to a large number of attachments, the Braun MQ 5077 Buffet + blender can solve most tasks in the kitchen: chopping, chopping and slicing, mixing, whipping and even preparing the perfect mashed potatoes . Device power 750 W. The rotation speed of the working element is 21, the change occurs smoothly. There is a turbo mode and a pulse mode. Maximum speed – 13.5 thousand revolutions. The set includes a 1.6 liter chopper bowl and a convenient 600 ml measuring cup. The lid of the chopper has a tray for feeding food.

• the price is reasonable for such an expensive brand;
• The set includes attachments: a grater, a disk slicer, an attachment for mashed potatoes, an attachment for kneading dough, an attachment for cutting into strips (small, large) and French fries;
• good steel on knives;

• the plastic gear may not withstand too much force, so, for example, you should not knead stiff dough with this blender;
• You have to work intermittently, the device gets hot.

Prices for Braun MQ 5077 Buffet + on Yandex Market:

Immersion blender REDMOND RHB-2976

In terms of its characteristics and configuration, this blender can be considered a full-fledged food processor. Its power is 1.5 kW, and its rotation speed is up to 16.5 thousand revolutions per minute. The set includes a spacious chopper (with a 2 liter bowl) with a hole for feeding food, a 500 ml grinder and a 600 ml measuring cup. This is a plus to the standard attachments: submersible metal and whisk.

• attachments: grater, slicer (for slices), for cubes, mashed potatoes, additional attachment for potato pancakes;
• The kit includes a special brush for cleaning attachments;
• high power;
• All bowls have good volume.

• takes up a lot of space.

Prices for REDMOND RHB-2976 on Yandex Market:

Philips HR2657/90 Immersion Blender Viva Collection

This is a stylish device with good characteristics and interesting equipment. There is a chopper with a non-standard loading tray (wide, located along the central axis) and a travel bottle, essentially a smoothie maker. Among the attachments, in addition to those found in most branders of this type (graters, shredders), there is also an XL chopper and a spiralizer attachment. All knives are made of high-quality stainless steel and do not become dull over time. The power of Philips HR2657/90 Viva Collection is 800 W, smoothly adjustable from minimum to maximum, there is a turbo mode.

• smoothie maker;
• convenient feeding of products into the chopper;
• attachment for spiral cutting of vegetables (it also makes “Korean-style” strips).

• Difficult assembly of the device before use, at first it is impossible to cope without instructions.

Prices for Philips HR2657/90 Viva Collection on Yandex Market:

Immersion blender BBK KBH1017

The BBK brand is a Chinese brand that creates equipment adapted to a specific market. For our market, the company has released a blender with a large number of attachments, good power and spacious bowls. You can shred cabbage and cut vegetables into borscht in one go, thanks to the 2.6 liter chopper.

A nice bonus is that there is an attachment for crushing ice and for cutting food into cubes.

The Chinese also thought about the appearance of the device: a combined body made of black or white plastic and brushed steel, plus stylish LED lighting, looks very attractive and expensive. Many users of blenders from other brands complain about the small whisk. Here he is larger than usual.

• price (less than 5 thousand rubles);
• Beautiful;
• spacious bowls: chopper 2.6 l, measuring cup - 1 l;
• decent power and speed (1 kW, 16 thousand revolutions);
• good build quality.

• short cord.

Prices for BBK KBH1017 on Yandex Market:

Immersion blender Hermes Technics HT-HB204

Hermes Technics HT-HB204 has the maximum configuration. There is a chopper with a 1.25 l bowl, a 0.5 l grinder and a 0.6 l measuring cup. In addition, the blender is equipped with a smoothie maker - a travel bottle with removable blades. For greater convenience, a cooling element is built into the replaceable cover.

The metal body of the blender has an ergonomic design; the buttons are rubberized, so they fit well in the hand. The power adjustment is located at the end of the handle and is illuminated for convenience. Device power 1400 W. This is an excellent indicator that allows you to quickly and efficiently process significant volumes of products. Smoothies at this power turn out almost instantly, light and homogeneous. The set includes shredder attachments, a grater and a standard chopper.

• high quality of materials and workmanship;
• excellent power;
• sports bottle with cooler.

• takes up a lot of space when stored.

Prices for Hermes Technics HT-HB204 on Yandex Market:

Choppers (food processor attachment)