Hamilton Beach Wavestation Express Dispensing Smoothie Blender with 48-Ounce Jar, Black (54615)
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- Wave-Action system forces mixture down into the blades for smooth results
- 48-Ounce dishwasher safe DuraBlend jar
- Patented stainless steel Ice Sabre blades
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Product Dimensions | 7.6 x 8.8 x 13.9 inches |
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Item Weight | 3 pounds |
Department | Small Appliances |
Manufacturer | Hamilton Beach |
ASIN | B000SAU3OU |
Item model number | 54615 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #603,198 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #1,065 in Countertop Blenders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 1, 2007 |
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Hamilton Beach Wavestation Express Dispensing Smoothie Blender with 48-Ounce Jar, Black (54615)The Hamilton Beach Wave Station Express Blender makes blending and serving effortless and efficient. This powerful unit features four blending speeds plus a pulse feature with a Wave-Action design that directs the mixture into the stainless steel blades for a smooth yield. A dispenser spout allows you to easily dish out your mixture into cups or bowls. The glass blending jar is durable and dishwasher-safe. (HAMI022-1)Hamilton Beach Wave Station Express Dispensing Blender:No more ice chunksRevolutionary Wave-Action system continuously pulls mixture down into the blades for smooth results every timeDishwasher safe
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Customers like the performance, value, blending and ease of cleaning of the kitchen product. For example, they mention that it works well, serves its purpose in a cost effective way and that the spout works well. They also like the versatility. That said, some disagree on quality, ice crush and ease use.
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Customers like the performance of the blender. For example, they say it does what they need it to do and does it well. Some say the spout works well and is convenient. Overall, most are satisfied with the results and the ease of use.
"...The blender works like a charm. It doesn't pulverize the greens (spinach or romaine lettuce)100%...." Read more
"...The dispensing spout also works well with most consistencies, but was a little slower when the smoothie was thicker...." Read more
"This blender works quite well for smoothies, and I'd just been thinking after using it for about 6 months that it had held up well for a Hamilton..." Read more
"...Anyway, I blended these 12 things and the blender was able to do the job without any problem...." Read more
Customers like the value of the kitchen product. They say it serves its purpose in a cost effective way.
"...do the research but when I saw this I liked how it looked and really liked the price, around $18 at the time...." Read more
"...It is a very good value for a powerful blender even if you have to help it along sometimes with a wooden spoon...." Read more
"...i made protine shakes alot and no cmplaints so far love it..and great price may i add.UPDATE:..." Read more
"...it a five star rating is because it cost $17 but it is a decent blender regardless of price. I would still give it 3 stars if it cost twice as much." Read more
Customers like the blending capabilities of the product. They say it blends smoothies and cocktails to a smooth consistency. They also like the variety of blending options and say it does a better job blending all the frozen as well as liquid ingredients.
"...- they are more difficult than ice to crush and this blender chops them up quickly...." Read more
"...this blender for a few weeks but so far so good.. i really like the blending options ..smoothie,shake,icy drinks,despense and pluse...." Read more
"...This is a high quality no frills machine that pulverizes ice cubes day after day...." Read more
"...The area around the blades does not always get blended evenly and I find myself having to stir the contents in the bender with a spoon to mix thing..." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning. They mention that it's not that hard to clean, has no problem putting it in the dishwasher, and is easy to take apart for cleaning. The base unscrews easily for cleaning of the blade and rubber gasket. They also like that it lifts off base when they're ready to clean it.
"...That works for me. Soooo easy to clean and disassemble when doing a thorough clean...." Read more
"...It is easy to clean, and the blender jar is very large - more than adequate for most jobs...." Read more
"...also i like how easy it lifts off base when your ready to clean it, dosesnt have to be twisted to the side like some just lift stright up...same..." Read more
"...Cons:The blender can get rather loudIt can get tricky to clean some parts of the blenderAdditional Comments:..." Read more
Customers say the blender is versatile and can make great smoothies, milkshakes, and other drinks. They also appreciate the dispenser and say it makes nice and easy drink choices with friends.
"...It's still a pleasure to use. I'm sending one to my son for his bday...." Read more
"...My smoothies all come out just perfect...." Read more
"...No chunks were sifted through our teeth! It was the smoothest smoothie we have ever had the pleasure of drinking...." Read more
"...CON:1. Side dispenser is a great idea but not very effective. Far easier to turn off blender and pour out content the old fashion way...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the blender. Some mention it's a good strong blender for 20 or so dollars, sturdily built, and reliable. However, others say that it'll dispense at all, is kind of weak, and cheaply made.
"...It's too bad because the blender cutter is quite strong and cuts through lots of frozen fruit, but the dispenser attachments won't hold up to normal..." Read more
"...These all made a terrible racket, with the baseball and Super Ball being only half-destroyed and the mini football being shredded only on one end..." Read more
"...ive usedsmall amounts of ice and frozen fruit and havent got any chunks at all! dont take long to blend ...." Read more
"...missed something about a detachable blade, or this is one unsanatary machine to use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ice crush of the blender. Some mention that it crushes ice well, has 4 speeds and pulse mode, and works flawlessly. However, others say that it didn't crush ice as promised, the blades struggle to crush the icy cubes, and it doesn't blend ice too well.
"...No problem whatsoever with ice...." Read more
"...Really this blender is probably only good for making frozen margaritas, but who drinks that crap?" Read more
"...PRO:1. Motors is very powerful, so crushing ice cubes is a breeze.2...." Read more
"...This thing blends cocktails to a smooth consistency, and out of regular old ice cubes. They don't even have to be crushed ice cubes or anything...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the blender. Some find it super easy to use and simple, with easy to follow controls. They say it's easy to assemble, clean and wash. However, others say that it'd be difficult to pour out the smoothie if it're thick. They also say the dispenser is a gimmick and won't dispense thick liquids.
"...PROS: Cheap, easy storage, easy to useCONS: Slow, requires attention while blending, dispenser, function dial" Read more
"...of the week, and truly find it one of the more affordable and easy to assemble, plus usable blenders out there within this price range...." Read more
"...to mention its most inferieting aspect, that being: if the fluids aren't thickly fozen, their just fluid, I don't care how full the blender is, the..." Read more
"...The dispenser is awesome too. The kids can refill their cups easily and I don't have to worry about huge spills or breaking the jar...." Read more
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It's plastic, very lightweight and easy to move around. That works for me. Soooo easy to clean and disassemble when doing a thorough clean. Immediately after use I rinse it, fill it less than half full with hot water and a drop of liquid detergent, hold the lid down and give it a couple of whirls on pulse. Take it off and shake it around to get the top clean, then rinse again and make sure I open the spout to let it drain. If you don't clean it right away, you'll have to scrub it clean. You can disengage the spout, replacing it with the screw cap at the bottom of base, if you don't want to use the spout. My smoothies are so thick now I just pour it out.
The first couple of times I used it, I smelled burning rubber but I do push this thing as far as filling it with ice and whatever else I want and doing it as quickly as I can, using the setting that gives me the quickest results, be that pulse or smoothie or whatever. Again, I like this blender so much I figure I'll replace it with the same if I blow it and it's not under warranty. (It's a 3-year warranty.) So far, so good. No more burning rubber even though I still fill it with ice and a mixture of everything.
I'm reading "Green for Life" so I've added greens, celery, carrots and other vegetables, chia seed gel, flax seed, a little honey, etc., to my juice and fruit mixtures, both frozen banana and other fresh and frozen fruit, all of these things at the same time, including ice cubes. DELICIOUS! My husband didn't like the vegetables added at first but now he really looks forward to them, which is just about every day or every other day now. The blender works like a charm. It doesn't pulverize the greens (spinach or romaine lettuce)100%. There's a small amount of greens that doesn't get chopped up - but very minute bits that aren't that noticeable and not worth the price for a higher-priced, "better" blender as none of them get 100% 5-star reviews anyway and mine works well enough to suit my needs. No problem whatsoever with ice. It has only bogged down on me once, but I just turned it off and nudged it around with wooden spoon and it's been good to go. Now, if I can remember, I put the ice cubes in after the juice, which is first. Sometimes I put them in last.
I'm not that easy to please, but I'm very satisfied with this blender. It's still a pleasure to use. I'm sending one to my son for his bday.
UPDATE 2/16/15 Before purchasing my Vitamix 5200,I re-ordered the above HB blender. It didn't look the same as my original HB blender and when I used it, it leaked all over the place from the spigot and it was closed. I returned it. It could've been a fluke.
Update: I haven't used this blender in a while, but one recommendation that I have from past use is that you should always try to thoroughly clean the blender by first "blending" a little dish detergent and water in the blender cup and then removing the bottom of the blender and washing all the parts thoroughly and allowing them to air dry. I also recommend that before you use the blender, you run some warm water through the blender (open the dispensing spout to let water run through the spout as well) to get rid of any residue. Then you close the dispensing spout (don't forget to do this) and you should have a fresh blender. There are more places than usual that can collect food residue with the addition of the dispensing spout.
Update: I just ordered a second one of these for our cottage. It is a very good value for a powerful blender even if you have to help it along sometimes with a wooden spoon. Our first blender still looks as good as new. That said, you can choose to use this blender without the dispenser spout. There is an end cap that is stored under the blender base. I am going to set up the blender at our cottage without the spout, since the spout is just one more place for food particles to gather. I observed that there is still some food gunk on the inside of our spout even after I soaked the spout in vinegar. The versality of using the spout or not and the powerful motor makes this a good buy.
Hopefully we can get assistance, but a word to the wise---it might be better to buy from a local merchant so you can return it easily if not satisfied.
UPDATE: Hamilton Beach will replace broken parts "free" but you have to pay for the shipping. We now have two broken parts on the dispenser assembly...a piece of junk. Last time we'll buy a plastic blender. It's too bad because the blender cutter is quite strong and cuts through lots of frozen fruit, but the dispenser attachments won't hold up to normal use.