Test stationary blender Midea MC-BL1002

Is the stationary blender Midea MC-BL1002 able to prepare smoothies for all members of the family at once? Check out

Features

Price: 5390 Dollars.

Functionality: Designed for chopping and blending various products.

3 automatic modes – icebreaker, smoothie, pulse manual mode with continuous speed regulation.

Not recommended to grind more than 8 ice cubes in one batch.

Cannot handle hot liquids, knead dough and mashed potatoes.

Control: rotary switch on the body, buttons for each mode, light indication.

Operating time: 3 min., On-off time: 2 min. After switching it on 3 times, the break is 15-20 min.

Bowl: glass thickness of 8 mm , capacity of 1.5 l, spout and handle, the bowl marks 500 mm – 1500 ml, step – 250 mm. Available in cups and ounces.

Accessories: jug, plastic lid, 50 ml measuring cup, graduated from 10 ml to 50 ml, in 10 ml steps.

Safety: blender will not turn on if there is no bowl, overheat protection with automatic shutoff.

Power: 800 W.

Construction: blade with 6 stainless steel blades,

body – height 19 cm, bowl – height 25 cm

rubber feet – velcro,

power cord – thickness 2×0.75 mm2, length 100 cm.

Dimensions: 400x160x160mm.

Warranty: 1 year.

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China.

Design

Blender looks modern and reliable. Not fragile and delicate, but sturdy, strong and powerful. Even the rotary switch is wide, it’s comfortable to hold with both delicate female fingers and male strong hands.

Blender body with metal trim. Feet – suction cups are glued tightly to the table top providing immobility of the device during any operation.

Jug of thick glass 8 mm thick is fixed in position. Even the empty jug is quite heavy, which is not surprising and indirectly emphasizes durability and reliability.

Maximum capacity of one and a half liters. It is standard capacity of many stationary blenders.

The jug is equipped with a small spout, through which it is convenient to pour smoothies in glasses, and a wide comfortable handle. Handle is all-glass, so it can slide in the wet palm. Be careful, especially when you lift the jug with the prepared mixture.

The blade has 6 stainless steel blades: two facing down, two to the sides, two facing up. This design allows even large quantities of ingredients to be blended evenly.

Cord isn’t particularly long, but 1 meter is plenty plenty to keep the blender within comfortable reach of your power source.

Black lid that tightly closes the jug. Measuring cup made of transparent plastic has a graduation mark, which allows you to use it for adding the right amount of ingredients.

Even a new blender does not smell, indicating the high quality materials used.

Checking the convenience

The jug is mounted on the body only in a strictly defined position. It needs to be inserted and turned a little clockwise.

The graphic display will tell you the right thing to do

The lid is plastic, with a wide rubber band, tightly closes the jug, you can not fear that during the operation it will pop out. The measuring cup fits snugly but is easy to remove. It has very detailed graduations, allowing you to use this container to add precise portions of ingredients.

The blender does not start if the bowl is missing or improperly inserted. But you have to remember to close the lid: there’s no protection against opening the blender without the lid.

Controls

There is a rotary switch on the housing. Far left position – off, slightly to the right – on. When the switch is set in this position, you can turn on the automatic modes – pulse, smoothie and ice crushing.

If you turn the switch even further to the right, you can manually adjust the blade speed. You can activate the pulse mode, but the “smoothie” and “ice” buttons will not work.

There is a light indicator – a hint. When in the ON position, the indicator light of the automatic mode buttons flashes. In this case, if you do not press anything, the display will turn off after a couple of minutes. The desired button is highlighted with the selected mode. In manual mode – the scale of the switch. Everything is very clear and straightforward.

The inscription on the regulator is large and clear. They are visible even to those with bad eyesight.

Buttons are also signed, but in small English. When the display is flashing, you can barely see the lettering. But it’s easy to remember where everything is.

The device has an automatic switch-off function in case of overheating.

Checking the functions

Each mode has its own recommended operating time.

Pulse mode is provided for short-term operation at maximum speed. You can’t use it for more than 3 minutes., Otherwise the unit shuts down. This mode can be switched on with a separate button, or it can be used with the blender in a manual mode, but not at maximum speed. To activate it, you have to press the button all the time. That’s why I think the manufacturers reminder of the three-minute operation is unnecessary, you’re unlikely to keep your finger on the button for so long, and why?? In this case you can simply set the switch to “maximum.

In the ice breaker mode the blender operates in short cycles with pauses.

The maximum operating time is 40 seconds. This is quite enough to crush 8-10 pieces of ice manufacturers do not recommend using more in one cycle . 40 seconds, which is the time required for the ice to not only crush, but also to melt. 10 seconds is quite enough.

The “Smoothie” mode provides a smooth start for 15 seconds followed by an increase in speed to the maximum. The maximum operating time is 2 minutes. In practice, this has proven to be quite sufficient for smoothies made of fruit, juice, ice and ice.

It is not quite clear why the manufacturers prohibit mixing hot mixtures in the jug, because the jug is glass.

Checked the power – the blender shows a maximum of 400 watts in manual mode at maximum . In all other cases below.

The blender does a great job chopping ingredients for cooking sauces, it easily chops frozen berries and vegetables. This is one of the most powerful blenders in the test.

For comparison testing, I made smoothies, but this blender can handle more complex tasks: chopping cookies, nuts, etc.d. Certainly, and the liquid pancake batter is ready in it in a couple of minutes. The manufacturer forbids the manufacturer to knead steep dough.

Care

Dishwasher is not mentioned in the instructions. No prohibition, but no permission either. That’s why everything should be washed by hand.

Be careful, the jug is heavy, hold it tightly, so it won’t slip out.

For easier further cleaning, use the self-cleaning function. The manufacturers do not write anything about it, but you can pour a little warm water into the jug, add a drop of detergent, close the lid, turn on the blender and the walls of the body will be cleaned from dirt. The only thing left is to rinse the bowl well.

The overall impression

Midea MC-BL1002 – an excellent blender: powerful, productive, convenient. It works perfectly, it’s easy to operate. There are automatic modes that are adapted to specific tasks. The blender is equipped with a glass jug – this is a huge plus. And it is not so expensive, the price/quality ratio is excellent.

High power, automatic modes, glass jug, easy controls.

Cannot be used for hot mixtures, no lock when turning on without a lid.