Customer Reviews:

0 out of 0 people found the following review helpful
Customer Id: A1EK52NAYVB7GL 2008-07-16
 
Review Summary: Great smoothie maker for a first time buyer!
 
Review Content: Well, if you're thinking of buying a smoothie maker for the first time this one is simply perfect.

It's simple to operate, with a choice of 4 buttons that are sure not to get you confused, and a handy stirring rod that allows you to push down the chunky bits of fruit or whatever so they can be liquidated.

The tap is simply a must-have feature on any smoothie maker, although some are ok without, it makes the job so much easier so you can just keep making smoothies in one sitting without having to keep taking the jug off.

Although these do require some maintenance, and cleaning it is quite a job, it shouldn't take you more than 5-10 minutes.

A great price, a great product and in my experience a great, speedy delivery. 5 shiny stars ***** for this!
 
 
 

3 out of 3 people found the following review helpful
Customer Id: A27WW7I35WHTWF 2008-05-04
 
Review Summary: Smooth operator
 
Review Content: After resolving to eat more fruit and cut down on the booze, I decided that a smoothie maker might be a sound investment. After browsing Amazon I plumped for the Kenwood SB206 as it looked like a fairly handsome beast and the reviews were generally positive, although some reviewers had reservations, most notably about the spout clogging and the difficulty in cleaning the unit.

Both of these concerns are unfounded, the spout works well, if you keep the machine running whilst dispensing, something that is made abundantly clear in the instructions.

I really fail to see why anyone would complain that the machine is difficult to clean! The parts are easy to remove and rinse through, on the proviso that you wash it shortly after use. I don't own a dishwasher, but understand that jug and components aren't dishwasher-proof, but it takes so little effort to wash, this should only put off the most slothful individuals.

So far I have used this smoothie maker without any real problems and have enjoyed some extremely tasty smoothies, the controls are absolute child's play and the recipe sheet in the back of the instructions is extremely useful source of inspiration for the beginner. This smoothie maker can take everything I have chucked in it and chews up ice with absolute ease, albeit more loudly than I anticipated.

Please remember this is not a juicer and you need to remove any stones or pips in the fruit you place in the machine - although in a machine costing a little over 20 quid it would be extremely churlish to complain about this.

The machine comes with complete with a stirring stick, which seems to be a fairly pointless accessory and the Kenwood is a bit larger than some other models, but this is mere nitpicking. I am more than happy with my smoothie maker ; it has been terrific fun experimenting with different combinations of fruit, ice and juice. For the money it is certainly a sound buy.


 
 
 

2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful
Customer Id: A37DZYAW7Z1X3K 2008-04-13
 
Review Summary: Great smothies every time!
 
Review Content: If you are looking to buy a soothie machine look no further. i wanted the right one and spent ages researching which one to get. i landed on this one and i am really glad i did. no issues ever. Will smoothie anything. ice no problem. and the utensil provided to push fruit further into the mixer is great and works perfectly even tho its rarely neeeded. enjoy
 
 
 

1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful
Customer Id: A390JJM0LW0152 2008-04-05
 
Review Summary: Brilliant value for money!
 
Review Content: I am new to the whole Smoothie drinking craze but thought I would give it a try in my mission to lose weight and snack on healthier foods. This is perfect if, like me you want something that doesn't break the bank and does its job. I bought this with the innocent smoothie 57 and a half recipes and must say I am glad I did. It is full of great recipes for smoothies, juices etc. One thing to mention is that this smoothie maker is really only for softish fruit - not for apples, carrots etc and they can be in quite a few recipes. I have therefore bought a juicer as well but would have needed to do this had I bought any smoothie maker. The tap can block as mentioned in the other reviews but if this happens you can just pour out from the top so no biggie!
All in all, a great, cheap, smoothie maker.
 
 
 

2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful
Customer Id: AOV7XLADENMVA 2008-03-17
 
Review Summary: Good but nothing special
 
Review Content: I have owned this for several years and have made great smoothies with no complaints.

My reason for giving only 3 stars is that it is no more than a blender with a neat dispenser. My traditional blender makes smoothies that are just as nice that you simply pour out rather than dispensing via the nozzle.

My recomendation is to buy a decent blender that you can use for all your blending requirements (unless you have an extra large kitchen of course).