KitchenAid KSB6060 High Performance Series Blender
- 60 oz jar with lid and tamper included
- 3.0 peak HP motor, a lab peak rating, not output at the blade
- 9 speeds on a single dial, plus start/stop and pulse switches
- 10 year warranty
- 19.5 pounds, 120 volt corded
- Stainless steel blade, BPA free plastic build
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A straightforward full-size blender with a tamper, many speeds and a long warranty, aimed at thick blends. Power is quoted only as a laboratory peak figure, with no wattage given.
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ASIN: B077L3F2SGModel: KSB6060Category: Countertop Blenders
Overview
KitchenAid built this High Performance Series blender around a large jar, a stainless steel blade and a single speed dial with start and pulse switches. A tamper pushes stubborn ingredients down into the vortex during thick blends such as nut butters.
Thick, tough blends are where it earns its space: the tamper and wide speed range work stubborn ingredients through. The horsepower figure is a lab peak, not working power at the blade, and the listing gives no wattage, so raw power is hard to judge.
Who it's for
Daily smoothie makers and home cooks who blend sauces or nut butters get a full-size jar and straightforward controls. Cooks who want automatic programs or travel cups will not find them in this box.
Pros and cons
- Tamper included for thick mixtures
- Wide speed range for texture control
- Simple dial with pulse switch
- Stainless steel blade
- Wattage not listed, only peak horsepower
- Heavy to move around often
- Manual controls only, no presets
- Plastic jar, not glass
Performance notes
Texture is set by the speed dial and blend time, while the tamper feeds dense ingredients back toward the blade so the vortex does not stall around an air pocket. The horsepower rating is a laboratory peak, so steady output under a heavy load is not stated.
Specifications
| Brand | KitchenAid |
|---|---|
| Model | KSB6060 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 19.5 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 60 fl oz |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Motor power | 3.0 peak HP (laboratory peak measurement) |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 10 years |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob, Switch |
Frequently asked questions
How do I clean the KitchenAid KSB6060 blender jar?
The listing does not give cleaning instructions or say whether the jar is dishwasher safe. Check the manual before putting the jar or lid in a dishwasher.
When do I use the tamper on the KitchenAid High Performance blender?
The listing says the tamper pushes stubborn ingredients into the blending vortex for even blends. Use it as the manual directs.
Can the KitchenAid High Performance blender make nut butter?
The description lists nut butters among its uses, along with smoothies and sauces.