The Kenwood Mixer looks great and high, the glass jug is stable and all parts are easy to clean. To mix drinks and soups it is super, and the crushing of a few ice cubes or frozen pieces worked perfectly. That the approaching loud, probably lies in the nature of things. Since I also wanted to prepare baby food and wanted to use the blender to grind coffee and nuts, I bought to the mill beaker at a service center. Small quantities are not a problem. Properly finely grind the knife, but only if enough liquid in the cup, otherwise often small pieces remain. This is somehow in the construction. Despite power, the blades spin up and mix everything in the void. The mass does not slip by or is not grasped by the knives. Especially in tougher consistencies very frustrating. Nevertheless I do not regret the purchase. All in all a great device!
