Question 1

How does this differ from the khbbv53 model that is selling for $79?

Accepted Answer

The difference is that this model is corded, and the more expensive ones are rechargeable/cordless.  Mine was corded and pistachio color, so I got a great price on it. Frankly, I prefer the corded.  I don't want to mess with having to recharge it at the moment I need it.

Question 2

Where is this product manufactured?

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KitchenAid appliances are primarily made in the United States, but KitchenAid also manufactures products in other countries including China, Mexico, Canada, and Italy. Almost all KitchenAid dishwashers, mixers, ranges, and refrigerators are made in the USA.
 KitchenAid products that are made in China: There are an estimated 40 products that KitchenAid chooses to make in China. Some of the product categories include:

Gas grills
Toasters
Food processors
Coffee makers
Microwaves
Hand blenders

Question 3

How many watts of power does this unit have?

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Actually Watts is a measurement of Power (Watts are the SI unit of power). Temperature is the measurement of heat. When electrical power is used, it generates heat as a byproduct (which is wasted energy).

An electrical motor with more amps generates more horsepower. If the voltage remains the same and either Watts or Amps increase, the horsepower increases.
Voltage x Amps = Watts and 1 electrical horsepower = approx. 750 Watts of power.

What all this mumbo jumbo actually means is that if you had two immersion blenders that both ran off of 120 volts AC (a wall plug/outlet) and one of them was rated at 180 Watts and the other one was rated at 300 Watts, the 300 Watt blender WOULD have more power than the 180 Watt blender. This is not a marketing trick, it’s the science of electrical motors.

There’s more to it such as power factors and efficiency but that’s basically it in a nutshell.

Question 4

Lost my pan guard.  Any ideas where to get a replacement?

Accepted Answer

It's on Pinterest and Amazon.  I've also seen it on the Kitchen Aid webesite

ASIN	B0BWNXZWHJ
Best Sellers Rank	#402 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #3 in Hand Blenders
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Brand Name	KitchenAid
Capacity	1 liters
Color	Contour Silver
Controls Type	Push Button
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (15,081)
Included Components	Blender Arm, Blending Jar With Lid, Juice Container, Pan Guard
Item Dimensions D x W x H	2.5"D x 3.56"W x 16.3"H
Item Type Name	Variable Speed Hand Blender
Item Weight	2.3 pounds
Manufacturer	KitchenAid
Material	Stainless Steel
Material Type Free	BPA Free
Model Number	KHBV53CU
Number of Items	4
Number of Speeds	5
Other Special Features of the Product	Adjustable Speed Control, Detachable Attachment, Removable Blade
Part Number	KHBV53CU
Power Source	Corded Electric
Recommended Uses For Product	Blending, Mixing, Pureeing
Style	Regular
UPC	883049662954
Voltage	120 volts
Warranty Description	1 Year
Warranty Type	1 Year Limited Warranty
Wattage	180 watts

KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender, KHBV53, Contour Silver

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