does this crush ice?
759876
Probably, but a blender would be a better way to go on for ice. This is more for dry food and sauces.
759877
I am not sure - think I read in manual not to be used to crush ice. Great for making smothies, sauces and chopping veg for soups, etc.
759878
No - it says in the manual that it is not to be used to crush ice or grind coffee.
759879
The stainless steel disc broke immediately just trying to cut a raw potato. My friend said we would have done better with a Ninja (brand name) processor. She says they cut anything and are indestructible. You might want to check it out.
1125566
It's good at ice crushing. I eventually broke the glass container on mine and now I'm using the Ninja which has a plastic container.
2077305
It certainly couldn't crush ice or anything like that. I guess it would aerate cold beverages, but on the other hand, it heats at the same time as it froths, so I would say no, it can't make ice beverages.
703704
Yes, no problem, especially if the ice is partially crushed by the refrigerator ice maker.
417996
no! it doesn't really work. save your money. a blender that crushes ice will work much better.
893659
Yes. I used it last winter to break up thick ice in my driveway. Just be smart about the direction in which you apply force. Don't drive it straight down through the ice like a chisel. Instead drive the bar like a wedge between the asphalt and the ice mass. Follow the wisdom of Musashi and attack at the corners.
658959
Yes, it will crush ice, though I would advise against it because this will put greater strain on the motor and the plastic strainer inside (thinner plastic & metal mesh). I have done it a couple times and worked well, occasionally having to reverse the motor to clear out bigger chunks. Mine can't handle icetray cubes. If you want ice crushed I suggest getting one with higher rpm rating and larger grinder opening. To put in perspective, I had to tak several breaks making 16 oz of carrot juice because the motor kept overheating. Yet it's great for greens.
1150022
Don't know-it was purchased as a gift and I only heard it was great for malts and shakes. I would suspect blades are too light for crushing ice-I wouldn't use it for that job.
703705
Yes it will crush ice but you have to be careful with it. It will easily burn out the motor as I found out with my first Cuzen. Don't know that I would recommend it for that purpose only on a daily basis.
939877
I have only put frozen berries and crushed ice in it. I don't know if it will crush cubed ice.
224715
It works great! Crushes ice smooth. Only draw back which won't be easily solved is the noise. I don't believe there is a quiet blender that blends ice quietly. Very quick and would recommend.
785374
I haven't chopped nuts in it but it does a great job crushing ice and frozen fruit/veggies.
1575767
I have used cube ice and small blocks of ice and still get the same result. It has a good grinder on it. You just can't over fill it or it won't grind the ice.
379159
Yes. But I usually add crushed ice from my fridge just to go easy on and hopefully extend the life. It does great with that! I usually find slightly tilting at an angle helps, just make sure theres enough liquid to avoid a splash. Hope this helps.
1125570
It crushes ice no problem . You can get It small enough for blended drinks and smoothies. Smoothies do get a bit frothy though
2128781
Yes, it comes with an attachment which it is for crushing ice that I use it regularly and does a great job. The attachment it used in conjunction with a Pitcher that has a cover so you may use it to store the ice as well. I love this unit one of my favorite kitchen gadgets.
2072539
No. There are three sizes but it makes ice by freezing around a metal pole so they are hollow but smallest is about one half inch by inch. All the machines work same way. I use ice crusher for smaller chips.