Question 1

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

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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?

Accepted Answer

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

Brand	KitchenAid
Model Number	KHBV53PT
Color	Pistachio
Product Dimensions	6.35 x 8.97 x 41.4 cm; 1.1 kg
Capacity	1 Liters
Power / Wattage	180 watts
Voltage	8
Material	Stainless Steel
Special Features	Adjustable Speed Control, Detachable Attachment, Removable Blade
Item Weight	1.1 Kilograms

Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender KHBV53, Pistachio

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