Editing Blender (section)

===Countertop blenders===
[[Countertop]] blenders use a blending container of {{convert|1|to|2|L|USqt|0}} blending container made of [[glass]], [[plastic]], [[stainless steel]].<ref name="Consumer Reports 2013"/> Glass blenders are heavier and more stable.<ref name="Consumer Reports 2013"/> Plastic is prone to scratching and absorbing the smell of blended food.<ref name="Consumer Reports 2013"/> Stainless steel is preferred for its appearance, but limits visibility of the food as it is blended.<ref name="Consumer Reports 2013"/>

Countertop blenders typically offer 2–16 speed settings, but having more choices in speed settings is not an indication of increased utility for all users.<ref name="Consumer Reports 2013"/>

In cases where the blades are removable, the container should have an [[O-ring]] or [[gasket]] between the body of the container and the base to seal the container and prevent the contents from leaking. The blending container is generally shaped in a way that encourages material to circulate through the blades, rather than simply spinning around.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

The container rests upon a base that contains a motor for turning the blade assembly and has controls on its surface. Most modern blenders offer a number of possible speeds. Low-powered blenders require the addition of some liquid to operate correctly. In these blenders, the liquid helps move the solids around the jar, bringing them in contact with the blades. The blades create a whirlpool effect which moves solids from top to bottom, ensuring even contact with the blade. This creates a homogeneous mixture. High-powered blenders are capable of milling grains and crushing ice without such assistance.<ref>"Steel Blender Grinder." ''2Fumbe'', n.d. Accessed April 24, 2025.</ref>