WantJoin Professional Countertop Blender 1800W Smoothie Maker

Estoy encantado con esta licuadora, excelente funcionamiento y eficaz, la recomiendo sin duda

We purchased this blender about a year ago and used it on a nearly daily basis. We already own a Vitamix and have used one of those for about 8 years so we are aware of the differences between them. We got this as a second blender for a small house we built to rent. We ended up using this blender all the time because it’s power is very high! The noise is a bit louder than the Vitamix we have had for years but it is still a small price to pay for great chopping and blending power. We had some issues eventually with the rotary dial for speed control and then started to get some intermittent leaking from the bottom of the blending jar that would seem to indicate the bearings were failing. We contacted WantJoin directly who indicated we could just purchase a new blender and they would reimburse us for the cost. We have received the new blender recently and noted some subtle improvements in the rotary dial and some minor design tweaks that seem to have made the blender (so far) a bit better. We also noted the new blender was a little bit quieter than our original one, but the noise was likely due to the beginning of the bearing failing in the blending jar. We were able to reach WantJoin on WhatsApp to discuss the warranty work and they were very accomodating and helpful. We didn’t have high expectations when we first bought the blender last year, and despite the issues we encountered we were pleased with how WantJoin handled the issues. We would recommend this blender for anyone needing some high end features and power similar to Vitamix but without the exhorbitant prices. Time will tell how our replacement blender will fare, but we feel that we are receiving good value from the investment made in this powerful blender. We enjoy the timer functions and variable speed control as well as the pulsing features a lot. We have made some hot soups (like we did on Vitamix) with this blender and of course smoothies nearly every day. One subtle difference we have noted from the Vitamix is that this blender does not seem to pulverize small seeds as completely as the Vitamix. This may be a difference in the blade design or sharpness, but it is not a huge problem. Small seeds like chia or hemp seeds can still be detected here and there but our Vitamix really made those disappear. It would be great to have an easier way to sharpen or maintenance blades in any blender jar without concern that doing it would create leakage or otherwise so that over time you can get more value from the blades. Overall, highly recommended for power and value!!

Pros:
Price, Power, size, capabilities, high torque, adjustable blend speed, auto timers

Cons:
Vague directions. Does not include the spanner wrench to remove the blade assembly from the blending pitcher required for deep cleaning or should you need to replace the blades. It must be purchased separately but usually these run about $10 USD. Sticker on blending pitcher advises it is not dishwasher safe.

Personal opinion and review:
First thing first, this is lower end commercial product, stop thinking you are buying a blend tech or Robo-Coupe and then evaluating it as such. If you do not use commercial equipment often then you need to recognize the differences between commercial and residential consumer products. Take time to learn your machine.
The switch issue that many complain about is because they expect cheaper on/off switches. These are momentary switches. You press it once to turn on the blender. The switch returns to its original position as it is supposed to. The labeling on the switches is correct, they do not identify the position of the switch, they advise of its function, press down once to run, press down again to stop. Even if installed upside down, the switch will work exactly the same instead you are lifting the switch to turn it on, and lift it once again to turn it off, it’s very straight forward.
The pulse switch on the right is a user held switch that shuts off when you release it.

These types of switch configurations are normal for commercial products because these are more durable and allow for precise blending of the product once the user understands the settings required to achieve desired blending. . Once again, this is a commercial product so think beyond traditional uses of a blender. Second, recognize most commercial establishments have set measured recipes so consistency. If you not consistently using the same ingredient weight each time you use it, adjustments will need to be made to obtain the desired result. Lastly, the switches are designed this because the machine uses the internal programmed timers to operate the device once the switch is used This allows the user to walk away for extended periods while it is used to do other tasks. The blender will shut off at the proper time you predetermined for your product. Think commercial kitchen and bars, not what the average home user needs but it’s very useful once you calibrate your recipes to your device.

The blender will start on the fastest speed to ensure it crushes the product resting on the blades. This is normal of most commercial blenders. If this did not occur the blades would immediately bind and not spin. This would cause the motor to overheat or burn up. The machine will return to the speed you set the middle top knob within 2 seconds.

New machines will have an electrical smell for the first several uses. This is because the manufacturing oils on the parts are heating up and burning off. The smell will eventually pass. If you want to speed this process up just fill the pitcher halfway with water and set it on high for 5 minutes. Do this a few times and you will not have the odor when you use it later.

Clarifying the controls:
since many individuals do not know how to use this machine and the instructions provided are quite vague. I tried to simplify it for you.

The far-left switch:
press once to activate the machine, press again to de activate. Its our standard momentary switch. The adjacent play pause symbols just tell you what this switch does, not the position the switch should be in to make it work.

Round top knob is a speed adjustment.
This one is quirky in one regard. When the slowest speed is selected, its actually the fastest. if you rotate the knob clockwise, about 1/4″, the speed slows, and you can then adjust it faster by continuing to rotate the knob clockwise. The speed can be adjusted as you are using the machine. Just mark the location of the slowest speed.

Bottom round knob
The timer selection 1 = 1minute, 2 = 2 minutes, 3 = 3 minutes, 4 = 4 minutes, 5 = 5minutes. Start = no time/continuous run. Stop = stops the machine . You rotate the knob from the start position to the stop position to turn off the machine or you can press the left momentary switch and it will shut off as well. In either case, the machine shuts off

Far right switch:
Pulse switch. When pressed, this causes the machine to turn on at the highest speed regardless of the setting of the speed knob. When released it will shut off the machine. You can also use the switch during operation at any speed or time. it will give the blades a quick pulse of full power for as long as you hold the switch. once the switch is released, it returns to the setting you had selected and shuts off when the time is completed if a timed blend mode is selected.

Special notes:
Always ensure the machine is well ventilated. It draws in air on the bottom sides to cool the motor, and the air is discharged from the bottom rear. if you do not allow proper ventilation to keep the machine cool, it will burn up quickly.

Due to the high torque of the motor, when using the machine with products of high viscosity, it will try to rotate and move on counter. If your are not paying attention, it could fall off the counter or into a sink. You have several options. You can replace the feet with heavy duty suction cups to prevent movement or glue a wide diameter foot pad on to the base but always ensure the device has enough air flow to keep it cool.
Thick oatmeal is a cheap product to use to ensure the device does not move when you are using it.
With this being a high-speed blender, you can heat products by blending due to the friction of the blades (you also use this to allow your frozen smoothies to slightly melt a little to blend to the perfect consistency without the addition more liquid. I tested 1 liter of tap water at 70°F with the speed on high for 5 minutes. The temperature rose to 184.5°F This was measured using a calibrated Sper 800008 thermometer.

Overall:
I love this product for the cost and power. I prefer to have the spanner included with the purchase but by not doing so, it keeps overall cost lower. Blades and shaft spindles can be purchased at any restaurant supplier once you know the size you need. Just take your pitcher with you and most places will find you the right product. As of right now, I am satisfied with my purchase. I will update this as needed, if there are no updates then it is still working well for me.

I hope you enjoyed this review.

I used onceAnd it’s a great machine. I blend orange smoothies and it turn out great! The texture is thin and smooth. Do not taste any fiber of the fruit. The sound is moderate which is in my acceptance.The price of this machine is friendly and works out great. One thing I don’t really like is the container quality. The material is thin and light plastic and it doesn’t seem durable.