Hand Blender Set: What Each Attachment and Speed Is For

By Home & Kitchen Appliances – Morphy Richards UK | Published: 2026-11-04

Category: Guide pratiche

Learn how to use a hand blender set: match the whisk, chopper bowl and speed settings to each job, with a step-by-step method and common mistakes to avoid.

Quick answer

Use the blending shaft for soups and smoothies, the whisk for cream and egg whites, and the chopper bowl for nuts, onions and herbs. Start on the lowest speed and increase only after the food is moving, so you keep control instead of splashing or over-processing.

Match the attachment to the job before you plug in

Most hand blender sets include a blending shaft, a whisk and a chopper bowl, but each one is built for a different texture. The blending shaft is for liquid or semi-liquid mixtures you want smooth; the whisk adds air to cream, egg whites or light batters; the chopper bowl is for dry or chunky foods you want broken down without turning into puree. Using the wrong attachment is the most common reason people end up with uneven results or a stalled motor.

Why speed settings matter more than power alone

A hand blender with five speed settings lets you start slow and build up, which keeps food inside the jug or bowl. On the Total Control Hand Blender Set, the 600W motor and five separate speed settings are designed for that kind of control. If you always run at top speed, you risk splashing thin liquids and over-chopping delicate ingredients before you can stop.

When the chopper bowl is the wrong choice

The chopper bowl is not a blender jug. It works best for small, dry or firm ingredients such as nuts, breadcrumbs, onions or herbs, and it can turn them unevenly if you overfill it. For soups, smoothies or any large volume of liquid, use the blending shaft in a deep jug or pan instead. Also check that your set’s chopper bowl is designed for the foods you plan to chop; if a specification is not listed, treat it as a limitation and keep batches small.

Step-by-step: using each attachment and speed

1. Choose the attachment for the texture you want: Pick the blending shaft for soups, smoothies and sauces; the whisk for cream, egg whites or light batter; and the chopper bowl for nuts, onions, herbs or breadcrumbs. Common mistake: using the chopper bowl for a large batch of liquid, which can leak or process unevenly. If you are unsure, start with the blending shaft and a deep jug.
2. Assemble and check the lock: Fit the attachment until it clicks or locks as described in your set’s instructions, then plug in. Common mistake: twisting the attachment only partway, which can cause it to wobble or detach during use. Give the attachment a gentle pull before you switch on.
3. Start on the lowest speed: Begin at speed 1 and keep the head fully submerged in liquid before you press the button. Common mistake: starting at top speed in a shallow container, which sends food up the sides and onto your counter. For the whisk, start slow to avoid splashing cream or egg white.
4. Increase speed only when the food is moving: Once the mixture is circulating, step up through the speeds as needed. Use short pulses for the chopper bowl so you can check texture. Common mistake: holding the button continuously in the chopper bowl, which can turn nuts or onions into paste before you notice. Stop and scrape down the bowl if the food stops moving.
5. Move the head deliberately, not vigorously: Tilt the jug or pan slightly and move the blending shaft in small circles, keeping the head under the surface. Common mistake: lifting the head while it is still running, which splatters hot soup or thin smoothie. Release the button before you lift the shaft out of the food.
6. Unplug before you change attachments or clean: Switch off and unplug, then remove the attachment. Wash the shaft, whisk and chopper bowl according to your set’s instructions, and wipe the motor body with a damp cloth only. Common mistake: rinsing the motor body under the tap. Check that the chopper bowl and whisk are fully dry before storing to avoid odours.

Product facts

Total Control Hand Blender Set Grey: The Total Control Hand Blender Set has 600W of power and five separate speed settings. Five speeds let you start gently for thin liquids and increase for thicker mixtures, so you can match the setting to the attachment and the food.
Total Control Hand Blender Set Grey