Product Overview
Breville the Control Grip BSB510XL is a corded immersion-blender system designed for blending, pureeing, chopping, and whisking. Its detachable stainless-steel blending shaft has an approximately 8-inch immersion depth, allowing ingredients to be processed directly in deeper pots, bowls, and the supplied blending jug. A bell-shaped blade guard with internal ribbing is designed to reduce suction against the bottom of a container during blending.
The motor body uses an ergonomic trigger switch and a variable-speed dial with 15 selectable settings. The appliance is rated at 280 watts and operates from standard North American household electrical service. Along with the immersion shaft, the standard system includes a 42-ounce blending jug, 25-ounce chopping bowl with a separate chopping blade, and whisk attachment.
The immersion shaft can process slightly cooled cooked foods directly in a saucepan after the pan has been removed from the heat source. The mini chopper is intended for softer chopping tasks and should not be used for ice, frozen foods, coffee beans, rice, spices, cereals, or similarly hard ingredients. Several removable components are dishwasher safe, while the motor body, chopper lid, and whisk gearbox require manual cleaning.
Product Information
Identification
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Brand | Breville |
| Manufacturer | Breville |
| Category | Immersion Blender / Hand Blender System |
| Series | the Control Grip |
| Model | BSB510XL |
| MPN | BSB510XL |
| UPC | 021614053596 |
| GTIN | 00021614053596 |
| ASIN | B004RF7QJW |
Physical Information
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Color | Brushed Stainless Steel and Black |
| Blending Shaft Material | Stainless steel |
| Blending Blade Material | Stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 6.2 x 7.5 x 12.4 inches |
| Immersion Depth | Approximately 8 inches |
| Blending Jug Capacity | 42 fl oz |
| Chopping Bowl Capacity | 25 fl oz |
| Form Factor | Corded handheld immersion blender |
Product Identifier Summary
Model Number
The model number identifies the specific Breville Control Grip platform. BSB510XL is useful when locating manuals, replacement parts, troubleshooting information, and compatible accessories.
Manufacturer Part Number
The manufacturer part number is used for inventory, service, and product identification. This appliance uses BSB510XL as both its model and primary commercial part designation.
UPC
The Universal Product Code is a standardized twelve-digit barcode used for retail inventory, distribution, scanning, and packaged-product identification.
EAN
An EAN provides standardized international retail identification. A separate EAN was omitted because a distinct verified value for this configuration was not confirmed consistently.
GTIN
The Global Trade Item Number is an international framework for identifying commercial products. The twelve-digit UPC can be represented in fourteen-digit GTIN format using leading zeros.
ASIN
An ASIN identifies a listing within one online catalog. It is not a universal manufacturer-issued identifier and should not replace the Breville model number when researching parts.
ISBN
ISBN identifiers apply to books and certain published works. They do not apply to immersion blenders.
Common Uses
- Pureeing cooked soups directly in a saucepan.
- Blending sauces and dips.
- Preparing smoothies and milkshakes.
- Pureeing cooked fruits and vegetables.
- Emulsifying dressings and similar mixtures.
- Chopping vegetables, herbs, nuts, and suitable softer ingredients in the mini chopper.
- Whipping cream with the whisk attachment.
- Whisking egg whites.
- Processing smaller batches without using a full-size countertop blender.
Maintenance and Care
The appliance should be unplugged before attachments are removed or cleaned. The stainless-steel blending shaft can be washed by hand in hot soapy water or placed in a dishwasher.
The chopping bowl and chopping blade are also dishwasher safe. The chopping bowl lid must be hand washed because its coupling mechanism should not be submerged or machine washed.
The removable whisk can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher after it has been separated from the whisk gearbox. The gearbox itself is not dishwasher safe and should be kept dry.
The 42-ounce blending jug and dual-purpose storage lid can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher. The motor body and electrical cord should only be wiped with a damp cloth and must never be immersed.
Safety Information
The blending and chopping blades are sharp. The appliance should be unplugged before touching the blade area, removing lodged food, changing attachments, or cleaning components.
When blending cooked foods directly in a saucepan, the pan should first be removed from the heat source. Boiling liquids should be allowed to cool slightly before processing to reduce splashing and burn risk.
The immersion blender should not operate continuously for longer than one minute. Breville instructs users to allow the motor to rest for one minute between operating periods.
Dry, thick, or heavy mixtures should not be processed continuously for more than 15 seconds. The ingredients should be stirred and the motor allowed to rest before blending continues.
The chopping bowl must not be used to process ice, frozen foods, coffee beans, rice, spices, cereals, chocolate bars, or other very hard ingredients because these can damage its blade system.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Corded immersion blender with chopper and whisk attachments |
| Model | BSB510XL |
| Motor Power | 280 W |
| Electrical Supply | 110-120 V household power |
| Speed Settings | 15 |
| Speed Control | Rotary dial |
| Power Control | Trigger switch |
| Blending Shaft | Detachable stainless steel |
| Immersion Depth | Approximately 8 inches |
| Blending Base Design | Bell-shaped anti-suction design with internal ribbing |
| Cookware Contact Edge | Non-scratch protective base |
| Blending Jug Capacity | 42 fl oz |
| Chopping Bowl Capacity | 25 fl oz |
| Chopper Blade | Stainless steel |
| Whisk Attachment | Included |
| Maximum Continuous Immersion-Blending Time | 1 minute |
| Required Rest Period | 1 minute between continuous operating periods |
| Hot Food Processing | Supported after cookware is removed from heat and food is no longer boiling |
| Dishwasher-Safe Blending Shaft | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe Chopping Bowl and Blade | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe Blending Jug | Yes |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
Product History
Breville’s Control Grip immersion-blender platform has been publicly documented since the early 2010s. The BSB510XL combined a handheld blending shaft with chopping and whisking accessories to cover several small food-preparation tasks with one motor body.
The product remained in Breville’s U.S. immersion-blender range through subsequent revisions of its instruction documentation. A revised North American instruction manual for the BSB510XL was published in 2016.
Breville later expanded its handheld food-preparation range with products such as the All In One Processing Station. The BSB510XL remains the simpler Control Grip configuration centered on immersion blending, small-bowl chopping, and whisking.
Key Features
- 280-watt corded motor.
- Fifteen selectable speed settings.
- Trigger-style power control.
- Detachable stainless-steel blending shaft.
- Approximately 8-inch immersion depth.
- Bell-shaped blending base designed to reduce suction.
- Internal ribbing around the blade area.
- Non-scratch base for compatible cookware.
- 42-ounce blending jug.
- 25-ounce chopping bowl.
- Separate stainless-steel chopping blade.
- Whisk attachment.
- Dual-purpose jug storage lid and anti-slip mat.
- Compact nesting storage for the chopping bowl inside the jug.
Package Contents
- Breville BSB510XL motor body
- Detachable stainless-steel blending shaft
- 42-ounce blending jug
- Dual-purpose storage lid and anti-slip mat
- 25-ounce chopping bowl
- Chopping bowl lid
- Stainless-steel chopping blade
- Whisk attachment
- Whisk gearbox
- Instruction documentation
Compatibility
The motor body is designed to accept the supplied BSB510-series immersion shaft, chopping-bowl coupling, and whisk gearbox. Each attachment locks into the motor body through the same detachable interface.
Replacement parts should be selected specifically for the BSB510 or BSB510XL platform. Parts from other Breville handheld-blender families should not be assumed compatible based only on appearance.
The immersion shaft can be used in sufficiently large mixing bowls, blending containers, and saucepans. For hot foods, cookware must be removed from the heat source before blending begins.
The U.S. configuration operates from standard 110-120-volt household electrical power. International voltage compatibility should not be assumed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Breville BSB510XL?
The BSB510XL is Breville’s Control Grip immersion-blender system with a detachable blending shaft, mini chopper, blending jug, and whisk attachment.
How many speeds does it have?
The speed-control dial provides 15 settings ranging from low to high.
How is the blender turned on?
The selected speed is set with the dial, and the motor operates while the trigger switch is held.
How deep is the immersion shaft?
The stainless-steel shaft provides approximately 8 inches of usable immersion depth for deeper pots and containers.
Can it blend soup directly in a pot?
Yes. The immersion shaft can process soup directly in a suitable saucepan after the cookware is removed from the heat and the contents are no longer boiling.
Can it process boiling soup?
No. Breville instructs users to allow hot food to cool slightly before blending and to remove cookware from the heat source first.
What does the anti-suction design do?
The bell-shaped blade guard and internal ribbing are designed to reduce the tendency of the blender head to pull tightly against the bottom of the container.
Will the blade guard scratch cookware?
Breville incorporates a protective non-scratch base around the blending head to reduce direct contact between hard metal edges and compatible cookware surfaces.
How large is the blending jug?
The supplied jug holds 42 fluid ounces and includes a lid that can also function as an anti-slip base during blending.
How large is the chopping bowl?
The mini chopping bowl has a documented capacity of 25 fluid ounces.
Can the chopper crush ice?
No. Breville specifically instructs users not to process ice or other hard ingredients in the chopping bowl.
Can the chopper grind coffee beans?
No. Coffee beans, rice, spices, cereals, frozen foods, and similarly hard ingredients should not be processed with the chopping blade.
Can the whisk whip cream?
Yes. The whisk attachment is intended for tasks such as whipping cream and beating egg whites.
Can the blending shaft go in the dishwasher?
Yes. The detachable stainless-steel blending shaft is dishwasher safe according to the instruction manual.
Is the chopping bowl dishwasher safe?
The chopping bowl and chopping blade can be dishwasher cleaned. The chopping bowl lid must be hand washed.
Can the whisk go in the dishwasher?
The whisk itself can be dishwasher cleaned after removal from the gearbox. The whisk gearbox is not dishwasher safe.
Can the motor body be submerged?
No. The motor body contains electrical components and should only be wiped with a damp cloth.
How long can the immersion blender run continuously?
Breville limits continuous operation to one minute, followed by at least one minute of motor rest.
Does the appliance require installation?
No permanent installation is required. The selected attachment is locked onto the motor body and the appliance is connected to a compatible electrical outlet.
What warranty applies?
The BSB510XL is commonly documented with a one-year limited warranty. Coverage conditions depend on Breville’s applicable North American warranty terms and proof-of-purchase requirements.
Buying Considerations
The BSB510XL combines three food-preparation functions, so buyers should account for storage of the jug, chopping bowl, whisk, shaft, lids, and blade. The chopping bowl can nest inside the blending jug when the system is stored.
The 280-watt motor is designed for immersion-blender applications rather than the sustained heavy processing associated with large countertop blenders. Thick mixtures also require shorter operating periods under Breville’s instructions.
The mini chopper has important ingredient restrictions. It is not a substitute for a heavy-duty grinder and should not be used for ice, frozen foods, coffee beans, rice, cereal, spices, or other hard items.
The 15-speed dial provides a wide adjustment range, but the trigger must remain depressed during operation. Users who prefer a locking power switch or cordless operation should account for that control design.
Replacement parts should be matched to BSB510XL. Breville has produced several immersion-blender systems with similar attachment concepts but different components.
Customer Feedback Summary
This section is a generalized summary of recurring publicly available customer and independent testing feedback and does not represent verified product specifications. Positive feedback commonly focuses on the comfortable trigger grip, wide speed range, reduced suction against cookware, and usefulness of the included whisk and chopping bowl.
The long immersion shaft is frequently discussed as useful for soup pots and deeper containers. Reviewers also commonly note that the bell-shaped guard reduces splashing and makes the blender easier to reposition than designs that strongly suction themselves to the bottom of a vessel.
Reported limitations include the need to move the blending head through ingredients more actively to achieve an even texture. Some dense or fibrous mixtures can require more processing time than with higher-powered immersion blenders.
The size and weight of the motor body are additional recurring considerations during longer blending sessions. Feedback on the mini chopper is generally useful for small food-preparation tasks, although it is less suited to hard ingredients or heavier processing.
Related Products
- Breville the All In One BSB530XL
- Breville Control Grip replacement blending shaft
- Breville Control Grip replacement chopping bowl
- Breville Control Grip chopping blade
- Breville Control Grip whisk attachment
- Breville Control Grip 42 oz blending jug
- Breville Control Grip storage lid and anti-slip mat
Last Updated
August 15, 2026
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