Kenwood KVC3100S Chef Premier Stand Mixer, Silver

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We used the following attachments on each stand mixer and timed how long it took for each mixture to come together:

We chose bestselling stand mixers sold at UK retailers and tested to see how well they mixed, whisked and kneaded. We bought all the stand mixers we tested. How well they mixed The A703C, of which few were made, most from Australia was based on the A701A but looked similar to the later A901; it had semi-electronic speed control same to the A901. [3] In 2004 the redesigned KM001 series was introduced, different both mechanically and in appearance. Models in this series had an extra power outlet, which enabled them to use a wider range of over 20 attachments. The first Titanium series- KM001 was manufactured in UK then future models moved to Chinese manufacture. [6] The stand mixers we tested varied in weight from 3kg up to 10kg, so we considered how easy it was to move the stand mixer.

Kenwood Premier Chef KMC560 - Q&A

Most stand mixers come with a splash guard, so we assessed how easy this was to attach and pour ingredients through. A further complication is that, due to its extra height, any accessory fitted to the orbital hub of the Major must be longer than its Chef counterpart, so Major and Chef attachments for this hub are incompatible. This includes beaters, which need to reach to the bottom of the bowl, potato peeler, ice cream maker and others. [ citation needed] Attachments [ edit ]

Flat beater or mixer blade The most common attachment used for combining any mixture that has a normal to heavy consistency. Used for cakes, biscuits, pastry, icing and even mashed potato. All models in the A700 and A900 series were supplied with the "K-Beater" (for standard mixing, beating, and folding), dough hook, and whisk as standard. Some models (particularly the "Super Chef" and "Chef Deluxe") included the liquidiser attachment (which in some models was made of glass and in others plastic). A much-needed splash-guard cover for the bowl was introduced for the Chef in the early 1980s; before this, there was a tendency for ingredients such as flour to be thrown from the open-top bowl, especially if too high a speed was used before they were mixed in. [2] power outlets compatible with 20 optional attachments. Includes: slow speed outlet, high speed outlet and bowl outlet Many attachments (e.g. coffee grinder, slicer and shredder, cream maker, grain mill, liquidiser, tin opener, potato peeler etc.) are available. [2]

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The 2006 range consisted of six different Chef models, differing mainly in power. [6] Recent model Kenwood Major, with stainless steel bowl

We measured how much electricity each stand mixer used to mix cake batter, knead dough and whisk egg whites. Your model number can be found on the base of your Kenwood Major mixer. Here are a few of the popular Major models, and the period they were sold: Ice-cream maker This is usually a freezable bowl which you can use with the main mixing tool to make your own ice-cream.If your Major begins with "A9" - e.g. A901 - it was built in the late seventies and early eighties. Most attachments will fit your machine, although an adaptor is required for slow speed attachments. The list below will help you identify how old your machine is. Your model number can be found on the underside of the machine. During the mid-1970s the A901 series replaced the A701. The shape was basically similar but with a slightly more streamlined appearance. The design of the machine was entirely new. The Chef was designed for multi-functionality and simplicity of use. Its planetary action (which ensured the beater or whisk reached the outer parts of the mixing bowl) and various motor outlets for attachments made it very versatile. Kenwood's 1976 attachments for the Chefs included mincers, slicers, coffee mill, sausage making attachment, shredders, bean slicer and pea huller, can opener, liquidiser, potato peeler, cream maker and juice extractor. [5] We rated how easy it was to clean the stand mixer bowl and attachments by hand after each use. Energy consumption