Good Points
u0026#149;u0026#032; Excellent results for whisking, mixing and kneading.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Very good results for using the citrus juicer, the vegetable cutters, the cookie beaters and the dough roller.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Very good results for blender overall performance.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Excellent performance results for the high performance blender.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Fairly comprehensive instructions with recipe book and online videos. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; The stainless steel bowl is easy to remove and replace, it has a large base area and is stable on the bench.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; The plastic beater bowl is easy to remove and replace, the bowl is light weight and has a small lip area to grip when removing the load. It also has a pouring lip. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Most parts are easy to clean in a domestic sink. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Unit is easy to wipe over, yellow enamel exterior easy to clean mostly smooth surfaces. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Very easy to add ingredients to the stainless steel bowl and the plastic mixing bowl while operating.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; The dough bowl cover is perfect when proving the dough, sits comfortably in the dough and mixing bowls.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Suitable for large quantities of doughs.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; No limit on time and speed when kneading doughs.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Additional outlet for attaching extra accessories.u003cbru003e
Bad Points
u0026#149;u0026#032; Timer dial may not be accurate.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; The tension knob that positions the mounting arm has no labelling to indicate the direction for loosening and tightening. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; To access the tension knob you may need to reach around the back of the unit, the knob is uncomfortable to grip and can be difficult to loosen when tightened. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Can be fiddley to align the pin with the mounting arm hole. The arm needs to be correctly positioned for the pin to align. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; When adjusting the position of the spring loaded mounting arm, two hands are required, this can be cumbersome. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Control labelling maybe difficult to view as it is faint and sits on reflective metal, labelling may also fade overtime. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Stainless steel bowl is large may not fit comfortably in a domestic sink. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Some cracks and crevices around the controls and mixing arm, can trap and accumulate residue.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; When using the optional citrus press, some strength is required to hold the citrus half in place and push gently to extract the juice.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Many parts that will take up a lot of space in your cupboards.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; The Ankarsrum has a wide bowl and takes longer to bring the ingredients together initially and may need some manual assistance by moving the mounting arm back and forth. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Need to refer to instructions initially to understand the assembly/inserting/removing mixing tools.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; There is a risk of crushing injuries between the rotating bowl and the dough hook. Never stick your hands or any external objects into the bowl while the machine is running. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; The pin in the arm to secure the dough hook and roller is a little stiff or may not align correctly, can pinch when pushing down if hand is in the way. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; The optional blender does not have a lockable lid, you can access the blade and can be turned on while lid is not in place. u003cbru003e
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