Good Points
u0026#149;u0026#032; Comprehensive instructions with guides and some recipes. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Easy to use controls with digital display touch screen and control dial.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Selection of 6 pre-set functions for dough proving, chocolate melting, dough kneading, all-in-one cake, egg white whisking and Swiss meringue. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; 9 warming levels, which can be used for melting chocolate and proofing dough. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Excellent result for melting chocolate, using melt function. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; In-built scales – weighs ingredients directly into the bowl.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Good result for scale accuracy using in-built scales. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Clear written labelling and some prompts shown on digital display to assist user, such as which tool to use and ‘to start, push dial’. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Pause/restart function. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Slow and high speed outlets accommodate optional accessories. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Light feature for in bowl illumination. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Mixing tool heights are adjustable. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Unit will not operate if motor head is lifted.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Two mixing bowls supplied – a 5L bowl and a 7L warming bowl. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; The 7L warming bowl has two large D shaped handles which make it easier to grip the bowl when removing and replacing. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Easy to add ingredients while splash guard is on, good size opening. Chute also has a lid to prevent any splashing of ingredients during processing. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Shield is positioned onto the motor head around the beater, so the shield is lifted away from the bowl when motor head is lifted, this makes it easier to access mixture when scraping down the bowl. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; 2 outlets for optional attachments. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Spatula and creaming beater included. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; App connectivity using the Kenwood World app. The appliance does not have Bluetooth compatibility so you are unable to control the mixer using the app, however you can access a library of recipes suitable for your model – each recipe gives a step by step break down and also has additional features like an in-built timer. u003cbru003e
Bad Points
u0026#149;u0026#032; Deep 7L bowl can be difficult to scrape out mixture.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; The 5L bowl does not have handles, only a small pouring lip around the entire bowl. OK to remove and replace. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Bowl may jam on after mixing, strength required to unlock it. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; May need to adjust mixing tool height, this requires some strength to loosen the bolt. No adjustment tool supplied. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; No eject button to remove beater, twist and unlock from position, hand can come in contact with mixture.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Splash guard is suitable for use with the 7L bowl only, not suitable for the 5L bowl. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Parts are large and heavy, OK to clean. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Extra attention required when cleaning both stainless steel bowls and stainless steel parts on the unit, which can show smudges. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Extra large 7L bowl is awkward to clean in a domestic sink. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Large bulky heavy unit, suitable for large quantities. May not accommodate small portions. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Difficult to store, best left on the benchtop. Lots of parts to store. u003cbru003e
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