Food processors mixers and blenders

Optimum G2.6 Slim Platinum Series review

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Good points

Good Points

u0026#149;u0026#032; Fairly compact unit, easy to store. u0026#149;u0026#032; Lightweight, large plastic graded jug.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Easy to remove rubber lid, with lip, sits firmly on jug, clips in but doesn’t lock.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Chute cap in lid locks into place. u0026#149;u0026#032; Unit has suction feet, stable on bench.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Tamper provided to help manipulate ingredients.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Fairly easy to scrape out load, fairly wide base area.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Separate ON button, controls illuminate when turned on.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Obvious start/stop button.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Controls have written labelling with symbols.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Fairly easy to clean jug, run through a cycle with warm soapy water.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Sealed touch controls and black plastic exterior is easy to wipe over, few cracks and crevices where dirt can accumulate around control dial.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Digital display for timer, counts up when using manually. Counts down for auto programmes.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Very comprehensive instructions with recipe book.u003cbru003e

Bad points

Bad Points

u0026#149;u0026#032; Very noisy when processing on high speed.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Need to use the dial to select the function setting as well as for manual speed selection, can be a little confusing.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Need to bend down to view controls.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Borderline for Kale test.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Blade housing is not removable.u003cbru003e

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