Magimix 3180XL
Good Points
- Easy to use, large, colour contrasted push buttons.
- Clear written labelling on controls.
- 2 bowls supplied – 1 main and 1 mini. All processing bowls can be stored in unit.
- Spindle is attached to blade, easier to hold blade when assembling and disassembling.
- Double chute can accommodate larger items for shredding and slicing.
- Large chute has a safety lock feature and needs to be in place to operate.
- Accessories provided include, slicing and shredding discs, stainless steel mini blade (for mini bowl)ndough hook, egg whisk, 4 sabatier stainless steel discs: 2mm slicer, 2mm grater, 4mm slicer, 4mm grater and spatula.
- Spindle is attached to blade, easier to hold blade when assembling and disassembling.
- Slicing and shredding discs have some grip.
- Separate storage box for all blade and accessories.
- OK to clean shredding and grating blades, some grip.
- Recipe book with over 100 recipes included.
- Very good performance using the mini processor bowl for pesto and curry paste.
- 30 year warranty on motor.
- White plastic exterior is easy to wipe over.
- Processing bowls are easy to clean in a domestic sink.
Bad Points
- May need to bend down to view controls.
- No ON indicator light.
- Heavy unit, may jolt when turned on.
- No labelling on unit to indicate bowl locking position.
- No measurement grading inside bowl.
- Can be difficult to remove mini bowl from inside main bowl, limited grip as it sits inside the bowl.
- Bowl has a small opening where lid locks into position, can trap ingredients.
- Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spills onto the unit however less likely to enter workings due to complete sealed unit base.
- Lots of accessories, some cracks and crevices, require extra cleaning.
- When using the small processor bowl, it is possible that ingredients can spill into the main bowl, therefore extra cleaning required.
- Noisy on high speed.
- Possible hand access to slicing/shredding blades through large chute. Possible access to mini processor blade through single chute.
- Processor blade performs better than the dough blade for pastry.
- Continuous pressing of the pulse button can be annoying.
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