Kenwood Cooking Chef XL KCL95.004SI
Good Points
- Very good overall.
- Excellent result for performance.
- Excellent result for melting chocolate.
- Very good result for soup test.
- Very good result for scale accuracy.
- Easy to use large dial with on indicator light.
- Digital display touch screen controls with preset programmes for better time and temperature accuracy.
- Kitchen scale weigh ingredients directly into the bowl.
- The XL stainless steel bowl has 2xD-shape heat resistant handles to assist when handling.
- The app is easy to use and follow with ingredients list and easy to follow methods.
- Slow and high speed outlets accommodate optional accessories.
- Comprehensive instructions with guidelines. Key diagrams with preset usage chart for specific tasks.
- Beaters are height adjustable includes a height adjust tool.
- Shield is positioned on 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.
- Easy to add ingredients while shield is on, shield stops any splashing of ingredients.
- 2 outlets for 25+ optional attachments.
- Scraper beater, stirring tool, steamer basket supplied.
- Count up timer.
- Spring loaded motor head.
Bad Points
- Only OK for steaming a vegetable following manufactures instructions.
- Deep bowl can be difficult to scrape out mixture.
- Large heavy accessories.
- Dial has no grip.
- May need to adjust blade height, this requires some strength to loosen the bolt.
- No eject button to remove beater; you'll need to twist and unlock from position, hand can come in contact with mixture.
- Extra large bowl be awkward to clean bowl in a domestic sink.
- The lever to lift the motor head is awkward to use.
- Unit is only OK to clean, some cracks and crevices where dirt can accumulate. Parts are large and heavy.
- Extra attention is required when cleaning the stainless steel bowl and stainless steel parts on the unit as it can shows smudges.
- Large bulky heavy unit, suitable for large quantities may not accommodate small portions.
- Cooking in the mixer can be messy some condensation builds up around the unit.
- Difficult to store best left on the benchtop. Lots of parts to store.
- The covers of the outlets sit loosely can detach easily if knocked.
- The hot surface symbol marked on the shield and unit indicates a surface that can become hot during use. This is difficult to see as it blends in with the plastic.
- Bowl can jam on the mixer base.
- Creaming beater can push ingredients to the side.
Type
Recommended products
Recommended
Test results
Related products
Specifications
Cost
Features
Looking for user reviews?
We don't offer user reviews anymore. Help us improve this expert review by sharing your feedback in a quick survey.