KitchenAid Cook Processor KCF0104
Good Points
- Easy to interpret controls.
- Digital display will show you what function is taking place when using auto functions.
- Comprehensive user manual with diagrams and a cookbook based around the 6 automatic cooking modes.
- Ability to adjust time / speed and temp without stopping / pausing the machine.
- Transparent lid for viewing and lid is easy to remove and lift out.
- Smaller capacity bowl option supplied with 1 blade option to be used for smaller quantites.
- Pause function which holds your place and setting in the processing stage.
- Large surface area on base means it's easier to sauté and clean.
- Pre-programmed settings are easy to follow however still need to refer to recipe book or app for prompting.
- Lid removable from the bowl and the seal is OK to remove and replace for ease of cleaning.
Bad Points
- This model is not recommended as it fails safety requirements: there is no safety cut off for speed when heating above 60°C when using the mixing blade.
- No cord storage.
- Jug is quite large and heavy, awkward to hold when pouring out content and using spatula at same time.
- Removing the smaller steamer basket can be dangerous if you put your hand in the centre, as it can be very hot.
- Ingredients can become trapped in the spindle of the blade.
- Large quanities cover the blade, making it messy to remove.
- Large bowl can be awkward to clean in a domestic sink.
- Unsealed controls, some cracks and crevices around the buttons and controls.
- No pouring lip on jug which makes it messy when emptying contents from jug.
- Strong smelling foods can leave the jug smelling; need to use bicarb soda to remove any odours.
- When placing the jug in the dishwasher upside down, water collects in the base.
- Baked-on food can be difficult to clean from the bottom of the jug.
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