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KitchenAid Covered Casserole 26cm review

KitchenAid Covered Casserole 26cm

CHOICE Expert Rating

76%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • 30 years warranty.
  • Limited wear and tear of lid edge.
  • OK size gap between handle and lid, easy to grip when wearing an oven mitt.
  • Enamelled cast iron body and lid easy to clean if food not baked on.
  • Smooth light coloured interior easy to clean, lid easy to clean.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Significant wear and tear of enamel on pot rim, large chunk of enamel removed from pot rim exterior and some inside after durability test.
  • Lid handle thread firm may weaken overtime. Lid handle can twist and can loosen overtime, can be tightened using a flat head screw driver.
  • Handle has slightly hard edges, only OK comfort to grip.
  • Good sized D-shaped pot handles, but no gap for fingers to grip.
  • Large round shaped dutch oven is only OK to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Some browning baked on residue may be difficult to remove, need a soft scourer to lift.
  • Acidic foods can stain the light enamel.
  • Interior enamel can be easily scratched.
  • Side handles can become dangerously hot.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
76%
Performance score
93%
Brown rice score
100%
Bolognaise score
90%
Oven baked bread score
90%
Chilli beef score
95%
Ease of use score
65%
Boil time (min:sec)
3 min 50 sec

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Surface temperature of lid knob (°C)
54
Surface temperature of side handle (°C)
82
Weight (kg)
6.3
Weight without lid (kg)
4.2
Stated volume (L)
5.2
Measured useable volume (L)
3.9
Base thickness (mm)
6
Measured external diameter of base (cm)
20
Seasoning instructions before first use
Before use, wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For enamelled cast iron, no seasoning is required before use.
Warranty
30 years
Country of origin
China
Website
kitchenaid.com

Cost

Price
$300.00

Features

Shape
Round
Dishwasher safe
Oven safe (up to °C)
260
Steam vent
Bowl material
Enamelled Cast Iron
Body material
Enamelled Cast Iron
Lid handle material
Stainless steel
Interior colour
Cream
Lip or spout
None

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