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Kenwood Chef Titanium Baker XL White KVL65.001WH review

Kenwood Chef Titanium Baker XL White KVL65.001WH

CHOICE Expert Rating

82%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Very good overall.
  • Excellent result for performance.
  • Excellent result for scale accuracy.
  • Easy to use large dial with on indicator light.
  • 2 outlets for 25+ optional attachments.
  • Slow and high speed outlets accommodate optional accessories.
  • Kitchen scale weigh ingredients directly into the bowl.
  • Adjustable beater height.
  • Fairly comprehensive instructions with key diagrams.
  • 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.
  • Fold setting.
  • Count up timer.
  • Spring loaded motor head.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Deep bowl can be difficult to scrape out mixture.
  • Only OK to remove and replace the XL bowl, no handles.
  • May need to adjust blade height this requires some strength to loosen the bolt.
  • Mixer head may jolt when mixing a heavy load.
  • Dial has no grip.
  • No eject button to remove beater; you'll need to twist and unlock from position, hand can come in contact with mixture.
  • Bowl can jam on after mixing, strength required to unlock it.
  • Extra large bowl be awkward to clean bowl in a domestic sink.
  • Extra large bowl has a small lip all around that is quite sharp.
  • Extra attention is required when cleaning the stainless steel bowl and stainless steel parts on the unit as it can shows smudges.
  • No handle which can make removing the load difficult.
  • Mixing bowl is large and tall may not fit comfortably in a domestic sink.
  • Large bulky accessories.

Type

Blender type

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
82%
Performance score
90%
Ease of use score
70%
Green smoothie score
Kale score
Nut butter score
Sorbet score
Blend a soft liquid score
Crushing ice score
Chop score
Dough score
Dry milling nuts score
Parmesan cheese score
Raw soup score

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Jug capacity (L)
Noise level (dB)
Blender construction
Jug type
Number of speeds
6 plus fold
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
38 x 42 x 26
Wattage (W)
Weight of blender (kg)
Weight of jug (kg)
Website
kenwoodworld.com/en-au

Cost

Price
$649.00

Features

Cord storage
Pulse option
Jug lock
Removable blade housing
Speed cut out
Lid lock
Measuring cap lock
Some parts dishwasher safe

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