Food processors, mixers and blenders

Kenwood Classic Chef KM336 review

Kenwood Classic Chef KM336

CHOICE Expert Rating

87%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Easy to use large control dial with cross bar.
  • Bowl is stable on the bench, has a wide base.
  • Comprehensive instructions with some recipes.
  • Splash guard is attached to the underside of the mixer head around the shaft. Easy to attach and remove.
  • Do not need to remove the splash guard to change tools or to scrape down bowl as the guard lifts away from the bowl when the motor head is lifted.
  • Easy to add ingredients while guard is on, good size opening.
  • Chute on guard has a lid, stops any splashing of ingredients.
  • Parts are easy to clean in a domestic sink.
  • White enamel exterior easy to clean.
  • Tools can be stored inside bowl when not in use.
  • Has 2 outlets (high speed and low speed) for optional attachments.
  • Spatula included.
  • Mixing tool heights are adjustable.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Spring loaded motor head, however need to manually lift motor head all the way up to lock into place. Unit can jolt slightly when locking motor head into place.
  • Unit can still operate when motor head is lifted.
  • No handle on bowl, only a small lip around bowl, which is quite sharp.
  • No handle can make removing the load difficult.
  • Bowl may jam on after mixing, strength required to unlock it.
  • May need to adjust mixing tool height, this requires some strength to loosen the bolt. No adjustment tool supplied.
  • No eject button to remove beater, twist and unlock from position, hand can come in contact with mixture.

Type

Blender type

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
87%
Performance score
97%
Ease of use score
72%
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
Min – Max plus 6 speeds and pulse
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
30 x 39 x 23
Wattage (W)
Weight of blender (kg)
Weight of jug (kg)
Website
kenwoodworld.com/en-au

Cost

Price
$449.00

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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