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Kenwood MultiPro Compact FDM304SS review

Kenwood MultiPro Compact FDM304SS

CHOICE Expert Rating

76%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good for performance overall.
  • Processing blade has a spindle attached to it making it easier to grip for assembly and disassembly.
  • 1.2 L blender, spatula, maximum liquid disc, express serve slicing, dicer and disc slicer attachments included.
  • Smaller parts easier to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Plastic blender jug is lightweight, base is removable but strength required, for ease of cleaning around blade.
  • Light weight unit.
  • Reversible blades. u003cbr
  • Express dicer works well.
  • Easy to use controls with clear labelling.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for ease of use.
  • Possible hand access to slicing shredding blades through large chute, no safety lock feature on chute.
  • Very noisy during processing on high speed.
  • No separate storage for attachments.
  • Do not run the machine for longer than 1 minute without a rest period.
  • Lots of parts which are bulky and some parts are fiddly to clean with cracks and crevices.
  • Limited grip on grating and slicing disc. Care needs to be taken when inserting and removing.
  • Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spilling onto unit.
  • No ON indicator light.
  • Stainless steel exterior shows fingerprint marks and requires extra effort to clean.
  • Fairly basic instructions, covers parts and accessories not included with this particular model and includes other languages, can be confusing.
  • Faint labelling on unit for bowl locking position.
  • Separate spindle needs to be inserted into base of unit first then processing bowl over the top.
  • Unit can jolt with heavy load.

Type

Size
Food processor / Blender Combo
Size of bowl
Medium

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
76%
Performance score
84%
Ease of use score
65%
Slicing a hard food score
80%
Crumbing score
100%
Shredding a firm food score
80%
Shortcrust pastry score
90%
Emulsifying score
70%
Blender performance
Not tested
Noise (dB)
80

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$209.00

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
5
Shop Ethical rating
C

Specifications

Number of blades
6
Wattage (W)
800
Weight (kg)
2.5
Capacity (mL)
2000
Blender capacity (L)
Not recorded
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
37 x 20 x 25
Website
kenwoodworld.com/en-au

Features

Blade/attachment storage
Dishwasher-safe accessories
Yes (on the top rack only, on a low temperature – max 70°C. Drive shaft, blade unit and seal for blender, blade unit and seal for compact chopper/grinder, and juice driver adaptor not suitable for dishwashing)
Cord storage
Double-feed chute
Processing blade
Dough blade
Fine slicing blade
Blender
Mini bowls
Coarse slicing blade
Fine grating/zesting blade
Fine shredding blade
Coarse shredding blade

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