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KitchenAid Mini Stand Mixer 5KSM3311XAFW Matte White review

KitchenAid Mini Stand Mixer 5KSM3311XAFW Matte White

CHOICE Expert Rating

81%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent performance score.
  • Easy to use controls.
  • Bowl has a comfortable handle.
  • Optional accessories that attach into the motor of the mixer are available.
  • Beater height is adjustable using flat screwdriver.
  • Comprehensive instructions with diagrams and speed guides.
  • Components are dishwasher safe.
  • Unit is fairly easy to wipe over, smooth surfaces with few cracks and crevices where dirt can accumulate.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for ease of use.
  • No scraper beater.
  • A lot less powerful than the larger model so mixing can take longer.
  • Heavy motor head is not spring loaded.
  • Bowl may jam onto unit after mixing.
  • Mixing bowl has a small base area and can be unstable when placed on bench.
  • No pouring shield or splash guard supplied.
  • No eject button to remove beater, hand can get covered in mixture.
  • No cord storage.

Type

Blender type

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
81%
Performance score
90%
Ease of use score
68%
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
Discontinued model

Specifications

Jug capacity (L)
Noise level (dB)
Blender construction
Jug type
Number of speeds
10
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
31 x 34 x 20
Wattage (W)
Weight of blender (kg)
Weight of jug (kg)
Website
kitchenaid.com.au

Cost

Price
$799.00

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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