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Kmart Home & Co Bench mixer white XJ-13406 review

Kmart Home & Co Bench mixer white XJ-13406

CHOICE Expert Rating

55%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Comprehensive instructions with speed setting guide and some recipes.
  • Maximum grading on bowl.
  • Components are dishwasher safe.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK overall score.
  • Only OK performance score.
  • Borderline for ease of use.
  • Only OK to use controls, small slide control little stiff.
  • No scraper beater.
  • Light weight unit can lift off bench when lifting motor head, unit is very flimsy.
  • Unit has suction feet however does not keep unit stable on bench.
  • Some pressure required to push out beaters using eject button.
  • Specific placement of beaters.
  • No pouring shield supplied, need to reduce speed when adding ingredients as ingredients can splash out.
  • Exterior has many cracks and crevices where dirt can accumulate.
  • Mixer head jolts and unit can jump during mixing.
  • No cord storage.

Type

Blender type

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
55%
Performance score
57%
Ease of use score
52%
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
6
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
27 x 29 x 20
Wattage (W)
Weight of blender (kg)
Weight of jug (kg)
Website
kmart.com.au

Cost

Price
$39.00

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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