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Magimix Patissier review

Magimix Patissier

CHOICE Expert Rating

83%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent for performance.
  • Excellent for making pesto in mini processor bowl.
  • Good for ease of use.
  • Separate storage box for most accessories, all bowls stored in unit.
  • 3 chute sizes, large chute has a safety locking system.
  • 30 year warranty on motor.
  • Includes medium and mini processing bowl.
  • Includes a large stainless steel patisserie bowl for doughs, best for larger quantities.
  • Includes a chipping blade.
  • Very good result for juice extractor.
  • Very good result using dicer kit.
  • Good result for making a cake.
  • Excellent result for making pizza dough using dough hook.
  • Citrus juicer attachment.
  • Unit fairly stable on bench.
  • Comprehensive instructions with guides and recipes, plus a separate recipe and cocktail book.
  • Free recipes app.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Many parts to store, no separate storage for additional attachments such as citrus juicer, smoothie mix kit, juice extractor, French fry kit and additional large patisserie bowl.
  • One speed only.
  • Possible hand access through medium chute.
  • No grading on processing bowl.
  • Continuous pressing of pulse button can be annoying.
  • Some strength required when removing patisserie bowl from base.
  • Can be difficult to remove mini bowl from inside midi bowl, limited grip as it sits inside the bowl.
  • Unit can jolt with a heavy load.
  • Bowl has a small opening where lid locks into position, can trap ingredients.
  • Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spills onto the unit.
  • Rubber seal in patisserie bowl around lid needs to be removed and cleaned.
  • When using the juicer attachment, juice can run into the processing bowl.
  • French fry and dice kit can be fiddly to clean, small cleaning tool supplied.
  • Stainless steel exterior shows fingerprints and requires extra attention.
  • Comparatively heavy unit.
  • Large bulky unit with very large storage box for attachments which can be difficult to store.
  • No ON indicator light.
  • Noisy during processing.

Type

Size
Food processor
Size of bowl
Large

Recommended products

Recommended
1%

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
83%
Performance score
92%
Ease of use score
70%
Slicing a hard food score
100%
Crumbing score
90%
Shredding a firm food score
90%
Shortcrust pastry score
90%
Emulsifying score
90%
Blender performance
Not tested
Noise (dB)
74

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$1,199.00

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
3 (30 years on motor)
Shop Ethical rating

Specifications

Number of blades
8
Wattage (W)
1500
Weight (kg)
9.2
Capacity (mL)
3600 / 2600 / 1200 / Patisserie bowl 4900
Blender capacity (L)
Not recorded
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
46 x 21 x 28
Website
magimix.com.au

Features

Blade/attachment storage
Dishwasher-safe accessories
Yes (select minimum temperature – less than 40°C – and avoid the drying cycle)
Cord storage
Double-feed chute
Yes (3 chutes)
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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