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Smeg 50s style stand mixer SMF01 review

Smeg 50s style stand mixer SMF01

CHOICE Expert Rating

68%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Easy to use controls.
  • Speed guidelines.
  • Pouring shield supplied, stops splashing when adding ingredients while mixing.
  • Optional accessories that attach into the motor of the mixer are available.
  • Marking on base for bowl locking direction.
  • Components are dishwasher safe.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK overall.
  • Only OK for ease of use.
  • No scraper beater.
  • Large lever can restrict view of speed labelling.
  • Firm pressure required when pressing button to lift and lower motor head.
  • Heavy motor head, not spring loaded.
  • Considerable strength needed to remove bowl. Need two hands to twist and remove/lock.
  • Bowl has a small base area and can be unstable when placed on bench.
  • No eject button to remove beater, hand can get covered in mixture.
  • No cord storage.

Type

Blender type

Recommended products

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
68%
Performance score
70%
Ease of use score
66%
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)
38 x 36 x 24
Wattage (W)
Weight of blender (kg)
Weight of jug (kg)
Website
smeg.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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