Kenwood KM800 Major Classic Stand Mixer
by Kenwood Appliances

List Price: $499.00
Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary

• 650 watts of power for beating, whisking, and kneading
• Tilt-up head for easy attachment changes
• Includes beater, balloon whisk, dough hook, and spatula
• Mixer accommodates 25 sold-separately attachments
• Measures 13-3/4 by 16 by 9-3/8 inches; 1-year warranty

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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Kenwood KM800 Major Classic Stand Mixer

Customer Review: Quite Good.
Summary: 5 Stars

I have owned 2 KitchenAid KSM90's for the last 8 years and have been thrilled with most everything about them: both are still running fine, look great, are quiet and powerful - the only tribulation I have is that they are a bit small.

Post upgrade, I am happy to say that 650 watts & 7 quarts later, I am a very happy Chef. I made a large chocolate mousse torte the day I bought the 800 and the results were on par with the KitchenAids. Historically I have had to break the recipe between two machines - it was a dream to have it all together.

As one person remarked in a prior review, the batter is not as smooth as it is with a KitchenAid (in this case the batter was a cheesecake crème layered over the mousse).

I am going to experiment with techniques to alleviate that lone shortcoming, but overall the machine is quite impressive. And for $249, I can endorse the Kenwood whole-heartedly.

I have but other 2 quibbles:
1.I couldn't help but notice that the warranty was abysmally short at 1 year - any product competing in the Semi-Pro realm ought to sport at least a 5 year, and shipping should be comped both ways - not just Return.

2.It is blasted noisy - not at all helped by the uninsulated metal case (which is otherwise lovely), but no more so than a K5 or a Hobart.

In all, a grand kitchen machine which, unlike Cuisinart and KitchenAid, continues to be made in its purported country of origin - Britain. For those considering it at the $399US price point, consider the new offering from KitchenAid as well, but I can honestly say of the Kenwood: Buy with enthusiasm.

Description of Kenwood KM800 Major Classic Stand Mixer

In addition to the standard fixture for inserting beater, whisk, and dough hook, Kenwood mixers have three other outlets (concealed when not in use) to accommodate some 25 attachments such as a potato peeler, juicer, slicer/shredder, pasta maker, and sausage maker (the attachments must be purchased separately). Included with the mixer are a nonstick beater and dough hook, a stainless-steel bowl and balloon whisk, a flexible plastic spatula, a booklet containing 75 recipes, and a transparent, hinged splashguard (and dust cover) for easily adding ingredients during mixing.

At 13-3/4 inches high by 16 inches deep by 9-3/8 inches wide (with the bowl in place) and weighing about 20 pounds, this is a substantial appliance. But despite its size and power, it is not intimidating to operate. As the instructions (admirably brief and clear) make plain, the mixer's virtues include simplicity. Push a lever and the mixer head pops up and locks. Insert, twist, and snap beater, whisk, or dough hook into place. (A simple twist unlocks them.) Lock bowl on its stand. The electronic speed control maintains constant power regardless of the load, and power can be adjusted through eight speeds--or pulsed--with a twist of a dial. Overloading automatically stops the mixer. To clean, wipe the outside and wash the tools and bowl in soapy water. Though the warranty against defects runs just one year, this mixer should provide a lifetime of kitchen convenience--and earn the neighbors' envy. --Fred Brack

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