Kenwood KVC3100S Chef Premier Stand Mixer, Silver

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The list below will help you identify how old your machine is. Your model number can be found on the underside of the machine. Beater We used this attachment to make a sponge cake. We also counted how many times we had to stop the stand mixer to scrape down the sides of the bowl, which often got frustrating and messy. The best stand mixers had a beater attachment that reached around the whole bowl. All models in the A700 and A900 series were supplied with the "K-Beater" (for standard mixing, beating, and folding), dough hook, and whisk as standard. Some models (particularly the "Super Chef" and "Chef Deluxe") included the liquidiser attachment (which in some models was made of glass and in others plastic). A much-needed splash-guard cover for the bowl was introduced for the Chef in the early 1980s; before this, there was a tendency for ingredients such as flour to be thrown from the open-top bowl, especially if too high a speed was used before they were mixed in. [2] The kitchen machine remains very popular across the UK and Europe, and is slowly working into the US market where the KitchenAid, which is a similar kitchen tool, has a greater market share. [ citation needed] In 2004 the redesigned KM001 series was introduced, different both mechanically and in appearance. Models in this series had an extra power outlet, which enabled them to use a wider range of over 20 attachments. The first Titanium series- KM001 was manufactured in UK then future models moved to Chinese manufacture. [6]

Teaming superb performance with stylish good looks, the Kenwood Chef Premier is powerful, durable and totally reliable. Drawing inspiration from the Kenwood Chef that many of us grew up with, this thoroughly updated 1000W model has been designed to be highly versatile and, being solidly made from a die-cast aluminium, is built to last a lifetime. We measured how much electricity each stand mixer used to mix cake batter, knead dough and whisk egg whites. We used the following attachments on each stand mixer and timed how long it took for each mixture to come together: Bayonet with circular spring (" circlip beater"). A701A, A901/E/P, KM200/300/400/560 series and Titanium KM001/003 [2] :376–385

If your Major begins with "A9" - e.g. A901 - it was built in the late seventies and early eighties. Most attachments will fit your machine, although an adaptor is required for slow speed attachments.

All of our current attachments fit these models, although you may need an adaptor for slow speed attachments. More powerful than the Classic version, the Kenwood Chef Premier has an attractive brushed-silver finish and is perfect for more adventurous cooks who want a stylish, but efficient all-purpose mixer and blender. The Premier benefits from 8 variable speed settings with pulse and folding functions and an automatic electronic speed control, which means that it maintains speed and power regardless of load.The A703C, of which few were made, most from Australia was based on the A701A but looked similar to the later A901; it had semi-electronic speed control same to the A901. [3] The A701C, same design to A703C Made by Kenwood Argentina S.A. was the first Kenwood mixer fully electronic (non centrifugal) with improved motor. [4] The Kenwood Major (sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "Chef Major"), a larger model of similar general appearance to the Chef models but with a 6-litre bowl of the same diameter but higher than the Chef's 4.6-litre bowl, has also been produced. The Kenwood Major has versions specially made for commercial use which include extra features as required by increased Health and Safety requirements, such as no-voltage dropout 'Start' and 'Stop' buttons in addition to the standard speed control/off dial, and a safety guard above the bowl. There also is a version which has a cook-and-stir function, that is called "Cooking Chef" but has the bowl size of a Major type machine. [6] Most stand mixers come with a splash guard, so we assessed how easy this was to attach and pour ingredients through. How old is my Chef? We are proud to be able to say that the Kenwood Chef and Major have been manufactured for over 60 years.