A much smaller model (which does not resemble the Chef or Major at all), the Kenwood Chefette, has also been produced. The Chefette is basically a hand-mixer on a stand, and for the A340 version the bowl rotates by the action of the tools and food rotation. Later versions may have a power driven bowl. Liquidiser and coffee grinder attachments are available for it. [2] :218,278–289 Compatibility [ edit ] Your model number can be found on the base of your Kenwood Major mixer. Here are a few of the popular Major models, and the period they were sold: We used the following attachments on each stand mixer and timed how long it took for each mixture to come together: The stand mixers we tested varied in weight from 3kg up to 10kg, so we considered how easy it was to move the stand mixer.

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. Ice-cream maker This is usually a freezable bowl which you can use with the main mixing tool to make your own ice-cream. 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. 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]Bayonet with circular spring (" circlip beater"). A701A, A901/E/P, KM200/300/400/560 series and Titanium KM001/003 [2] :376–385 The 2006 range consisted of six different Chef models, differing mainly in power. [6] Recent model Kenwood Major, with stainless steel bowl Flat beater or mixer blade The most common attachment used for combining any mixture that has a normal to heavy consistency. Used for cakes, biscuits, pastry, icing and even mashed potato. A further complication is that, due to its extra height, any accessory fitted to the orbital hub of the Major must be longer than its Chef counterpart, so Major and Chef attachments for this hub are incompatible. This includes beaters, which need to reach to the bottom of the bowl, potato peeler, ice cream maker and others. [ citation needed] Attachments [ edit ]

The auxiliary outlets are standard for all A700 machines, and were then updated for the A901. Some attachments for the A701 look very similar to those for the A901 but have a different fitting: they are not compatible and cannot be adapted. Older attachments for the A701 that may be found second-hand say on the box that they are for "All Chef and Major Models", true at the time but no longer so. [2] :172–176,383–386 Many attachments (e.g. coffee grinder, slicer and shredder, cream maker, grain mill, liquidiser, tin opener, potato peeler etc.) are available. [2] 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] 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.

During the mid-1970s the A901 series replaced the A701. The shape was basically similar but with a slightly more streamlined appearance. The design of the machine was entirely new. The Chef was designed for multi-functionality and simplicity of use. Its planetary action (which ensured the beater or whisk reached the outer parts of the mixing bowl) and various motor outlets for attachments made it very versatile. Kenwood's 1976 attachments for the Chefs included mincers, slicers, coffee mill, sausage making attachment, shredders, bean slicer and pea huller, can opener, liquidiser, potato peeler, cream maker and juice extractor. [5]

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] We measured how much electricity each stand mixer used to mix cake batter, knead dough and whisk egg whites. power outlets compatible with 20 optional attachments. Includes: slow speed outlet, high speed outlet and bowl outlet The list below will help you identify how old your machine is. Your model number can be found on the underside of the machine.

Splash guard A plastic lid with a hole or hinged flap in it that fixes over the top of the mixing bowl to stop splashing when you're adding and mixing ingredients. 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] If your Major model number begins with "A7" - eg A707 - your model was likely built in the 1950s and is not compatible with current attachments.