Buying a blender, it would seem, is a matter of absolutely no preparation, but if you approach this issue seriously, then choosing a grinder is quite difficult. Today the market is full of various models of blenders from manufacturers from around the world. But special attention should be paid to devices from the Kenwood company.
So how to choose a blender? Once face to face with the device, you need to pay attention to the following parameters:
- a type;
- power;
- material;
- volume;
- nozzles.
Types of Blenders
The Kenwood company lets out 4 types of a grinder.
Stationary (Shaker)
Kenwood blenders of this type are a base with a motor, on top of which a jug with knives is installed. When starting, the blades grind the products in the flask in seconds.
The blender is mainly used for making cocktails, mousses, mashed potatoes, sauces and other liquid or creamy dishes. It cannot be used for grinding solid products.
Chopper blender
Such a device usually has a small plastic bowl or a container made of glass, on top of which a handle with moving mounts and a motor is mounted. Kenwood blenders with a chopper can easily cope with meat or vegetables of various densities.
Submersible
The blender package consists of an elongated device with knives at the base, as well as a high bulb. At the same time, it is possible to grind products in any suitable and convenient container. Submersible blenders "Kenwood" are intended for mashed potatoes and grinding products of soft consistency. With this machine you can easily prepare a paste, mashed fruit or vegetables, as well as beat mayonnaise. Application for grinding solid products is undesirable.
Many Kenwood blender models have various optional attachments for immersion tools.
Mini harvester
Such a Kenwood blender is essentially a submersible model, but with additional nozzles and stationary bowls. Using a mini-combine, you can get the perfect apparatus for grinding, mashing, kneading and mixing, whipping and cooking various dishes.
Power
Blenders, like other electronic devices, come in various capacities. So, the higher this indicator, the faster and better the device works. For example, for a stationary device, there will be enough power in the range up to 200 W, but a device with a large number of nozzles, a mini-combine, should have at least 600 W, and in some cases more than 1000 W. Detailed information is provided by the Kenwood blender manual for each specific model.
Material
In the production of blenders, only the best materials are used. So, the case of the device can be made of plastic or metal, the bowl or flask - of glass or food plastic, and stainless steel is used in the manufacture of knives and cutting parts.
Moreover, the cost of each model depends on the material. Kenwood blenders made of plastic are cheaper than appliances with metal in their construction. Glass bowls are much more expensive than plastic ones, like hardened steel knives. But inexpensive materials still have their advantages. So, plastic bowls do not break in a sudden fall, and a plastic device is easier to care for than a metal one.
Volume
Almost every Kenwood blender has a bowl or flask for grinding products. The reviews of the hostesses who already use the device contain recommendations for choosing the volume of the tank. So, it is necessary to take into account the amount of future work performed with the blender. If the device will be used for the preparation of baby food, then the size of the flasks may be small - up to 1 liter. But if the hostess will use the apparatus for cooking meals for the whole family, then it is better to opt for models with a bowl capacity of 1.5–2 liters.
Nozzles
Blenders that are used by modern housewives are equipped with various nozzles. And the more such additional accessories, the more functional and more expensive the grinding device is. Before buying a blender, you should decide whether all these configurations are needed, and if so, which ones.
So, a blender may contain:
- Chopper. This is a bowl with a knife of two blades at the base. It is used for the preparation of minced meat, pastes and fine grinding of products.
- Corolla. Nozzle for whipping proteins, cream and other semi-liquid and liquid products.
- Mixer operator. It is used for kneading dough of various densities.
- Press for citrus. Used to squeeze citrus juice.
- Puree nozzle.
- Shredders, graters of various diameters.
- Knives for splitting ice.
In the event of a breakdown, repairing the Kenwood blender with your own hands is not worth it. To do this, there are official representative offices and service centers in which experienced craftsmen can repair and breathe a second life into your device. If the warranty on the maintenance of the device has not expired, then upon opening the device, all warranty obligations are voided.