Kenwood Chef KVC3100 Questions & Answers

It's actually called a 'folding in tool' - my error. They are ~$69.00 and can be bought direct from Kenwood. I cannot place a link - not allowed on this site, I believe, but 'Kenwood mixers Australia' in your browser will get you there. You'll love the goodies available. The tool is number AT511, Chef size. Very good site. there are lots of things available and it pays to just put what you're interested in, into the browser and compare prices, but I've bought several direct from Kenwood.

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Pawrr - see my answer to Amandeep Cheema for a lot of stuff about my KVC 3000series Chef experience [Click 'see all questions about ....]

Yes. It does, but you need to sort of go onto 'Min' slowly and very carefully, and carefully ensure that you don't move the dial further than just on. I have used it with beaters at very slow, i.e. 'min' quite easily. If you're thinking in terms of using a beater that way for folding in for scones/cakes/pastry etc, where you definitely don't want to, and should not actually beat the mixture, I would suggest you get a 'folding in' tool. They are pricey but work extremely well. I was amazed at how good it works, and it's a more effective method of folding and cutting in than with a knife or spoon. All the mixtures I've used it with have been far lighter than doing it with a knife or spoon, or any other tool. I did panic at first as it seemed to do it too quickly but just keep an eye on it and stop as soon as everything is blended and no longer. Do not over fill the bowl though, and keep WITHIN the weight and volume limits in the manual. Better to be no more than slightly under maximum.

Hi Hanu D, Yes this machine is good for dough, you will find you have a great dough hook within your kit. So as to get use to how the machine works I would try some of the Kenwood recipes first as they will give you exact amounts to use.

I have been using Kenwood Chef-level machines for a few decades [since 1979], principally for bread dough. They are really good, BUT you MUST adhere to the maximum weight and final mix measurements, and SPEED, or you can eventually burn out the motor. I did that with my first 700 Series machine after about 15yrs of use and about 5 years of fortnightly bread making. I didn't heed the the maximums properly. I changed my last 900 Series machine after 12 careful years use simply to update/upgrade though it still worked perfectly. This KVC3100 model mixes perfectly at the speeds and quantities in the instructions, as stated by Delonghi. Check various websites for advice on how to know when a dough is ready for which type of mix.; greater care is needed with the drier, 'English' type, mix as it is much heavier to move around.

Hi Amandeep, What you are asking is for a personal choice, as your machine is more than 12 years old technology has changed a great deal. The best thing for you to do is to go to: external link  and look through all the machine to find the best one suited to your needs. That way when you go shopping for the best price you will know which one you are looking for :)

While I don't know the motor size of the patissier model you have, I can recommend the KVC3100 series, and I assume the bowl size is similar at 4.6L. The KVC3100 series has a 1000W mmtor and is quite powerful, relatively quiet - quieter than the earlier non-electronic controlled motors. I added the 'folding-in' tool,which is brilliant and finishes better than doing it by hand, and included with the mixer are improved silicone finished creaming/beaters, etc. I mainly use the Kenwood for breadmaking, and it's excellent for that. I have made cakes with a maximum for the usual rich cake style of 250g butter and usual ingredients ratios thereon for a Chrsitmas cake and other rich fruit cakes, which is the comfortable maximum for the folding-in tool [if you're careful and don't try to mix faster then absolute minimum speed]. Some attachments from earlier/other Kenwood models may fit, some with a minor adjustment. eg. my Kenlite bowl from my original KM700 series is still in use after about 40yrs, and older, original beaters may be ok if the little circlip on the stem is removed which will allow the stem to fully insert into the mixer head. Some other attachments may work with a purchased adapter [like the mincer I had for a 900range] - read and check the website, or contact their support [De'Longhi....]. The KVC4100 series is a 1200W motor and 6.7L bowl but any attachments used with the smaller bowls would not fit because of height, but top attachments might - just check. Suggest you try the Kenwood site and check their 'special offers' for mixers and other items at a good price.

Best bet is to check on the internet, compare prices and offers. Don't forget to look for catches, and factor in any shipping and/or travel costs. For anyone in a rural town, also check out local branches of the Betta Electrical and similar smaller electrical appliance stores as they will often match the 'big-boys' and you would then be keeping the money where you live. Some additional attachments may not be available other than through Kenwood direct; occassionally Kenwood has specials on mixers and attachments. In this case check carefully that the parts correctly match to mixer model.