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] 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:

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] 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.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 ] Most stand mixers come with a splash guard, so we assessed how easy this was to attach and pour ingredients through. The 2006 range consisted of six different Chef models, differing mainly in power. [6] Recent model Kenwood Major, with stainless steel bowl 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] We chose bestselling stand mixers sold at UK retailers and tested to see how well they mixed, whisked and kneaded. We bought all the stand mixers we tested. How well they mixed

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. 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. 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]We rated how easy it was to clean the stand mixer bowl and attachments by hand after each use. Energy consumption

power outlets compatible with 20 optional attachments. Includes: slow speed outlet, high speed outlet and bowl outlet 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.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] 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. Offering great flexibility, the Premier has 3 power outlets, which include: a slow speed outlet suited to mincing, grating and pasta-rolling; a high speed outlet which is ideal for any blending, juicing or high speed slicing and shredding tasks; and a bowl attachment outlet which acts as a planetary hub to give unparalleled results even when mixing small quantities.