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Kenwood Chef - do I/don't I?

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mum2many
mum2many Posts: 244 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Mine has failed a test done after the fire so insurance saying i can have a new one but as it only failed due to the wrong type of plug should i get a new one or stick to my 701a and use the money for something else????
em x
Proud to be dealing with my debts
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  • abaxas
    abaxas Posts: 4,141 Forumite
    If it works, use it!

    Why not save most of the money and treat yourself to a new attachment?

    Hmmm sausage making.......
  • mum2many
    mum2many Posts: 244 Forumite
    thats what i thought but then seen the kenwood major and drool drool

    i need a liquidiser for the chef and i prefer mine to the new ones as its a lovely blue and cream colour.
    em x
    Proud to be dealing with my debts
  • Kaz2904
    Kaz2904 Posts: 5,797 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    What's wrong with the plug? Is it a fire risk?
    Will the insurance actually give you it back? You could always use the money to buy a new (to you) one from ebay if the plug on that would be ok?
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  • lemonade_money
    lemonade_money Posts: 131 Forumite
    Hi all, sorry to post this because I'm sure it's a silly question. But I have, very kindly, been offered to be bought a Kenwood Chef (KM010 model) Now I have looked at previous posts and some places on the web and I'm wondering whether it is right for me?

    I currently have a panasonic breadmaker although I'd love the make more bread by hand so I'm sure the Chef would come in useful for that - although I have a dough programme on my panny so could I just use that? I do love baking and cook absolutely everything I can from scratch so I'm sure it'd be used. I'd like to be able to do basic things (that I really hate doing) like grating but also pasta making too. Would this be possible only through buying the attachments? Or would I be better off without it - just buying a pasta maker (lakeland have one for £20) and continue doing all the other bits and bobs how I am doing it now?
    :xmassmile:rudolf:
  • galadriel
    galadriel Posts: 217 Forumite
    If someone is buying it for you then I'd say YES :D Do you have enough worktop space to leave it out? as I have heard people say it's a pain to get out, set up and then put away again. I wanted a Chef years ago when I got married but couldn't afford one and had a mini version called a Chefette, which is actually still going strong 26 years later and would love the larger version but I have such a tiny kitchen I would struggle to store it.
  • morwenna
    morwenna Posts: 844 Forumite
    Oooh, jealous! :D My last Kenwood Chef - left out on the counter by the way, was invaluable. I really miss it, I think I used it every day for baking cakes scones pastry etc etc.. The motor burned out after 10 years and the machine was second hand to start with! I am seriously considering spending some of my hard earned bonus on a replacement, but won't be able to afford the KM010 :(
  • Bunny200
    Bunny200 Posts: 627 Forumite
    If you don't want it do you think they would buy it for me?!!!:rotfl: I've been lusting after this in the Lakeland catalogue for ages, just need to find an easy to win competition as thats the only way I'm gonna get one!
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,650 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi lemonade_money,

    This thread may help you: The Complete Kenwood Chef Collection

    Pink
  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,242 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Pink-winged wrote: »
    Hi lemonade_money,

    This thread may help you: The Complete Kenwood Chef Collection

    Pink

    ....... or this one - Kenwood Chef Questions. thriftlady decided on a Magimix and is delighted :o

    I bought myself a Kenwood when I took a career break nearly 16 years ago. My mother and MIL both had one, so it was a natural choice :rolleyes: I've never regretted it. I use it for baking, whisking egg whites, liquidising large quantities, and it gets used every couple of days.

    Penny. x
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • lemonade_money
    lemonade_money Posts: 131 Forumite
    Thanks guys, I think I shall go for it then. It's not completely free to me, I do have to contribute a tad, but it's not the £400 as in the Lakeland catalogue!
    :xmassmile:rudolf:
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