My two sisters hav...e Kenwood Chefs, so I decided to take the plunge after I'd decluttered my kitchen to make space for it. You DO need to keep this on the kitchen counter, or it will just become an unused waste of cupboard space. I already have a Magimix which I love, but it doesn't do a good job of cake making. The Chef makes an excellent job with this. The model I got was an old one, but it worked straight out of the parcel. There was a burning smell from the motor which worried me for a while, but I was advised it was just flour from the previous owner and it did fade quite quickly. The things to watch out for are : Feet - The motor gets hot in use and 5 feet in good order are needed. (I had to replace mine, get the right sort, the old pins are VERY dificult to remove, but not immpossible) Speed Dial - This MUST alter the speed as you move the dial round. If it only does one speed you need to get the machine VERY cheaply as it will need a full service. Burning smell - If it doesn't fade quickly after you've fitted new feet, you will need to get it serviced. All parts are still available even for the really old Kenwoods. I was really lucky to get a lot of attachments from freegle (do a search) from someone down the road to me (were his mum's, but she had died & he didn't cook)
The fact that you can still buy these machi...nes, fully functioning, and they are still highly sought after, it a testimony to their reliability, workmanship and usefulness. I already own one of these but had to leave it abroad when I returned to the UK - after many years of reliable service why would I buy anything else, especially after I acquired the original second-hand? My dad was so impressed he wanted one too so now we're both proud owners of Kenwoods ! Now, just need to get my hands on the liquidiser attachment at a price I can afford ...
Superb little product easy to use and very cute!!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
VINTAGE KENWOOD CHEF is perfect .I use it ev...ery day and I recommend it :)
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Bought it second hand the A901 is like brand new it wo...uld have cost double to have my existing A901 factory reconditioned. Am highly delighted.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned