Hand mixer

It is impossible to imagine modern kitchen without a set of household appliances, which simplifies the work of the hostess, and even does not help the professional to become, if not a cooking genius, then the chef of experimental cuisine. The most labor-intensive operations - whipping cream, preparing homemade mayonnaise, mixing foods until smooth, take a lot of time and effort. Therefore, every cook wants a reliable assistant in his kitchen - a mixer. How to choose a hand mixer for the kitchen and not make a mistake?

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Which mixer to choose for the house? - Varieties of the device

Typically, at least five mixer models are presented in household appliance stores. They come in different sizes, from different materials, colored and multifunctional. The main task is to decide which type of mixer suits you best.

Hand mixer

For such models, the engine is located in the instrument housing. The hand mixer during the whole process of work must be held in your hands, make them translational-rotational movements for uniform mixing.

In this case, you must be very careful when stirring delicate products: proteins, cream.

Important! Using a hand mixer, you can whip the products in any bowl - it can be a small bowl, pan, deep bowl or an ordinary large glass.

Advantages:

• Hand mixers differ from others in their small size and ergonomics.
• The case of the device is small, it is convenient to lie in the hand.
• Nozzles are removed.
• When folded, it takes up very little space, which allows you to store it even in small kitchens.

Stationary mixer

These units are distinguished by the fact that their engine is located in the frame. This is a rather heavy device. The bottom of the bed is heavier to protect the unit from movement on the surface and bouncing during operation.

You can’t choose a bowl for whipping, you can use only the bowl that is included in the kit. However, do not be scared. The stationary mixer with the bowl is very convenient, because after loading the products into the bowl and turning on the mixer, you can do other things while the smart machine mixes and whips everything.

Important! The nozzles in such a mixer always move along a predetermined path with a certain constant speed, which allows the products to be mixed most evenly. In innovative models, the bowl rotates in the opposite direction to the nozzles. But we hasten to warn you that a stationary mixer with a bowl is much larger in size than a hand mixer, and more appropriate in large kitchens.

Combined Type Mixer

For those who appreciate the versatility and love to change the way they perform tasks, this type of mixer will be most suitable. It combines the advantages of a manual and stationary mixer.

You can neatly and reliably fix the appliance on the surface of the table, turning it into a stationary kitchen appliance. And if necessary, it is easy to disconnect the body from the bed, and holding in your hands, whip the products, like a hand mixer.

Important! The package includes a stationary bowl, but at the same time you can not limit yourself in choosing other suitable dishes.

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Rules for choosing a good mixer

When making a choice, you need to clearly understand why you need a mixer, what basic processes it will perform, how many products it needs to process. All this is necessary in order to determine the basic parameters.

Power

This indicator affects the ability to work continuously, the versatility of the apparatus and the number of processed products.

Important! Typically, inexpensive hand mixers have the smallest power and allow you to prepare a light batter, beat an omelet, mix low-fat cream.

According to the technical characteristics of the power are distributed as follows:

• manual models - engines up to 300 W;
• stationary mixers are the most powerful - engines from 500 to 700 W;
• combined are available with a power of 250-400 watts.

Important! As practice shows, models from 300 to 400 W are most in demand, which are able to satisfy the needs of modern families of 2-4 people. But a powerful stationary model, in which there is a large bowl, can knead 3-4 kilograms of dough at a time.

Nozzles

Standard equipment consists of two types of nozzles:

• spirals for mixing dough;
• metal whisk for whipping.

Important! Usually these nozzles are paired.

Which mixer with a bowl is better? - It is not difficult to determine if you have an idea of ​​all the possibilities of a particular model. In addition, manufacturers include other nozzles in the kit:

• universal chopper;
• electric knife;
• sifting device for flour, powder, starch.

Important! For hand models, the bonus is a blender nozzle. It is fixed at the end of the mixer, the functions are completely identical to the blender, but with less power.

Materials of which the mixer is made

Budget and middle class models are made of special food-grade plastic. This material is cheap, relatively short-lived, but manages to work out the time set for it, even with frequent use.

For expensive models, the case can be made of metal, which is coated with enamel. This significantly increases the price of the goods, but does not guarantee a longer service life.

Important! We recommend you to pay attention when choosing what the moving parts are made of:

1. Plastic parts deform and crack very quickly, especially if you mix heavy or thick foods.
2. Try to choose devices in which the working parts are made only of metal.

Bowl Material:

• The most environmentally friendly and harmless to your health will be a mixer with a bowl of stainless steel. Such containers do not break, do not oxidize, and are durable in use.
• Glass bowls are distinguished by their transparency and convenience, you can always see the process taking place in it.
• In low-budget mixers, manufacturers save on the bowl, making it plastic. Such a bowl may crack, even be scratched with a nozzle.

Important! During whipping, do not fill any bowl over ¾ of its volume. This will help to avoid splashing liquid products.

Additional functions:

• In models of middle and high class there is a function of protection against overheating. As soon as the engine heats up to the critical temperature specified by the technical characteristics, the current supply immediately stops. This prevents the melting of parts and fire.
• On the mixer housing there is a button for pulse speed control, by pressing which you can reduce or increase the speed and speed.

Important! Typically, mixers operate at 3-6 speeds, but on more expensive models, the number of speeds is increased to twelve. For ease of use, on the case of a large stationary mixer, next to the speed switch, there may be pictures explaining which products each speed is designed for.

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Manufacturers Rating

The mixers supplied for sale are full of a variety of models and brands. Practically all well-known companies specializing in the production of household appliances produce these devices that are simple in their design.

The most high-quality mixers belong to the brands Moulinex, Bosch, Zelmer, Vitek, Philips. When purchasing the equipment of these companies, demand quality certificates from sellers, carefully check the integrity of the case.

Important! Manufacturers always give a guarantee for these products of the company, which the seller must confirm in a special coupon, noting the date of sale and putting a stamp. Beware of fakes, avoid cheap equipment from Chinese manufacturers.

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Kitchen is not a routine. This is the workshop of an artist capable of creating culinary masterpieces. A reliable mixer is the key to your success in the culinary field.