I'll tell you about a new appliance from KitchenAid. KitchenAid Artisan kitchen processor.
Like all KitchenAid appliances, the processor has a signature stylish design. Available in several colors: caramel apple, red, cream, frosty pearl, silver medallion and black. I have a model in red.
The device is packed in two boxes: shipping and advertising. Inside, everything is fixed in foam.
The kit includes the actual device itself with the main steel bowl. At first glance, the bowl looks like a narrow, tall steel saucepan with rubberized handles. But it has contacts and latches at the bottom, and a hole with a shaft in the center of the bottom. This shaft is detachable for washing the bowl in the dishwasher. There is a lid holder on top of the bowl. If the cover is open, a message will appear on the display when you try to turn on the device. There is also a notification about an unfixed bowl.
The cover is transparent, plastic. Removable. It has a recess for a measuring cup. The gasket is fixed around the circumference. It can be removed for washing. The lid has a latch to lock it closed on the bowl.
The volume of the kitchen processor bowl is stated as 4.5 liters. The scale inside the bowl shows 0.7L for steam cooking and a maximum mark of 2.5L.
In addition to the main one, there is a mini-bowl with a multifunctional mini-knife. This small 1 liter bowl made of durable plastic is marked> PA R530 <. It is inserted into the main one and fixed in it. It must be installed by connecting the arrows. This bowl must not be heated. You can only grind in it. There is a scale in liters and cups inside and outside the bowl.
The set also includes steam baskets. One inner with removable rubberized handle. Fits in the main bowl and can be closed with a lid.The second is a two-level outdoor one. It has an oval shape. Installed over the bowl. Has its own cover. Both baskets are made of durable plastic, marked> GFPP <.
Removable knives for the main bowl are located in the storage case. It has the same shape as the outer steam basket. They can be stored together by placing a case between the basket floors.
The kit includes a stainless steel utility knife, a stirring attachment (rubberized, but does not bend like a stirrer on a KitchenAid multicooker), a dough attachment (plastic), an egg beater (also plastic).
The set also includes an instruction manual and a warranty book. The KitchenAid Artisan Kitchen Processor has a 3 year warranty.
No recipe book included. However, there is an application for tablets and smartphones with a rich selection of recipes for this device, but in European languages. In Russian there is a website specially created for this - cookprocessor. There is a description of the device, its equipment, photos and a recipe book. There are not many dishes here, but they are described in detail for each cooking step.
The KitchenAid Artisan kitchen processor case is made of stainless steel. The height of the body without the bowl is 23.5 cm. The width is 27 cm. The depth is 39 cm. The height with the bowl with the lid closed is 36 cm, with the lid open - 55 cm. The width with the bowl is 34 cm. The inner diameter of the bowl at the bottom is 18 cm, the inner height of the bowl is 15.5 cm.
The control panel with programmed modes is located on the front wall of the kitchen processor case. There is also a gearshift knob.
Manual buttons and display are located on the top of the case.
On the side of the body there is a handle for fixing / releasing the bowl and a toggle switch for turning the device on / off from the mains.
The KitchenAid Artisan kitchen processor has a total of 25 modes. These modes are both single-stage and multi-stage. These include three Cooking modes, three Frying modes, eleven Stewing modes, two Steaming modes, five Purée modes and one Kneading mode. For each mode, the settings of time, temperature and shaft rotation speed are programmed for each stage. Switching between stages occurs in manual mode - by pressing the “Start / Pause” button. In this case, you can change the nozzle between steps, if necessary. At each step, you can change any setting manually. At the end of the modes, automatic heating is provided for 45 minutes, which, if desired, can be turned off.
Manual control buttons and a knob are located on the top control panel. There you can change the temperature, cooking time, stir quickly, pulse chop, start or cancel the mode. The range of possible temperatures is from 40 ° C to 140 ° C with a step of 5 ° C, as well as 0 ° C, i.e. it is possible to cook without heating - chopping, whipping, stirring. The time is adjustable in seconds and minutes. With increasing time, the step also increases - from 5 seconds to 10 minutes. Time range from 5 seconds to 2 hours.
When you switch on the kitchen processor for the first time, you are prompted to select the language of use. To do this, turn the adjustment knob until the desired language appears, and then press the “Start / Pause” button. Further, even after disconnecting the device from the network, the language will remain selected. You can also toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius (default is Celsius).
Before using it for the first time, I steamed the processor along with the internal steam basket. To do this, I poured cold water into the bowl up to the 0.7 liter mark. I threw in a few tangerine crusts. I set a basket on top. She closed the lid. I chose the mode for steam cooking without stirring - Steam cooking P1, the default temperature is 130 ° C, the duration is 10 minutes, the stirring speed is 0. To start the mode, press the “Start / Pause” button. The timing starts immediately. During the operation of the mode, you can change its duration and temperature by pressing the corresponding buttons and rotating the adjustment knob.
At the end of steaming, we leave the multicooker with an open lid to cool down, and then after washing it is ready for use.
When the heating element was first heated, there was no smell, as well as when the box was opened.
In general, I can say that the device is very interesting and will suit those who love to cook and want to experiment in the kitchen. In it, you can cook both in automatic modes (however, switching between the stages is manual), and with manual settings, you can use the rotation of the shaft for chopping, mixing, whipping, or you can cook without it. This kitchen processor can be used to prepare all kinds of mashed potatoes, mousses, sauces, soups, risottos, steamed dishes, kneading both liquid and yeast dough. Chopping, stirring, whipping is possible with or without heating.
All in all, the KitchenAid Artisan kitchen processor is a very interesting and versatile appliance! We will continue to study and see how it will show itself during testing.