Kitfort planetary mixer

12-04-2018
Kitchen

Kitfort Planetary Mixer

Kitfort Planetary Mixer

The Russian developer of home appliances Kitfort with the “headquarters” in St. Petersburg produces high-quality cooking devices with extensive capabilities. Planetary mixers are popular not only among professionals, but also among housewives, because they allow you to prepare dough for baking for 5 minutes.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer

Features

With a planetary mixing system, the mixer halo revolves around its axis and simultaneously moves in a circle of the bowl. This allows you to reduce the kneading time of products and to achieve a uniform consistency of dough. All Kitfort models are equipped with a protective lid and a metal bowl, which allows you to cook the dough from hot ingredients. The lid does not allow products to splash out, but has a loading compartment so that you can add additional ingredients during the work process.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer

All models are equipped with a security system: when the engine compartment is tilted, the engine stops working.

If you return the compartment back, the engine still will not start. To restart the engine, you need to move the speed controller to zero position and start it again. Automatic shutdown occurs after 30 minutes of work at speeds of 1-3 and after 10 minutes at speeds of 4-max.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer

KT-1308

This model is the best value for money. It has not very high power, only 600 watts, at which the standard operating is about 250 watts. This does not prevent the device from whipping proteins to peaks for 5 minutes and ideally knead the dough for rye bread.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer

The bowl capacity is 4.2 liters, the mixer head leans back to remove the bowl. On the case there is a smooth speed controller from 1 to 8 positions, a monochrome display, which displays the mode of operation and a timer. The body of the motor unit itself is made of plastic. The model is presented in red, black and white. The device is equipped with openings for air cooling of the motor, legs-suckers. The choice of speed and transfer to the pulse mode is performed by turning the knob in different directions.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer

The timer allows you to both track the mixer running time (after 10 minutes it turns off to rest), and set up a reverse report (the time it takes to whip a particular product).

The timer can be adjusted during operation, but if you stop the whisk and raise the engine compartment, the timer value is reset. Motor device has protection against overheating and automatically turns off when the temperature reaches a critical point. Included are standard nozzles: a whisk, a dough hook and a spatula. At the same time the metal bowl is designed in such a way that it beats as well as 3 eggs, as well as 10.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer

The model has an average user rating, because the first of them were produced with plastic gears, which were quickly erased. After complaints from users, the company replaced them with metal ones and there are no longer any problems with operation. In reviews, many complain of a high noise level. The mixer does not work quietly (60-85 dB, depending on the speed), during operation you have to raise your voice, but you can’t say that it causes severe discomfort. Also, some users note that the mixer does not have enough power to knead such a tough dough, like on dumplings. With the pastry for cakes and buns copes perfectly well.

It is permissible to knead the minced meat in sausages or sausages in a mixer. The stuffing turns out homogeneous creamy consistency.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer

CT-1324

This model is presented in three colors: red, turquoise and cream. Its capacity is 1000 W, the volume of the stainless steel bowl is 5 liters. It has 6 speeds and one pulse mode. Included are three nozzles: hook, whisk and paddle. Users praise this model for being inexpensive and coping with its functions. Judging by the reviews, in some hostesses the whisk is not enough to the bottom, in some, on the contrary, it scrapes along the bottom. Both problems can be solved: in the first case, you can put a towel under the bowl (to beat one egg), in the second case you can bend the rim a little.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer

When testing the device shows excellent results when kneading dough of different consistency.

Dough for pasta and dumplings is ideal in about 5 minutes of work. Dough for bread and baking kneaded for 6-7 minutes. Depending on the type of dough, in the first minute of kneading the whisk will have to be stopped and the dough removed with a spatula from the sides of the bowl. The mixer has no timer, but it works in automatic mode. Both hands are free from the user, control over mixing is not required, you can do other things: prepare a baking dish, heat the oven.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer

Despite the low cost, this model is used as a professional in cooking schools and small coffee shops. It can withstand up to 10 batches of different types of dough per day. No problems with overheating of the engine. The noise level is 60 dB, which is lower than that of a meat grinder.

However, it is not recommended to use it in the apartment after 22-00 hours.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer

CT-1325

This model is new. It differs from the rest of the manufacturer's planetary mixers in that the body is made of metal, not plastic. In addition, this model is the most powerful, the actual power is 400 watts (declared 1000 watts), while for other models it is about 250-300 watts. In this model, the geometry of the stainless steel bowl was refined. Despite the fact that its volume is 4.5 liters, it holds the same number of products as the older models. There are 8 speed modes here and switching between them is done with a standard rotary knob. Pulse mode is designed to instantly reach maximum speed and is started by turning the knob down.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer

A fan is installed inside the mixer, which cools the engine if the operating speed approaches the maximum when mixing the stiff dough.

Hot air is vented through openings at the bottom of the hull. The legs-suckers not only securely fix the device on the table, but also raise it above the surface to improve heat transfer. All three nozzles cope with their task equally well. Mashed potatoes (1.5 kg of potatoes) are kneaded to a uniform consistency at minimum speed for 2 minutes. The manufacturer does not recommend using other speeds so as not to get sticky potato paste.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer

Recommendations from the manufacturer

  • The company recommends that housewives start working with mixers at minimum speed.. This is done to avoid spraying and splashing products.
  • Never exceed the maximum mark on the food bowl.. It exists so that the dough or cream has a place to rise in the process of beating.
  • The cooler you plan to knead the dough, the less volume you need to cook. The mass of dough for ravioli should not exceed 1 kg, and for baking 1.5 kg.
  • The manufacturer does not recommend exceeding the time 10 minutes. Even with the presence of an overheating protection system, it will be useful to give the motor a ten-minute break.
  • The maximum allowable number of eggs for whipping - 12 pieces.
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
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findings

Kitfort planetary mixers are reliable kitchen assistants in the budget segment. There are no analogues in this price range. Despite the plastic case of the two models, they do not look cheap "Chinese".

Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer

We should also note the well-established connection between the user and the company's technical support. With a direct request on the site, representatives of the company quickly contact the consumer and solve his problems. Mixer owners note that the replacement of defective components (for example, a non-working whisk) is free of charge and without any altercations from the manufacturer.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer

If the mixer broke and the warranty case, the manufacturer easily returns the money for the goods at the request of the user.

Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
Kitfort Planetary Mixer
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