A Complete Guide to Kenwood’s Chefette 2-in-1 Hand and Stand Mixer

The COVID-19 lockdown had spurred many in Singapore to pick up a new home hobby to keep themselves sane, a good number turning to baking in search of respite. While there are many explicit benefits of baking, its beneficial effects go beyond the obvious perfectly golden loaves and flirtatiously fluffy cakes. Research has shown that baking also helps with stress reduction, emotion regulation, and even the fostering of social connection in times of isolation — benefits that continue to persist post-lockdown and will continue to do so for an indefinite period of time. 

However, the art of baking is not an easy craft to master. And although individual skills play a crucial role in ever-improving results and progress towards perfection, having the right tools of the trade is essential and can also enrich your baking experience and journey while helping you achieve better bakes. In this regard, Kenwood Singapore is the preferred choice of both seasoned professionals and passionate hobbyists. 

Our wide range of baking equipment has served both commercial establishments and personal households alike since 1947, one consistent fan-favourite regardless of kitchen setting being none other than our Chefette 2-in-1 Hand and Stand Mixer. But before we go into the proper guide, we’ll first expand upon some generic benefits of using an electric mixer, so that you can make a more well-informed decision for your baking journey.

The Benefits of Using an Electric Mixer

No matter your level of skill, an electric mixer can make baking a lot easier in more ways than one: 

  • Offers a more hands-free, mess-free approach to ingredient mixing
  • Provides versatility as not just a baking equipment but a kitchen tool
  • Gives you more power and control when mixing ingredients
  • Facilitates efficiency and reliability in the kitchen
  • Helps prevent unnecessary wastage through thorough mixing

Above are the generic benefits of electric mixers in general, but — as with all things — not all mixer machines are created equal. Here are some features of Kenwood’s Chefette 3L that make it a cut above the rest when it comes to both stand and hand mixers for baking: 

Features of Kenwood’s Chefette 3L

Surprisingly compact, the Chefette 3L is a hand and stand mixer that combines cutting-edge technology with a sleek design to offer an exceptional performance via a suite of curated features: 

1. Flexible Combination of Hand and Stand Mixers

There has long been a debate over which is better in the kitchen, hand mixers or stand mixers. At Kenwood, we take a different approach to this controversy and put forth an alternate question: Why not both? 

Kenwood Singapore’s Chefette 3L gives you the best of both worlds, being operable as a stand mixer and electric handheld mixer whenever required. In other words, with the Chefette 2-in-1 Hand and Stand Mixer, you can enjoy the versatility, power, and convenience of a stand mixer while having the option to detach its motor head and use it as a handheld mixer for added manoeuvrability and use on other containers aside from your standard mixing bowls. 

2. Five Dedicated Speed Settings

The Chefette 3L also comes with five dedicated speed settings, so you can choose the one that provides the desired results for each recipe you take on. Contrary to popular belief, higher power settings don’t always give the best outcomes. Selecting the correct speed setting on your Chefette Hand and Stand Mixer is akin to playing a piece of music at the right tempo — overmixing or undermixing can ruin any recipe. 

As a general rule of thumb, higher speeds are better for creating smooth consistencies when beating or whipping, while lower speeds are better for lighter mixing and creaming. Below are further details on the exact speeds to choose for your baking or cooking needs:

  • Speed 1 — Low speed is meant for slow mixing needs and is best used for simple stirring and combining. Use this setting to add dry ingredients such as flour to a batter or when adding wet ingredients to dry. Additionally, you should start with this speed setting before increasing the speed whenever using your Chefette 3L. 
  • Speed 2 — Low-medium speed is best for semi-heavy batters and should be used to mix orthodox cookie doughs and batter for denser bakes such as pound cakes. 
  • Speed 3 — The middle speed should be used to finish your batter by mixing well and is great for creaming butter and beating frostings or even mashed potatoes. 
  • Speed 4 — Medium-high speed is the most ideal for fast beating or whipping. It is recommended for making meringues or beating frostings for the best results.
  • Speed 5 — The highest speed setting of your Chefette 2-in-1 Hand and Stand Mixer is perfect for whipping cream and egg whites. 

3. Pulsing Function 

Another feature of the Chefette 2-in-1 Hand and Stand Mixer is the built-in pulsing function, which works at the highest speed when pressed and stops immediately once released. With the pulse function of our Chefette 3L, you will have better control over the consistencies of your mixes and a lot more options and results. For example, you can use the pulse function for an extra burst of blending at the end of a mix to smoothen your mixture a little more if needed. Some other excellent uses for the pulsing function include:

  • Achieving thick consistencies while retaining desired texture by preventing over-blending.
  • Blending rough ingredients that are large or hard without having them fly everywhere.
  • Adding other ingredients into a liquid mix but having it be in bits rather than liquid consistency.
  • Turning toast and bread into croutons or breadcrumbs for your salads, sauces, and more.
  • Softening frozen ingredients before blending to avoid overheating your mixer’s motor and wasting excess energy.

4. Three-Litre Mixing Bowl Capacity

Generous in size, the 3L mixing bowl of the Chefette Hand and Stand Mixer allows indulgent mixes without taking up too much of your storage space. Besides having the perfect size for not just mixing in, cooking in, or as a serving bowl, the Chefette 3L mixing bowl is also designed for its durability and long-lasting use.

5. Rotating Bowl 

As your Chefette Hand and Stand Mixer spins and mixes, the mixing bowl will also rotate in the opposite direction to reach all edges and incorporate every last bit of your ingredients better together.

The rotating bowl feature of the Chefette 3L ensures proper dough consistency and exceptionally well-blended ingredients for all your bakes. It is especially useful for producing consistently high-quality dough at lower temperatures such that your dough does not overheat or ferment too quickly. Artisanal bread, bagels and pizza that require dough water absorption ratios of 80% to 90% are easily achievable with the Chefette Hand and Stand Mixer. 

6. SureGrip™ Handle

A firm, comfortable grip is of utmost importance when using a handheld mixer. Not only does it help you avoid pain in your wrists, but it also facilitates control and consistency when mixing. The SureGrip™ handle of the Chefette 2-in-1 Hand and Stand Mixer promises you the best hold while you work with your mixtures, better positioning you for the precision handling required to achieve the lightest, fluffiest mousse when whisking eggs or the likes. 

7. Stainless Steel Beaters and Kneaders

Of course, cleaning up after baking is never much fun, but the Chefette 2-in-1 Hand and Stand Mixer can turn the usually tiresome task into a quick and convenient one. Our stainless-steel beaters and kneaders are easily cleaned with some elbow grease and at-home cleaning solutions, so you can easily remove unwanted smudges and blemishes with little to no effort.

8. Splash Guard

The Chefette 2-in-1 Hand and Stand Mixer also comes with a splash guard for its 3L mixing bowl. You can bake with peace of mind knowing that there’ll be minimal mess made no matter how big a storm you choose to bake up in your home kitchen. 

9. Access to Kenwood’s 360 Baking Support

Lastly, when you get yourself a Kenwood Chefette 2-in-1 Hand and Stand Mixer, you’re not just buying an electric mixer for baking but also a gateway into our entire suite of baking support services to continually succeed throughout your baking journey. 

With redeemable complimentary online baking classes, personalised baking advice from our professional advisors and bakers, and an easy upgrade program for when you’re ready to take on more, Kenwood’s 360 Baking Support program aims to enhance your very own baking experience — all-day, every day. 

Find out more about Kenwood’s 360 Baking Support

What’s in the Box of the Chefette 3L?

On top of the aforementioned in-built features, the Chefette 2-in-1 Hand and Stand Mixer also comes with twin beaters, twin dough hooks, and one year of local warranty covering labour and parts, excluding accessories. More information that may prove useful: 

Weight 2.3 kg
Wattage 350 w
Size 34.5 (L) x 39 (W) x 27 (H)
Colour White
Bowl Material Polished stainless steel
Body Material Plastic
Tool Material Stainless Steel

Perfect the Art of Baking and Cooking with Kenwood

At Kenwood Singapore, we commit ourselves to help individuals of all ages and backgrounds master the art of baking and cooking with our state-of-the-art electrical appliances. Our Chefette 2-in-1 Hand and Stand Mixer is a great tool to start your baking journey, and the many stand mixer attachments we have at Kenwood also mean that you can easily add further versatility to your Chefette 3L mixer machine.

You can also peruse our other stand mixers or handheld mixers at Kenwood Singapore, and all our other baking equipment for whatever you need. Enrich your baking experience today, and achieve better bakes with Kenwood Singapore.