Thursday 3 September 2015

What to Look For in a Hand Mixer

If you don’t do a lot of baking or simply don’t have room on your kitchen counter space for a full-sized stand mixer, then a portable hand mixer is a great option. It can help you do all of your basic baking prep.

Weight is one of the factors to consider when buying a hand mixer. What’s great about a lightweight hand mixer is that it lets you move more freely with almost no effort. Just lift it and press its buttons to give your tired arms a much-needed break from manualkneading, mixing, or beating by hand. It’s very easy to manoeuvre a lightweight hand mixer, so you can cover every inch of the mixing bowl and thoroughly mix ingredients. It’s also easy to carry the mixer to use with just about any container, saving you from having to transfer your ingredients from one bowl to the next.

Look for a hand mixer that is easy to clean. You have to be able to pop the beaters and whisks off, soak them in warm water mixed with a mild detergent, and then simply let them dry. The mixer unit itself should be easy to wipe down, too.

Hand mixers are designed to be easy to store. They don’t take up much space and you can pretty much keep them anywhere. Some of the latest models even feature retractable cords. Choose these for neater storage.

You also have to look at the variable speed settings and check if the motor is a high-performance type. Having more speeds makes a hand mixer more versatile, letting you complete kitchen tasks in a jiffy.

Finally, check if the hand mixer comes with a full manufacturer's warranty. This assures you that you are getting a well-made, durable product that the manufacturer proudly guarantees.

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