Kenwood Chefette HM680 Hand Mixer with Stainless steel Bowl, 5 speeds and pulse function,Stainless steel beaters and kneaders, 350W- White
Kenwood HM680 Chefette Hand Mixer with Bowl – White
Created with versatility and simplicity in mind.
Designed mainly for the task of cake mixing, the Kenwood Chefette is perfect for those who want to improve their baking skills but who may not have the space for a kitchen machine.
Use the hand mixer separately for quick convenient mixing or attach to the specially designed stand with rotating bowl for larger batches.
Making the everyday special
With 5 speed settings and a pulse function, this 350W dedicated blend of hand and stand mixer has all that’s required to create everything from light and fluffy sponges to smooth creamy fondants.
Available with a stainless steel 3 litre bowl, with a working capacity of 1.5 litres, this dedicated hand mixer is perfectly designed for baking cakes, pastries or even mixing dough.
All the tools for the job
Let your handy kitchen assistant do all the hard work with the bonus of no mess thanks to a unique splash guard, which simply clicks into place above the bowl, allowing for splash free mixing.
The offset beaters make it easy to add ingredients into the bowl whilst continuously mixing and the rotating bowl ensures maximum ingredients are incorporated into the mixture to ensure a smooth, even and perfect consistency every time.
Key Features
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5 SpeedsThe range of speeds makes light work of all folding mixing and whisking. | Unique splash guardEliminates mess. | Stainless steel beaters and kneaders includedNon degradable for durability and strength. |
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Stainless steel bowlGenerous 3L stainless steel bowl large enough for almost any recipe. | | Powerful 350W motorDelivers superb results. |
| Weight: | 2.3 kg |
| Dimensions: | 38.99 x 34.49 x 27 cm; 2.3 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Kenwood |
| Model: | HM680 |
| Colour: | White |
| Colour: | White |
Good mixer with quantity issues
Must have at least a quarter full before it will mix the bottom
Amazing!!!!
This is amazing you should buy it! It’s easy to clean, strong and good quality.
I have had this for a few years and it has never failed me. Perfect buttercream and cakes! I love it!
It’s a Kenwood - you can’t go wrong
Purchased as a present. Have had quite a few slices of cake since. Yum
The Kenwood name of quality
I had a Kenwood Chefette 40 years ago and it worked for at least 25 years and was still working when I sent it to the tip, I had no hesitation when my mother asked for a new hand held mixer for Christmas in purchasing a Kenwood Chefette for her, the main reason was that she has difficulty holding a hand mixer so this one has a stand and bowl so she will not have to hold it, Mother was very pleased with her Chefette and has said that it worked beautifully so there we are Kenwood has maintained its level of quality over 40 years and more, yes it is not a professional machine however for light cake making type cooking it does the job with aplomb !
The Kenwood name of quality
I had a Kenwood Chefette 40 years ago and it worked for at least 25 years and was still working when I sent it to the tip, I had no hesitation when my mother asked for a new hand held mixer for Christmas in purchasing a Kenwood Chefette for her, the main reason was that she has difficulty holding a hand mixer so this one has a stand and bowl so she will not have to hold it, Mother was very pleased with her Chefette and has said that it worked beautifully so there we are Kenwood has maintained its level of quality over 40 years and more, yes it is not a professional machine however for light cake making type cooking it does the job with aplomb !
Does what you want it to do.
The second one we have owned over the years. All we need in a mixer.
Excellent, fully as expected
Wanted a small mixer, one up from a hand mixer. This is just the job,and powerful.
Love this Kenwood Chefette HM680
Delighted with this purchase. Used straight away to bake a cake, mixed perfectly, great results. Really easy to use and clean, but did first read instructions on how to operate. Some find the hand held part heavy, I find this fine, but on this occasion used locked into base. Splash guard and spatula brilliant additions.
Neat little machine
Overall good little mixer. Have had heavy and more powerful stand mixers, but this is just fine for cakes, sponges, pastry and scones. Back to basicskeep it simple!
Great medium sized mixer for occasional use
The only down with this machine is the 6 minute continuous use warning as it will overheat if left on longer.
Otherwise it is a very versatile and well designed machine
Excellent produc
Excellent product easy to ise makes some beautiful cakes and buns.
Put to work
The chefette arrived as promised, thank you Amazon. The mixer was put to work straight away. Chocolate brownies. The mixer was easy and quietly did the job. My hands are arthritic all buttons and controls were easy. The Kenwood brand is known to me, easy choice to buy. I will use again with good success, brownies were lovely.
Put to work
The chefette arrived as promised, thank you Amazon. The mixer was put to work straight away. Chocolate brownies. The mixer was easy and quietly did the job. My hands are arthritic all buttons and controls were easy. The Kenwood brand is known to me, easy choice to buy. I will use again with good success, brownies were lovely.
Excelle
Excellent and works very well. I started married life with a chefette and then progressed to a chef as the family grew. Now in later years I am back to a chefette and not disappointed.
Bowl too large for home use
To make cakes and meringues for home use, I find the bowl a bit too large as beaters only touch the bottom quarter, however most bowls are large now !
Perfec
This is perfect if it’s cakes you want to make, that’s all I will be wanting to use it for, it’s small and a perfect size to keep in a cupboard and the price is amazing. Definitely recommend it.
Compact easy to use piece of ki
Bought as present but told really does the job, nice compact easy and quick to use, does what it says
Great little helpe
Great little device, much better made than cheaper competitors. It does not feel premium at all but the price point speak for itself.
It does all we need and the cover seems to be great add-on shame not glass but again for the price you pay you get a lot.
Quieter than most cheaper devices, good turbo mode, great cooling and enough power to make any cake.
My lady is super happy with it so do I
Great little helpe
Great little device, much better made than cheaper competitors. It does not feel premium at all but the price point speak for itself.
It does all we need and the cover seems to be great add-on shame not glass but again for the price you pay you get a lot.
Quieter than most cheaper devices, good turbo mode, great cooling and enough power to make any cake.
My lady is super happy with it so do I
Superior Chefette
It makes superb sponges, mixes thoroughly no mess. It’s easy to use, even though I do have trouble with my hands. I would recommend this to anyone. Charles (everything has a name in my house) Chefette is certainly the star in my kitchen!
For me it is very important to have a varied number of speeds not just fast and not so fast!
As stated above am very pleased with the number of speeds and the large bowl. Cake number 1 baked today. Yum!
Small, light in size, big on results
I’ve not had a bad bake since I’ve been using this chefette. A really good buy.
Nice-looking, useful addition to my kitchen.
Makes light work of cake making – heaven after beating by hand! The splash guard is a good idea too – especially when adding flour.
Compact,easy to use.
Compact,easy to use.Easy to clean. Easy to store.
fantastic mixe
This is a good mixer for both hand and bowl mixing. the mixer feels very sturdy, the bowl is stainless steel and rotates when in use which is unusual in other hand/ stand mixers. I have just made a batch of cupcakes and found the mixer very easy to use, the mix was perfect and it was easy to clean afterwards
fantastic mixe
This is a good mixer for both hand and bowl mixing. the mixer feels very sturdy, the bowl is stainless steel and rotates when in use which is unusual in other hand/ stand mixers. I have just made a batch of cupcakes and found the mixer very easy to use, the mix was perfect and it was easy to clean afterwards
Very pleased with this mixe
Good quality mixer, & I wanted a smaller size, as I have a small kitchen.
Worth the money
Good name good product. Bought for my granddaughter who was delighted with it. She makes beautiful cakes
Ideal for cake making!
Very pleased with this machine. Ideal for what I want it for. Didn’t need a big one now all the family have flown the nest and we have downsized. It doesn’t take up too much room either, which is a bonus!
Just made a coffee and walnut cake and if has risen lovely. Yummy!
Kenwood Chefette HM680
Excellent. Very quick delivery. Well packaged. Very pleased and happy with this mixer. Tested it and all works OK. It did the job. Nice mixer for that price I paid.
Good Mixe
Very satisfied with the product. Works very well and looks good
Great produc
So far really like the product. It does what it says.
Food mixe
Best mixer for a long time. Had a kenwood cheffette and liquidiser in 1977 . Only just gave up a few weeks ago. Hopefully this one will give a good life. Been good so far.
Great great mixer.
This is the best mixer ever..I’m gutted as I’m moving to the USA and this I see not available over there.
If you want a mixer on a stand , but also need a hand mixer, this is it!! It does both..
And looks really great too. I would highly recommend it.
Brillia
Excellent device and brilliant customer care. No complaints been using this for 6months now.
Perfect little mixer.
Bought a proper mixer, but it was too big and heavy. Took it back to the shop for a refund. Bought this mini mixer and it’s perfect for the occasional use I want it for, and just the right size bowl. Couldn’t be happier. Would recommend it.
I was given a Kenwood Chefette by an aunt of my husband’s as a wedding present. That was in 1972. It had a particularly useful white pyrex bowl which rotated on its stand, a whisk which always overwhisked egg whites, and even a small liquidiser attachment (long since defunct). I replaced the original whisk (even though it didn’t quite fit onto the stand properly) and continued to use it endlessly. The third and final whisk was a Phillips one belonging to my late mother (she died in 2002, and it was several years old then). It has put in sterling service ever since (although again not fitting properly onto the stand, being a different make). When it finally seized up (after a few warning moans during use) I finally bit the bullet and ordered the modern replacement version. It’s terrific – I now realise that it’s predecessor was labouring to do anything. Mind you, I’ve kept the pyrex bowl! If it lasts as long as its predecessors, I’ll probably be well beyond making puddings and cakes.
I was given a Kenwood Chefette by an aunt of my husband’s as a wedding present. That was in 1972. It had a particularly useful white pyrex bowl which rotated on its stand, a whisk which always overwhisked egg whites, and even a small liquidiser attachment (long since defunct). I replaced the original whisk (even though it didn’t quite fit onto the stand properly) and continued to use it endlessly. The third and final whisk was a Phillips one belonging to my late mother (she died in 2002, and it was several years old then). It has put in sterling service ever since (although again not fitting properly onto the stand, being a different make). When it finally seized up (after a few warning moans during use) I finally bit the bullet and ordered the modern replacement version. It’s terrific – I now realise that it’s predecessor was labouring to do anything. Mind you, I’ve kept the pyrex bowl! If it lasts as long as its predecessors, I’ll probably be well beyond making puddings and cakes.
I like the chefette but it is not as good as the one I had years ago. Nice and light. Used to be able to move the mixer about in the bowl when it was fixed onto the base, made it easier to mix everything in. It only stays at the edge now so you have a bit in the middle not mixed in. I don’t think it is strong enough to do the bread dough even though it was only a small loaf being made,it does help though.
Overall though it does the mixing of the ingredients once you move the mixture from the middle. Still saves hand holding.
I like the chefette but it is not as good as the one I had years ago. Nice and light. Used to be able to move the mixer about in the bowl when it was fixed onto the base, made it easier to mix everything in. It only stays at the edge now so you have a bit in the middle not mixed in. I don’t think it is strong enough to do the bread dough even though it was only a small loaf being made,it does help though.
Overall though it does the mixing of the ingredients once you move the mixture from the middle. Still saves hand holding.
Great and a bargai
Was bought as a gift for someone. I saw it for 30 more at John Lewis so it was a real bargain and she loved it. Says it’s really easy to use and clean. If I didn’t have a Kitchenaid, I probably would get myself one too!
Easy & lightweigh
Love this easy to use, lightweight mixer, the spatula that comes with it is excellent for getting everything out of the bowl, that clean it almost looks like no need to wash the bowl. Hahaha;-)
This is the 2nd time i have purchased the same Kenwood Chefette HM680 Hand Mixer with Bowl.
The 1st one i brought i put in the dishwasher, it melted the glue on the bottom of the mixing bowl and so i could only use the wish by hand as the bowl would not sit properly back in its slot and so the automatic turntable failed and nothing got whisked. However, you can manually hold the whisk which is okay but not so good when you have too many things going on at once. Hence, the 2nd one i have purchased i now only hand wash at the sink.
This isn’t a massive bowl, about 3 ltrs and it is very basic.
It has two attachments, one for whisking and the other for kneading.
It also has a splash guard.
The bowl does rotate.
Here is some quick info –
Automatic rotating bowl
Twin beaters
Twin kneaders
Bowl -Polished stainless steel
Size (cm):27H x 34.5W x 39D
Speed:5 speeds + Pulse
Wattage:350W
Weight:3.2kg
Functions
Pulse function
Release button
SureGrip handle
Tilt back head
Total bowl capacity 3 litres
So if you are happy with a little machine which does reach the bottom of the bowl (and i have tried expensive versions which don’t) then this is for you.
I purchased mine at about 50.00 which was a bargain as the usual price is about 80.00
My advice – don’t put it in the dishwasher and it should last you well.
This is the 2nd time i have purchased the same Kenwood Chefette HM680 Hand Mixer with Bowl.
The 1st one i brought i put in the dishwasher, it melted the glue on the bottom of the mixing bowl and so i could only use the wish by hand as the bowl would not sit properly back in its slot and so the automatic turntable failed and nothing got whisked. However, you can manually hold the whisk which is okay but not so good when you have too many things going on at once. Hence, the 2nd one i have purchased i now only hand wash at the sink.
This isn’t a massive bowl, about 3 ltrs and it is very basic.
It has two attachments, one for whisking and the other for kneading.
It also has a splash guard.
The bowl does rotate.
Here is some quick info –
Automatic rotating bowl
Twin beaters
Twin kneaders
Bowl -Polished stainless steel
Size (cm):27H x 34.5W x 39D
Speed:5 speeds + Pulse
Wattage:350W
Weight:3.2kg
Functions
Pulse function
Release button
SureGrip handle
Tilt back head
Total bowl capacity 3 litres
So if you are happy with a little machine which does reach the bottom of the bowl (and i have tried expensive versions which don’t) then this is for you.
I purchased mine at about 50.00 which was a bargain as the usual price is about 80.00
My advice – don’t put it in the dishwasher and it should last you well.
My second one
This is the second Kenwood Cheffete I have had. The first one lasted 30 years and was used regularly. Hope to get many years out of this one too
Best ever mixe
I absolutely love this mixer
Really sturdy
And well worth the money
Only thing I can’t stop baking now
Makes baking so easy
A nice size if you have limited storage and bake in small batches. The mixer size is fine for making one or two cakes. The bowl rotation it a good feature. I enjoy using the mixer and have not bought a ready made cake since!
Does what it's supposed to do effectively and efficiently
Use the mixer for making cakes, sponges, meringues etc. Works fine, albeit being quite noisy in the process. Pity that some of the accessories that had been included with previous models in this range are no longer included (liquidiser etc.)
Spot on for my baking needs.
Works really well, looks nice in kitchen, love the splatterguard idea. All round excellence. Plus can be used as eother a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
Arrived early packed well and looks exactly like advertised.
Bought this for my daughter for her birthday. It’s her first mixer and hasn’t used it yet. She was very pleased with it.
Walk away baking
Good quality item works like a dream. Very easy to clean and store away
I would recommend this chefette
Im very happy with my chefette.it is easy to use and clean and to all the people asking why it hasnt got a balloon whisk the answer is simple,it doesnt need one.the beaters act as whisks and do a very good job.its no noisier than any other machine and fits into a cupboard.
I would recommend this chefette
Im very happy with my chefette.it is easy to use and clean and to all the people asking why it hasnt got a balloon whisk the answer is simple,it doesnt need one.the beaters act as whisks and do a very good job.its no noisier than any other machine and fits into a cupboard.
Below is my original review, one year on my opinion has changed. I would not recommend this product as it does not mix well and one is constantly scraping down the bowl. I now use it as a hand mixed for cream etc and am looking for a better machine.
This mixer is not up to the job and in my opinion is only good for cooking with young children on an occasional basis. I am disappointed as I like the weight of it due to disabilities.
Original review 2019
Purchased to replace a 35 year old Kennwood Chef as too heavy due to arthritis.
This is a lightish machine and I’m quite happy. To be fair I can’t see it lasting like the old one but it’s a quarter of the price.
Good for everyday baking for small family. I personally wouldn’t buy it for bread making as I don’t think it would cope with a lot of dough but I could be wrong.
The bowl rotates when in use. As a hand mixer it’s slightly heavier than some but I will use it on the stand
Word of caution- the beaters attach differently when on the stand than when using by hand.
Small instruction leaflet explains.
Below is my original review, one year on my opinion has changed. I would not recommend this product as it does not mix well and one is constantly scraping down the bowl. I now use it as a hand mixed for cream etc and am looking for a better machine.
This mixer is not up to the job and in my opinion is only good for cooking with young children on an occasional basis. I am disappointed as I like the weight of it due to disabilities.
Original review 2019
Purchased to replace a 35 year old Kennwood Chef as too heavy due to arthritis.
This is a lightish machine and I’m quite happy. To be fair I can’t see it lasting like the old one but it’s a quarter of the price.
Good for everyday baking for small family. I personally wouldn’t buy it for bread making as I don’t think it would cope with a lot of dough but I could be wrong.
The bowl rotates when in use. As a hand mixer it’s slightly heavier than some but I will use it on the stand
Word of caution- the beaters attach differently when on the stand than when using by hand.
Small instruction leaflet explains.
We bought the Chefette A360 model in 1979 and it performed flawlessly for many years. Its successor the HM670 is just as functional. You may not get the 50 page ‘Chefette Instruction and Recipe Book’ anymore but clever and useful features like the splash guard and rotating mixing bowl more than make up for that. Kenwood have thoughtfully incorporated a slow first speed, other food mixers we tried had first speeds that went hell for leather sending dust plumes everywhere. For such a low price this machine is excellent all round value.
We bought the Chefette A360 model in 1979 and it performed flawlessly for many years. Its successor the HM670 is just as functional. You may not get the 50 page ‘Chefette Instruction and Recipe Book’ anymore but clever and useful features like the splash guard and rotating mixing bowl more than make up for that. Kenwood have thoughtfully incorporated a slow first speed, other food mixers we tried had first speeds that went hell for leather sending dust plumes everywhere. For such a low price this machine is excellent all round value.
Bought this mixer for our daughter. She is thrilled with it and had a real bargain Deal. She highly recommended this mixer to friends & family who bake too.
Good item
Very pleased with purchase. Easy to use and works well
chefette
This mixer is just what I wanted easy to use and clean not to impressed with dough hooks but will try them agai
Excellent value
I found this item to be of very good quality and of excellent value for what I wanted.
Love this little machine!
This is such a great little machine! Great price, and I love that it is also a high powered hand mixer as well, which saves space.
Of course I would love the expensive version of this everyone wants, but until then, this is a great little machine for a song.
Would recommend.
Works really well, a good price for the quality. Especially good for if you a baking beginner and don’t want to spend a fortune on a good quality product. Easy to clean and durable. Really simple to use. Would recommend.
Very effective, good quality mixe
Great for small to medium size cake mixes; easy to operate, convenient size and a good price with Amazon offer. Despite some reviews splash guard is very effective and have had no problems with mixture sticking to sides of bowl. Would probably give 5 stars if it included whisk attachments. Haven’t used dough hooks yet but all round very happy.
Bought as a gif
Bought this as a present for my daughter, she loved it, not sure about durability and versatility as she’s not mentioned any of that. I bought a Kenwood Chefette in 1977 and it’s still going strong, I’m hoping this model will be as durable.