Kenwood Multi Tasker KHC30

The Kenwood Multi Tasker KHC30 is a compact planetary mixer with a 4.3 L handled bowl and seven speeds plus pulse. Kenwood rates it for 1.6 kg of dough, separately from its 2 kg cake-batter capacity. A dough tool, whisk and K-beater are included. The bowl can lock in multiple handle positions, and the tools can be stored on the machine. Its lifting head needs clearance above the worktop.

Dough capacity: 1.6 kg
Type: Planetary
4.3 L
Hydration window: Not published

Specifications

Type: Planetary
Bowl: 4.3 L
Dough capacity: 1.6 kg
Variable speed: Yes

Pros

The handled bowl can be positioned for left- or right-handed use.
The bowl and three mixing tools are dishwasher-safe.
On-machine tool storage helps keep the worktop organised.

Cons

The 1.6 kg dough rating is lower than the separate cake-batter limit.
The lifting head needs space above the machine.

How the calculator uses this mixer

Water temperature. Pandough uses the typical friction factor for its type, 12. To reach 24°C dough in a 22°C kitchen, the calculator asks for water at 16°C, against 25°C when mixing by hand.
Batch size check. At 60% hydration, the calculator flags batches over 1.6 kg. For a 50% biga, the limit drops to 1.1 kg.