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Magimix Chef

The dominant domestic stand mixer in France, 4.6 L and around 900 W. The architecture is a familiar planetary, but the motor is far stronger than a KitchenAid Artisan and owners report bread batches up to about 2 kg. Magimix publishes no dough capacity, and no measured RPM figures exist for the twelve speed positions, so neither appears here. Most models have no reverse direction. French owners commonly report ten years or more of service. Outside France, parts become expensive.

Dough capacity
2 kg
Type
Planetary
4.6 L900 W
Hydration window
Not published

Specifications

Type
Planetary
Bowl
4.6 L
Practical batch
2 kg
Reverse gear
No
Stiff biga
No
Mixer heat
+9°C
Motor
900 W

Pros and cons

Pros

  • The motor and gearbox handle larger bread batches than similarly priced planetaries.
  • Service lives of ten years or more are commonly reported.
  • Strong retailer and warranty support within France.

Cons

  • Most models have no reverse direction, which affects circulation on heavy dough.
  • Availability is limited to France and neighbouring markets.
  • Magimix publishes no dough capacity, so the working range rests on owner experience.

Magimix Chef dough capacity and hydration

Magimix Chef is a dough mixer with a Planetary, a 4.6 litre bowl, a maximum of 2 kg of dough, a 900 W motor, and limited tolerance for stiff biga dough. The dominant domestic stand mixer in France, 4.6 L and around 900 W. The architecture is a familiar planetary, but the motor is far stronger than a KitchenAid Artisan and owners report bread batches up to about 2 kg. Magimix publishes no dough capacity, and no measured RPM figures exist for the twelve speed positions, so neither appears here. Most models have no reverse direction. French owners commonly report ten years or more of service. Outside France, parts become expensive. Bakers rate it for the motor and gearbox handle larger bread batches than similarly priced planetaries., service lives of ten years or more are commonly reported., strong retailer and warranty support within france.. Common drawbacks include most models have no reverse direction, which affects circulation on heavy dough., availability is limited to france and neighbouring markets., magimix publishes no dough capacity, so the working range rests on owner experience..

Can Magimix Chef mix biga?

Magimix Chef is not recommended for stiff biga dough. It has no reverse gear. Use a more suitable mixer or a softer preferment.

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