Smeg SMF04 (US)

The US Smeg SMF04 is a 4.8 L direct-drive planetary mixer with ten speeds, a tilting head and a 600 W advertised motor rating. For bread and pizza, Smeg gives a 1.9 kg finished-dough guideline with at most 1.2 kg of flour and at least 55% hydration. Kneading uses the dough hook at speed 1–2. The head lift is spring-assisted, and the drive stops when the head is raised. A whisk, flat beater, dough hook and pouring shield are supplied.

Dough capacity: 1.9 kg
Type: Planetary
4.8 L
Hydration window: Not published

Specifications

Type: Planetary
Bowl: 4.8 L
Dough capacity: 1.9 kg
Variable speed: Yes

Pros

The removable handled bowl and tilting head simplify access.
Ten speeds and a gradual start support different mixing tasks.
The manual distinguishes bread dough mass from flour weight.

Cons

Bread and pizza kneading is limited to speed 1–2.
The bread guideline requires at least 55% hydration; it does not cover very stiff dough.

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 1.9 kg. For a 50% biga, the limit drops to 1.3 kg.