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Comfortable, lightweight, and easy to use, let our Smeg hand mixers take care of the mixing for you. Perfect for batters or doughs, its iconic retro design will complement any kitchen, coming in a range of colours to match your kitchen. The Smeg hand mixer is easy to store, and a great alternative to a stand mixer, if your kitchen workspace is limited.

What is a hand mixer?

A hand mixer is a small, portable kitchen mixer that is used for beating, whisking, and mixing ingredients. A hand mixer is a versatile appliance for your kitchen. It’s most commonly used for:

Mixing batter for cakes, cookies, or pancakes
Whipping cream, egg whites, or meringues.
Beating ingredients for frostings, sauces, or mashed potatoes.
A hand mixer can even handle light doughs like cookies but may struggle with heavier doughs like bread or pizza.

When to use a hand mixer or a stand mixer?

A hand mixer offers a more portable, and easy-to-store mixing aid for your kitchen needs. However, its motor is often not as strong as a larger, stand mixer. This makes it ideal for mixing needs where you need greater maneuverability and less mixing power, such as whipped cream, egg whites, and batters for desserts or sauces.

Meanwhile, a stand mixer is best for heavier, longer, and intensive mixing tasks, such as heavy doughs. A stand mixer can be used as a meat grinder or pasta maker with the necessary attachment.

If a stand mixer sounds like what you need, then you can browse our range of stand mixers available here.

What are wire whisks used for?

Wire whisks are ideal for tasks where an airy texture is desired by incorporating air into the mix, such as whipped cream, sauces or egg whites.

What are paddles/flat whisks used for?

Flat whisks (also known as paddles or paddle beaters) are a versatile mixer attachment, best used for semi-hard dough such as biscuits and cake batter. They are the best choice for dealing with firmer mixes, as they are great for mixing ingredients effectively.

What are dough hooks used for?

Dough hooks are used for lighter dough; like bread or pastries, as they are useful for taking care of the kneading for you. They may, however, struggle with firmer or heavier doughs, due to not having the same power as a stand mixer.

How long is the warranty on a Smeg Hand Mixer?

All of our Smeg hand mixers come with a standard 2-year warranty. This covers any manufacturing defects or issues under normal use.

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Hand Mixers

FAQ's

What is a hand mixer?

When to use a hand mixer or a stand mixer?

What are wire whisks used for?

What are paddles/flat whisks used for?

What are dough hooks used for?

How long is the warranty on a Smeg Hand Mixer?

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