AFK MINI

Advantages: Quality contruction
Disadvantages: Price

...street stores will charge for their own brand of warranty against an inferior machine. The AFK2801 is close to top of the range for Bosch, and has a range of spin speeds up to 1400rpm (B) (top of the range offers 1600rpm). Energy wise it rates A, and an A for wash performance. With around 20 programmes to choose from, we've had no problems with any of our day to day washing. An additional nicety is a 'time remaining' display, as well as an audible warning when the cycle completes, and the stainless steel drum should last as long as anything else in the machine. I can't comment on the noise, as we have the machine in our integral garage and I never hear anything other than the 'beep' signalling the end of the wash. I'm quietly confident that we'll have this machine around for the next 12years at least....... Read review

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Advantages: useful for little jobs
Disadvantages: none

...This is a great addition to anyone’s kitchen, I really couldn’t live with out mine. While I was at university one of my housemates had one of these mini blenders and I was so impressed that I had to buy one for myself. It has so many uses, its great for coffee beans, spices and seeds, but it can also be used to make bread crumbs, dips and even mayonnaise. It has a small removable container making cleaning a breeze, the blade is even removable so you can get rid of all traces of food no problem, and its eve dishwasher safe. Because its so small storage isn’t an issue, the cable is long enough so as not to be restrictive in use. In use it pulses and you are advised not to pulse for more than 30 seconds (which is more than enough for most jobs). Ive had mine for 2 years now and it gets used regularly and is still... Read review

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Advantages: portable, compact, economic with electricity, versatile, adjustable regulator
Disadvantages: havn't found any so far

...I bought this when looking for a Remoska on the web. Unlike other mini-ovens that only bake, this is a multifunctional item that can also be used as a pan. It is a more modern design and certainly more versatile, The heat regulator allows you to cook anything you would in an oven without needing a special recipe book and the heat source can be positioned on top or below depending on what you are cooking. Can also be used as an electric plan. It bakes, fries, roasts, stews, grills and re-heats. So far I have cooked joints of meat, baked fish, toasted sandwiches, roast and baked potatoes, ready meals in their foil containers, shallow frying and cakes and scones and it can also be used as a bread oven. It has a cast iron base and a fully non-stick interior. If you go caravanning in Europe like we do, you can also get a Schuko... Read review

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