Magimix 5100

Got mine from charity shop!! for £5.00 yes five quid.. the full Monty. Meaning i got all the extras with it.Use it every day. Can be used as mini prosseser or midi. Easy to set up and use. Lots of spares one eBay. Got spare machine won't need it but just in case. Only thing I don't like about it no blender attachment. Don't keep it in cubboard . Won't get used if you do. It's me best cooking friend . Can't think of anything i don't like about it Sorry just can't.

This is my third magimix, i do think they are an amazing when working, however when something goes wrong we have no one to turn to. I find it very difficult to get the machine even looked at never mind getting it repaird. my machine is 1 1/2 years old and the blade and the food prossesor base wont let me lift this happened to my magi mix i had previous and i ended up through fustration throwing the dam thing out.

If anyone knows how to ment this problem i am having can you please let me know by writting on here. If i cant get this sorted i defo will not be buying another one.

It would have been nice if we had names addresses of places if we have a problem even a phone number would have helped.

Mary Morris Fife Scotland

PROS:

Looks good (Chrome version).

Good range of attachments.

Motor sounds reassuringly up to the job.

Easiest way to make breadcrumbs.

Simple to use.

CONS:

Plastic bowl deteriorates very quickly when washed in the dishwasher.

Lid of plastic bowl has virtually broken apart, making it unusable.

Plastic gradually breaking off the blade of the main cutting attachment despite never having been washed in the dishwasher (this started to happen quite early on in its life; I guess the tiny bits of plastic which wore off over time ended up in my food!).

Spillage of liquid if you try to blitz soup (a blender is much better for that).

When using the smaller bowl to make sauces, it splashes over the lid and the main bowl too, which causes unnecessary washing up.

Only one speed setting plus pulse.

Replacement parts very expensive.

IN GENERAL:

The machine itself seems to be solid and, as a machine which operates a motor at one single speed, it is fine. The plastic attachments - despite the great claims of the manufacturer regarding the quality - are weak, and let it down. Washing in the dishwasher has evidently done some damage (though the manufacturer claims the attachments are dishwasher-proof among the other claims), and I think the force it has required to get it to lock in place hasn't helped either.

I now have the dilemma of deciding whether to replace the worn parts (main bowl and lid - without which the machine is unusable - and blade) at a high cost just to continue using the machine, or to purchase a replacement food processor from another manufacturer (similar or less cost, but perhaps an inferior motor) and dump the Magimix.

The egg whisk is useless, the gears in it seem to stop it going faster. I am now going to nhave to buy a hand mixer

Was given this as a wedding present 3yrs ago and motor has gone bang after mixing a chocolate cake mix. Due to over zealous cleaning the paper serial number on the base has been washed away and Magimix head office has refused to repair. They agreed that the machine looks new but because I cant produce a receipt they will not honour warranty.

My issue is why but a paper serial number on a kitchen appliance that is cleaned in water and by them then looking at the machine and saying that it has had very little use then telling me that its bad luck I don't have a receipt to prove its not over 12yrs old.

MAGIMIX YOUR LET ME AND YOUR REPUTATION DOWN.

I got a Magimix 5100 coming up to 7 years ago, and it's still doing well today! I love how easy it is to use, and I regularly use the grater and mixer functions (at least once or twice a week.) My friend has troubles with her dough hook on hers, but since I rarely use mine I've not had a problem with this. I think if you are looking at something for making bread and cakes you should look into a Kenwood Mixer instead.

I have had my machine for a couple of years within the first year the central spindle sheared and damaged the blade it was sent for repair.The same problem has just happened but I live in Italy and can't find a way of repairing it. Also the bowl leaks over the top when blending soups or liquids and the lid is extremely tight fitting and difficult to open and close. I'm really disappointed I had a smaller model for years with no problems,I think the machine is unsuitable for constant use,and agree with a previous comment it needs to go back to the drawing board.

There's a common problem with the dough hook shredding. See here, for example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgrIlLmoeBk

Otherwise, it's a good product.

The main problem I have is with the top to the plastic bowl. I have had 2 come apart which rendes the machien useless. You have to buy the bowl and the top together at a price of £52.99 plus carriage. I noticed that they have changed and improved the design on the 5200 model. Definitley wouldn't recommend this machine.

I was given this as a wedding gift over 6 years ago. It gets used all the time for chopping veg, mixing cakes, batters, general blending, grating and slicing, you name it. Never had a problem with it. Never broken a dough blade or any other part. The lid has recently started to split, but I've had it 6 years, its been regularly put through the dishwasher, so I reckon its been good value.