Updated 12 Apr 2017
KitchenAid
Multi Cooker with Stir Tower KMC4244
Snapshot: The KitchenAid Multi Cooker with Stir Tower KMC4244 has a 3.8L stated capacity. How easy is it to use and how well does it cook?
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Test results
Overall score
84
Slow cooking performance
?/10
Ease of use
?/10
Slow cooking chilli beef & beans
?/10
Slow cooking corned beef
?/10
Good points
- Excellent result for corned beef and chilli beef.
- Excellent result for jasmine rice and brown rice using rice function.
- Good for sautéing and searing.
- Easy to use.
- Has comprehensive instructions plus recipes.
- Has a timer.
- Has stirring blade attachment to help circulate ingredients.
- Has steaming basket and roasting rack.
- Has memory function (will remember last cooking method if left plugged in).
- Cooking bowl has pouring spout.
- Has pre-programmed cooking functions.
- Some functions have automatic keep warm settings.
But
- Poor result for risotto using the stir-tower attachment.
- Using the stir tower results in uneven cooking.
- Only has one setting for slow-cooking.
- Small surface area for searing larger cuts of meat (may need to sear in batches).
- Condensation can build up under lid and spill.
- Larger unit can be difficult to store and wash in the sink.
- Cooking bowl has two small handles with limited grip so can be difficult to lift with a load.
How we test
Overall score includes:
Corned beef (30%): tested performance on a “low” setting.
Chilli beef and beans (30%): tested performance on a “high” setting.
Ease of use (40%): assessed ease of assembly, storage, controls and cleaning.
Key data
Model
Avg price
$899
Type
Slow cooker plus
Multi-cooker test results (/10)
Pressure cooking performance
n/a
Pressure cooking lamb shanks
n/a
Pressure cooking chilli beef & beans
n/a
Cooking brown rice
n/a
Cooking jasmine rice
n/a
Specifications
Weight (kg)
4.7
Dimensions - WxHxD (cm)
38 x 31 x 31
Claimed capacity (L)
3.8
Shape
Round
Features
Auto setting
Yes
Dishwasher safe
Yes (but not recommended)
Sear
Yes
Steam
Yes
Warm
Yes
Pressure settings
n/a
Pressure-release valve
n/a
Running costs ($/year)
Slow cooking on “low”
29
Slow cooking on “high”
34
Pressure cooking
n/a
