The launch of the first Mambo kitchen robot was a success, with thousands of units sold in just a few days. Cecotec has been expanding the range with new models, with more and better features, and now The new Mambo 12090 is positioned as its new top of the range, thanks to the touch screen that allows an authentic connected and multi-screen experience.
Mambo 12090 | |
Connection power (watts) | 1.700 |
No. of functions | 30 |
integrated scale | ✓ |
Dishwasher safe jug | ✓ |
Touch screen | TFT 7" |
Heat power control | ✓ |
No. of speeds | 10+zero speed |
Turbo function | ✓ |
Two-level steamer | ✓ |
Adjustable timer | From 1s to 12h |
Adjustable temperature | From 37º to 120º |
Assessment | 98 |
La Spanish company Cecotec has managed to position itself as the reference in the field of small appliances in Spain and one of the main ones in other countries, thanks to its policy of democratizing access to technology.
It began being known for its robot vacuum cleaners. Conga, a segment in which it leads the market in our country, but it has soon gained an important place in other segments, especially in broom vacuum cleaners—with the RockStar—and in kitchen robots, where Their Mambos have become the main competition for such established brands as Thermomix, Taurus or Kenwood..
The renewal of the range carried out in 2020 included the connectivity of models such as the 10070 and 10090, which allowed a simple and convenient access to a wide variety of recipes, as well as the implementation of guided cooking, something that led to the great success of these models.
Now The new generation of 2021 includes an aspect that many of us were waiting for, the touch screen, which allows even more comfortable and intuitive handling of this Mambo 12090, which thus becomes an object of desire both for people who are starting out in the culinary art and for those who are already some. kitchens.
Do you want to know more details about this fantastic machine? We tell you about them below in our in-depth review.
Discover now the new Mambo Touch, with a touch screen and a more compact design in a “normal” version or with a Havana ceramic jug:
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Mambo 12090: our evaluation
The Mambo 12090 has obtained a rating of 98 points out of 100. It is a new generation multifunction kitchen robot, with a beautiful design in black and with the latest advances to make cooking easier, more comfortable and attractive, with Wi-Fi connection and large touch screen.
Allows cook in a guided way, step by step, or configure all the parameters to our liking to make any recipe, has a wide variety of accessories (including the MamboMix spoon) and can cook for several people, even preparing several different dishes at the same time.
Thanks to this, it is configured as a versatile solution for all types of families, a device that will become your best ally in the kitchen and that—as is usual with the brand—is offered at a super reasonable price.
Easy cooking with Mambo
Mambo 12090 vs Mambo 12090 Havana
There are two versions of this model, the Mambo 12090 "plain" and the Mambo 12090 Habana; The difference, as its name indicates, is in the inclusion in the second model of the Habana ceramic jug., which may be of interest when making preparations that stick (such as chocolate or bechamel, for example), due to the non-stick properties of ceramic.
The steel jug can be washed in the dishwasher, while the ceramic-coated Havana jug is recommended for hand-washing (as are the MamboMix blades and spoon).
The price variation between both models is around 50 euros, a very reasonable difference, so now It is up to each person to assess whether they are going to use the ceramic jug or if they have space at home for more accessories..
Box contents
Start up
Once unpacked and all the contents have been removed, we plug in the robot and press the switch on the back., turning on the touch screen, which will show us a series of recipes pre-installed on the robot itself.
One of the main advantages of the Mambo 12090 (and also enjoyed by the 10090 and 10070) is its Wifi connection, which allows us to control the robot and access a wide variety of recipes; Therefore, the first thing we will do is link the robot to our home network.
Mambo 12090 touch screen
To link the Cecotec kitchen robot to Wi-Fi, we go to Settings-connect Wi-Fi, look for the one that corresponds and click connect., then we enter the password, and in a few seconds we will see how it connects.
Then We look for the Mambo 12090 app on the mobile, and once downloaded and created an account, if you do not have one, we go to Settings-robots, and click on add robot.
On the robot screen, press Settings-connection with the app, click My QR code, and A code will appear on the screen, which we will scan with the mobile phone, becoming linked, which will allow us to control the robot from our cell phone.
Operation of the Mambo 12090
Next, we tell you the main features and benefits of the Mambo 12090 kitchen robot:
Touch screen and guided cooking
The main novelty of this robot compared to its predecessors is the 7-inch TFT touch screen, which allows us to select the recipes and manage them from there (just as happens, for example, in the Taurus Mycook Touch or in the Thermomix TM6).
When choosing a recipe, it will show us the necessary ingredients, as well as additional allergen information; By clicking on continue, it will show us the steps that the robot is going to perform, indicating what elements it needs (for example, the blades or the MamboMix spoon).
7 "TFT screen
The robot will indicate each step, and as they are completed it will inform us (both on the screen and through notifications in the mobile app).
All recipes can be downloaded and saved, so that they can be used even in places without a Wi-Fi connection and available at any time, enjoying a complete multi-screen experience.
These would be the guided recipes, which tell us step by step what we have to do, but if you already know how, you can also cook manually.; To do this, press the center button and access the time settings (hours, minutes and seconds), the speed at which the blades will rotate (from 0 to 10), the temperature (from 37º to 120º). and the heating power.
Recipes can be rated with stars and marked as favorites, so you always have the ones you like the most on hand.; You can also edit or add notes to personalize them and give them our touch.
Zero speed
Unlike some competing robots, The Mambo include speed 0, which allows us to cook without the blades moving, which can be interesting in some cases, or when we want to cook without a lid (for example, spaghetti).
Weighing machine
When cooking, you can weigh the ingredients, thanks to the integrated scale that the robot incorporates., providing maximum precision so that you become a true chef.
MamboMix Spoon
Another aspect that differentiates this robot from the competition is the inclusion of the MamboMix spoon, an accessory that allows you to cook the old-fashioned way with the SlowMambo movement, as if we were stirring the food ourselves, but without it falling apart or turning into mush.
Thanks to the MamboMix spoon we will get the best stews without the food being crushed, as can happen in other robots when using the blades.; It is very useful when making lentils, risottos, custards and doughs, which come out as if they were prepared by hand, without cracking; In addition, thanks to the great power of its motor, a large dough can be prepared.
The maximum speed to work with the MamboMix bucket is 3, although when kneading it is preferable to use 1 or 2.
Capacity
The capacity of the jug is 3,3 liters. This is the maximum capacity, although as in other robots, in practice it can be used more in cold recipes, while in hot recipes it is reduced to 2,2 liters, in any case, enough to eat 4 people.
In addition, The robot allows you to carry out several different preparations at the same time, thanks to its basket and 2-level steamer. (with the lower part and an intermediate tray), so that we can cook at the same time, for example, a meat in the lower part, and some garnish vegetables in the steamer, saving time and providing a greater quantity and variety of food at once.
Great variety of recipes and very active community
The Mambo 12090 has an extensive recipe book. The robot itself brings a series of recipes, and through the Wi-Fi connection we can access more than 1.000 recipes.
Security
In the safety section, like the models of the generation that precedes it, it includes a Reinforced security closure to prevent unwanted openings. Furthermore, as in other kitchen robots, when handling the blades it is important to do so carefully, as they are very sharp.
Mambo 12090 Features
The Mambo 12090 includes 30 functions, so you can do practically anything you need:
Why buy a Mambo 12090
If you are looking for an assistant in your kitchen to make your life easier and cook in a practical and precise way, as if you were a chef, accessing an infinite number of recipes that are constantly renewed. If you want a device with a wide variety of functions, powerful and efficient, and with an integrated scale.
If you're looking for robot with the best technology, with TFT touch screen, Wi-Fi connection and 30 functions to perform any function, replacing a multitude of devices; If you prefer to opt for one of the leading brands in kitchen robots, and you also want the best price, the Mambo 12090 may be the device you have been waiting for.
Mambo 12090 vs Thermomix TM6
Thermomix has been the undisputed leader in kitchen robots for decades.. However, interesting alternatives have been appearing on the market such as Lidl's Monsieur Cuisine, taurus mycook, the Moulinex Cuisine, the Kenwood Cooking Chef or the Mambo from Cecotec, which offer very similar (or sometimes superior) possibilities, and can be obtained for a lower price than the German robot.
Due to this increase in competition, Vorwerk renewed its previous TM5, which had been on the market for several years, and With the launch of the TM6 in 2019, it remained the benchmark to beat, with the integrated Wi-Fi connection (in the TM5 you had to connect through an external device, the Cook-Key), the large screen and some added functions.
Thermomix TM6
Features
Regarding the functions performed by the robot, Vorwerk points out that its TM6 does "more than 20", while the Mambo 12090 reaches 30. In any case, with any of them you can make the most common ones, and they can replace a multitude of appliances in your kitchen, since you can, for example, cook in the traditional way, chop, grind, crush, beat, heat, emulsify, steam or knead.
Accessories
Regarding accessories, Both robots have a wide variety of accessories, including a measuring cup, spatula, butterfly accessory, steel blades, a boiling basket and a large steamer.
In the case of the Mambo 12090, it stands out for its exclusive MamboMix spoon., which allows cooking in the traditional way without the elements being crushed or turned into mush, as well as kneading without cracking.
Risotto made with Mambo VS made with Thermomix
Internet connection and guided cooking
Both devices have integrated Wi-Fi connection, which allows access to a multitude of recipes, which we can do step by step so that they come out perfect, and Both have a screen on the robot itself that allows us to operate it easily..
Both offer a access to a whole universe of recipes, with an active community that is constantly creating new preparations and new formulas that the brand itself publishes. The Thermomix recipe book is broader (more than 50.000 recipes compared to more than 1.000), although at a certain point, this is not as important (with more than 1.000 recipes—and growing—we can eat a variety of meals every day of the year).
Precision scale
Both models have an integrated scale, with a precision of 1 gram (the previous Thermomix model was 5 by 5), so they make it easier to weigh the ingredients so that your preparations come out perfect.
Power
Both devices are very powerful, and they achieve excellent results when performing functions where it is needed, such as cutting, grinding, chopping or pulverizing food.
Price
As for the price, there is no comparison, since that of the Thermomix is approximately triple than the one the Mambo 12090 has at the time of carrying out this analysis.
Mambo 12090 vs 10090 vs 10070
The novelty of this new Cecotec kitchen robot compared to its predecessors is the inclusion of 7-inch touch screen.
All these models They allow you to connect to the app through your mobile phone and therefore carry out guided cooking step by step., accessing a wide variety of recipes, but only the 12090 can do it from its own screen.
The price difference between the 12090 model and the Mambo 10070 (both without the ceramic jug) is around 120 euros, while between the 12090 Habana and the 10090 (both with the Havana jug) is around 100, so It is up to each person to assess whether or not they want to have this interesting accessory. You know, we analyze, you choose.
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