Abstract: A mounting device (1) for receiving at least one preparation vessel (2) for food with a heating device having at least one receiving portion (4) for the preparation vessel (2) and at least three contact sockets (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e) for at least partially receiving corresponding contact pins (6a, 6b, 6c) on the preparation vessel (2).

Abstract: A mounting device (1) for receiving at least one preparation vessel (2) for food with a heating device having at least one receiving portion (4) for the preparation vessel (2) and at least three contact sockets (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e) for at least partially receiving corresponding contact pins (6a, 6b, 6c) on the preparation vessel (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a kitchen appliance (1), in particular a mixer, comprising a housing (2), on which a vessel (3) can be arranged, wherein the housing (2) has a vessel receiving area (4), into which the vessel (3) can be inserted, wherein the vessel receiving area (4) is embodied so as to correspond to the shape of the vessel (3) at least in a partial area in such a manner that the vessel (3) can be oriented with regard to a vertical direction as well as with regard to a circumferential direction of the vessel (3) in the course of the insertion into the vessel receiving area (4).