How to Find the Right Alessi Spare Part for Your Kitchen
By ALESSI UK: Italian Design Home Accessories, Kitchenware & Gifts | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: How-to Guides
A step-by-step method to identify the correct Alessi kitchen spare part before you order, from reading model numbers to checking whether a part is sold as a set.
Quick answer
Start with the model number on the item itself, not the product name you remember. Match that model to the spare part listing, then confirm exactly what the set contains before you order, because several Alessi parts are sold only as complete sets.
Why the model number decides everything
Alessi reuses family names across many objects, so a name like Mami or Girotondo is not enough on its own. The spare part listings are tied to specific model codes, and a part made for one model may not fit another with a similar look.
Check the base, the underside of a lid, or the back of a frame for a stamped or printed code. If the label has worn away, use the original packaging, the order confirmation, or the product page you bought from as your second source.
Where kitchen spare parts differ from decorative ones
Kitchen parts usually wear out through function: a whistle stops sounding, a blade dulls, a knob loosens. That means the replacement has to restore a working behaviour, not just look right. Decorative parts such as a trivet or a frame glass are more forgiving, but fit and finish still matter.
Be honest about what is actually broken. If a lid knob has cracked, replacing only the knob is usually enough; if the lid itself is warped, a knob will not solve the problem. The catalog only lists the parts it lists, so if you cannot find your component, treat that as a limit of the range rather than a sign you are searching wrongly.
When a set is the only option
Some Alessi spare parts are supplied only as complete sets. That is a practical trade-off: you may pay for a piece you do not need, but you get a matched pair that fits consistently. Before ordering, read the set contents line by line so you know what will arrive.
If you need only one item from a set, the honest answer is that the set is still the route, because individual pieces are not sold separately. Factor that into your decision rather than ordering twice.
Steps to identify and order the right part
- Find the model code on the item: Turn the item over and look for a stamped or printed code on the base, lid underside, or frame back. Common mistake: relying on the product name alone, which is shared across several Alessi designs. Write the code down exactly, including any letters before the number.
- Describe the fault precisely: Decide whether the problem is a single worn component or a larger assembly. For example, a silent kettle whistle points to the whistle part, while a cracked chopping container points to the full attachment set. If two parts could be at fault, note both before you search.
- Match the code to the spare part listing: Compare your code with the model named in the spare part description. A match such as SG65 for the Mami kettle whistle or AKK79 for the Mini Girotondo frame glass confirms compatibility. Do not accept a near-match; one different digit can mean a different fit.
- Read the set contents and quantity: Check whether the listing supplies one piece or a set. The Mini Girotondo replacement glass, for instance, arrives as two pieces and is not available individually. Confirm the quantity you will receive matches what you actually need.
- Check the finish and colour: Where a colour is stated, such as the white chopper attachment set for the Plissé Blender, confirm it coordinates with your appliance. Common mistake: assuming an unstated finish will match. If the listing does not state a colour or finish, treat it as unknown rather than guessing.
- Order once and keep the packaging: Place a single order for the confirmed part and keep the packaging and order details with the item. This gives you a record of the exact model code if you need another part later. Store the model code with your appliance instructions for future reference.
Examples from the Alessi spare parts range
- KK79/VETRO: Replacement glass set for the Mini Girotondo photo frame (model AKK79), supplied as two glass pieces and not sold individually. If one pane of your frame glass is damaged, you still order the pair, so check both panes before deciding you only need one.
KK79/VETRO - 200515: Replacement whistle for the ALESSI Mami kettle (model SG65), made as a genuine ALESSI spare part. Matching the SG65 model code is what confirms this whistle is the correct one for your kettle.
200515 - MDL10TRITW: Chopper attachment set for the Plissé Blender, including container, lid with insert, and blades in white. Because it is a set, you receive the full chopping assembly rather than a single blade, which suits a complete replacement.
