My front lever won't budge to remove 'Kenwood Major' in the front.

"Not sure if this helps since I do not actually own this appliance. But have you tried applying some pressure to the Kenwood Logo Plate in order to remove tension from the locking mechanism and try taking it off that way? And a few variations of this just to see since its stuck i.e if you have to pull out and up on it normally to remove it try pushing in and down then try the release switch. See if something like might help. The next idea would be is it clean and free of type of debris or build up that you may see around the releasing arm.

Just some thoughts. Best of luck."