This is a great mixer. You should probably own one. Not sure? Read on!
Before we bought this mixer, I thought of residential model kitchen stand mixers in terms of my mother's Oster Kitchen Center or my grandmother's
Sunbeam 2371 MixMaster Stand Mixer, White
(but about 60 years older, with yellowed plastic...) Think: two beaters, a bowl that turns based on beater friction, basically a hand mixer on a stand of some sort, in concept if not design.
When you think of the KitchenAid, you should think of a large restaurant/commercial Hobart mixer down-sized to fit on your counter. It works exactly the same way - and it's an awesome thing.
Pros:
- Powerful. You can put cold butter or refrigerated cookie dough in this and begin mixing it immediately. The motor is very powerful, and I have seen almost nothing that it can't get through. Kneading very stiff dough even works here - sometimes you might hear the motor strain a little, but I've never run into something that it simply couldn't get through.
- Mixing attachments. This unit comes with a mixing paddle (the attachment that I use most often), a whisk (next most often) and a dough hook. I use all three - in that order of frequency.
- Accessories. I don't own any of the accessories, but there are some great ones out there. On my list of accessories that I will get someday are: the pasta attachment -
KitchenAid KPRA Pasta Roller Attachment for Stand Mixers
, and the pasta extruder -
KitchenAid KPEXTA Stand-Mixer Pasta-Extruder Attachment
. There are others that I'm less sure would get lots of use in my kitchen, but they might in yours! These include the "attachment pack" for meat grinding and vegetable slicing -
KitchenAid FPPA Mixer Attachment Pack for Stand Mixers
, the grain mill -
KitchenAid KGM Stand-Mixer Grain-Mill Attachment
and others. Even an ice cream maker
KitchenAid KICA0WH Ice Cream Maker Attachment
which I admit I'll consider if my Cuisinart ice cream maker ever truly dies.
- Tilting head. I really like this feature, since the bowl is securely attached to the mixer base, and you just rotate the head up and out of the way. It keeps the beater over the bowl and lets anything needed drip back into the bowl, reducing mess somewhat.
- Orbital action. This is great, since one mixing implement orbits around the bowl giving full coverage and leaving no places "unmixed" for you to discover later in the recipe.
- Variable speed. You can vary the speed from very slow to "time to clean the spatters off of the ceiling"
As with any tool, I can think of a few cons as well:
- The head rotates on a metal pin. This is a good design feature since you can slide the pin out to remove the mixing head when necessary, though it's never been necessary for me in the 8 years I've owned the device. The problem is that the motion and vibration of the mixer, at least for my unit, causes this pin to "self-remove" and invoke the unit's self-disassembly "feature". The solution, however, was ridiculously simple - I just wrapped a single wrap of electrical tape around that part of the mixer neck, and the pin has stayed put for years now. Black electrical tape on my black mixer is nearly invisible and nobody has ever questioned or commented on it.
- "Walking dough." When using the dough hook and kneading even a moderately-sized dough, the dough tends to "walk up" the dough hook and instead of reaching the wide neck and falling back into the bowl, it keeps walking up and around the hook, sometimes getting up to the mixer head, resulting in discarded greasy dough. If I keep the batch size relatively modest and spray the hook with non-stick spray before kneading, I can usually get it to work just fine, but it's not as fool-proof as mixing with the paddle.
- Cleaning. The bowl is simple - it's stainless steel, and you can wash it by hand or stick it in the dishwasher. The mixing implements, however, should be washed by hand. Hand washing isn't hard, and they'll come out great and last forever. If you put them in the dishwasher, however, the metal (maybe it's aluminum?) will degrade and tarnish with the harsh detergents used in the dishwasher. This will result in a grey powdery substance forming on them, which could get into your food if not carefully cleaned after the dishwasher. And the substance is ugly. So avoid any problems, and hand-wash always!
On balance, I think you should just go buy this mixer. If you don't want this one, you should be looking at more expensive models.
Stepping up the Kitchen Aid line, you can move to a mixer with a stationary head and a bowl lift to lift the bowl into the mixing position like this:
KitchenAid KP26M1PSL Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Silver
or this:
KitchenAid KV25GOXBU Professional 5 Plus 5-Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer, Cobalt Blue
For those looking for even cooler appliances, you might consider this big boy:
Viking Professional 7 -quart Stand Mixer, Black
or maybe this:
Cuisinart SM-70 7-Quart 12-Speed Stand Mixer, White
but I must state I've never used either tool.
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KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
Choose from over 20 different colors of the KitchenAid Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer for the one that perfectly matches your kitchen design or personality.
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The Power and Durability to Take It All OnDurable and built-to-last metal construction, with 59 touchpoints around the mixer bowl for great mixing results. |
5 Quart Capacity for Small or Large Batches5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl with comfortable handle to mix up to 9 dozen cookies* in a single batch. Dishwasher-safe. *Using the flat beater; 28g dough each |
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Easily add Ingredients with the Tilt-Head DesignYou'll have better access to the bowl when adding ingredients or attaching your preferred accessory. Lock the head in place while mixing. |
10 Speeds for Nearly any Task or RecipeFrom mixing ingredients together on stir speed, to whipping cream at speed 8, you'll get thorough ingredient incorporation every time. |
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| Feature | Tilt-Head | Tilt-Head | Tilt-Head | Bowl-Lift |
| Dough Hook | C- Shaped | C- Shaped | C- Shaped | Spiral |
| Beater | Flex Edge Flat Beater | Flat Beater | Flat Beater | Flat Beater & Double Flex Edge Beater |
| Whip | 6 Wire | 6 Wire | 6 Wire | 11 Wire |
| Pouring Shield | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Colors | Black, Matte Black, Candy Apple Red, Contour Silver, Empire Red, Ice, White | Onyx Black, White | Matte Black, Silver, Lavender, Milkshake, Almond Cream, Aqua Sky, Cast Iron, Imperial Grey, Ice Blue, Metallic Chrome, Black, Yellow, Pistachio, White, Kyoto Glow, Blue Velvet, Rose, Empire Red, Matcha, Pink, Mineral Water, Passion Red, Orange | Cast Iron, Candy Apple Red, Contour Silver, Dried Rose, Empire Red, Feather Pink, Milkshake, Mineral Water, Pistachio, Blue Velvet, White, |
| Dimensions | Height: 12.3" Width: 7.8" Depth: 12.3" | Height: 13.9" Width: 8.7" Depth: 14.1" | Height: 13.9" Width: 8.7" Depth: 14.1" | Height: 16.5" Width: 11.31 Depth: 14.63 |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs | 22 lbs | 22.8 lbs | 29.2 lbs |
| Bowl Finish | Polished Stainless Steel with Handle | Brushed Stainless Steel | Polished Stainless Steel with Handle | Polished Stainless Steel with Handle |
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| Details | Reduce mixing time and the need to scrape ingredients down the side of the bowl when you’re mixing with this beater, which features a flexible edge that thoroughly scrapes ingredients into the bowl. | Adds an extra touch of elegance to your kitchen. The glass bowl features a convenient pouring spout and easy-to-read, graduated measurement markings. | Customize your stand mixer the ceramic bowl, available in 5 colors that compliment any stand mixer color. Dishwasher, freezer and microwave safe. | The one-piece pouring shield fits onto your mixing bowl to help you add ingredients without making a mess. It also helps keep lightweight ingredients like flour from flying out of the bowl when you’re mixing. The pouring shield is dishwasher safe. |
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The Perfect Aid For Your Kitchen (Picture Attached)
I mean, what can you say about KitchenAid products, except great things? I've put off buying this mixer for almost two years. Something else always got in the way. Since my birthday is coming up, I decided to treat myself.Let me cover the "used" status of this, that I specifically purchased. "Used" items on Amazon are often simply returned items that, often times, have never been used. The description in the used areas will tell you that either the item might have a blemish, or that it's simply the packaging that's been damaged. The latter was the one I chose. The item looks like it never came out of the box. I think someone opened it, saw it wasn't their color, taped it back up, and returned it. All of the attachments were still in the styro-foam just as they were originally packed. The box had a slight indention on one side, and one corner on the top was slightly mashed in. And I do mean slightly. Every piece of paper work was in it (the recipe book, the whisk-not-dishwasher warning tag, the registration paper). It pays to go to the Used section on an item, and find a return. I paid only $217 instead of $279 for it. I also recommend paying for the SqpareTrade warranty. It was $17 for 2 years.The Imperial Black (and Gray) are not a high gloss finish. They're a matte metal finish, with a slight texture to them (much like the surface of a lemon or lime). They still marry nicely with modern, contemporary, or traditional kitchens. They grey would be nice ina country kitchen with a lot off white, or other pastel colors. The mixers are such a major eye-draw in any kitchen and, in my opinion, the Imperial colors blend in nicely with any kitchen, yet add a bit of softness to an otherwise hard-edged room.The mixer actually isn't as big as I thought it'd be, but it's still heavy duty, and solid as a rock. I'd recommend the Artisan series, instead of Artisan Deluxe. They come with the same attachments (although the pour shield might vary). However, the Artisan series come with the metal bowl. The Deluxe comes with the glass bowl. Both are 5-QT. The glass bowl, while nice, is heavier, and there's always a risk of it breaking. Metal all the way. It's a nice touch of bling to any mixer color.I could not be happier with my purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016
Let me cover the "used" status of this, that I specifically purchased. "Used" items on Amazon are often simply returned items that, often times, have never been used. The description in the used areas will tell you that either the item might have a blemish, or that it's simply the packaging that's been damaged. The latter was the one I chose. The item looks like it never came out of the box. I think someone opened it, saw it wasn't their color, taped it back up, and returned it. All of the attachments were still in the styro-foam just as they were originally packed. The box had a slight indention on one side, and one corner on the top was slightly mashed in. And I do mean slightly. Every piece of paper work was in it (the recipe book, the whisk-not-dishwasher warning tag, the registration paper). It pays to go to the Used section on an item, and find a return. I paid only $217 instead of $279 for it. I also recommend paying for the SqpareTrade warranty. It was $17 for 2 years.
The Imperial Black (and Gray) are not a high gloss finish. They're a matte metal finish, with a slight texture to them (much like the surface of a lemon or lime). They still marry nicely with modern, contemporary, or traditional kitchens. They grey would be nice ina country kitchen with a lot off white, or other pastel colors. The mixers are such a major eye-draw in any kitchen and, in my opinion, the Imperial colors blend in nicely with any kitchen, yet add a bit of softness to an otherwise hard-edged room.
The mixer actually isn't as big as I thought it'd be, but it's still heavy duty, and solid as a rock. I'd recommend the Artisan series, instead of Artisan Deluxe. They come with the same attachments (although the pour shield might vary). However, the Artisan series come with the metal bowl. The Deluxe comes with the glass bowl. Both are 5-QT. The glass bowl, while nice, is heavier, and there's always a risk of it breaking. Metal all the way. It's a nice touch of bling to any mixer color.
I could not be happier with my purchase.
Color: BlackSize: 5 quartVerified Purchase
The Perfect Aid For Your Kitchen (Picture Attached)
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016
I mean, what can you say about KitchenAid products, except great things? I've put off buying this mixer for almost two years. Something else always got in the way. Since my birthday is coming up, I decided to treat myself.Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016
Let me cover the "used" status of this, that I specifically purchased. "Used" items on Amazon are often simply returned items that, often times, have never been used. The description in the used areas will tell you that either the item might have a blemish, or that it's simply the packaging that's been damaged. The latter was the one I chose. The item looks like it never came out of the box. I think someone opened it, saw it wasn't their color, taped it back up, and returned it. All of the attachments were still in the styro-foam just as they were originally packed. The box had a slight indention on one side, and one corner on the top was slightly mashed in. And I do mean slightly. Every piece of paper work was in it (the recipe book, the whisk-not-dishwasher warning tag, the registration paper). It pays to go to the Used section on an item, and find a return. I paid only $217 instead of $279 for it. I also recommend paying for the SqpareTrade warranty. It was $17 for 2 years.
The Imperial Black (and Gray) are not a high gloss finish. They're a matte metal finish, with a slight texture to them (much like the surface of a lemon or lime). They still marry nicely with modern, contemporary, or traditional kitchens. They grey would be nice ina country kitchen with a lot off white, or other pastel colors. The mixers are such a major eye-draw in any kitchen and, in my opinion, the Imperial colors blend in nicely with any kitchen, yet add a bit of softness to an otherwise hard-edged room.
The mixer actually isn't as big as I thought it'd be, but it's still heavy duty, and solid as a rock. I'd recommend the Artisan series, instead of Artisan Deluxe. They come with the same attachments (although the pour shield might vary). However, the Artisan series come with the metal bowl. The Deluxe comes with the glass bowl. Both are 5-QT. The glass bowl, while nice, is heavier, and there's always a risk of it breaking. Metal all the way. It's a nice touch of bling to any mixer color.
I could not be happier with my purchase.
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