( 128 reviews )
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Posted: 08-12-2009
I finally broke down and upgraded to this from a heavy duty 325w. I make alot of breads and pizza. One reason I decided on this opposed to the cuisanart was the fact they tout it as being made in the USA. I'm very skeptical of this claim. First off right out of the box, it felt lighter than my old one. Box said "Assembled in USA" What does that mean? Probably made in China or India, and parts are put in the box in the USA. I've been using it, and it does an ok job. No better then my old one though. Alot of funny noises and funky smells going on when kneading dough with only 4-5 cups flour. also the attachments are pure crap, light weight and all the shine came off the flat beater in the dishwasher. I only handwashed the bowl. This is my 3rd kitchenaid mixer, and the fact the attachments aren't dishwasher safe is retarded. Some positives are the rubber feet that do stay still, and the slow start feature. A timer would have been nice (on the Cuisanart) If I bought this locally, I probably would have bought it back, but I could only find the 5 qt. And I will be hanging onto my old one.
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Posted: 08-12-2009
After purchasing my KitchenAid this past year, I can't imagine being without it! Whether I am making bread or pasta dough, preparing meatballs, or whipping mashed potatoes, this mixer does it all. I debated between the 6-quart or a smaller size before ordering and I am happy to have invested a bit more for the larger bowl. If you're planning on running double or triple batches of your favorite baked good, the larger machine has no problem handling a large amount of dough. I can easily make 55+ cookies after only one mixing session. The KitchenAid also provides a number of convenient speed options that give the chef more control. I tend to only use the highest options (9 or 10) when whipping frosting for lady locks, Italian knots, or brownies, but it certainly gets the job done! Otherwise, the lower options are great for slowly mixing heavy amounts of dough or meat. All in all, this mixer has been a huge asset for my kitchen. Not only does it run great, but it looks beautiful! I highly recommend purchasing a KitchenAid Professional 600 Series.
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Posted: 08-11-2009
Do NOT buy this mixer. Ours broke after only one year of use. Oil began to leak around the attachment hub and it began to make a grinding noise. While we were using ours primarily for kneading, we never exceeded the 14 cup limit on page 54 of the manual. Suffice to say, this is a product with built-in obsolescence.
