Do you have a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer?
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KitchenAid Stand Mixers ~ any thoughts on size, etc?
Comments (22)Hubby said the other day that our new kitchen will be complete once it has a stand mixer collecting dust on the countertop (he's hoping for homemade bread and goodies, I'm sure!). And so.....here I am, back on Appliances searching the archives for stand mixer info. If I'm gonna get one, I might as well get the higher wattage one---don't want to get one and then complain about it. Am I reading this thread correctly---that if you have 18" of clearance under your upper cabinets, the Pro 600 WILL fit? I saw the measurements of one, and I couldn't figure out which number is what dimension (I'm sure there's a std. way of writing measurements, but I don't remember it). I thought that the higher number was the height, but it looks like I'm wrong (19.4")??? What color looks best collecting dust (just kidding--I guess I should get a cover for it)? The cinnamon looks nice (I have medium cherry cabs, dark peacock granite, and SW Blonde walls; an accent color in the adjacent room is a clay or browned pumpkin color). Amazon has them for $300. I can get one at Kohl's for $310 after coupon and rebate. Is it better to get one local (but only 3 color choices--black, "nickel", and something else like nickel). Are these good prices? Thanks! Tracey...See MoreHelp buying Kitchen Aid Stand Up Mixer
Comments (15)I bought an Artisan that failed and KA replaced it with a professional model (5qt) when I talked about the types of breads and pasta we made with it. I now have a 6 qt professional (will easily do 2 loaves) and would agree with markw and with those who say you should plan to keep a KA on the counter to really use and enjoy it. One of the "musts" for my kitchen remodel was a counter to upper cabinet clearance sufficient to allow the KA to be pushed back when not in use. The KA pro makes great bread doughs -- and the power is sufficient to do a couple of wet doughs that beat for 20-30 minutes. We have the pasta attachments, grinder, slicer/shredder (not used -- use the processor) and have considered the ice cream one, but we had just bought a Cuisinart ice cream maker when it came out. I know many people love bread machines, but I've never eaten a bread made in one that I thought was as good as what I could make with my KA or even a bowl and wooden spoon. That has been a while and I can't say if the results are better for those who mix only in them. I do like the control and ability to adjust and learn the feel of the dough with a mixer. If your DH already likes to bake bread (as I did before I had the KA), I think he will appreciate that also. I started having problems with my neck and arms -- sometimes impacting my hands. The mixer has been a good thing for me -- and DH likes it too. I will tell you that the 6 qt pro is louder than the Artisan. That is the one thing I'm not crazy about, but it only bothers me on the few things where it is used more than a few minutes. I've gotten used to it now, but it was really annoying at first. If they are available to you, I would check Sam's or Costco. I've seen good prices there. I would also expect some sales next month as Mother's Day approaches. My current one was bought near Christmas on sale and with a 20% off coupon for a little less than $250 if I recall correctly....See MoreWhere to store my Kitchen Aid stand mixer?
Comments (26)Like Momj47, I have mine out, and bought a quilted cover for it. I have my food processor down low, and it's quite a PITA to get it, so I didn't want the same issue for my mixer, and just keep it on the counter in a corner. I know people like their lifts, but I didn't want to spend the money for one, didn't want to take up the cabinet space, and worried that it would break eventually. So the counter has really worked for me. Also, I found that I needed the cover, or crumbs and stuff would get inside the bowl, and then when I had to use it, I'd have to rinse out the bowl. I bought my cover on eBay. People are so imaginative there, and there are all kinds of designs you can buy (i.e. not just the boring white KA mixer cover). I got mine personalized with embroidered words "MY Mixer", which I thought was funny to capitalize the "MY". I don't know the decor of your kitchen, but you can find covers in all sorts of colors, patterns, vintage looks, embroidery, you name it, you can get for the quilted mixer cover on eBay. Just search there for "mixer cover" and you'll see....See MoreKitchen Aid stand mixer replacement grease alternatives?
Comments (15)Here's a before pic: And here's the after:I don't think the grease they had in there was doing much good. The oil had separated and it was just caked around various interior areas, not going through the gears at all. From a lubrication perspective, it's not an ideal setup, since the grease is just free to end up not being on the gears at all (there's no gear case filled with oil). If it lasts me another 15 years though, I'll be happy....See Morecaroline94535
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