Trying to decide? This may help.
I have been doing a lot of research on KitchenAid Mixers. Below is some information I felt may be of use to others trying to decide on a new KitchenAid Mixer.
If you have questions regarding a KitchenAid Mixer or other KitchenAid product, the KitchenAid Forums are a good place to start. The questions are answered by users and KitchenAid Employees. KitchenAid Employees will have "KitchenAid" in front of their name ex. "KitchenAid_Sally"
To find the forums go to the KitchenAid Website, select "Customer Service" at the top, then select "Join KitchenAid Conversations" at the bottom of the page, then select "View all topics". There is a forum just for Stand Mixers. You can also try this address: forum.kitchenaid.com. You will find instructional videos and information on model numbers, accessories, features, adjustments, etc. There are user tips and recipes too. You must sign up for the forums to submit a question.
Is a standard model like the Artisan all I...
A work horse
I really wish people would read the instruction manual before complaining about things.
Yes, the mixer starts off slowly. This is called the soft start feature. it is intentional. The idea is the mixer starts slowly and ramps up to full speed. This keeps the ingredients from spraying all over the place.
Yes this mixer is louder than older KA mixers. It has an all metal gear set and they are louder than the older mixers that have a nylon gear.
I make on average about 6 loaves of bread each weekend, stiff French and Italian style dough. This mixer has never bogged down, quit or failed in any way in my use for nearly one year.
You will love the spiral dough hook and the wider bowl.
I own quite a few mixers, 38 to be precises(OK, I am a little nuts) and the 4 I uses regularly the Pro 5+ is the one I use most. You will be pleased. But please, read the instruction Manual.
There is no substitute
When you need the KitchenAid, there just is no substitute. This particular unit is at a very attractive price and is the 5-quart size (not the Artisan.) This means the bowl is raised and lowered with a lever while the bowl is placed on pins on the holding arms. It comes with a flat paddle, a dough hook and a whisk. All work extremely well and the motor is strong enough to plow through heavy doughs.
I use this generally for the following things:
1. Bread dough. With the dough hook, I make heavy whole-wheat bread. It takes the dough from the sticky stage to perfectly kneaded and there is no mess on the counter or hands.
2. Whipped egg whites. Making sure the bowl and whisk are perfectly clean and free of grease, you can whip egg whites in seconds.
3. The paddle is attached for cake batter. If I am making sponge cake, I start by whipping the whites, then putting them in a separate bowl and starting up the batter. Then I fold in the beaten...
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