Kitchen Mixer Help

My last mixer gave out, so I checked this site and after much consideration, decided to get the Cuisinart 7 speed as those who reviewed it were inordinately pleased. I am too. The accompanying instructions are simple and include recipes. For me the fact that the cord is attached to the mixer is a plus as my last one (almost as old as I am) wasn’t, and each time I set out to use the appliance, I’d have to make my way through a variety of cords to find the right one.

After burning up umpteen hand mixers, I finally decided the time was right to take the plunge and purchase a quality stand mixer. Because I do cake decorating, and baking for a family of 7, I need a high quality, sturdy mixer. My KitchenAid has never disappointed me.

I have used the mixer to make buttercream frostings, bread dough, cookie dough, meringues, homemade marshmallows, you name it….and have never had a bit of trouble. The only drawback (next to the investment required to purchase on) is that many of the accessories are extra, and are pricey. My hope is to expand my KitchenAid this year and add some of the attachments, and an additional bowl.

I tend to agree with most of the reviewers here that the KSM90 is very powerful. Mine came with one great-sized bowl, a dough hood and a regular beater. I added a balloon whisk and grinder.

But it has some significant flaws that people overlook for some reason. You MUST stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl in virtually every recipe, and it is extremely difficult to add ingredients once you’ve put in the beater and started mixing — there’s simply no room for it. And I don’t know how a small woman would ever be able to move this thing around, as it is extremely heavy and awkward.

I bought my mixer in 1998. I am a currently a culinary student and use it all the time to practice recipes. This mixer has never let me down. I make wedding cakes and can mix three cake mixes at a time. I made Christmas candy in this mixer that no other mixer could mix(they always burned out) The only problem I have ever had is when I use the whip attachment the mixer makes a small clicking sound. This happens because the wires on the whip are not welded at the bottom so they click against each other. This is my ONLY complaint and never effects how the mixer runs or mixes it is just a superficial thing.

I received this as a gift from my husband because right before the holidays my Sunbeam Mix Master from the 1960’s went out. I was so excited to start using this new mixer, but found that I stayed mostly frustrated at the messes and how inconvenient it is to use.

My first experience with it was a disaster….the cookie recipe called for butter and sugar to be creamed…not knowing how powerful this mixer was, I started it out on the lowest speed….all seemed fine and I turned around to put something in the kitchen sink and as I turned back…..there was on the floor - 2 sticks of butter!

We justified this by looking in the manual to see that we could purchase a shield…….for another 25 approx. dollars….I continued using this mixer thru out the holiday cooking and I will say that it does mix up everything quite well, but you can’t scrap the sides or add anything without lifting the beaters from the mix and then you still don’t have much room to add like 2 cups of flour, without a lot of it ending up on the counter.

I am use to being able to scrap the sides of the bowl and add ingredients slowly to my recipes, but this is nearly impossible with this mixer…..

It is excellent on bread doughs. I firmly believe that the shield should have came with the product, although it would be just as aggravating to remove a shield to scrap the sides if needed….and I found that most everything needs to be scraped during mixing.

I will be returning this mixer and going back to one that has the capability to scrap the sides and add ingredients without all the messes and frustrations.

I give it a good rating for power,mixing,and attractive style.

Product

MM337

Key Features
Mixer Type
Stand

Other Features
Power Output
450 Watts
Bowl Size
8 quart (7.6 liter)

Miscellaneous
22437045

Details

The AEG/Magic Mill Assistant has been a Swedish secret for over 50 years. This machine is one of the most versatile units on the market, with an excellent reputation for long term reliability

Product

M200

Key Features
Mixer Type
Stand
Speed Settings
2 Speeds

Warranty

1 Year

Dimensions
Height
63 in.
Width
36.75 in.
Depth
58 in.

Miscellaneous
22437003

Details

Outstanding engineering and quiet operation make Univex M Series mixers an excellent choice for the large volume dough producer. Precision tolerances between the spiral arm, bowl, and kneading column allow highly efficient blending of ingredients in short working times. Two speeds are standard, but single speed M130, M160 and M200 models are also available for pizza and bagel production.

Product

EM82851

Key Features
Mixer Type
Stand
Speed Settings
5 Speeds

Other Features
Power Output
230 Watts

Warranty

1 Year

Dimensions
Height
6.00 in.
Width
12.00 in.
Depth
6.00 in.

Miscellaneous
21221516

Details

Powered by a 230-watt motor, this mixer features five different speed settings so that you can obtain the perfect consistency for your baking needs. Remove the detachable head to use it as a portable mixer. Use the bonus set of dough hooks to help you make a fresh loaf of homemade bread.

Key Features
Mixer Type
Stand
Speed Settings
10 Speeds

Other Features
Power Output
475 Watts
Bowl Size
6 quart (5.7 liter)

Warranty

1 Year

Dimensions
Height
16.5 in.
Width
11.3 in.
Depth
14.6 in.

Miscellaneous
20298576

Details

KitchenAids stand mixer is a substantial piece of equipment: 475 watts of mixing power make childs play of creaming butter, kneading dough, and whipping cream. The kid in you will appreciate how quick and easy it is to mix up a batch of cookie dough; the 6-quart bowl can hold up to 11 cups of flour, which translates into as many as 192 sweet treats.

Product

750RC

Key Features
Mixer Type
Stand
Speed Settings
2 Speeds

Other Features
Power Output
70 Watts
Bowl Size
0.88 quart (0.8 liter)

Warranty

1 Year

Dimensions
Height
14.25 in.
Width
7.38 in.
Depth
6.13 in.

Miscellaneous
22921621

Details

In bright red, the DrinkMaster from Hamilton Beach makes old fashioned milk shakes and malts just like you used to find at the Five and Dime. Use it to make healthy, yogurt smoothies, too. Features a two-speed motor, 28-oz. stainless steel mixing cup, a tilting head for easy removal of the cup and a removable mixing shaft for easy cleaning. 70 watts.