Kitchen Mixer Help

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I’ve been in the market for a stand mixer since my 1980’s vintage Sunbeam drew its last floury breath. The engineers at Sunbeam designed the motor cooling intake directly above the bowl. 20 years of flour build-up in the motor finally finished it off.

I looked at the Viking 5 quart mixer with its utilitarian styling, and quality brand name. It seemed a good choice until further research revealed alleged difficulties locking the attachments in place. It is heavy enough to need wheels to move it, and at $399.00, is more mixer than I would ever need.

This KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus Hand Mixer (Model # KHM5TB) has seen a lot of use in the 5-plus years that I have owned it. Having used a variety of hand mixers during the years, this one rates as my all-time favorite. Let me tell you why.

Description

A white mixer with classic lines, it measures 7 1/2″ long x 6″ high x 3 1/2″ wide. The front end of the mixer is rounded, presenting a modern appearance. There are two non-clogging vents at the front of the mixer and two on the back of the mixer. A heel rest allows upright positioning of the machine. Attached to the polarized plug is a round power cord that is permanently affixed to the hand mixer. The cord measures 66″ long.

Product

JSM900RAAS

Key Features
Mixer Type
Stand
Speed Settings
10 Speeds

Other Features
Power Output
400 Watts
Bowl Size
4.5 quart (4.3 liter)

Dimensions
Height
17.5 in.
Width
14 in.
Depth
16 in.

Miscellaneous
37540604

Details

Combining elegant beauty with exceptional performance, this stand mixer features a powerful 400-watt motor and a solid, all-metal base built to endure years of use. Ten mixing-speed options are backlit in cobalt blue, while an innovative electronic touch wheel provides fingertip-control over the speed selection, pause mode, and start/stop function. The unit’s large 4-1/2-quart glass mixing bowl, with its pouring spout and ergonomic dual handles, is useful not only for preparing foods, but also for serving, and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. The appliance offers thorough mixing with complete bowl coverage and a gradual-start feature to prevent splattering outside the bowl.