TOP 2 Kitchenaid Stand Mixers Review
Kitchenaid Stand Mixers Review.Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers and KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers Features Review.
 Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers |
 KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers |
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| Features |
1>800-watt stand mixer housed in durable die-cast metal 2>12 speeds; 5-1/2-quart stainless-steel bowl; slow-start and gentle-fold functions 3>15-minute countdown timer; 3 power outlets; auto shutoff; tilt-back head 4>Chef’s whisk, flat mixing paddle, dough hook, and splashguard included 5>Measures 15-1/2 by 10 by 12-1/2 inches; 3-year warranty; 5-year motor warranty |
1>325-watt mixer with 10 speeds; 5-quart stainless steel bowl 2>Tilt-back head for easy access to mixture 3>2-piece pouring shield with large chute for adding ingredients 4>Includes flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip 5>Measures 14 by 8-2/3 inches by 14 inches; 1-year warranty |
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 10 x 12.5 inches ; 23.9 pounds | 16.4 x 16.3 x 11.2 inches ; 22 pounds |
| Reviews | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
Cuisinart SM-55 5-1/2-Quart Stand Mixers Review
This is a relatively new purchase and it has been used only a few times, but so far everything is working wonderfully. The slow start and fold features are great; it keeps flour-type ingredients from dusting the kitchen counter, and the kitchen floor, and other kitchen appliances – you get the idea. I was happy that it also came with a splash guard for much the same reason! The design is sleek, the control knob works well, overall a good product.
There is one complaint I have: the top cover which also hides the accessory attachment area, is easy to remove. So much so that it sometimes comes off accidentally when raising the mixer head if you grab the wrong part. No big deal really, but something that should be looked at for future product development.
The main point I want to make is the strength of the warranty. To have a company stand behind their equipment by giving a 3 year product warranty and a 5 year motor warranty is very comforting. Compare that warranty to the one KitchenAid gives (1 year).
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers Features Review
I’m sure just about everyone has heard that Kitchen Aides are a fabulous accessory to the kitchen. I agree. This is a good, solid, powerful machine and is very effective at what it is built to do–mix stuff. I do have one complaint, however. The speed control shows "Off/0, Stir 2 4 6 8 10" which would lead one to think that there are 10 distinct speeds. There are not. First of all, there are little "stops" at each number, but none in between so what would make more sense is "0 Stir 2 3 4 5 6". Second, there really isn’t any speed difference between what is marked as 8 and 10, so really our modified numbering system should stop at 5, not 6. This is a really little thing and does not detract from the overall quality of the mixer itself; it just feels deceptive to me and so I don’t like it. This aside, however, it is a great mixer.
I have been told that the attachments make the mixer even more useful and versatile. I looked into this a bit, but I was surprised to find out that the cost of these attachments can be as much as getting a separate meat grinder, pasta press, cheese greater, etc. I suspect the real advantage is that these attachments save space.
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