Mixer Reviews

If you are considering a hand-mixer for your kitchen, this mixer really is the one. It is so powerful, yet so light and takes up little space. Really, I was able to do 3 batches of cookie dough at once with this mixer and it didn't bog down. You could really replace the stand mixer on your wish list with this 9-speed mixer and a couple of good mixing bowls that don't slip. Getting replacement or extra accessories is really easy - you can get them from Kitchen-Aid or a reseller. I got an immersion blender attachment, so I was able to stretch my mixer's use even more. So spend the extra money on this guy instead of getting a less expensive hand mixer AND a stand mixer AND an immersion blender.

One word folks...KITCHENAID! I am a Kitchenaid junkie and this hand mixer lives up to the name! I picked it because it has 9 speeds and I am glad I did. It is nice to go up gradually when I want to kick it up into high gear to avoid getting splatters. I have mixed many batches of egg whites and I can honestly say that each time this mixer performed like a champ! Even though it is a little expensive compared to other models, it is WELL worth the price!!!

My 35 year old Sunbeam stand mixer needed to be replaced. I thought about getting a stand KitchenAid Artisan, but those are rather expensive, and I would need to get a hand mixer in addition to that. So I thought I'd try this 9 speed hand mixer and see if I still needed to get the big Artisan. This one works great, and does everything I need it to. This turns out to be the only mixer I need! I have used it for cakes, beating eggs, mashed potatoes, and much more. And the price is GREAT--I checked around a lot, and this is by far the best price I found.

I purchased this Hamilton Beach mixer over the Kitchen Aid,(both products are already being used in my kitchen) because it was on sale for $129.00 with a 3 yr warranty. The Kitchen Aid mixer was $229.00 with a 1 yr warranty. Hamilton Beach was a much better buy for the same quality. Keep in mind when purchasing your mixer, whether or not you will REALLY need AND purchase all the bells and whistles that come on the Kitchen Aid! Also, what made it easier for me to decide was the beautiful PINEAPPLE color! It really looks more like a light lemon color than a pineapple color for anyone who loves the color yellow like me!

Rather than buy the more expensive Kitchen Aid, I opted to buy this mixer because of the 400 watts power, the tilt back head, and the large bowl. Had I realized what a difference a fine quality tool can make in preparation tasks, it would have been in my kitchen years ago. A large Christmas pound cake recipe with fruit that last year took all my bowls to prepare and nearly killed my hand mixer was done in a jiffy with this mixer, and the kitchen was not declared a national distaster area this time. It also kneaded fondant, making mixing in the color tint and flavoring a 30 second job compared to the evenings I had spent previously preparing it by hand.
The tilt option makes changing the mixing tools much easier.
I highly recommend this reasonably priced mixer.

I snagged this particular color because it was about $30 less expensive than the other colors available at the time. A few days later, when I was checking on my order, I decided to go back to the item to read more about it. Come to find out, the price had been knocked down to $99!! I decided to email customer service to ask if they would credit me for the difference of price, and they did!! AMAZON RULES, BABY!!

Since I have recieved this mixer, I have used it to make all sorts of cookies, scrambled eggs, meatloaf and even two loaves worth of my mother's Italian bread recipe. All have turned out beautifully. The only time I had a problem is when I was mixing the two loaves of bread dough at the same time. I did have to hold the mixer down because it was jumping all over the place, but I think that was my fault for trying to put so much dough in at once...lol. For the price I got it at though, I'm giving it five stars despite the cute lil' dance it did.....it has made my life easier and my time in the kitchen much more enjoyable.

Although I always liked the look of it, I didn't want this mixer. I wanted a powerful, hand-held model. But I received this as a gift two years ago, and I am very glad I did.

This mixer never gets stored away; it's too often in use. And using it is a pleasure, with its well designed utensils and simple controls for mixing anything--from slow stirs for creaming butter and sugar to fast speeds for whipping cream in a jiffy. It wipes clean effortlessly, the attachments are as easy to clean as conventional mixing bowls and utensils, and the machine's timeless and fluid forms have great eye and hand appeal.

A final word about this mixer's heavy-duty construction and motor. This machine powerfully mixes the stiffest doughs, so you can bake bread twice a day if you want. My bread machine, though simpler to use, has taken a back seat to this machine. This mixer churns a better loaf.

I used to hate to cook. And it wasn't until recently that I discovered why--I never had the right tools! One especially good example is pizza: I love it, but always thought it was too much trouble. Not any more. I make pizza weekly now, and it takes me about the same amount of time it used to take me to make Hamburger Helper (back in the old days). I dissolve the yeast, dump in the other crust ingredients, and voila! In about three minutes I have pizza dough, already kneaded and ready to rise.

Cakes and homemade frostings are a breeze. I never liked the canned frostings anyway, and the manufacturers stopped making frosting mixes, so for a long time my family got only bakery cakes. Now I can whip one up, and later make homemade frosting for it, in nothing flat. The bowl and attachements (except for the metal whip) go right into the dishwasher. Nothing could be easier. And now when friends and family ask about my cakes, I can tell them I made them from scratch.

This is well worth the investment--even if you don't consider yourself a "serious" cook. This will make you look like one!

After burning up several of the lesser expensive mixers, I began my search. I began reading reviews on the Kitchen Aid product lines, liked what I saw, decided to take the plunge, and purchase a Kitchen Aid Mixer. (only exception is mine was white). I had purchased this mixer about 2 years ago, and it works great! It can stand up to the stiffest of doughs with no problem, such as cookie dough, and biroche, and extended mixing times, no laboring what so ever. I was amazed at the quality of their products. I have since upgraded to the 6 qt. epicurian mixer for the larger size, power, etc. especially since I do so much baking and cooking. They also offer a large line of accesories that can be purchased for the mixer(s), which makes this product even more versitile... Only downfall is make sure that once you find a place for the mixers, you leave it there. They are quite heavy, but it is worth it, especially since they are one of the few companies that still make their products from metal, and not plastic.

I received the KitchenAid Ultra power Stand mixer for a recent wedding present and already find myself using it everyday. I have just returned from three years in West Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer and the preservatives in American foods were bothering both my husband and me. I now use the KitchenAid mixer for everything from wheat bread to mashed potatoes and stiff-but-not dry egg whites. It lives on the countertop. The only problem is that it is difficult to add flour while the beater is down--not much room.

I have owned a KitchenAid Stand Mixer for over 5 years and absolutely love it. I don't know how I lived without it. It simply is one of the best stand mixers available. It is on the expensive side as mixers go but it is well worth it if you can afford it. I was lucky to recieve it as a gift. Stand mixers are great tools for times when recipes call for mixing, beating or whipping for longer periods of time, e.g. egg whites, cream, batter, etc. in order to attain a certain texture or air. While it is doing it's job, your hands are free to do other tasks at hand. It's not limited to baking use. I have used the mixer for mixing ground meat with seasoning or breadcrumbs for meatloaf, hamburgers, wonton filling and even to mash potatoes. It mixes ingredients together faster and more evenly than manually with your hands. You can buy accessories such as a grater which attaches to the front of the mixer. This is another tool that makes it easier on your own hands and does a faster and better job.

I received one of these for Christmas (my first married Christmas) from my mother-in-law. I was happy b/c I figured this would be helpful in making cookies or the occasional cake. I am a full time graduate student and I work full time. I now cook dinner almost every night and try new recipes b/c of my kitchen aid mixer. It can do almost anything. Cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, and all of that other stuff that was a pain to mix up is now a delight. ... ENJOY!

This is one of those things that will last lifetime. I love it. Heavy duty mechanism. Very simple to use. Nothing can go wrong with it.

Having worked in the Food service for so many years, this machine was always a dream of mine to have. I received one as a wedding gift, and it's everything I thought and wanted it to be. This is a must-have for people who love to cook!

Both my mom and I have had a Kitchen Aid mixer for years and have never had a problem with either one. They are durable and come with all sorts of attachments, a beater, dough hook, and meat grinder to name a few. I highly recommend this mixer.

I got this as a Christmas Present from my husband last holiday season. He was nice enough to give it to me early so I could use it for the holidays. It is now a part of my Every Day cooking. I also got the shredder attachment that I also think is wonderful. It works great, no problems. It works great and has saved my arm from mixing. Would not know how to make homemade breads or Chocolate Chip Cookies without it, hehehe. Everyone wonders why I can do multi things in my kitchen at once it is because the KitchenAide does alot of the work for me. Wonderful Product.

buy this mixer if you bake regularly. it will save you lots of time and energy. creaming butter and sugar by hand is tedious. any tool that encourages home baking is a good thing. the solid construction is impressive. the matte grey finish is quite attractive. I hear this mixer can do your laundry if you ask it to, though I haven't tried yet.

This is one such instance. There are simply too many good things to say about the KitchenAid stand mixer! It is absolutely the best. The motor is strong enough to handle the weight of bread dough and yet it can it whip egg whites, flawlessly! A substantial investment for your kitchen but one which will pay off in years of dividends. Many decorator colors available. Only problem is which one to choose! It comes with several attachments and more can be obtained at a modest cost, to obtain maximum versality (and value) from your purchase. A no-quibble warranty is included, too. When you want the best, buy the best. That's exactly what you get with this stand mixer from KitchenAid.

This is possibly the best kitchen item I have ever purchased. I am now making cakes, cookies and so many more things just because it's FUN! And so much simpler and quicker. The item arrived in absolutely perfect condition - though some other reviewers mentioned having problems with the reconditioned model, I have never had this experience ordering ANY reconditioned product from Amazon(.com). Amazon(.com) is the only place I buy my kitchen items - I have never been disappointed, and they have always exceeded my expectations.

Every serious cook/baker should own a KitchenAid stand mixer - their reputation goes without saying. I have always wanted one of these, and thanks to Amazon (.com) and their amazing prices I finally went for it. Having recently been diagnosed with carpal tunnel (these days I'm not sure who doesn't have it), this mixer is making my life a lot easier and my time in the kitchen even more enjoyable. Do not hesitate to buy this product! It comes with everything you need (whisk, dough hook, beater and instruction book which contains quite a number of excellent recipes) except the pouring shield - after using this mixer, I'm not sure I need a pouring shield, so right now I'm perfectly happy without it. Give yourself an early Christmas present and get this mixer!

I just received one of these mixers as a gift, along with an extra mixing bowl and an accessory pack, and couldn't be happier. It comes in a plain white box labeled "Refurbished," but once you open the box and take out the mixer you can't tell it from a brand new mixer that cost a lot more! No scratches ware marks, or blemishes, it looks brand new! I have been putting my new mixer though a gambit of mixing chores and it works wonderfully. At this price I would recommend getting some attachments and extras it makes the mixer a much more versatile machine.

A must-have for all serious (and mildly serious) bakers. Not as useful as I thought it would be for other things, but I use it for all my baking needs: from pizza dough & muffins to zuchini bread & pumpkin pie (of course I have the slicer/shredder attachment). The initial price is formidable, but it is endlessly useful.

I got mine damaged, as the bowl came loose and scratched the upright of the mixer. Called Kitchen Aid, and they sent out another one, it was not even double boxed, was severely scratched, and didn't work at all. Waiting for the third mixer, and I'm tired of hauling this to the post office. That said, it works well, and the grinder made perfect hamburger, so I am pleased with the unit, but not with the packaging, which was pulverized in the mail, during three flights to Hawaii, to reach the final destination.

I was able to pick this product for my birthday. It is great. The only thing I was disappointed in is that I did not have a chose of the colour. I wanted blue.

There is no way anyone could take this away from me unless, they pry it from my cold, dead, flourless hands. I've owned this machine for 3 years and I love it!!!! You will too! Go ahead, buy one!

I own an extra bowl for my 5-Quart KitchenAid Stand Mixer and it's great. When you are busy preparing a large family / Holiday meal it can be a life saver.

What a convenience to have an additional mixing bowl. When I make baked goods, invariably I need to use more than one bowl for a recipe. It sure speeds up the process by having another bowl on hand whenever you need one. The quality of this product is unparalleled. KitchenAid makes the best mixers on the market that are built to last for years. Our mixer is the favorite kitchen appliance my wife and I own! If you don't have a KitchenAid mixer, get one and an additional bowl too! You won't be disappointed.

As I do a lot of baking during the Christmas season, my KitchenAid 5 quart mixer really cuts the time and energy it takes to make a lot of cookies, and other such Christmas treats. The only thing that would be better, I thought, was an extra bowl, so I could expidite the process. My husband bought me this bowl as an early Christmas present, and I love it!!! I got through the Christmas season of baking in no time at all. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves to bake, and does a lot of it.

My husband baught me this for my birthday because he knows that I love to cook, but I was too afraid to use it because it is expensive and I didnt want to break it so I bought a cheeper one.. but kept this for looks!

This machine is not only beautiful, but very powerful. I purchased mine on eBay for $510. The stainless steel bowl is very big,it's great for huge quanities. I would like if they had a smaller bowl to go with this for smaller batches. It still works very well. I can't believe the power. It whipped my mashed potatoes with ease. The stainless steel blender is awesome. I used it for puree's. It does a great job. You don't have to worry about it leaking like the cheap ones.
I can't wait to do more baking with this great machine. I need to learn how to mix the ingredients when making a cake. The instructions on how to add them aren't very good. I would suggest you purchase a book about using stand mixers if you are a novice like me.

I would gladly pay shipping to take that off your hands!!

try and remember, it's just a machine, a tool to help you. if your husband spent that kind of money on a german machine, you probably can't do *anything* to hurt it. Good luck!