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jewelzbakescakes
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Joined: May 10, 2009
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Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:32 pm |
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I am having trouble with the search function as I am sure there must be lots of info here about mixers...
I need help with what mixer to get, Santa is getting me one for Christmas but I need to pick it out. Based on the forums that I found on Google I have pretty much decided on a KitchenAid over a CuisineArt (read that it can 'skip' across the counter if making a big batch), or a Viking (read that the bowl gets stuck sometimes)...I would like any and all opinions on which you would recommend and why...I know in then KitchenAid line there is the professional 500, 5 plus, Artisan...(the 600 looks to be the best, but it's a little too expensive). Help, which one should I get?
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Texas_Rose
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Joined: Feb 26, 2008
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Location: San Antonio, TX
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Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:11 pm |
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I have the Artisan and I love it. If I had picked one I probably would have gotten one of the bowl-lift models, but my husband picked it out based on the color (and because he knew I had wanted a kitchenaid for ten years). |
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Horselady
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Joined: Dec 08, 2006
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Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:14 pm |
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Mine just says "heavy duty" and it is the one where the bowl lifts up to the beater rather than the beater sitting up and out of the bowl.
I love it, never seems to have issues even with mmf That said I'm not sure if I'd rather have one where the top/beater flips up. It can be a pain to dump ingredients in.
Not sure if that's much help. Wish I could say more but I got mine from santa too but I was still in high school then so I've had it over 10 years. |
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cmalin3
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Joined: Feb 02, 2009
Posts: 25
Location: Chilly New England
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Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:21 pm |
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I use the KitchenAid Pro 600, and it's been worth every penny! I found an amazing deal through amazon (14 hour sale, almost half price!), but do a search for kitchenddailydeal too - it's really a hit or miss as far as what they've got on there, but worth checking regularly. I've seen stand mixers there before.
Whatever you decide, make sure you get what you really want. This gadget should last you many many years!  |
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prterrell
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Joined: Mar 20, 2007
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Location: Newnan, GA (just outside Atlanta)
Birthday: Mar 30
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Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:24 pm |
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I, too, have the KA Pro 600. My DH surprised me with it for our first Christmas together back when we were still dating! (I tease him that he really just wanted the goodies that me having such a device would enable me to make.  ). I love my mixer and have never had any trouble with it. I also have the Artisan 7-speed hand mixer. Love it, too! |
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jewelzbakescakes
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Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:30 pm |
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Thanks everyone...so is it safe to assume that the bowl lift is better than the tilt one since the pro 500 and 600 have the bowl lift? I think I'll look for a deal on the 600. |
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prterrell
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Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:45 pm |
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I've never had an issue where I wished the head tilted up instead of the bowl lifting. The main advantage to the 500 and 600 ones is the motor is more heavy duty and more powerful. |
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luminajd
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Joined: Jun 23, 2009
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Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:07 am |
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I just bought mine through the Kitchenaid website, I got a 600. Once you decide which model you want, watch their site for a few days. I noticed each day at a random time they would take a red or black 600 and put it $100 less than what they normally are. So I got my 600 for $299, much cheaper than I could find anywhere else. |
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snocilla
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Joined: Jun 17, 2009
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Location: Hampton Roads, VA
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Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:35 am |
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I also have a KitchenAid Pro 600, and I absolutely love it. Do a search for Kitchen-Aid on craig's list. That's what I did, and got this one for $165. They practically last forever, so a used one is just as good as a new one IMO. |
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Mike1394
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Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:11 am |
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Don't get the Kitchen aid. They're junk. The bowl on a Viking doesn't get stuck. At least mine never has.
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jewelzbakescakes
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Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:00 am |
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| Mike1394 wrote: | Don't get the Kitchen aid. They're junk. The bowl on a Viking doesn't get stuck. At least mine never has.
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Sorry but how can they be junk when so many people have had one for 20 years or more and they seem to be the worlds best selling stand mixer..I think I will go with the majority on this one. |
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snocilla
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Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:21 am |
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Mike - why do you think the Kitchen aid is junk? Have you had any specific problem with them? |
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pattigunter
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Location: Louisiana
Birthday: Sep 28
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Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:24 am |
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I have a kitchaid 5 qt which I love but I'm shopping a new one. I'd LOVE a Hobart 20 qt but when I wake up from that dream I've been realistically looking at the Viking. Mainly because they make a 7 qt mixer and they get good ratings. Not a matter of preference between Kitchaid or Viking - just a size issue for me. |
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mariej162
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Joined: Nov 16, 2006
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Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:32 am |
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Have a Viking 7 qt and love it. The bowl has never stuck.
Marie |
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Rylan
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Joined: Feb 19, 2009
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Location: Las Vegas
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Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:20 am |
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My only problem with KA is the oil/grease from the attachment. It is a common problem according to their customer service. |
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