Kitchenaid Classic Stand Mixer is a Versatile, Attractive, Time-Saver
Posted by James on Dec 25, 2008
The Kitchenaid stand mixer has evolved into a symbol for many people because of it’s power and durability. Competing companies have tried to invent similar products, but Kitchenaid won’t just sit by and watch. The company has made additions to their product range to better match the desire of upper-class customers.
If you only need a stand mixer every once in a while, then the entry-level Kitchenaid classic stand mixer will almost certainly meet every need that you have. The machine comes in either red or white, has a 4.5-quart bowl and a 250-Watt, 10-speed motor. The mixer comes with a wire beater, flat beater and dough hook. For basic cake making, cream whipping and occasional bread kneading, this mixer will do just fine.
For the ones who want more from their mixer or who are more fashion consious, a Kitchenaid artisan five-quart stand mixer will give more bowl capacity and a stronger, 325-watt motor which handles pizza dough easily. More importantly, the artisan mixer is offered in a few dozen colors; you’ll occasionally see more limited edition colors at the specialty retailers. You will pay roughly $75 more than you would for a Kitchenaid classic stand mixer, but if you are baking bread a lot, or if you must have a certain color to match the kitchen, it’s a nice investment.
Some people are really serious when it comes to baking. If you are one of those people, then you may want to invest in the Kitchenaid professional 600 mixer. For another $125 to $150 over the cost of the Kitchenaid artisan 5-quart stand mixer, you get a 6-quart bowl and a beefy 575-Watt motor. The motor sports a couple of neat features such as a soft start to eliminate splattering and automatic shut-off. The Kitchenaid professional 600 mixer is offered in around a dozen colors, including a number of metallic finishes, so you should be able to find something to match your taste.
One thing that all of the Kitchenaid models have in common is extensibility through the addition of various attachments. These include a meat grinder (which I can tell you makes great country sausage), an ice cream maker, a pasta roller and a citrus juicer. Using the Kitchenaid attachments for these tasks saves valuable counter and closet space. It also means that you don’t have to worry about burning out the motor on a countertop device when you have a reliable stand mixer to drive things.
Whether you are an occasional baker or a semi-professional pizza maker, the range of stand mixers offered by Kitchenaid will have something for you. The Kitchenaid classic stand mixer is a great machine that can do a lot for you, but if you can find somebody else to pay for it (there’s a reason to put these things on your wedding registry), then one of the more expensive models make a great investment.
Although other companies have tried to duplicate and compete against the Kitchenaid classic stand mixer, they haven’t been able to match the power and reliability. The Kitchenaid artisan 5-quart stand mixers offer a little more bowl capacity and a more powerful 325-Watt motor that can handle pizza dough with ease. You’ll pay around $75 more than for the classic stand mixer, but if you bake bread regularly You might wish to treat yourself to a Kitchenaid Professional 600 Mixer. For only $125-$150 more than the price of a lower-level Kitchenaid Artisan 5-quart Stand Mixer, you will receive both a 6-quart bowl and a hefty 575-watt motor.
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