Good while it worked - J. J. van Vuuren - Morristown, TN
Had an old Sunbeam mixer on which the turntable wore out. It lasted about 10 years, so I thought to go with Sunbeam again. The new one worked for almost a month before the gears stripped out on its turntable. Don't know if its covered under warranty or not, but that is not an acceptable life on the turntable. The only work it did was to make butter from 1 quart of cream 5 or 6 days a week.
disappointed - S. Swan -
I have been very, very disappointed with this mixer. I have had the sunbeam mixers previously and they were always great, but this one is so hard to use, and doesn't mix anything on the bottom of the bowl. It doesn't seem to mix anything unless the bowl is half full. I can't believe it cost so much money and doesn't do the minimum mixing. If I could, I would send it back and ask for my money back and go buy one at a store, not this kind. Thinking it would be a wonderful mixer, I threw away the box before ever using this mixer. What a mistake. Either this is a flawed mixer, or this brand is worthless. I usually use my .00 handmixer instead of this one, it is such a pain. I definitely do not recommend this mixer. I am truly sorry I bought it. A very UNHAPPY customer of this mixer.
Spatterqueen - adelia -
This mixer should be called the Sunbeam Spatterqueen. The lovely turquoise Mixmaster I was given in 1965 lasted until 2007, when the motor at last gave up. I still have its wonderful heavy glass bowls, which I use for hand mixing. The stainless steel ones on the new mixer seem flimsy in comparison, and when I try to whip cream, it spatters all over me and my kitchen! After the first try, which left cream all over me, the stove, the counter and canisters, the cupboards, and the floor, I've covered my clothing and hair and "tented" the mixer with a big old floursack towel as well as possible, but it still leaves a lot of mopping up to do. The mixer is all right for solid things like cookie dough, though it's a nuisance to have to push a button to lift the arm and beaters, but it is a far cry from its ancestor and a miserable hooligan at mixing liquids.
Great Shake Maker - Dr. James E. Kelley - Atlanta, GA USA
This Hamilton Beach shake maker is elegant, stylish, heavy and
well-made. The milk shakes are consistenly smooth. A terrific product
in every way.
Musicmaker - Joy -
It's okay, but the motor is not strong enough to do a good job with hard ice cream. The motor struggles when you try to make a thick shake. It is definitely not a professional model.
Great for small shakes - R. Runkles - Winchester VA
If you want a big shake maker this isn't it. It makes great kids size shakes but gets warm when making thick ones. If I had it to do over I would spend the extra money and get the pro version. But this will work until my kids have to make bigger ones.
Ten speeds allow for everything from whipping egg whites to slow churning bread dough and the Soft-Start feature keeps power in check to prevent splashing and flour clouds. A unique mixing action spins the beater clockwise while the shaft spins counter clockwise; this results in an even blend. As a safety measure, the motor stops in the event of an obstruction or overloading. An integrated hub cover with hinge flips up to allow easy installation of attachments. A flat beater comes with purchase but additional pieces including a wire whip, dough hook, citrus juicer, and sausage stuffer can be purchased separately. The machine measures 16-1/2 by 12 by 14 inches, comes in a range of colors, and includes a 6-month warranty. Pop the bowl and beater in the dishwasher for cleaning and wipe the main body with a warm damp cloth.
Good stand mixer - Bonnie A. Coblentz - Starkville, MS USA
I like it. It's strong. I use it for so many things now that it has a place of honor on my counter. The soft start is a nice feature. I've never used the front power attachment.
Nice Deal - J. Olarte -
Excellent strong mixer, arrived on the shipping estimate and in great shape. Handles everything I have thrown at it, full loads of bread and cookie dough to mash potatoes, this is truly a work horse.
Great attachment! - kalajo - Washington State
This 11-tine wire whip is definitely a much better performer than the whip that comes with the KitchenAid Professional 600. It whips even the smallest amount of liquid beautifully. Also, unlike the other whip, it is stainless steel and dishwasher safe. It is absolutely worth the extra dollars.
KitchenAide Whip Attachment - Patricia Perchinske - Garfield Heights, OH
Very pleased with this 3rd party vendor. The email responses were prompt even though I ended up returning the item because it did not fit my model. I am still waiting for Amazon to credit my account.
Performance is great but a real pain to handwash and store - A. L. W. - Birmingham, AL USA
This is a much better whip then the one that comes with the mixer. However, I hated
hand washing it because of all the inner tines it makes it very difficult to clean. The lable that came with it was clear to warn you not to put it in the dishwasher (which I know from other kitchenaid whips I've ruined) It's also difficult to store because it's so much wider then other whips.You could leave it in the mixer, but i store other K.A. attatchments there.
Ten speeds allow for everything from whipping egg whites to slow churning bread dough and the Soft-Start feature keeps power in check to prevent splashing and flour clouds. A unique mixing action spins the beater clockwise while the shaft spins counter clockwise; this results in an even blend. As a safety measure, the motor stops in the event of an obstruction or overloading. An integrated hub cover with hinge flips up to allow easy installation of attachments. A flat beater comes with purchase but additional pieces including a wire whip, dough hook, citrus juicer, and sausage stuffer can be purchased separately. The machine measures 16-1/2 by 12 by 14 inches, comes in a range of colors, and includes a 90-day warranty. Pop the bowl and beater in the dishwasher for cleaning and wipe the main body with a warm damp cloth.
I love refurbished - Cruzr - Phoenix, AZ
My wife always wanted a stand up mixer and I did extensive research online. I've purchased 3 refurbished products and have been delighted with them. This is a stellar product. My wife loves it.
not opened yet - Carolyn Jean Wakumoto -
I received the kitchenaid very quickly but I haven't opened it yet because it is a gift for Christmas
We love our mixer - Ralph Chapman - Texas
We love our mixer. Have not had one siginal problem yet, it's been through 2 moves and still working great.
The mixer comes with a burnished flat beater, a burnished dough hook, and a commercial wire whip. The flat beater is perfect for mixing cake batters, mashing potatoes, and stirring quick breads. The dough hook comes in handy for breads and coffee cakes, and the wire whip is your tool for icings and whipped cream.
Four sealed rubber feet hold the mixer stably in place, and a 3-wire, 6-foot power cord meets commercial requirements. As a safety mechanism, the overload reset button pops out if the mixer is overloaded, and the motor shuts off. If you only bake occasionally, a less heavy-duty unit will do the job. But if you work or recreate in the kitchen, this hard-working mixer can keep the pace. --Emily Bedard
Heavy Duty Series vs. Professional 5 Series - -
Just a note to the previous poster: There are 2 series for the 5 quart capacity bowl-lift mixer. Sounds like you have one from the Heavy Duty Series which is 325 watts. The Professional 5 Series is 350 watts.
Must Have For Your Kitchen - F. McGill - Bay City, MI
I just wanted to chime in as I read a lot of the posted reviews before I bought this mixer from Amazon. First, my mixer showed up in just a few days. Great service as always from Amazon. As for the mixer - after mixing up one batch of cookies, I was already asking myself how I got by without one of these things. So far I'ved used the mixer for cookies, cakes, and pizza dough and it has worked beautifully. My wife was skeptical about me ordering this, asking me why we needed another "toy" in the kitchen? Her doubts quickly disappeared the first time she used it to mix up peanut butter bars. She loves the mixer too! If you cook/bake at all, a mixer such as this is as essential as having an oven/stove.
Excellent - S. Michael Howell -
The Metal Retro Drink Mixer performs as advertised. The design & performance is exactly as I anticipated and desired.
Rock Awesome - Cecil Chamberlin - Arkadelphia, AR.
This mixer is worth every penny. It is easy to operate, and well made. It has exceeded my expectations i.e. It's ROCK AWESOME!
This mixer is a must have for everyone's kitchen!!! - Shelly Littleton -
Almost 16 years ago, my husband bought me my first kitchenaide mixer, a 4 qt white one. It still looks and works like brand new. It never scratched, chipped or faded. This year for my 17th anniversary, he bought me my professional size 6 quart mixer as I have established strong baking skills and this skill has begun earning me some extra money. I love this mixer! It is powerful, it is an awesome size, and has allowed me to work less as far as how any batches I make of anything. The ability to adjust the speed is so beneficial that it has opened up the possibilities to make things I couldn't before. I would urge everyone who cooks, to get a kitchenaide mixer regardless of size. It will make your life so much easier in the kitchen! This is an all in one machine that will last a lifetime! I kept my first one, the motor has never broke down, and with my baking, I am sure that I will need to use a second mixer the next time I make a wedding cake! I assure you, there is no other appliance in the kitchen more dependable than this one!
If your a serious baker - skip this one - homebaker -
I purchased the Pro 600 because I like to bake bread. The first one I received in November, 2009 stopped working the first time I used it. I resorted to my trusty 25 year old Oster. They sent me a new one and I returned the non-working one (after just 1 try). The second one I received does work, but I am not happy with it. After 3-4 minutes, the machine shuts down and I end up finishing kneading the bread by hand. Once the machine cools off, it eventually will start again - but who wants to wait that long!!!! I called Kitchen-Aid to register my complaint and basically, they told me that I'm SOL. The machine is designed to shut down when it gets hot and it's doing what it's designed to do. I also did not overload the machine. This machine is equipped to handle 8 cups of whole wheat flour (or so they say), when I actually use 6-7 cups of whole wheat flour. So, I was not maxing the capacity out. If you just want to mix a box cake batter, it would be fine (but you would be able to complete that task with a cheaper mixer). If you are a serious bread baker, skip this product. I'm switching to Hobart!
Kitchen Aid 6 qt. Professional Mixer - Gail -
This mixer is absoulutely fabulous. So much easier and more powerful than my 1963 Sunbeam mixer which I still have .. Kitchen aid continues to up hold it excellence in products
Does the job for me. - J. L. Francis - Sacramento, CA
Why I bought it:
I make a lot of cakes from home.
Pros:
I can make a very big batch of buttercream. I love the options for all of the attachments.
Cons:
It bogs down a little when I really load it up but I haven't had it quit on me. I have to handwash the attachments because for some reason, the dish detergent crystalizes and sticks to them.
Great Product - theputertech -
Fast Shipping and great product. It is way more powerful than the Artisan series that I first bought. I would advise spending the extra money and getting this one. It is quieter than expected (about like the Artisan) and performs better. I like the extra features like the slow startup and It has not strained like the Artisan did with pizza dough. I look forward to getting the attachments for grain, meat and pasta.
Excellent - C. Harmon - Houston,TX
This machine is amazing. It makes baking, etc... a breeze. No more hand mixing. It's a bit loud, but otherwise a good buy.
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