This mixer's great features abound. An electronic sensor ensures mixing action remains at the speed selected from among the 10 available--even when the going gets tough. Mixing begins softly to prevent splatters and "flour puff." With the beater moving clockwise and the shaft moving counterclockwise there's no need to rotate the bowl for the beater to reach all ingredients. The bowl-lift lever functions easily. A ventilation system cools the entire mixer to prolong motor life, and a resettable overload-protection system prevents overheating. The mixer measures 11-3/8 inches wide, 16-1/2 inches high, and 14-5/8 inches deep. --Fred Brack
Editor’s note: This is a reconditioned appliance. Reconditioned generally means that the appliance has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings it back to like-new condition. Some appliances may contain cosmetic blemishes.
KitchenAid no longer has my vote - - IDAHO USA
As an avid cook and bread baker I was especially excited to get a KitchenAid Professional model mixer. The brand had such an excellent reputation for quality and durability. After replacing the mixer 3 times for reasons from motor burnout to a badly wobbling head I finally gave up and asked for my money back which I then invested in a really fine piece of kitchen equipment, the Electrolux Kitchen Assistent (spelling is Swedish as that's where it's made). It is far more powerful, durable, sturdy and versatile. Would never go back to KitchenAid!
Great. until it stops working - Gemini16 -
I bought this and loved it! It's beautiful and powerful. This Thanksgiving, I attempted to make mashed potatoes and the lever/motor is not working properly. The machine turns on (at a medium speed only) and quits after 10 seconds. It will turn back on, but only at medium speed (no matter where the lever is) and will turn itself off after 10 seconds. It's just disappointing. No wonder they discontinued this model. I'm going to try to fix this-my dad is handy. I still love the looks & when it's working properly I love how powerful it is. I'm disappointed with this product as I only used it maybe 45 times, I guess I didn't get my money's worth on this product.
Known issues with Epicurean - S. Ziebarth-Roth - minneapolis, MN USA
After my KitchenAid Epicurean stand mixer died in the middle of a batch of cookies this morning, I decided to go online and do some research. Seems mine is not the only one to not start the first few tries or start in high speed only to cut out again. As of this morning, it just won't start at all. It seems there is a shift defect. My mixer is 10 years old (although the on/off shift seemed "iffy" from day one), so my warranty is long gone. I picked up a Cuisinart SM-55 with a 800 watt motor (largest of any stand mixer) and am THRILLED!! I love the tilt-head and the weight of the unit (I move it from cupboard to center bake island and back) - the spillguard and spout are ONE piece and don't need to be removed to change mixing attachments. Best of all? It's quiet in comparison to the Epicurean. Do some research yourself and check out what actual users of stand mixers say before you purchase. Also, determine whether a lift bowl or a tilt head are important to you. In using both, I wouldn't use a lift bowl again - too heavy, to hard to work with contents of bowl.
This mixer's great features abound. An electronic sensor ensures mixing action remains at the speed selected from among the 10 available--even when the going gets tough. Mixing begins softly to prevent splatters and "flour puff." With the beater moving clockwise and the shaft moving counterclockwise there's no need to rotate the bowl for the beater to reach all ingredients. The bowl-lift lever functions easily. A ventilation system cools the entire mixer to prolong motor life, and a resettable overload-protection system prevents overheating. The mixer measures 11-3/8 inches wide, 16-1/2 inches high, and 14-5/8 inches deep. KitchenAid says the first year of the mixer's lifetime warranty against defects is "hassle-free," with a replacement shipped at no cost and without question if a defect is detected. --Fred Brack
The best Christmas gift ever! - C. Chaffee -
I was watching an info-mercial on one of the local home shopping channels, about this machine. I only asked my husband for ONE thing, this professional mixer. I don't think I have ever recieved a more welcomed gift! It now is used on a daily basis. I mix cookies, mashed potatoes, and even my meatloaf with ease! I think the best thing I make now is home made bread! My family now enjoys this tasty treat daily! I remember my mother making bread and how time consuming it was. If you own this machine, do not hesitate to use it.
Best Stand Mixer! - uafnanook2001 - Alaska
I've owned this Kitchen Aid mixer since Christmas 2004. I am STILL excited about it! It has done everything I have asked of it - double batches of cookies, triple and quadruple batches of Banana Bread! It does it all and does it with ease. I researched stand mixers before I bought this but am SO glad I decided on this one. My mother had the 5 qt. mixer and she often said she wished she had gotten the bigger model. That is what pushed me toward this 6 quart Professional mixer. And I haven't been disappointed! This fall and winter, I am going to get real adventurous with my now 5 year old mixer and come up with some recipes I haven't tried! No matter what I come up with, I am assured my Professional Kitchen Aid stand mixer is ready for the task! Buy this model - you will NOT be disappointed!
An incredible machine... my best friend! - Belles - Phoenix
I know, it seems silly, but to say this pro model is anything but fantastic is an understatement. It's in use in my kitchen almost every day. It handles the toughest of bread doughs to the most delicate of meringues and everything else in between. It's great to mix meatballs or meatloafs and I've purchased several attachments including a meat grinder and sausage maker, which we use often to make our own breakfast sausages, and the pasta maker, which I use for fresh, gorgeous pasta-- lasagna to linguine.
The only regrets I have about this machine is that it lacks the flames custom paint job that Alton Brown has on his.. and by golly, I'm going to have my own flames one of these day!
I've used KitchenAid mixers for years.. so did my mother. If you cook and bake at all, you really will never regret having one. High quality, great product and KitchenAid stands behind their products. Love it!
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.
Works OK - Mark Barton - Pasadena, CA United States
If you need this, you need it. It's good for lamingtons (an Australian classic) where you need a warm bath for the eggs if you're making Genoise cake from scratch and then a hot bath for the icing to keep it runny while you dip. Note that it's specific to 6 quart, bowl-lift mixers. It's very big but it needs to be for a 6 quart bowl.
The weak point is the tabs by which it hooks to the arms of the bowl-lift mechanism so that it goes up and down with the bowl. They're not exactly flimsy but they're very exposed and angular which means it's easy to damage yourself when washing/drying the bowl, and damage the tabs with a drop or heavy knock. In fact the KitchenAid packaging was grossly inadequate - just a cardboard box with no foam - so that the tabs were bent when the bowl arrived and had to be carefully straightened.
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