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Pouring Shield. The mixer does have a fail-safe in the form of a single nylon gear that will strip itself before burning out the motor in the event of the mixer being overloaded. Replacing this gear is more cost effective than replacing the entire motor. Thinking about how you will be storing your mixer could be an important factor when making your mixer purchase.
The tilt head design gives the KitchenAid Artisan the ability to fit and operate underneath a standard sized cabinet, being only 18" tall with the head tilted up and However, many people, including myself, prefer to pull the mixer out from under the cabinet and close to the counter top edge to operate it. This is not so bad as the mixer has rubber pads on the bottom which makes it easy to pull and push it a few inches.
Once you know what mixer you want the next big thing is choosing what color. One of the biggest appeals of the Artisan mixer line is the wide array of colors that are available. Probably the most common color questions we get at Everything Kitchens is "What silver color will best match my stainless steel appliances?
Don't be afraid of color. If the Majestic yellow mixer makes you happy go for it! Proudly display that color and let it be the brightest thing in your kitchen. The Designer Series features a double coating paint process that gives more of a candied finish that is higher gloss and almost shimmers. If a high-end chrome, nickel or copper finish is more what you are wanting for your kitchen the Custom Metallic mixers are your best bet.
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Go back to previous article. Sign in. With so many to choose from, how do you determine which one is right for you? All models have sufficient power to accommodate the bowl capacity. Capacity : 3. Simply tilt the head back and remove them. The head locks into place when mixing. This type of mixer is also slightly shorter, so it is a consideration if you have low hanging upper kitchen cabinets. Bowl-Lift The bowl sits on the "arms" of the mixer and is raised with a lever.
Capacity : 4. The Artisan Mini: If space and weight are significant considerations, the Artisan Mini is shorter, lighter and has a smaller footprint, but has the same mixing action and robust motor. Mini Mixer. Powerful Performance. Weight: 18 lbs. Depth: Part of choosing a mixer is a personal preference.
Some prefer tilting the head back to access the beater easily. Some choose bowl lift mixers because they prefer the professional look. Some find it more difficult to remove the bowl and beaters on a bowl lift mixer, mainly if they have been accustomed to a tilt head, while others have no issue. It sometimes helps to go to a store and assemble the bowl and the beaters to see which "feels" best to you. Do you need a large capacity mixer? Do you regularly make double or triple batches?
Do you have a large family? Do you make a lot of bread? If space is at a premium, consider a smaller, less expensive mixer. Colors and customization : For some people, the most important factor in choosing a KitchenAid is the color. If a fun color is your priority, opt for a mixer from KitchenAid's Artisan series. Our best mixer for small spaces and best overall pick are both Artisan mixers and are available in up to 47 different colors.
Our best overall pick also offers further customization with interchangeable decorative work bowls in various patterns and materials. The Classic and Pro Line series offer a much more limited color choice — just red and a handful of neutrals. While there are a number of other stand mixer brands out there — including Breville, Sunbeam, Oster, and Bosch — none are as ubiquitous or revered as the KitchenAid stand mixer.
Some people consider purchasing a KitchenAid stand mixer to be a life milestone , and according to The Knot , a KitchenAid stand mixer was the most-wished-for product on wedding registries in But what makes KitchenAid stand mixers so special? KitchenAid stand mixers have been around for more than a century. According to KitchenAid , the brand got its name in when an executive's wife called the first home model stand mixer "the best kitchen aid I've ever had.
While there are a number of great stand mixers from other brands out there, KitchenAid still stands out in a number of ways. Durability: I've tried almost every brand of stand mixer out there in my seven years reviewing kitchen products, and KitchenAid mixers are the only ones that use an almost all-metal construction. Other brands cut costs by using plastic in part of the design: either in the body of the mixer, on knobs and dials, in the mixing attachments, or even in the gears.
Mixers made with a lot of plastic are usually lighter and less expensive, but much less durable. KitchenAid mixers can last for decades because of their strong metal parts. While this stronger construction comes at a premium — KitchenAid mixers are among the most expensive out there — their durability makes them a great investment.
Even the most affordable KitchenAid mixer shares this same hearty construction and powerful motor and will last for decades with proper care. There is also a robust network of authorized KitchenAid repair technicians who can repair your stand mixer if something does break. Stability: The all-metal design makes KitchenAid mixers much heavier than most other brands.
While they can be a pain to lug around, the added heft produces an important benefit: more stability when mixing. Lighter machines can shake or "walk" off countertops. The heaviness of KitchenAid mixers helps them stay put. A mixer for everybody: Many brands that make stand mixers only produce one or two models.
KitchenAid makes almost a dozen models with different capacities, power, and price points. This allows you to choose a model that meets your needs and excels at the tasks you perform most. Attachments: KitchenAid is the only brand that has produced a robust lineup of attachments that extend the versatility of its stand mixers.
These attachments can turn your KitchenAid into a food processor, meat grinder, ice cream maker, spiralizer, pasta machine, and more — eliminating the need to buy separate appliances that are often larger and more expensive. Colors: It's undeniable that one of the major selling points of a KitchenAid mixer is the sheer number of colors available to choose from. KitchenAid offers its mixers in 47 different colors — no other brand even comes close to that much customization.
While choosing an appliance based on color may seem silly to some consumers, the ability to pick out a color that matches your personality or decor is one of the reasons people feel such an affinity to KitchenAid mixers. Tilt head: A common mixer design where the work bowl twists onto the base of the mixer. The head of the machine tilts forward for operation and lifts back so you can attach a paddle, whisk, or dough hook; add ingredients to the work bowl; or use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
These machines have a lever that allows you to lock the head in place so it doesn't accidentally lift during mixing or moving. This style is common in smaller capacity mixers and is contrasted to a bowl-lift design. Bowl lift : A mixer design where the work bowl sits on a Y-shaped arm extending from the body of the mixer. A lever allows you to raise and lower the bowl. This design allows for more stability during mixing but comes at the cost of a larger footprint.
Hub: A circular port at the front of the mixer head where you place KitchenAid branded attachments such as the meat grinder, pasta cutter, or spiralizer. When not in use, the hub is usually covered by a silver medallion with the KitchenAid logo.
Paddle: A flat, open mixing attachment included with every KitchenAid stand mixer. The paddle is used for mixing ingredients together when you don't want too much air incorporated, such as when creaming butter and sugar, mixing cookie dough, and combining some batters. Think of it as the stand mixer equivalent of a wooden spoon. Whisk: A balloon-shaped wire whisk mixing attachment included with every KitchenAid stand mixer.
The whisk attachment is used when you do want to incorporate a lot of air into the ingredients you're mixing, like when whipping cream, making meringue or frosting, or mixing cake batter. It's used in similar ways to a hand whisk.
Dough hook: A corkscrew-shaped mixing attachment included with every KitchenAid stand mixer. The dough hook is used for kneading bread dough. Typically you'll mix the dough with another attachment such as the paddle, and then use the dough hook to form the dough into a ball and knead it. The corkscrew shape pushes the dough against the sides of the work bowl in an action that approximates kneading by hand. Attachment: Can refer to the paddle, whisk, and dough hook that come with the mixer, but also used to describe the various accessories you can purchase to extend the versatility of your stand mixer such as the ice cream maker, food processor, or meat grinder.
We've put together a number of how-tos for making the most out of your KitchenAid stand mixer. KitchenAid makes more than two dozen different attachments that expand the versatility of your machine and let you make everything from zoodles to sausage to ice cream and more. Most of the attachments operate from the "hub" of the mixer — the portion underneath the metal disk on the top front of the machine.
Since all KitchenAid mixers have this hub, almost all the attachments are compatible with every KitchenAid model in our guide. If you're interested in KitchenAid attachments, we reviewed them all here. Fresh pasta : This is one of those tasks that shows the true versatility of a KitchenAid stand mixer. You use the stand mixer and work bowl to make the dough, and then the KitchenAid pasta sheeter or pasta extruder to form the pasta shapes.
Read more about how to make pasta in your stand mixer. Bagels : Chewy bread like bagels are one of the hardest and most arduous tasks to do by hand, which means they're the perfect recipes to outsource to your stand mixer. While writing this guide, I used this recipe by King Arthur and it churned out perfectly springy bagels that reminded me of home in New Jersey. Sausage : KitchenAid makes several attachments that allow you to grind your own meat for homemade sausage.
Read more about how to grind meat and make sausage with a KitchenAid stand mixer. Pizza dough : This type of dough is really wet and sticky, but a stand mixer excels at pulling it all together.
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