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If your mum or grandma loved to bake, there is every chance that they had a KitchenAid mixer sitting on their kitchen bench top. I know my mum did, it was large, heavy and beautifully designed. So when I went looking for a new stand mixer to replace mum’s old hand-me-down, I naturally checked out the KitchenAid Artisan range to see if they were still as good looking and functional as their old style mixers.

Looking through their online range, it was easy to see that Kitchenaid had not lost their ability to create iconic designs with their Artisan series of bench-top stand mixers. They have gorgeous retro looks and come in a stunning array of colors to match any kitchen decor. Yes, I know it’s only a mixer, but why buy some drab looking white-goods, when you can have, design & function wise, the “Apple Mac” of bench-top mixers.

What Others are Saying About the Artisan Series 5 Quart Stand Mixer …

While researching the Kitchen Aid mixer, I literally skimmed through a few hundred reviews. Several main points stood out, points that were repeated over and over by owners of the KitchenAid 5 Quart Stand Mixer.

• The longevity of the KitchenAid mixer. So many owners spoke of using the same KitchenAid stand mixer for 10, 20, or more years. Many had been handed down the mixer from their mum or grandmother, and only upgraded to a new mixer when they handed down their current one to their kids.
• First time purchasers of the Artisan 5 Quart Mixer all said “why did I wait so long to buy one”, as they discovered just how versatile the mixer was. “A dream to use” as one owner exclaimed. “It is like having an extra set of hands in the kitchen!” said another. A number of owners said they had arthritis of the hands and previous to owning a KitchenAid stand mixer, they had had to stop kneading bread or pizza dough, but with their KitchenAid mixer, they now found they could bake bread and other recipes without any discomfort, as the mixer was now doing all the hard work.
• Easy of cleaning. The KitchenAid mixers tilt head and stainless steel bowl makes for very easy clean up. Users said that the splash guard kept all ingredients in the mixing bowl when in use, plus no spilling of ingredients when placing in the bowl thanks to the pouring chute. The bowl and attachments are dishwasher proof also. Because of the ease of cleanup, many said they used the mixer much more frequently, some using it, with optional attachments, in the preparation of every meal.


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• The complete blending of ingredients with no “blind spots”. This was another point mentioned repeatedly by users, that ingredients were mixed evenly, with no “blind spot” in the bowl where ingredient remained unblended. The mixer not only has unique rotation of the shaft and mixing paddles, that covers over 67 separate points within the mixing bowl, it also has an adjustment screw to raise or lower the mixing assembly for fine tuning. As one user commented, after fine tuning the mixing height, she can now beat a single egg white to stiff peaks in a 5 quart bowl (4.8 litres)
• Ease of adding & removing attachments. All found it very easy to remove or attach the standard attachments plus optional extras such as meat grinder, ice cream maker etc. All attachments firmly locked into place with one twist, plus the 5 quart stainless steel bowl also locks to the base, making for a very stable arrangement.
• It’s heavy… 26lbs (11.8Kg) Most found this an advantage, saying that the mixer remained stable under all mixing conditions and did not move around the counter, even when mixing bread dough or meat loaf. The downside was that because of the weight, it was hard to move around, and was best left in one spot on a bench. It’s also big, standing 14 inches (35.5 cm) high, and 14 inches (35.5 cm) deep and 9 inches (23 cm) wide. So before purchasing, it would be wise to check that the intended space where you would put the mixer is large enough.
• Just how powerful the mixer’s motor was. Many folks commented on the power of the mixer, which is rated at 325 watts (0.44 HP). They found this was easily enough power to mix full batches of thick, sticky cookie dough for 9 dozen cookies, bread and pizza dough or 7 lbs (4 Kg) of mashed potatoes.
• 10 Mixing Speeds – This was another feature given lots of positive feedback by KitchenAid users. While the mixer was great for heavy duty mixing, it was just at home mixing cream, feather light meringues or frosting, thanks to the ability to fine tune the speed of the mixer. Some users commented on the excellent manual that came with the mixer, clearly explaining which speed to use for different recipes, including nearly 30 delicious recipes with pictures.
• The Kitchen Aid Artisan Series Stand Mixers as “Art’ pieces. Considering the weight of the mixer, it’s fortunate that all the owners loved the look and design of their mixer and wanted to show it off in their kitchen as decorative piece. Most users mentioned in their reviews that they matched the color of their KitchenAid mixer to their kitchen décor, made easy by having 26 colors to choose from. Red was one of the most popular colors, with Pistachio Green, Cornflower Blue and Onyx Black being other popular colors. One owner described her mixer as “drop dead gorgeous”, not something you usually hear when describing a kitchen appliance.

Available Colors

Almond Cream

Aqua Sky

Buttercup

Imperial Black

Bayleaf

Cobalt Blue

Blue Willow

Boysenberry

Cornflower Blue

Caviar

Empire Red

Green Apple

Gloss Cinnamon

Grey

Ice

Metallic Chrome

Majestic Yellow

Onyx Black

Pear

Persimmon

Pistachio

Silver Metallic

Tangerine

White

White-on-White

Yellow Pepper

So What Comes in the Big Box?

• The KitchenAid Artisan KSM150PS 325 watt 10 Speed mixer unit itself, with its unique tilting head for easy cleaning and easy access. Also has a bowl locking mechanism. No more slipping bowls! The mixer head has a hinged cover multi-attachment power hub for optional attachments. A lock lever holds the mixer head securely in-place.


KitchenAid 2 Piece Pouring Shield

 

• One stainless-steel 5 quart (4.8 litre) mixing bowl, with an ergonomically designed “comfort” handle, allowing you to lift the bowl and not strain your wrist, even if brimming with 7 lbs (4 Kg) of mashed potatoes or a heavy batter mix, A definite consideration for those with mild arthritis or weak wrists.
• A specially designed clear plastic 2 piece pouring shield that snugly fits the 5 quart stainless-steel bowl, preventing splash backs and spillage. There is also a pouring chute incorporated into the shield, making it easy to add ingredients without spilling while the mixer is mixing.

The box also contains 3 “one twist” attachments:

• One ‘6 wire’ whisk (whip) for whipping cream, egg whites, mayonnaise and any mixture that requires aerating.
• Nylon coated flat beater that can mix light weight batters through to heavy meat-loaf mixtures.
• A “C” shaped nylon covered dough hook for effortless mixing of bread and pizza dough. Think of all that yummy hot-from-the-oven homemade bread!

As can be seen from the specifications of the KitchenAid Artisan 5 Quart Stand-Mixer, plus the reviews of users, many of who’d owned this model mixer for 10 or more years, it was the ideal choice for not only myself, but for anyone considering getting a sturdy and feature packed 5 quart stand-mixer. That it looks so gorgeous on any kitchen bench top, in any one of its 26 colors, is just an added bonus.

So whether your buying a 5 quart stand mixer for the first first time, replacing your old mixer, or shopping for a present for the cook in the family or among your friends, you’re guaranteed 100% satisfaction with the KitchenAid Artisan range of 5 quart stand mixers.

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