4.5 STARS. As always, I prefer to give credit where credit is due rather than short change a product, but just keep in mind there are a few drawbacks to this mixer. But first the pros, this sucker is STURDY! Most of us have seen these mixers everywhere for what seems to be decades, but it was probably just me that didn't realize all kitchenmaid stand mixers aren't created equal. While they may look alike, different models have different capacities, speeds and effectiveness in various applications. I really wanted to wait to write this review until I had really explored this machine because it's such a big investment (in my opinion at least!). Now that I have, the sturdiness of this product has definitely proven to be true. We have a rather small kitchen and so it gets moved around quite a bit, this hasn't resulted in any sort of loosening or wiggling which is important when you have that dough hook running at top speed (some of the cheaper mixers act like poorly balanced washing machines). The sturdiness, however, can be a double edged sword due to the heft. If you have trouble lifting things or perhaps a bit of arthritis be sure to store this on a mobile kitchen cart or simply give it a permanent countertop space to avoid having to lift it from a bottom (or worse-top) cabinet which can be a task. Next is function, I cannot tell you how nice it is to be able to toss something into this mixer and walk away to get the other ingredients without having to babysit a bowl! Especially when I'm working with something dense like honey or doughs. The attachments have all been easy to put on/take off and are sized well enough to store away easily. There is room for improvement though, the rubber spatula sided mixer attachment is sold separately which is what can scrape down the sides of your bowl without you having to angle a separate spatula into the mixer, I would have been open to forgoing some of the other attachments in order to have this one right off the bat, but they are cheaper and easy to find at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, etc.. Also, the swing back mechanism for the top of the mixer via the hinge at the neck has no protection against it flipping up and down hard. Think about the drawer add-ons you can install so they don't slam, that would be great for the head of this mixer, just to protect the hinge. Color-wise, the blue color of this mixer is absolutely dreamy! It's beautiful and a bit novel without being overly kitschy and is still easy to match to other kitchen products out there. Overall, I really do love this piece of equipment and think it is a great investment for anyone who likes to cook or bake. This model and size is great for families and even sturdy enough to teach the little ones on. Half star loss for the lack of slow-down mechanism for the head and the lack of spatula on the mixer attachment leaving you to clean up the walls of the bowl pretty frequently, but apart from that this machine is fantastic.
PROS: Built To Last, BEAUTIFUL color, Easy On/Off Attachments, Does Not Slow Down When Dealing With Thick/Difficult Foods (i.e. Honey, Doughs, etc.), Great Size, Good Investment Piece (I bought this two years ago and the price hasn't fallen).
CONS: No Cushion For Mixer Head When Lifting up/Down To Prevent Hard Slam, Spatula Mixer Attachment Not Included Requiring You to Scrape Down The Bowl Pretty Often, Expensive (but again, it's not bad for an investment piece-I can't see this thing breaking any time soon or ever maybe)
TIPS: TJ Maxx and Marshalls have attachment for these mixers on sale regularly for 60% off the selling price so if you have one nearby go and check for that spatula attachment or even a pasta maker or meat grinder I've seen them all there!, If you are working with dough (or especially if a young one is learning) watch out for it coiling up your dough hook and into the gears-it can happen quickly if you're not careful. Last, I've found that a metal blemish extractor (bought and dedicated for mixer cleaning) is the best tool to get into the attachment holder and metal pieces in the head of the mixer in case they get dirty (or gunked up with aforementioned dough... ). It is sturdier than a toothpick which runs the risk of breaking and getting caught in the gears.
***Did you find my review helpful? I hope so! Let me know if you have questions by using the comments section below ***
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KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
Choose from over 20 different colors of the KitchenAid Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer for the one that perfectly matches your kitchen design or personality.
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The Power and Durability to Take It All OnDurable and built-to-last metal construction, with 59 touchpoints around the mixer bowl for great mixing results. |
5 Quart Capacity for Small or Large Batches5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl with comfortable handle to mix up to 9 dozen cookies* in a single batch. Dishwasher-safe. *Using the flat beater; 28g dough each |
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Easily add Ingredients with the Tilt-Head DesignYou'll have better access to the bowl when adding ingredients or attaching your preferred accessory. Lock the head in place while mixing. |
10 Speeds for Nearly any Task or RecipeFrom mixing ingredients together on stir speed, to whipping cream at speed 8, you'll get thorough ingredient incorporation every time. |
Match your Style with Over 20 Colors AvailableChoose from a full palette of color options to best match your style and personality. |
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| Bowl Size | 3.5 Quart | 4.5 Quart | 5 Quart | 7 Quart |
| Feature | Tilt-Head | Tilt-Head | Tilt-Head | Bowl-Lift |
| Dough Hook | C- Shaped | C- Shaped | C- Shaped | Spiral |
| Beater | Flex Edge Flat Beater | Flat Beater | Flat Beater | Flat Beater & Double Flex Edge Beater |
| Whip | 6 Wire | 6 Wire | 6 Wire | 11 Wire |
| Pouring Shield | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Colors | Black, Matte Black, Candy Apple Red, Contour Silver, Empire Red, Ice, White | Onyx Black, White | Matte Black, Silver, Lavender, Milkshake, Almond Cream, Aqua Sky, Cast Iron, Imperial Grey, Ice Blue, Metallic Chrome, Black, Yellow, Pistachio, White, Kyoto Glow, Blue Velvet, Rose, Empire Red, Matcha, Pink, Mineral Water, Passion Red, Orange | Cast Iron, Candy Apple Red, Contour Silver, Dried Rose, Empire Red, Feather Pink, Milkshake, Mineral Water, Pistachio, Blue Velvet, White, |
| Dimensions | Height: 12.3" Width: 7.8" Depth: 12.3" | Height: 13.9" Width: 8.7" Depth: 14.1" | Height: 13.9" Width: 8.7" Depth: 14.1" | Height: 16.5" Width: 11.31 Depth: 14.63 |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs | 22 lbs | 22.8 lbs | 29.2 lbs |
| Bowl Finish | Polished Stainless Steel with Handle | Brushed Stainless Steel | Polished Stainless Steel with Handle | Polished Stainless Steel with Handle |
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| Options | - | Available in Regular Glass, Hammered Glass, or Frosted Glass | 5 Colors Available | - |
| Details | Reduce mixing time and the need to scrape ingredients down the side of the bowl when you’re mixing with this beater, which features a flexible edge that thoroughly scrapes ingredients into the bowl. | Adds an extra touch of elegance to your kitchen. The glass bowl features a convenient pouring spout and easy-to-read, graduated measurement markings. | Customize your stand mixer the ceramic bowl, available in 5 colors that compliment any stand mixer color. Dishwasher, freezer and microwave safe. | The one-piece pouring shield fits onto your mixing bowl to help you add ingredients without making a mess. It also helps keep lightweight ingredients like flour from flying out of the bowl when you’re mixing. The pouring shield is dishwasher safe. |
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| number of speeds | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| voltage | 120 volts | 120 volts of alternating current | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts |
| wattage | 325 watts | 499.99 watts | — | 500 watts | 325 watts | — |
| material | Zinc | Stainless Steel | Zinc | Zinc, Stainless Steel | Steel, Iron | Zinc |
| dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| weight | 10000 grams | — | 10 kilograms | 25 pounds | 22 pounds | 15 pounds |
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I LOVE my mixer!
I am in LOVE with this mixer. I was also very wary of the color this would come in. My kitchen is 1950s diner themed, so I really wanted that vintage blue/turquoise color. I purchased this mixer in the Aqua Sky color and I am extremely satisfied. I almost didn't buy this because someone said that Aqua Sky is "just blue" when really, it does have a smidge of green in it to give it that light aqua/turquoise color. I’ve worked in graphic design for years, I know when something is all blue & when it has a smidge of green in it. If I had to give you an idea of the color IRL, I'd say it's close to robins egg blue with a smidge of green, not much, but enough to make it considered aqua or turquoise.On top of the color, these mixers are typically built to last. My mom has owned the same mixer for 20 years & it's still running beautifully. She has never needed to get it serviced or needed a replacement Also, we used her mixer at least once a week if not more. But I do understand, one could argue "they're not built the same now as they were many years ago" & that could be the case but if this mixer lasts me at least 10 years I will be extremely happy.I read a few of the bad reviews about scuffs, marks on the mixer & dents in the bowl so I checked all of those places out first. I plan on cleaning the bowl since most people stated it comes coated in some dark powder/residue. Mine does not appear to have this, but I can feel a "powdery" substance in the bowl but had assumed it was part of the manufacturing process so I had already planned on cleaning it real good. My mixer did come with a few "dark smudge" spots but I was able to easily wipe them off.I did, however, experience a piece of shrapnel fall off from underneath the mixer into the bowl. It looked like a piece that wasn't supposed to be on the mixer anywhere & I found it by running my hands underneath the head of the mixer when i went to put on a different attachment. The only part about this that really concerns me is that if I did not catch this sooner, it could have gotten baked into food & someone could have broken a tooth on it or torn up their gums because it was sharp. I do not have a pic of the shrapnel. Just make sure you really look over your mixer before baking anything i wipe it down all around with a slightly damp rag or something similar. When it comes to using machinery with food, I never leave anything to chance so I wipe down everything no matter what I buy when it comes to kitchen appliances.I’ve also ran my mixer for a few minutes & it has not ran hot or overheated like some other people are having issues with.I’ve attached photos of my mixer in the Aqua Sky color. The bright photo is with the flash & the other not so bright photos are in a more "yellow" toned light. Also, if you're having a hard time trying to figure out what color mixer you want especially when it come to the blues, I recommend looking up a YouTube video on the Artisan Mixers. You can find videos where they compare all the colors side by side. There is a guy who even did a video showing the mixers in different lighting. This helped me a lot when i was trying to find the perfect color for me.
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