I wanted this version of KitchenAid mixer because the more basic version was difficult to stir mixture and get to the bottom of the bowl without my hands ending up coated with batter. So I thought the lift feature of this mixer would solve that problem. Now I have a different challenge. If I put my ingredients in the mixer bowl, then place it in the stand, there’s no room for the paddle. If I attach the paddle after the bowl is in place, again I have to shove it into my ingredients. I thought the shallow bowl and the lift feature would make mixing a dream but instead it’s a struggle. Why is this the mixer of choice for cooking programs?

This was a great buy. It lives up to its name of being an aid in the kitchen. The color is perfect and it makes bread making a breeze. We need this for our business and it has been a huge help since they day it arrived. We've been able to make so many more perfect loaves of bread and pasta for a meal service project we've been tasked with managing.

This is my first stand mixer purchase. I wasnt quite sur eif i wanted to soend the money on one given that i dont bake much. I went ahead and purchased the mixer. I have actually started baking more, its such a time saver. Comes with 2 bowls and 4 attachments. I do not regret this purchase. The only con so far is that its not very easy to pour ingredients in i had to purchase a seperare puring shirld so i can add in whatever i need. Other than i am very happy with this mixer.

When testing the mixer a shrapnel/fragment fell from the planetary. If it fell in batter, it could have been life threatening because it was quite sharp. The fragment was coated with the same color as my mixer on one side. The other side was a shiny aluminum that easily broke when bent. Since then nothing else fell so I made some peanut butter cookies. Also, I can’t use the 3 quart bowl and combi-whip because the whip hits the bowl and the bowl doesn’t always latch on the back. I hope this mixer last awhile.

The 5.5 qt mixer has plenty of power and the larger bowl means ingredients don't spill over the top. However, since the head doesn't tilt you have to remove the attachment by twisting and lowering it into the bowl of ingredients, even with the bowl lowered. Also be sure to read the instructions on how to remove/insert the bowl. It fits over a peg on each side and a spring catch in the back. It's easy once you see how it's done but not necessarily intuitive.

It worked for two recipes. I am returning. It just stopped in the middle of the second recipe I was making. So disappointing. I will be returning to club tomorrow. Too much money and it's a necessary piece of equipment in my kitchen. I have one in another location that we have had for over 8 years. I love it. This was unexpected. I am also not really a fan of the bowl lift. I prefer my tilt......

When using the small bowl one of the mixing blades scrapes the bowl. We exchanged the item and the same thing is happening. Customer service is sending us a new bowl and mixing blade. Hopefully that works.but I am doubtful. For the price we paid I feel we should be able to use all the accessories

I have only used it twice so far, and it worked great. The only drawback is its weight. Very heavy, more than expected. I try to have few appliances on my countertops, but this has to stay on them. So pick a color that will compliment your decor.

Strong, dependable, versatile. I have owned a number of stand mixers early in my marriage, and it seemed like they would last for 3-5 years. Then I bought a Kitchenaid and it lasted forty years. When it finally needed to be replaced, there was no question about what to replace it with. This new mixer is perfect for me now that I am a senior citizen as I still make a lot of bread, but I also find the small bowl/whisk handy for making dips, sauces, (mayonnaise!) or half-recipes of cakes, cookies, etc. I anticipate that this mixer will live longer than I will at this point and my granddaughter will inherit it when I'm gone. I am confident that it will serve her well for many, many years.

This is a great mixer. I had the tilt head before but this better and instead of tilting the head you just lower the bowl. Also one review stated that the beater hit the bowl well if you read your instructions it tells you to run the mixer with the beater to see if there is enough room and if you need to adjust there is a screw on the neck to adjust the beater. The bonus was the extra bowl you can use it for cake mixes etc.