I cannot say enough good things about this mixer! It is SO powerful! I was using a MixMaster brand and am blown away by the difference. I also ordered the scraper beater, and don't have to stop the mixing process at all to scrape down the bowl. It reaches the whole bowl easily, and even keeps things from sticking to the dimple at the bottom. To get the consistency that took about 15 minutes (and nearly constant scraping) with my previous mixer now takes about 3 - 5 minutes. The lift-bowl stays in place well, and there's plenty of room to add ingredients with the bowl up. Small recipes look tiny in the 5-quart bowl, and it can be challenging to knead a small batch of dough thoroughly with the dough hook. I've not had any trouble with the beater or whip while making smaller batches, so it seems worth it to me to have the larger bowl. Pasta, bread, even chocolate chip cookie dough are quick and easy tasks for this machine. I have no trouble keeping the machine in place while it does these heavy jobs, it is the workhorse you expect it to be. Although it has an auto shut-down if the mixer overheats, I don't think it's something that would get much use; my mixer barely feels warm even after quite a bit of use. The machine is beautiful, the finish is easy to clean, and the Copper Pearl finish is just gorgeous. I felt a bit guilty spending this much on a mixer, but now that it's in use, I know it was an excellent investment. Highly, highly recommend!

I use my daughter-in-laws mixer and loved it. I purchased this one and didn't do enough research to realize it wasn't the same. It's difficult to get the bowl hooked up. It doesn't mix well and the top doesn't lift up. Too difficult to add ingredients.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I started thinking about purchasing my Kitchen-Aid stand mixer around Halloween and I ended up purchasing as a Christmas gift for myself. I LOVE it and it is beautiful on my counter. The arctic blue color matches my decor perfectly and I am always looking for an excuse to use it. My only regret is that I didn't purchase it sooner!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have the professional 5 plus bowl-lift stand mixer with a 5 quart bowl. So far my only 2 compaints are that I cannot locate a flex edge beater for it. All the ones I find say not for use on my model and it is kinda loud.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this for my wife at Christmas. I figured it was about time she had a real mixer. She loves it and has used it frequently saying what an improvement over her former mixer. Overall, really happy with this purchase.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My husband bought this for Christmas but gave it to me early. I enjoy making bread and this makes it so much easier. It is easy to use, convenient (it's so pretty it stays on my countertop) and cleanup is a breeze. Why didn't I get one years ago?

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the second one that I have purchased. The first was over 50 years ago and it was fantastic. Now with the new one I am glad to say that I am not disappointed. It is the same top quality that I expected. I just love it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I finally got one after years of wanting one. It is excellent. I've used it to make cookies, a peanut butter pie, and grind meat for hamburgers. Once you have a fresh ground burger, you'll never want to go back to store bought again. I'm hoping to get a pasta maker attachment next!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this for myself. I thought it would be an improvement over my regular stand mixer. I like the fact that the bowl rises but the head doesn't tilt and this makes it not as nice and quite a draw back

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm so impressed with this product what a great addition to add to my beautiful kitchen Aid mixer. This product makes slicing and shredding fruits and vegetables a breeze. Easy clean up parts makes cleaning up very easy love this product!!