I had a 10-yr old Sunbeam MixMaster that bit the dust last Christmas. The KitchenAid mixer line looks nice and is powerful, (& all the TV chefs seem to use them). So I purchased the standard version of this mixer. However, because I found the procedure to lock the mixing bowl into place quite cumbersome and awkward I exchanged it for an Artisan (I never 'used' the Standard, couldn't get the bowl in place properly). While the Artisan's bowl locks into place easier than the Standard, I sometimes must "hug" the unit to do so. I can not UNLOCK the bowl without first turning the mixer 180 degrees and then hugging the entire unit with one arm, and yanking on the bowl to release it. This procedure puts the controls in the back where I can not see them or use them safely. You can not scrape the sides of the bowl while mixing either. You must stop the mixer, lift up the motor and beater mount (no small feat since this mixer is HEAVY), scrape and then reposition everything to continue. This is a VERY clumsy process. I guess you could just leave the stuff that doesn't get mixed into your creation hanging on the side of the bowl, but to do so will ruin most cakes & cookies. Being left handed, I have adapted to the right-handed world in a lot of ways, (I use a right handed scissors even), however, this machine is AWFUL. I wish I had never purchased it.Get more detail about KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red.
