I'm sure just about everyone has heard that Kitchen Aides are a fabulous accessory to the kitchen. I agree. This is a good, solid, powerful machine and is very effective at what it is built to do--mix stuff. I do have one complaint, however. The speed control shows "Off/0, Stir 2 4 6 8 10" which would lead one to think that there are 10 distinct speeds. There are not. First of all, there are little "stops" at each number, but none in between so what would make more sense is "0 Stir 2 3 4 5 6". Second, there really isn't any speed difference between what is marked as 8 and 10, so really our modified numbering system should stop at 5, not 6. This is a really little thing and does not detract from the overall quality of the mixer itself; it just feels deceptive to me and so I don't like it. This aside, however, it is a great mixer.
I have been told that the attachments make the mixer even more useful and versatile. I looked into this a bit, but I was surprised to find out that the cost of these attachments can be as much as getting a separate meat grinder, pasta press, cheese greater, etc. I suspect the real advantage is that these attachments save space.Get more detail about KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red.
