KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red Review

Heaven knows what took me so long to get around to buying a REAL mixer (not a hand mixer) and let me tell you IT'S MORE THAN WORTH THE MONEY!!! I had previously purchased a C**sinart food processor and was disappointed in how useful it really was -- my KitchenAid, however, has constantly surprised me with how powerful and useful it is! It's like having a trustworthy assistant in the kitchen, someone you can hand simple, tedious jobs to and know that they'll be taken care of! And as much as I enjoy doing things with my hands, I have to admit that the job the Artisan does of kneading is superior to my best efforts! This is a FANTASTIC addition to a working kitchen. If you live off of frozen food, you don't need it, but if you love to cook, this will seem like a Godsend. I opted for a "Tangerine" color mixer, and it really brightens up the kitchen -- you don't have to settle for white or beige. Live it up, life is short.Get more detail about KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red.

KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red Top Quality

The KitchenAid stand mixer I received is a gorgeous piece of kitchen machinery! The motor is powerful and works smoothly to mix heavy batter and dough. I love the color, which is a delicous buttery yellow - very satisfying to behold sitting in its queenly fashion on the kitchen counter. Why not have machines that are lovely to look at as well as lovely to use? Kitchen machinery does not have to be utilitarian-looking!
The quality of the workmenship of this mixer is top-notch, and I know I will get many, many years of satisfying use from this item. Although not inexpensive, when looked at over the "long haul," the cost is more than reasonable. This mixer will likely be a "once-in-a-lifetime" purchase! Don't hesitate to order a KitchenAide stand mixed if you enjoy baking! Bon Apetite!Get more detail about KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red.

KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red This instant

Kitchen Aid mixers have been available for so many years, and we tend to forget their older mixers. The tilt-head and bowl-lift models available now are using the very deep and narrow bowls available for the last twenty-five years or so following the demise of their smaller line. The efficiency of the planetary mixing action is good for most items. These machines are relatively inexpensive, good and heavy on a counter, and come in all sorts of interesting colors now. It isn't the best for heavy doughs like bread (the European Bosch and Electrolux mixers are much better). Maida Heatter has an interesting and valid viewpoint when she states the Sunbeam or other mixers with two bowls are better for cakes--she even takes hers cross-country when she demonstrates! I have eight mixers for different uses, and didn't replace my last K'Aid when it burned out. It remains a good all-round choice for the light duty it'll get in the average kitchen, and the attachments are cheap compared to the competition. Not of the quality found in their past mixers, but few things are! Get more detail about KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red.

KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red Immediately

I love KitchenAid mixer. I had the classic 4.5 quarts before and had a lot of fun with it. Great for kneading, making scones, etc. So, when I saw the 5 quart model on sale, I jumped at the chance to purchase it. Same as before, but only bigger, right? Well, it worked great until I realized that the dough was being left at the bottom of the bowl. So, I figured it's because of the height so I lowered it a bit. Now, keep in mind that nowhere in the booklet of instruction does it tell you how much the tolerance should be. I went to their live help to get that number which is 1/16". (Another advice: Use paddle attachement for the height measurement. Dough Hook will give you falst reading) So, here I go with lower height setting. I noticed that the top part would twitch everytime it kneaded the dough. After making the dough, I found a ground up spot on the dough hook and scratch marks on the bowl. I had to replace the dough hook but fortunately, the scratch on the bowl was minor enough. So, once again, I'm trying to knead something. I thought I heard some scratching noise again, so I raised the height about a half turn. Next thing I know, I couldn't lock the head in because nothing was lining up anymore. So, here's my recommendation: Get KitchenAid for it's an awesome gadget to have. But... DO NOT TOUCH THE SETTING ONCE YOU BUY IT. I put the paddle attachment and sorta got the 1/16", but it's not the same anymore... That's a shame, though, for such a great tool. I think I'll try to upgrade to the professional series where the setup is totally different and hopefully will have better luck.Get more detail about KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red.

KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red Best Quality

I had (have) a "B" series Kitchen Aid circa 1947-50 that works great but was not nice to look at. I recieved my new model Artisan and it is a work of art. It looks great on my counter-top (I used to put the old one away after I was done). As a mixer, nothing compares to Kitchen Aid. I have used it for mashed potatoes, cakes and pizza dough so far and it is awesome. The bowl locks in place, although don't tighten it too much-it really locks!! It is powerful and quiet. You may have to scrape the bottom of the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure you mix all of the ingredients, but that is with any mixer. And now they come in colors! I highly recommend this mixer and it is a great wedding/house gift. I still have my old one, I'm keeping that one too. It's almost 60 years old! Get more detail about KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red.

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This is the 3rd KitchenAid mixer I buy as a gift; I bought one for my daughter, and one for each of my 2 daughters-in-law. They cannot live without them..... need I say more? If you like to cook, you must have one!Get more detail about KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red.

KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red Buy Now

Shipping time was slower than expected, but it was free shipping, so I can complain. Mixer was well packaged.Get more detail about KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red.