Re: do you use your VM to MIX muffins and breads, cakes etc ?

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I use mine as a mixer ALL of the time (haven't used my mixer since I got my Vitamix).Use the lower variable speeds at whatever level will do the job.Be careful if mixing very thick batters on the lower speeds - there is no fan cooling the motor when the machine is on any of the variable speeds (the new 7500 model will have a fan on all of the time).With the 5200, when using the lower variable speeds under a heavy load (like a thick batter) take care to give the motor breaks to cool off now and then or just get the job done ASAP and don't linger, blending for any longer than you have to with a thick batter.There is mention of using the machine as a mixer here:/message/19698(this message is archived on the Links page of our Group under the title, "3) Versatility of the Vitamix Machine")/linksAlso, you can find recipes here:Links > 1 -RECIPES > Batters - Muffins/Pancakes/Breads/etc.

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On Mar 30, 2012, at 10:20 AM, crenita2 wrote:

I was watching a commercial for another blender and they were using theirs almost in place of a mixer..

Are you using yours for that as well ? any tips on the best way MIX things up I ahve always hated to drag out the mixer and just never gave it a 2nd thought to use my blender...

TIPS ??