Guest guest Posted December 25, 2005 Report Share Posted December 25, 2005 My older than the classic models (it's from befor they had names on teh models) is starting to wear out. Santa left a shiny new 5qt Pro model under the tree!! They are reasonable from Sam's Club (and their verson includes the flat beater -- some of the high end ones at Amazon only come with whisks and the dough hook). I know some who have the artisan and the pro (two houses) and both work well. The pro lets them do larger batches (many dozens of cookies or several loaves of bread at once). My old machine is very old - buy what you can afford, but consider it will last 20+ years, on average - so the extra $100 to trade up may not be as big a strain and is a better investment than say a couple of nights eating out. > -----Original Message----- > From: SillyYaks@... > > Hi all, > All the discussions about these got me wanting one again. So, > for those of > you who have one, what should I look for. Amazon looks to have a > good deal > on the Artisan line: 5 quart, 325 watt. Is that what you all who > have like > them so much? --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2005 Report Share Posted December 25, 2005 My older than the classic models (it's from befor they had names on teh models) is starting to wear out. Santa left a shiny new 5qt Pro model under the tree!! They are reasonable from Sam's Club (and their verson includes the flat beater -- some of the high end ones at Amazon only come with whisks and the dough hook). I know some who have the artisan and the pro (two houses) and both work well. The pro lets them do larger batches (many dozens of cookies or several loaves of bread at once). My old machine is very old - buy what you can afford, but consider it will last 20+ years, on average - so the extra $100 to trade up may not be as big a strain and is a better investment than say a couple of nights eating out. > -----Original Message----- > From: SillyYaks@... > > Hi all, > All the discussions about these got me wanting one again. So, > for those of > you who have one, what should I look for. Amazon looks to have a > good deal > on the Artisan line: 5 quart, 325 watt. Is that what you all who > have like > them so much? --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2005 Report Share Posted December 25, 2005 My older than the classic models (it's from befor they had names on teh models) is starting to wear out. Santa left a shiny new 5qt Pro model under the tree!! They are reasonable from Sam's Club (and their verson includes the flat beater -- some of the high end ones at Amazon only come with whisks and the dough hook). I know some who have the artisan and the pro (two houses) and both work well. The pro lets them do larger batches (many dozens of cookies or several loaves of bread at once). My old machine is very old - buy what you can afford, but consider it will last 20+ years, on average - so the extra $100 to trade up may not be as big a strain and is a better investment than say a couple of nights eating out. > -----Original Message----- > From: SillyYaks@... > > Hi all, > All the discussions about these got me wanting one again. So, > for those of > you who have one, what should I look for. Amazon looks to have a > good deal > on the Artisan line: 5 quart, 325 watt. Is that what you all who > have like > them so much? --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 I have the 5 qt Pro. I got mine at Costco - they have a lifetime guarantee. No questions asked returns as long as you have the receipt. Sue in Denver > > Hi all, > All the discussions about these got me wanting one again. So, for those of > you who have one, what should I look for. Amazon looks to have a good deal > on the Artisan line: 5 quart, 325 watt. Is that what you all who have like > them so much? > Thanks for any info > Sabreena > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 I have the 5 qt Pro. I got mine at Costco - they have a lifetime guarantee. No questions asked returns as long as you have the receipt. Sue in Denver > > Hi all, > All the discussions about these got me wanting one again. So, for those of > you who have one, what should I look for. Amazon looks to have a good deal > on the Artisan line: 5 quart, 325 watt. Is that what you all who have like > them so much? > Thanks for any info > Sabreena > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 In , on 12/25/05 at 10:40 PM, " K. Oland " typed: >I know some who have the artisan and the pro (two houses) and both work >well. The pro lets them do larger batches (many dozens of cookies or >several loaves of bread at once). >My old machine is very old - buy what you can afford, but consider it >will last 20+ years, on average - so the extra $100 to trade up may not >be as big a strain and is a better investment than say a couple of nights >eating out. A word of warning about the pro (if that's the one with the fixed head and the bowl that lifts) - check the clearance under any kitchen cabinets before buying. We had one and discovered this problem after a new kitchen was built:-( -- n : jt@... http://jt-mj.net In the beautiful Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York State! -- -- Power corrupts. PowerPoint corrupts absolutely. - Vint Cerf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 In , on 12/25/05 at 10:40 PM, " K. Oland " typed: >I know some who have the artisan and the pro (two houses) and both work >well. The pro lets them do larger batches (many dozens of cookies or >several loaves of bread at once). >My old machine is very old - buy what you can afford, but consider it >will last 20+ years, on average - so the extra $100 to trade up may not >be as big a strain and is a better investment than say a couple of nights >eating out. A word of warning about the pro (if that's the one with the fixed head and the bowl that lifts) - check the clearance under any kitchen cabinets before buying. We had one and discovered this problem after a new kitchen was built:-( -- n : jt@... http://jt-mj.net In the beautiful Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York State! -- -- Power corrupts. PowerPoint corrupts absolutely. - Vint Cerf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 In , on 12/25/05 at 10:40 PM, " K. Oland " typed: >I know some who have the artisan and the pro (two houses) and both work >well. The pro lets them do larger batches (many dozens of cookies or >several loaves of bread at once). >My old machine is very old - buy what you can afford, but consider it >will last 20+ years, on average - so the extra $100 to trade up may not >be as big a strain and is a better investment than say a couple of nights >eating out. A word of warning about the pro (if that's the one with the fixed head and the bowl that lifts) - check the clearance under any kitchen cabinets before buying. We had one and discovered this problem after a new kitchen was built:-( -- n : jt@... http://jt-mj.net In the beautiful Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York State! -- -- Power corrupts. PowerPoint corrupts absolutely. - Vint Cerf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 I have open areas I can put it in (in front of a triple bank of windows) - the one I have now is under the cabinet, but I do pull it forward to use (it works further back, it's just easier with it closer to the front of the counter). Of more concern to me is making sure no water heats under the cabinets (as steam slowly destroys them - to do so faster, mount an under-cabinet coffee maker there for a year or two). Was going to wash and try out the new baby today ... but spent entire day replacing faucet in the sink instead (never argue when DH's mood strikes to do some work around the house!!). > -----Original Message----- > > A word of warning about the pro (if that's the one with the fixed head and > the bowl that lifts) - check the clearance under any kitchen cabinets > before buying. > > We had one and discovered this problem after a new kitchen was built:-( --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 I have open areas I can put it in (in front of a triple bank of windows) - the one I have now is under the cabinet, but I do pull it forward to use (it works further back, it's just easier with it closer to the front of the counter). Of more concern to me is making sure no water heats under the cabinets (as steam slowly destroys them - to do so faster, mount an under-cabinet coffee maker there for a year or two). Was going to wash and try out the new baby today ... but spent entire day replacing faucet in the sink instead (never argue when DH's mood strikes to do some work around the house!!). > -----Original Message----- > > A word of warning about the pro (if that's the one with the fixed head and > the bowl that lifts) - check the clearance under any kitchen cabinets > before buying. > > We had one and discovered this problem after a new kitchen was built:-( --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2005 Report Share Posted December 26, 2005 I have open areas I can put it in (in front of a triple bank of windows) - the one I have now is under the cabinet, but I do pull it forward to use (it works further back, it's just easier with it closer to the front of the counter). Of more concern to me is making sure no water heats under the cabinets (as steam slowly destroys them - to do so faster, mount an under-cabinet coffee maker there for a year or two). Was going to wash and try out the new baby today ... but spent entire day replacing faucet in the sink instead (never argue when DH's mood strikes to do some work around the house!!). > -----Original Message----- > > A word of warning about the pro (if that's the one with the fixed head and > the bowl that lifts) - check the clearance under any kitchen cabinets > before buying. > > We had one and discovered this problem after a new kitchen was built:-( --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 For a much better comparison using heavy duty doughs (yeah, it was wheat, but not wimpy loads like Consumer reports - who often choose just based on price, after going thru the motions), look at the Nov 2005 issue of Cook's Illustrated. The KA classic did just stay on the list (and many did not), but was nowhere near #1. OTOH, you don't need to spend $1,500 on a Hobart to get a top rated machine, either. -----Original Message----- Consumer Reports rated the Artisan #2 or 3, their 1st pick was the KA Classic (roughly $185). --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Did they rate the Professional version? That's the one I'm looking at - $250 at Costco! --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- Consumer Reports rated the Artisan #2 or 3, their 1st pick was the KA Classic (roughly $185). I would go to Linens and Things (if you have something of the sort nearby) and look at their closeouts. I bought one last week that had glue dripped on the top of it for 20% off! HTH - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Did they rate the Professional version? That's the one I'm looking at - $250 at Costco! --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- Consumer Reports rated the Artisan #2 or 3, their 1st pick was the KA Classic (roughly $185). I would go to Linens and Things (if you have something of the sort nearby) and look at their closeouts. I bought one last week that had glue dripped on the top of it for 20% off! HTH - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Did they rate the Professional version? That's the one I'm looking at - $250 at Costco! --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- Consumer Reports rated the Artisan #2 or 3, their 1st pick was the KA Classic (roughly $185). I would go to Linens and Things (if you have something of the sort nearby) and look at their closeouts. I bought one last week that had glue dripped on the top of it for 20% off! HTH - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Thanks to everyone for the kitcehnaid info. I think I am leaning towards the professional one just ofr the larger capacity and power. I have 4 young kids who will just eat more as they grow!!!!! So it may be worthwhile. By the way, what is Sam's Club? I am in norhtern California and am near a Costco. is it similar to that? Sabreena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Thanks to everyone for the kitcehnaid info. I think I am leaning towards the professional one just ofr the larger capacity and power. I have 4 young kids who will just eat more as they grow!!!!! So it may be worthwhile. By the way, what is Sam's Club? I am in norhtern California and am near a Costco. is it similar to that? Sabreena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Thanks to everyone for the kitcehnaid info. I think I am leaning towards the professional one just ofr the larger capacity and power. I have 4 young kids who will just eat more as they grow!!!!! So it may be worthwhile. By the way, what is Sam's Club? I am in norhtern California and am near a Costco. is it similar to that? Sabreena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Sam's Club is a membership warehouse chain like Costco. We have both here in Denver, but for appliances and other " hard goods " I always go to Costco because of their guarantee. You won't be sorry with the Pro, as long as you can accomodate it in your kitchen. Sue in Denver > > Thanks to everyone for the kitcehnaid info. I think I am leaning towards > the professional one just ofr the larger capacity and power. I have 4 young > kids who will just eat more as they grow!!!!! So it may be worthwhile. > By the way, what is Sam's Club? I am in norhtern California and am near a > Costco. is it similar to that? > Sabreena > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Check out Cooks Illustrated instead. They rated ONLY on ability to be used (they mention price, but it doesn't get you picked). The Pro was in the top 3 (with that $1500 Hobart). The Artisan was in the mid-range group (towards the middle), while the classic was pretty much not recommended (but not eliminated due to motor failure, as were many others). -----Original Message----- Did they rate the Professional version? That's the one I'm looking at - $250 at Costco! -- -------------- Original message -------------- Consumer Reports rated the Artisan #2 or 3, their 1st pick was the KA Classic (roughly $185). --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Check out Cooks Illustrated instead. They rated ONLY on ability to be used (they mention price, but it doesn't get you picked). The Pro was in the top 3 (with that $1500 Hobart). The Artisan was in the mid-range group (towards the middle), while the classic was pretty much not recommended (but not eliminated due to motor failure, as were many others). -----Original Message----- Did they rate the Professional version? That's the one I'm looking at - $250 at Costco! -- -------------- Original message -------------- Consumer Reports rated the Artisan #2 or 3, their 1st pick was the KA Classic (roughly $185). --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Check out Cooks Illustrated instead. They rated ONLY on ability to be used (they mention price, but it doesn't get you picked). The Pro was in the top 3 (with that $1500 Hobart). The Artisan was in the mid-range group (towards the middle), while the classic was pretty much not recommended (but not eliminated due to motor failure, as were many others). -----Original Message----- Did they rate the Professional version? That's the one I'm looking at - $250 at Costco! -- -------------- Original message -------------- Consumer Reports rated the Artisan #2 or 3, their 1st pick was the KA Classic (roughly $185). --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 They are very similar. Prices are nearly identical, but I think CostCo has some red ones (Sam's has white and stainless). Make sure whatever model you get has the flat paddle/beater (some at Amazon only have the dough hook and whips - these are not useable with gf doughs/batters). > -----Original Message----- > > Thanks to everyone for the kitcehnaid info. I think I am leaning towards > the professional one just ofr the larger capacity and power. I > have 4 young > kids who will just eat more as they grow!!!!! So it may be worthwhile. > By the way, what is Sam's Club? I am in norhtern California and > am near a Costco. is it similar to that? --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 They are very similar. Prices are nearly identical, but I think CostCo has some red ones (Sam's has white and stainless). Make sure whatever model you get has the flat paddle/beater (some at Amazon only have the dough hook and whips - these are not useable with gf doughs/batters). > -----Original Message----- > > Thanks to everyone for the kitcehnaid info. I think I am leaning towards > the professional one just ofr the larger capacity and power. I > have 4 young > kids who will just eat more as they grow!!!!! So it may be worthwhile. > By the way, what is Sam's Club? I am in norhtern California and > am near a Costco. is it similar to that? --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Based on personal experience with KA mixers, I'd tend to say that of the line the one that'd work best for a person is going to depend quite directly upon what they intend to use it for.Will you be using the attachments a lot? Will you be using it a lot to knead bread? Will you be using it to mix large batches or thick mixtures? If yes to these questions, you'll probably be happier with one of the larger & stronger mixers. If you're just making smaller batches, only once in a while using it for breads and probably never planning on using attachments like the grinder - then the small mixer is quite likely more than enough for you. All that said, if you tend to cook a lot from scratch, I've known people to buy the smaller mixer and then end up going back a couple of years later for one of the larger/more powerful ones because a really good mixer does help a lot with many kitchen tasks - so keep this bit in mind too while doing decision making. Worth mention, I've known some of the higher end " kitchen stores " to have display models you can experiment with a bit - this may also help in the decision making process. Dee Trudy, #1 was the KA Classic @ approx $180, #2 KA Artisan approx. $250, #3 DeLonghi DSM5 approx #300, #4 Hamilton Beach Eclectrics 6322 approx $150, #5 KA Pro 5 Plus approx $300 #6 KA Pro 600 approx $370 and the list goes on from there. All KA's were rated excellent for whipping time, mixing, & kneading. #'s 1 & 2 were "good" for noise while 5 & 6 were "fair" for noise. Hope this helps you in your search. I am not sure what the differences are between them all but maybe you don't have to get the really expensive one? J Hope this helps you! - Did they rate the Professional version? That's the one I'm looking at - $250 at Costco! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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