Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Thanks! That helps a lot! --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- 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...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Thanks! That helps a lot! --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- 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...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Well, knowing me, I'll be into all the attachments. I'm hoping to get rid of as many other appliances as possible - I'm psyched that there's even a can opener attachment! I guess I'll get the pro - assuming my counters have enought overhead clearance, that is! --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- 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...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Well, knowing me, I'll be into all the attachments. I'm hoping to get rid of as many other appliances as possible - I'm psyched that there's even a can opener attachment! I guess I'll get the pro - assuming my counters have enought overhead clearance, that is! --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- 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...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Well, knowing me, I'll be into all the attachments. I'm hoping to get rid of as many other appliances as possible - I'm psyched that there's even a can opener attachment! I guess I'll get the pro - assuming my counters have enought overhead clearance, that is! --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- 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...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 I have the "regular" KA mixer. I could have killed my husband when he came home from Sonoma with it 10+ years ago. It will out live me! I have the meat grinder which I use once a year to make gefilte fish (got to figure out how to make Passover this year GF!) and just before we went GF, I invested in the pasta attachment. It was $100 and makes wonderful pasta. Sure beat the hand crank version we got for a wedding present 20 years ago!! Anyone got a recipe to share for a good gf look (and taste) alike that I can use the attachment with? I guess what I'm saying, it that if you don't make GOBS of food, the KitchenAid KSM90 will do the trick just fine. It's done just fine for me as far as size and strength. We are a family of 4. Mine came with 2 bowls (only use 1 figure I have a spare), covers for the bowls(where are they??), 3 beaters (dough, flat and whisk), and pouring shield (never used). Enjoy your new toy!! kathi in houston tverzosa@... wrote: Well, knowing me, I'll be into all the attachments. I'm hoping to get rid of as many other appliances as possible - I'm psyched that there's even a can opener attachment! I guess I'll get the pro - assuming my counters have enought overhead clearance, that is! --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- 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...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 I have the "regular" KA mixer. I could have killed my husband when he came home from Sonoma with it 10+ years ago. It will out live me! I have the meat grinder which I use once a year to make gefilte fish (got to figure out how to make Passover this year GF!) and just before we went GF, I invested in the pasta attachment. It was $100 and makes wonderful pasta. Sure beat the hand crank version we got for a wedding present 20 years ago!! Anyone got a recipe to share for a good gf look (and taste) alike that I can use the attachment with? I guess what I'm saying, it that if you don't make GOBS of food, the KitchenAid KSM90 will do the trick just fine. It's done just fine for me as far as size and strength. We are a family of 4. Mine came with 2 bowls (only use 1 figure I have a spare), covers for the bowls(where are they??), 3 beaters (dough, flat and whisk), and pouring shield (never used). Enjoy your new toy!! kathi in houston tverzosa@... wrote: Well, knowing me, I'll be into all the attachments. I'm hoping to get rid of as many other appliances as possible - I'm psyched that there's even a can opener attachment! I guess I'll get the pro - assuming my counters have enought overhead clearance, that is! --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- 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...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 I have the "regular" KA mixer. I could have killed my husband when he came home from Sonoma with it 10+ years ago. It will out live me! I have the meat grinder which I use once a year to make gefilte fish (got to figure out how to make Passover this year GF!) and just before we went GF, I invested in the pasta attachment. It was $100 and makes wonderful pasta. Sure beat the hand crank version we got for a wedding present 20 years ago!! Anyone got a recipe to share for a good gf look (and taste) alike that I can use the attachment with? I guess what I'm saying, it that if you don't make GOBS of food, the KitchenAid KSM90 will do the trick just fine. It's done just fine for me as far as size and strength. We are a family of 4. Mine came with 2 bowls (only use 1 figure I have a spare), covers for the bowls(where are they??), 3 beaters (dough, flat and whisk), and pouring shield (never used). Enjoy your new toy!! kathi in houston tverzosa@... wrote: Well, knowing me, I'll be into all the attachments. I'm hoping to get rid of as many other appliances as possible - I'm psyched that there's even a can opener attachment! I guess I'll get the pro - assuming my counters have enought overhead clearance, that is! --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- 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...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Mine (the Pro 5 qt) fit perfectly under the cabinets (with room to spare). If you are looking to get rid of lots of other appliances, the Bosch is also worth considering. It even has a blender and food processor attachment (the Universal, not the " mini " or " compact " ). Some attachments are a little odd - the flaker/roller works with the machine on it's side, but does work well). It is rated in the same category as the Artisan KA (but for doing wheat bread, it can actually handle probably double the dough the KA will do without strain). Some of the GF online stores carry the Bosch with the cookie paddle - other places cater to those making wheat bread and include a dough hook, but the cookie paddle is available as an add-on. If you cook for very, very large crowds, consider the 6qt KA (it'll do 9 lbs of mashed potatoes at once, 18 servings, while the 5 qt will " only " do 5 lb or so). -----Original Message----- Well, knowing me, I'll be into all the attachments. I'm hoping to get rid of as many other appliances as possible - I'm psyched that there's even a can opener attachment! I guess I'll get the pro - assuming my counters have enought overhead clearance, that is! --- [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 Mine (the Pro 5 qt) fit perfectly under the cabinets (with room to spare). If you are looking to get rid of lots of other appliances, the Bosch is also worth considering. It even has a blender and food processor attachment (the Universal, not the " mini " or " compact " ). Some attachments are a little odd - the flaker/roller works with the machine on it's side, but does work well). It is rated in the same category as the Artisan KA (but for doing wheat bread, it can actually handle probably double the dough the KA will do without strain). Some of the GF online stores carry the Bosch with the cookie paddle - other places cater to those making wheat bread and include a dough hook, but the cookie paddle is available as an add-on. If you cook for very, very large crowds, consider the 6qt KA (it'll do 9 lbs of mashed potatoes at once, 18 servings, while the 5 qt will " only " do 5 lb or so). -----Original Message----- Well, knowing me, I'll be into all the attachments. I'm hoping to get rid of as many other appliances as possible - I'm psyched that there's even a can opener attachment! I guess I'll get the pro - assuming my counters have enought overhead clearance, that is! --- [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 Mine (the Pro 5 qt) fit perfectly under the cabinets (with room to spare). If you are looking to get rid of lots of other appliances, the Bosch is also worth considering. It even has a blender and food processor attachment (the Universal, not the " mini " or " compact " ). Some attachments are a little odd - the flaker/roller works with the machine on it's side, but does work well). It is rated in the same category as the Artisan KA (but for doing wheat bread, it can actually handle probably double the dough the KA will do without strain). Some of the GF online stores carry the Bosch with the cookie paddle - other places cater to those making wheat bread and include a dough hook, but the cookie paddle is available as an add-on. If you cook for very, very large crowds, consider the 6qt KA (it'll do 9 lbs of mashed potatoes at once, 18 servings, while the 5 qt will " only " do 5 lb or so). -----Original Message----- Well, knowing me, I'll be into all the attachments. I'm hoping to get rid of as many other appliances as possible - I'm psyched that there's even a can opener attachment! I guess I'll get the pro - assuming my counters have enought overhead clearance, that is! --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Ok, I finally feel like I have found someone to ask this question ( & maybe not completely humiliate myself).......Why can't I mix a batch of cookies, etc. without having flour "poof out" all over the floor, counter, mixer, etc??? I have added the flour in small amounts, large amounts, with the mixer going, with it stopped, with the guard, without the guard......you see where I'm coming from. I almost just threw it out at Christmas I was so frustrated!! Knowing how much we'd spent on it kept me from harming it, but I think that's what made it so frustrating too! I honestly regretted buying it at all, and when we bought it, it was my prized possession - then I used it. Anyway, I am willing to listen to any advice any of you have on this subject, otherwise you might be able to buy mine on ebay! lol Thanks in advance - Re: KitchenAid question I have the "regular" KA mixer. I could have killed my husband when he came home from Sonoma with it 10+ years ago. It will out live me! I have the meat grinder which I use once a year to make gefilte fish (got to figure out how to make Passover this year GF!) and just before we went GF, I invested in the pasta attachment. It was $100 and makes wonderful pasta. Sure beat the hand crank version we got for a wedding present 20 years ago!! Anyone got a recipe to share for a good gf look (and taste) alike that I can use the attachment with? I guess what I'm saying, it that if you don't make GOBS of food, the KitchenAid KSM90 will do the trick just fine. It's done just fine for me as far as size and strength. We are a family of 4. Mine came with 2 bowls (only use 1 figure I have a spare), covers for the bowls(where are they??), 3 beaters (dough, flat and whisk), and pouring shield (never used). Enjoy your new toy!! kathi in houston tverzosa@... wrote: Well, knowing me, I'll be into all the attachments. I'm hoping to get rid of as many other appliances as possible - I'm psyched that there's even a can opener attachment! I guess I'll get the pro - assuming my counters have enought overhead clearance, that is! --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- 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...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 I'm glad I came on-line to see this. My parents just bought me the Kitchen Aid Classic for Christmas to replace my Sunbeam (I fight the SB to stay on the counter and mix stuff, especially thick stuff). My Dad in his retirement went to the library and studied consumer reports. KA are the best. He sent me the information for me to look through. I went on-line to KitchenAid.com and did a comparison of the models. Consumer reports state that wattage should be ignored when choosing a mixer. So, set the wattage aside for the sake of comparison. The classic KA is an 8 cup flour power the Artisan is a 9 cup flour power and comes with a few more attachments (which you can by for the Classic). The price difference just doesn't make sense for what you get. All KA have the same attachment capability from what I can tell, so a Classic will do everything the Artisan or the Accolade does at 1 cup less 'flour power'. The Classic is 4 1/2 quart bowl and the Artisan, Accolade, and Pro are 5 quart bowls. Now for the Pro Line, I didn't realize I could go into Costco and get that one for that price, it is like buying the Artisan at Target and still saving money!!! Now for the 12 cup 'flour power' and 5 quart bowl. I might go return the Classic and get the Pro!!! I like the bowl lift better than the tilt head. And I do a lot of bread baking, the Pro lines states it is better for bread making. I think I might see if my van will start and go look at Costco. My dad left me the recipe in the box for the Classic, it would be $75 more and it might very well be worth it. Thanks for posting about the KA!!! Rejoyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 I'm glad I came on-line to see this. My parents just bought me the Kitchen Aid Classic for Christmas to replace my Sunbeam (I fight the SB to stay on the counter and mix stuff, especially thick stuff). My Dad in his retirement went to the library and studied consumer reports. KA are the best. He sent me the information for me to look through. I went on-line to KitchenAid.com and did a comparison of the models. Consumer reports state that wattage should be ignored when choosing a mixer. So, set the wattage aside for the sake of comparison. The classic KA is an 8 cup flour power the Artisan is a 9 cup flour power and comes with a few more attachments (which you can by for the Classic). The price difference just doesn't make sense for what you get. All KA have the same attachment capability from what I can tell, so a Classic will do everything the Artisan or the Accolade does at 1 cup less 'flour power'. The Classic is 4 1/2 quart bowl and the Artisan, Accolade, and Pro are 5 quart bowls. Now for the Pro Line, I didn't realize I could go into Costco and get that one for that price, it is like buying the Artisan at Target and still saving money!!! Now for the 12 cup 'flour power' and 5 quart bowl. I might go return the Classic and get the Pro!!! I like the bowl lift better than the tilt head. And I do a lot of bread baking, the Pro lines states it is better for bread making. I think I might see if my van will start and go look at Costco. My dad left me the recipe in the box for the Classic, it would be $75 more and it might very well be worth it. Thanks for posting about the KA!!! Rejoyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 I'm glad I came on-line to see this. My parents just bought me the Kitchen Aid Classic for Christmas to replace my Sunbeam (I fight the SB to stay on the counter and mix stuff, especially thick stuff). My Dad in his retirement went to the library and studied consumer reports. KA are the best. He sent me the information for me to look through. I went on-line to KitchenAid.com and did a comparison of the models. Consumer reports state that wattage should be ignored when choosing a mixer. So, set the wattage aside for the sake of comparison. The classic KA is an 8 cup flour power the Artisan is a 9 cup flour power and comes with a few more attachments (which you can by for the Classic). The price difference just doesn't make sense for what you get. All KA have the same attachment capability from what I can tell, so a Classic will do everything the Artisan or the Accolade does at 1 cup less 'flour power'. The Classic is 4 1/2 quart bowl and the Artisan, Accolade, and Pro are 5 quart bowls. Now for the Pro Line, I didn't realize I could go into Costco and get that one for that price, it is like buying the Artisan at Target and still saving money!!! Now for the 12 cup 'flour power' and 5 quart bowl. I might go return the Classic and get the Pro!!! I like the bowl lift better than the tilt head. And I do a lot of bread baking, the Pro lines states it is better for bread making. I think I might see if my van will start and go look at Costco. My dad left me the recipe in the box for the Classic, it would be $75 more and it might very well be worth it. Thanks for posting about the KA!!! Rejoyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Hi , I experience the " poof " of flour with my KA too. I also use the shield guard (splatter proof gadget attachment thingie). I think I just accept the " poof " and move on. It's kind of like the mixer and I say cheers to each other, but the mixer goes POOF! Melonie > > Kathi - The bowl covers would be FANTASTIC! I will have to look for them. I > am currently using a plastic bag. :-) > > > > - Use the pour shield and do several things. Either put all flour in > first and all liquid on top and go SLOW. Or you can mix a little with a > spoon then turn on the machine. If all else fails wrap a towel around the > opening to prevent the " escaping " of all your dry ingredients. It just takes > a little practicing, that's all. I wondered the same things too, don't feel > embarrassed! - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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