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Bowls for Kitchen Aid stand mixer

deeva — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 18:45:27 GMT

My 22 year old Kitchen Aid stand mixer is begining to fail.

I've been looking at the new Kitchen Aid mixers, and I see that some of the stainless bowls don't have handles.

Does anyone have the bowl without a handle and do you like it?

Thanks

Re: Bowls for Kitchen Aid stand mixer

aroc3435 — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 19:24:20 GMT

@deeva Several years back when I was comparison shopping for a KitchenAid before I purchased my bowl lift here on QVC I looked at the various display models at Sears and Macys.

I decided in favor of the lift instead of the tilt head (so glad about that choice) and definitely wanted the handle. They didn't have the glass bowls yet, but I wouldn't want those either. Can't think of any reason NOT to want the handle.

I also bought an extra bowl with the handle to fit my KA model and a flex beater and they both are so good to have when I do my marathon cooking and baking at this time of year.

Re: Bowls for Kitchen Aid stand mixer

deeva — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 19:41:14 GMT

I agree, I really like the handle on the bowl. It easier to carry the bowl and remove it from the stand.

Re: Bowls for Kitchen Aid stand mixer

Happy2BHere — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 20:03:06 GMT

My mixer came with the stainless bowl with no handle and I have had no problems with it.

Now I just bought one of the ceramic bowls that does have a handle, but haven't used it yet to see what I think - I just know that it's kinda heavy, so we'll see how that goes LOL. I got the "Tropical" leaf pattern (I live in FL) and it really jazzed my plain white mixer right up!

I got mine on Amazon when it was on sale, but QVC also had some on special a while ago - look at item:

K49649

https://www.qvc.com/KitchenAid-5-qt-Patterned-Ceramic-Stand-Mixer-Bowl.product.K49649.html?sc=SRCH

Re: Bowls for Kitchen Aid stand mixer

Nightowlz — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 20:23:12 GMT

I would not want one without the handle. It would make it a pain to use IMO.

The only ones without handles that I saw on the Kitchen Aid site are small bowls like 2.84L, 3L & 3.3L.

Re: Bowls for Kitchen Aid stand mixer

Daysdee — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 20:36:00 GMT

My KA is just the classic and the stainless bowl doesn't have a handle. I know a bowl with a handle would make it easier. Since I only cook for myself and now no one seems to want cake or cookies (everyone dieting), I hate to purchase a new bowl. If I were baking more and/or buying a new mixer I definitely would get a bowl with a handle.

Re: Bowls for Kitchen Aid stand mixer

deeva — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 20:50:29 GMT

I'm hoping my current bowl will fit the new mixer. Otherwise, I might buy the new quilted stainless steel bowl.

I do like the designs on the ceramic bowls, but I'm afraid I would drop it.

Re: Bowls for Kitchen Aid stand mixer

ID2 — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 21:06:43 GMT

I have two sizes of stainless steel bowls for my KA mixer. Both have no handles. I never gave it a thought that mine don't have handles. My old Oster mixer (from the 70's) never had handles either. I've never had handles therefore I don't miss them.

Re: Bowls for Kitchen Aid stand mixer

WORKING GAL — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 22:05:29 GMT

@deeva - I have the KA classic tilt head mixer 4.5 qt. from the 80's and still going strong. It came with a stainless bowl with no handles. It was difficult to hold and remove what was made in the bowl. I bought the 4.5 stainless bowl with the handle and used it for a long time - much easier. I was watching America's Test Kitchen one day and they were using the 4.5 qt. classic plus mixer and using the 5 qt. glass bowl. I called KA to see if the 5 qt. bowls they sell would fit my mixer and they said yes. I purchased the 5 qt. stainless bowl and the flex edge beater from QVC quite a while back and love them both. The 5 qt. bowl has a rounded handle which is more comfortable than the handle on the 4.5 qt. bowl.

Get a bowl with a handle - you won't regret it.

Re: Bowls for Kitchen Aid stand mixer

homedecor1 — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:34:54 GMT

A few years ago I downsized my 6 qt pro lift to the Artisan tilt head which came with glass bowl. Holy crow the bowl is beautiful but was so heavy -- knew eventually I'd drop it.

I ordered a stainless KA bowl from Amazon -- it has a handle. (I didn't know the bowls came without) it's easy to handle & of course,like I can chill before whipping cream or recipes where I need chilled bowl.

Re: Bowls for Kitchen Aid stand mixer

Carmie — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 01:33:34 GMT

I have a tilt head Kitchen Aid mixer that is at least 40 years old. The original bowl is SS with no handle. Since then I have purchased an extra SS bowl that does have a handle.

I don't favor one bowl over the other. I have no need for a handle on a mixing bowl, but I am okay with it being there.

Re: Bowls for Kitchen Aid stand mixer

Fressa — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 16:25:20 GMT

I have a few bowls for my Kitchen Aid mixer. One is the stainless without the handle. I find this useful for whipping cream or batters. I use the stainless with the handle for heavy duty mixing or mashing potatoes. I do have a glass bowl and I seldom use that one. They all have a purpose and it's nice to have the varity. My first choice would always be the stainless with the handle.

Re: Bowls for Kitchen Aid stand mixer

deeva — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 18:02:54 GMT

@WORKING GAL

I will definitely get the bowl with a handle, and I agree. The handle on the 4.5 qt. bowl is not very comfortable.