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Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

SharkE — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 20:09:45 GMT

fed up with putting on and taking off those beaters.

Red mini one is up for 150.

I had a big red mixer sold it off when I got the SMEG, put the Cuisinart full size in hallways counter. Bought a red mini and I've been struggling

with the beaters getting locked every since. I push it upward and locate the slot and it jams, go to remove and I have to push back up and try to pull down and it takes forever for the **** thing to release.

Finally this morning I decided I'm advertising it and getting rid of it once and for all went and got the full size Cuisinart out of hallway and put back in kitchen, ain't red, but, it's good quality. My last KA !

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

Carmie — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 20:21:08 GMT

My almond colored full size kitchen mixer is about 40 years old. I have never had any issues with it.

I think The mini model is cute, but not practical. Way too small to be of any use to me. if I need small, I'll use my $10 hand mixer that must be at least 35 years old and works great.

I have two hand held KA mixers..one never used in my basement and one in my RV...they have no power and aren't very good for anything, but maybe a cake and frosting.

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

sallyann38 — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 20:33:29 GMT

kitchenaide is owned by Whirlpool. I don't think the quality is there anymore. I sent a processor back because it was poorly made. There is a big difference between the old and the new stuff.

if the old appliances work ...keep them.l

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 20:53:45 GMT

I just give stuff away. Too much headache to try to pack it up so it won't break.

I bought the latest Keurig and gave away the other latest one I never even used.

I give stuff to my friends. They never have to buy anything.

It would be my luck the stuff would break.

I can't pawn it off on my kids either.

I think it's good you can sell stuff makes it worthwhile to get new stuff.

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

SouthernBee — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 21:05:27 GMT

@SharkE : My KA leaks oil. When it quits will replace with the cuisinart you suggested since I can't afford the smeg.Southern Bee

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

Icegoddess — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 21:16:18 GMT

@SouthernBee wrote:
@SharkE : My KA leaks oil. When it quits will replace with the cuisinart you suggested since I can't afford the smeg.Southern Bee

@SouthernBee Is it the large tilt-head mixer? I used to leave mine with the head tilted up and noticed there was oil running down the stand. Cleaned it up and left the head down and no more problems. I did have to put a paper towel in that hole in the bottom that runs to the top of the stand for a bit until the oil that had gotten in there had worked it's way down.

@SharkE hubby bought a Wolfgang Puck hand mixer several years ago that works great. Everything stores in a small box with a handle on it. I also have a WP food processor I really like. It is soooo quiet and all the tools/blades store on-board and the plug retracts into the body (although it does take a little pushing to get it in there). Wouldn't trade it for anything. Regrettably, I think both of those models are probably discontinued since he has moved on to that upside-down mixing thing.

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

SouthernBee — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 21:23:41 GMT

@Icegoddess :Yes-tilt head mixer but I leave it down. I keep paper towels under it.

I have the WP electric knife that has a handle which is easier to grip when hands get greasy and purchased a second one for a replacement later. Southern Bee

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

SharkE — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:06:00 GMT

@SouthernBee wrote:
@SharkE : My KA leaks oil. When it quits will replace with the cuisinart you suggested since I can't afford the smeg.Southern Bee

If you watch they have the SMEG on sale for 300 at HSN and in colors

I paid 450 for mine and I wouldn't trade it for barrel of gold nuggets. LOL

Sometimes HSN runs a good deal on them FREE shp, easypay, etc.

KA are pretty things, but, I don't like to fight and fuss with my gadgets.

Men make them and don't know what they're doing. LOL @SouthernBee

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

froggy — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:56:06 GMT

I have a KA 7qt and also the mini.Have never had problems with either one. I don't have a problem with the beaters. I like having the different sizes for different purposes.

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

queendiva — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:23:40 GMT

I have a cinnamon red KA 5 qt. Artisan stand mixer. Bought a matte chrome(?) KA stand mixer as a bridal shower gift for DDIL. Recently picked up an older 3.5 qt. classic white KA stand mixer at a yard sale for $20.00. Cost a fortune to ship it cross country to DS and his fiance, but still a bargain.

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

SouthernBee — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 02:17:50 GMT

@SharkE : I have the Oster hand mixer and suppose to press a button and the beaters easily pop out but not for me. Purchased because when I needed one it was on sale and had good reviews. Had a wrestling match with it today when I mixed cream cheese and sour cream. DH had problems with it. Just tired. Southern Bee

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

SharkE — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:23:13 GMT

Yikes! SMEG here is 459 and 489 at HSN !

I'd love to have a pink one ! LOL

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

faeriemoon — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 13:05:44 GMT

I watched an episode of Giada in Italy and she was making something with a Smeg mixer. She looked like she was struggling with it. Is it difficult to use? Are the controls on the back end of it?

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

KatieB — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 13:11:59 GMT

I've never had any problems with the KitchenAid products I have had over many years of housekeeping. I still have them and they work fine. Would not consider selling them or giving them away.

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

SharkE — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:44:18 GMT

@faeriemoon Oh God no !

SMEG mixers are retro back to earlier times . The beaters take off and on like a dream. You don't have to adjust the screw for beater placement relative to the bowl like I did on the kitchen aids I"ve had.

You push in on the spot behind the mixer to lift the mixer head, insert your beater, place the stainless steel bowl in the spot and lock to locked position

and the chrome knob on top you just go up to as high as you want to mix.

I bought mine from Everythingkitchens back yr ago think it was when they didn't charge tax to Tx. and had free shp, plus, used my reward points and got mine in RED. Love the pink too. LOL

I got in 2 days !!!! Everything worked fresh out of box, no issues.

Watch the HSN video and the gal does a great job of explaining and showing how to use it , how much it will do at one time, etc.

if that Italian girl was struggling she was probably doing bread dough and she's tiny, so, she was probably in an awkward position to show the camera angles, etc.

I won't hear nothing against the SMEG hahhahhaa KA was the best when my grandma was cooking and I"m 68, but, like most modern things nowdays it's gone to seed now.

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

faeriemoon — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:11:36 GMT

@SharkE Thank you for all the information!!

Re: Selling off my Kitchen Aid mini

SharkE — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:19:05 GMT

Best deal I've ever seen on the SMEG is when HSN had a one day only offer of 299 !!!!!!! Right now even at the high price they only have in black (ugh)

I hope to get some calls this week on the ad I put in the local paper once I sell the mini, last of the KA for me.

Their food processor I got too and the lid is a PITA to take on and put on

Since that one I noticed they came out with a new food processor and they made a point of mentioning "easy on and off lid" bet they got a lot of gripes about it. I went to Walmart and got a cheap Oster food processor and it's a dream.

Just staying away from that brand. I'm glad it works for some folks, but, it's like a lot of things what works for one may not work for another.