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Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

Teddy55 — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 19:03:32 GMT

Hi all,

I am changing the appliances in the kitchen (remodeled) to black. Currently have the cream color stand mixer, food processor and toaster

What is the difference between the Artisan and the one for $289. Looks to be same watt and bowl size??

Kohls has the Artisan for $319.99 (after $30 rebate) Plus I have a 30% off coupon. Is this a good deal???

TIA Teddy

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

Fressa — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 19:28:38 GMT

I Love my Kitchenaid products! My daughter in law has done quite well on price at Kohl's with the sales and coupons on these products. The basics that you might consider are: the size of the bowls, what blades, attachments are included, dimensions of the mixer and where you are going to place it in your kitchen, what you are going to use it for, and last....color selection.

If you want a specific color then I would advise waiting until QVC has a TSV. You always get an extra or two if that is the model or color that you really want. If you just want a good mixer to do the basics and they have your preferred color then I don't think you can go wrong with the sale at Kohls.

Hope this helps.

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

Teddy55 — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 19:44:11 GMT

Thanks DeePa. The one I have had for 10+ yrs is a 5 qt 300 watt plus extra beaters/shield. It meets all my needs. Just want to change colors b/c of the remodel. Fridge/microwave/dishwasher are all black and the backsplash has a row of 3 black glass tiles running through the travertine. The new granite is Golden Pompeii with touches of black.

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

madzonie — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 19:45:48 GMT

How exciting that you get to buy all new stuff!!

As for KitchenAid, I LOVE my KA appliances! But in my opinion, like so many brands, they have just too many options!

I recently replaced my old (1978) K5SS in almond/cream/vanilla - whatever they call the off white - with a beautiful new Empire RED Pro 600 KP26M1X, with 575 watts and 10 speeds. The new one has a lifting head and a 6 qt stainless bowl...it's BIG!

I got mine on a sale with rebate from Overstock a few months ago. I ended up (with the $50 rebate) with a net cost of $290. I thought was a great deal.

The only thing I didn't like about my new KA is that it came with "burnished" attachments. I don't like the look or feel of these, and they can't be put in the dishwasher. So I went on eBay and purchased coated replacements for the dough hook and the flat beater, and I also bought a stainless wire whip.

It just seems that the more models and variations they offer, the harder it is to choose what would work best.

Good luck and enjoy re-doing your kitchen!

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

Teddy55 — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 21:42:55 GMT

Thanks, madzonie, I have never shopped Overstock but look there occasionally. Sounds like you got a great deal on that model!!!

The sale starts tomorrow at Kohls and I will probably go online and check out theirs. My food processor (also cream) is an 11 cup Kitchenaid. I use it more than the mixer.

Also need a new toaster, Black of course:-) and Kohls has a Black and Decker basic model for $19.99 which will fit the bill.

Have always wanted a long slot toaster but they never get that good of reviews plus they take up more space:-( Husband likes as little as possible on the counters:-) Have to agree now that we have our beautiful new granite. Eliminated the breakfast bar, added 12" to width 0f counter. Now we have a "peninsula" that is 40" wide by 6' and added cabinets underneath!!! Love it.

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

Teddy55 — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 22:52:38 GMT

Just went online to Kohls and purchased the Kitchen Aid Artisan stand mixer and the 9 cup food processor, both in black.

The Kitchen Aid processor I currently have is 11 cup (purchased from the Q) but think the 9 cup will be ok.

Did tons of research and with the sales, $30 rebate(Mixer), reviews (Black and Decker toaster for $19.99) PLUS my 30% coupon I think the prices were great. Can't wait to get them!!

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

Puggirl — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 23:03:22 GMT

You don't want a Kitchenaid you want a Breville. Can find at Macys. Price $299.00.

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

robomo — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 23:24:29 GMT

You will love your Artisan. That's the one I have and it gets plenty of use between baking and meatloaf, etc. LOVE LOVE LOVE

I got mine at Kohls too after much stalking lots of places. It was such a great deal and no one could touch that deal. Do you also get Kohls Cash? I did when I bought mine and ended up getting an extra bowl and a cover for nearly free.

Have fun! I LOVE new kitchen stuff.

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

madzonie — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 04:31:24 GMT

On 3/7/2014 Teddy55 said:
Just went online to Kohls and purchased the Kitchen Aid Artisan stand mixer and the 9 cup food processor, both in black.

The Kitchen Aid processor I currently have is 11 cup (purchased from the Q) but think the 9 cup will be ok.

Did tons of research and with the sales, $30 rebate(Mixer), reviews (Black and Decker toaster for $19.99) PLUS my 30% coupon I think the prices were great. Can't wait to get them!!

So glad you got your new "toys!" And enjoy your new kitchen. I hope to do the same thing in the near future!

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

house cat — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 07:59:29 GMT

Don't buy the one with the glass bowl. I'm so disappointed with it. The one I had for 12 years with the stainless steel bowl died on me. I thought this one was an upgrade, but this glass bowl is terrible.

Tonight, I was making the cream puff cake that JPC posted on another thread. The bowl got so stuck that my husband had to hold the entire mixer sideways for me to get the batter out. Then I had to fight with the bowl for another 10 minutes to get it freed up.

I'm so sorry I bought this one.

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

madzonie — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 20:59:47 GMT

On 3/8/2014 house cat said:
Don't buy the one with the glass bowl. I'm so disappointed with it. The one I had for 12 years with the stainless steel bowl died on me. I thought this one was an upgrade, but this glass bowl is terrible.

Tonight, I was making the cream puff cake that JPC posted on another thread. The bowl got so stuck that my husband had to hold the entire mixer sideways for me to get the batter out. Then I had to fight with the bowl for another 10 minutes to get it freed up.

I'm so sorry I bought this one.

house cat - can you replace the glass bowl with a stainless one?

I thought the glass bowl on the last TSV was pretty, but I would never buy glass because I have ceramic tile floors...one slip and it would be all over for the bowl!

I hope maybe you can find a stainless replacement so you can be happier with your purchase!

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

house cat — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 23:28:55 GMT

On 3/9/2014 madzonie said:
On 3/8/2014 house cat said:
Don't buy the one with the glass bowl. I'm so disappointed with it. The one I had for 12 years with the stainless steel bowl died on me. I thought this one was an upgrade, but this glass bowl is terrible.

Tonight, I was making the cream puff cake that JPC posted on another thread. The bowl got so stuck that my husband had to hold the entire mixer sideways for me to get the batter out. Then I had to fight with the bowl for another 10 minutes to get it freed up.

I'm so sorry I bought this one.

house cat - can you replace the glass bowl with a stainless one?

I thought the glass bowl on the last TSV was pretty, but I would never buy glass because I have ceramic tile floors...one slip and it would be all over for the bowl!

I hope maybe you can find a stainless replacement so you can be happier with your purchase!

I've been a little short on funds lately, or else I would have looked into replacing the glass bowl with a stainless one. I'm assuming (hoping) it can be done some time in the future. My last KA stand mixer died after not-so-many years. I didn't want to see it go to the landfill, so I gave it to a woman who thought her husband could fix it. I gave her the bowl and the attachments, too, and I like the white ceramic coated beater that my old one had, better than this ugly silver one that came with my new machine. Moral of the story, new isn't always better and you don't always get what you paid for.

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

Sooner — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:13:00 GMT

On 3/8/2014 house cat said:
Don't buy the one with the glass bowl. I'm so disappointed with it. The one I had for 12 years with the stainless steel bowl died on me. I thought this one was an upgrade, but this glass bowl is terrible.

Tonight, I was making the cream puff cake that JPC posted on another thread. The bowl got so stuck that my husband had to hold the entire mixer sideways for me to get the batter out. Then I had to fight with the bowl for another 10 minutes to get it freed up.

I'm so sorry I bought this one.

I have a 5 qt one with a glass bowl I use in the summer when I don't mix much (I got a real super deal on it and it is a color I wanted) and a big 6 qt I use in the winter to bake a lot and if I need a big batch (keep it in the furnace closet! LOL!). I do not like the screw in bowls and MUCH prefer the bowl life because they sometimes aren't in properly when you think they are and can come out and that is scary! I've had 3 get tilted sideways and jammed in when the mixer was going. It took two of us a long time to get them out both times. I am VERY careful with that pretty glass bowl toffee colored one, but it would not be my first choice for a mixer. OH AND THE ONES THAT CAME OUT OF THE TRACK WERE STAINLESS ONES.

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

Cyndog — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 07:00:19 GMT

I bought my husband the one from QVC with the bigger motor and glass bowl, so far, so good, but we learned like thousands of other people apparently, ha, ha, not to put the aluminum beaters in the dishwasher, Lordy.

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

mouser29 — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:16:12 GMT

On 3/6/2014 madzonie said:
How exciting that you get to buy all new stuff!!

As for KitchenAid, I LOVE my KA appliances! But in my opinion, like so many brands, they have just too many options!

I recently replaced my old (1978) K5SS in almond/cream/vanilla - whatever they call the off white - with a beautiful new Empire RED Pro 600 KP26M1X, with 575 watts and 10 speeds. The new one has a lifting head and a 6 qt stainless bowl...it's BIG!

I got mine on a sale with rebate from Overstock a few months ago. I ended up (with the $50 rebate) with a net cost of $290. I thought was a great deal.

The only thing I didn't like about my new KA is that it came with "burnished" attachments. I don't like the look or feel of these, and they can't be put in the dishwasher. So I went on eBay and purchased coated replacements for the dough hook and the flat beater, and I also bought a stainless wire whip.

It just seems that the more models and variations they offer, the harder it is to choose what would work best.

Good luck and enjoy re-doing your kitchen!

Thanks so much for the coated beaters tip from Ebay. We just bought a 6 qt. like yours and I do not like the burnished beaters. Will go on Ebay soon. You got a good buy. we bought a reconditioned model and, after sending it back for a replacement, love this one. Thanks again!

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

151949 — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:48:02 GMT

If I took perfectly good Kitchen Aide appliances and replaced them just to get a different color I would have a huge problem with my DH. - and , to be honest, I would agree with him. I would never buy expensive appliances in a non neutral color and I would certainly not be replacing things that cost hundreds of dollars just to get a certain color. But then i am frugal, my DH and I had to work exceptionally hard for our money and we don't lightly fritter it away.

Re: Difference between Kitchen Aid Stand mixers

Sooner — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:40:04 GMT

On 6/9/2014 happy housewife said:
If I took perfectly good Kitchen Aide appliances and replaced them just to get a different color I would have a huge problem with my DH. - and , to be honest, I would agree with him. I would never buy expensive appliances in a non neutral color and I would certainly not be replacing things that cost hundreds of dollars just to get a certain color. But then i am frugal, my DH and I had to work exceptionally hard for our money and we don't lightly fritter it away.

But it is ok to criticize others for how they spend their money and accuse them of "frittering" it away when you have NO idea what their circumstances are? How noble is that?