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A simple question about Kitchen Aid mixing bowls?

Shorty2U — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:56:10 GMT

Can someone tell me if the metal mixing bowl for the Kitchen Aid mixer is much lighter in weight than the glass one ?

I LOVE my Kitchen Aid BUT I can barely lift that glass bowl anymore "to pour and scrape the batter out." (In fact I cant lift the whole mixer, my husband has to or if my grandkids are here it takes 2 of them to lift it). PS) I keep it underneath a built in counter section.

Anyway Im thinking of getting a metal bowl and using it instead of using the glass one. IF the metal is lighter. That would help.

TIA.

Re: A simple question about Kitchen Aid mixing bowls?

WenGirl42 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:58:42 GMT

Yes. No matter what size, the metal bowl is much lighter than the glass.

Re: A simple question about Kitchen Aid mixing bowls?

madzonie — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 20:02:24 GMT

I've always found KA customer service helpful. Perhaps you could give them a call and ask them to provide the weight info on the bowl you're considering.

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Re: A simple question about Kitchen Aid mixing bowls?

bikerbabe — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 20:23:13 GMT

Yes. I have a KA. The metal is much lighter plus you do not have to worry about breaking it.

Re: A simple question about Kitchen Aid mixing bowls?

Shorty2U — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 05:02:23 GMT

Thank you, I kind of figured metal would be lighter than that thick glass bowl but thought Id check. Im going to get one. And thanks for the CS information number also.

Re: A simple question about Kitchen Aid mixing bowls?

JustJules — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 05:08:34 GMT

You could go to a store first and hold one to see if it's any improvement over the glass bowl. I have a 6QT mixer with the stainless steel bowl and it seems lighter than a comparable glass bowl I have, but "heavy" is sort of relative to each person. I know even the lightest bowl is difficult to lift for some people that have arthritis or joint pain issues. I would hold one first before purchasing it online.

Re: A simple question about Kitchen Aid mixing bowls?

Qwackertoo — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 05:08:34 GMT

It stands to reason the glass would outweigh the metal by 5 to 1 easily. Maybe more.