How "slow" is the low speed?I would like to find a mixer (hand or stand) that has a true slow speed. Something similar to stirring by hand.
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I believe the low speed is intended to be exactly what you are asking about - a hand speed. In the operator's manual there are a couple of references to hand mixing at this low speed.
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This model has a 'stir' setting that is pretty low. Makes it nice for folding in egg whites and other delicate ingredients like chocolate chips.
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That's an excellent question. I had no prior experience with a stand mixer, so was surprised how fast the slow/low speed was . . . however, it serves great. There are some cakes I still choose to mix by hand, because overmixing will 'toughen' the end result. But for bread, this is unbeatable!!
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I have used my Oster mixer at the slowest speed many times and have never had any problems with it throwing ingredients out. One reason I picked this Oster mixer was due to the good reviews for the slowest speed (unlike reviews for similarly priced, equipped mixers). The only somewhat negative comment I can make about this mixer is that it takes a little getting used to moving the speed button sideways. And, as you change speeds, there's a pause for just a nanosecond before the new speed takes over. I'm generally very pleased with this mixer at all speeds!
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It is not a blender or mixer in the same respect as the kitchen appliances. This mixer is only for liquids. You can scramble raw eggs in it, protein drinks, lemonaid etc. Lighter liquids; for instance you cant make an Ice cream shake in it; the ice cream is too thick, or you cant put in fresh fruit and expect it to blend or chop it up. Keep to the lighter liquids and its just great.The
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Mine has several speeds. They go from slow to fast. I've never seen any other mixer with any other sort of controls. Have you ever used a hand controlled mixer before? This works just like any other. It just seems much tougher and harder working. I never look at the digital display in actuality. I just "shift gears" and keep on trucking.
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I highly recommend it! Just add flour slowely but a must if using highly speeds. The only thing you can't use it with is the dough hook but that is slow speed. I consider it an essential piece of the mixer.
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It is somewhat difficult to turn the speed dial. The wand is also a little bit hard to handle. It is large. You might be better off with the Braun Multimix. It is a hand-held mixer with the stick blender attachment and the chopper. It also has dough hooks, but I never used them. I had one for years, but shortly after I got it, it would only work on one speed - high! I actually think that chopper worked better than the Kitchenaid.
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HI I recently bought a 7qt Stand Mixer (Cuisinart) So I Searched (Cuisinart 7qt Stand Mixer Accessories) There was a different paddle then what I got but is better as it has rubber sider for Scraping down the sides of the bowl so you won't have to. I am going to Order one as I like it. Include the size of your stand mixer Like I did . So Here's to Baking and not having to scrape down the sides anymore !!!! :) The cost was 43.99 . Worth the Price. Merry Christmas !
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The variable speed gives you the range much like the multiple settings on a typical blender (Stir, Chop, Mix, Puree, Liquefy). You can also start out slowly and then turn it up as you go along to ultimately emulsify the contents. It works great for smoothies, which is mainly why I bought it. I like it, but it would be a personal preference thing, depending upon how you plan to use it. It definitely gives you more versatility.
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Beware, it is not really 'stir'. It will still 'blend', slowly blend, but much much faster than what 'stir' normally means, meaning it will chop everything up.
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No their not, this mixer broke during the very first use! The motor gears broke, I only had a little soften butter and a little sugar in the bowl when I went from low speed to med speed it suddenly went to high speed and would not come out of high speed. I would not buy this. tried to return but the company wouldnt take it back because it had been 3 months. But it was a gift and I didnt get it for that long after it was bought. Go with a kitchen aid.
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I love my Kitchenaid ultra power 5 and 6 speed and my daughter did also. So I gave her that one and bought the 7 speed for myself. I like it just as well as the 6speed, not much difference just a tiny bit faster on the 7speed. Hope this helps you. I am a senior citizen and have limited storage and this mixer meets all my needs.
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Sorry, but I re-sold it before I really used it. Ever since I saw it I was lusting for one. When I did buy one, I found it too slow for my taste, so I re-sold it before using it for more than an hour or so.
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I am glad those who have answered aren't having this problem, but I really am only interested in resolving my problem and hearing from anyone who has the same issue only, not that some people don't have this issue, that doesn't help at all. I have researched other websites and find there are many others who also have this problem, has something to do with internal plastic. Guess it's time to move onto a new mixer.
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We mixed it without a food processor, and it turned out great. I would probably let it raise a little longer, and do NOT over bake. It is done sooner than it looks. A food processor probably wouldn't hurt. I don't think we even used a mixer (just a spoon) the last time.
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It's not slow , but I put my ingredients in a bigger bowl. It gets the job done fast and I'm not mixing with a fork or whisk any more.
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This mixer does not have a fast speed, even at the highest setting. It appears durable.
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If you drive 15mph and I drive 5mph, we are both going slowly. I would consider the speed of this mixer to be about 10mph.