I need a mixer that is easy to release. Someone who has arthritic hand can use..
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I don't find it difficult to release. I do not have arthritis, but I think I recall that a reviewer said it was hard to release, but I disagree.
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Then, honestly, this is NOT the mixer for you. it's a total pain to release. I have to either push with the palm of my hand or try to do it on the counter. It's really the only negative about the mixer. The button is angled I think to be convenient but it actually makes it worse.
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I don't mean to put down on it, but I feel to push the button is kind of hard. I am getting use to it now. or I am at the wrong angle .. something about it. other wise its a nice little mixer
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Don't buy this one. I don't have arthritis and it is kind of tough for me....
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Our mixer was very hard to cause the beaters to release by either one of us and we don't have arthritic hands.
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Typically you need a standing mixer for thick doughs. I use the Kitchen Aid standing mixer. It is a monster and can handle anything. I use this hand mixer for fast and easy recipes. I bought this hand mixer because my daughter needed one so I got 2. One for me as well. The reason I bought me one too is because I have a Hamilton Beach hand mixer that I have had for at least 20 years now and is still works perfect but I liked the beater storage on this one and needed new beaters. Me and my 4 yr old granddaughter made Christmas cookies and pies. It worked perfect for us.
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We use ours a lot and have no complaints. It is what it is.......and what we were looking for.....a low price hand held mixer.
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As others have said, any mixer will work. You might want to look into the controllers that NI makes specifically for this though, such as the S2 and S4. Also, NI just came out with a mixer specifically for Traktor, which looks pretty good as well. Only came out last week I believe.
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I have a Technique hand mixer with the exact same problem. I got it as a gift from my mom and she was so pleased with what they said on QVC about it, but it, also, has the round wire beaters and I have the same problem you describe--it won't break up clumps. I hate the wire beaters and am having no success finding other beaters for it. If you have solved your problem by finding flat blade blades, would you email me since I don't usually check these sites. I sure would appreciate it. barbvanslyck@gmail.com
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I have a Kitchen-Aid 2-beater hand mixer and it works beautifully. You just insert the whisk and turn it on. Amazon is great about returns if it doesn't work out.
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Try a pair of channel locks.. I've got arthritis and keep a pair in my kitchen for opening all kinds of lids, drinks, etc. channel locks are a tool that's similar to adjustable pliers but longer handles and much better leverage.. Amazons probably got them... A must for old guys like me.
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I'm very happy with my MixMaster. It allows you to add ingredients much easier than KitchenAid. This was my reason for purchasing my new MixMaster, even though there are no attachments for griding meat with this model. That's it's only drawback. But for all other purposes, it works great!!
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This one is quieter than my old hand mixer that was annoyingly loud! And less noisy than my kitchenaid stand mixer. It still makes quite a noise, but not annoying. Hope this helps.
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The one thing that has stood out to me about this hand mixer was the slower speeds. It is still able to mix anything I have thrown at it, but at slower speeds then previous ones I have owned.
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If you have wonky arthritic hands like I do, you can use a strap wrench (like this http://www.amazon.com/BOA-BO13010-Constrictor-Aluminum-Wrench/dp/B0011E4QU4) to open up the housing. They're useful gadgets to have around anyway for jars and tough knobs like outside water faucets. The Vaseline application does help but the diameter of the housing is just too big for me to get a decent grab on it with any strength. (I have the freestanding model.)
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My mixer is on its way.. But i have visited shopkitchenaid.com.. and they give you alot of great tips.. thanks for the heads 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 have in the past, functions great as just a mixer. Down side is no effects, etc.
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Dear Customer,The jars has a larger gaskets that provides a secure seal and stops food from leaking while grinding.So you do not need to hold your hand while operating the mixer.SS PremierAuthorized Distributor for Premier Mixie
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I believe the KitchenAid will meet your need. You will be able to control the motor with the pulse control to do what you want.
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I recommend going to the Breville website and downloading the manual. http://www.brevilleusa.com/stand-mixer.html Click on the Download Manual link.