Kitchen Aid Pro Line 6 quart stand mixer I just purchased a Kitchen Aid Pro Line 6 quart stand mixer from a major retailer's website. I was a little hesitant after reading the numerous complaints about the plastic gearbox housing, and also by the fact that Kitchen Aid seems to have removed the Pro Line 6-qt mixer from its website.I checked the serial number on my box (it begins with WW12) and called the Kitchen Aid support line, but the very nice woman I spoke to was unable to tell me the date of manufacture. Does anyone else have an idea if the gearbox would be metal based on the serial number? I really don't want to take the top off to check if I don't have to. Thanks! Kitchen Aid Pro Line 6 quart stand mixer I just purchased a Kitchen Aid Pro Line 6 quart stand mixer from a major retailer's website. I was a little hesitant after reading the numerous... » Read More Kitchen Aid Pro Line 6 quart stand mixer I just purchased a Kitchen Aid Pro Line 6 quart stand mixer from a major retailer's website. I was a little hesitant after reading the numerous complaints about the plastic gearbox housing, and also by the fact that Kitchen Aid seems to have removed the Pro Line 6-qt mixer from its website.I checked the serial number on my box (it begins with WW12) and called the Kitchen Aid support line, but the very nice woman I spoke to was unable to tell me the date of manufacture. Does anyone else have an idea if the gearbox would be metal based on the serial number? I really don't want to take the top off to check if I don't have to. Thanks! « Show Less
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Thanks your a life saver.. worm gear follower was chewed up.. must not be hardened gears. The grease is liquifying so that probably doesnt help matters either. Only a few hours usage, though with stiff batter.Any recommendations on grease? I'm inclined to want to use automotive wheel bearing grease.
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Veggiechiliqueen, please read the posts at http://www.amazon.com/anybody-models-shipped-gearboxs-plastic/forum/Fx1UONYPEXDDH0B/TxORR918EEI18Q/1/ref=cm_cd_ef_tft_tp?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin;=B0006LKLTS for you question. My mixer's serial number begins with WW05 and the packing box printed 'Direct Drive - All-Steel Gear Transmission'.I got my mixer 4 hours ago. I started the mixer but noticed some rattling noise - like some gears hiting the casting. I called KitchenAid. The representative was very nice and told me the Pro 600 Series mixer is a bit noiser than other mixer. She assured me that if the noise of the mixer is getting louder, she will ship a new one for me.Have you gotten your rebate form? http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/01/52/29/63/152296350._V10117256_.pdf Veggiechiliqueen, please read the posts at http://www.amazon.com/anybody-models-shipped-gearboxs-plastic/forum/Fx1UONYPEXDDH0B/TxORR918EEI18Q/1/ref=cm_cd_ef_tft_tp?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin;=B0006LKLTS for you question. My mixer's serial number begins with WW05 and the packing box printed 'Direct Drive - All-Steel Gear Transmission'.I got my mixer 4 hours ago. I started the mixer but noticed some rattling noise - like... » Read More Veggiechiliqueen, please read the posts at http://www.amazon.com/anybody-models-shipped-gearboxs-plastic/forum/Fx1UONYPEXDDH0B/TxORR918EEI18Q/1/ref=cm_cd_ef_tft_tp?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin;=B0006LKLTS for you question. My mixer's serial number begins with WW05 and the packing box printed 'Direct Drive - All-Steel Gear Transmission'.I got my mixer 4 hours ago. I started the mixer but noticed some rattling noise - like some gears hiting the casting. I called KitchenAid. The representative was very nice and told me the Pro 600 Series mixer is a bit noiser than other mixer. She assured me that if the noise of the mixer is getting louder, she will ship a new one for me.Have you gotten your rebate form? http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/01/52/29/63/152296350._V10117256_.pdf « Show Less
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Don't buy this is you plan on making bread. I am a trained chef who bought one of these out of cooking school. It's fine for cakes and other light duty whipping and mixing. I assure you that if you make bread it will eventually fail in the gearbox....i'm on my third mixer from these guys and it just failed after three years (mixers one and two were the same mixer, failed in warranty)....now I'm out of warranty and trying to decide whether I want to spend $170 to repair this dog again, or just go to the Bosch mixer that is built to handle doughs without failure.
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The machines are really easy to dissamble and service, only issue is messing with grease. Parts on Amazon are quite cheap, do a little Google to find service info.
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I read somewhere that the ser number 14 and above have the metal transmission housing and the 13 and below have the plastic housing. This information came from a KA rep in answer to a customer inquirie about this issue.
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I did my own research on serial numbers and dates. Mine starts with WU17.., and I found out directly from Kitchenaid that it was made in April 2007. Mine has the metal gearbox cover, so I would think that any with serial numbers similar or above mine have them too.
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yeah I can answer your question. I just received mine from amazon about a wek or so ago. I was a amazon vote winner. I contacted Kitchenaid, and they told me my mixer was made in August of this year. All mixers made after april of 2007 have metal gearboxes. Read my review.
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regret that I cannot be sure - based on the parts diagram on the kitchenaid website for that mixer it APPEARS to be the same design. But I cannot guarantee. The mixer I use is the Professional 600 model and I think it is a 6 quart bowl.
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I can not tell you for sure but you could check with KitchenAid.com or QVC.com. I have seen the 3 quart offered on QVC being sold with mixer packages but some times they do offer open stock items also. I have gotten alot of extra stuff for my countertop appliances that way. Hope this helps you.
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The answer to your question is yes, many attachments for your model; actually you will find the attachments work for all the stand mixers. The 600 Pro series is not an odd model. As a professional chef I find having 6qt capabilities works out better for me. I know many people purchase the K5 or K600 Pro because of how it looks in a kitchen. All I would suggest it take it for a spin. Make something; you will never just have it for decoration. You can use the search capabilities of the internet to find out more on the KitchenAid or use this address for attachments. http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/stand-mixer-attachments/ The answer to your question is yes, many attachments for your model; actually you will find the attachments work for all the stand mixers. The 600 Pro series is not an odd model. As a professional chef I find having 6qt capabilities works out better for me. I know many people purchase the K5 or K600 Pro because of how it looks in a kitchen. All I would suggest it take it for a spin. Make something; you will never just have it for decoration. You can use the search capabilities of the internet to find out more on the KitchenAid or use this address for attachments.... » Read More The answer to your question is yes, many attachments for your model; actually you will find the attachments work for all the stand mixers. The 600 Pro series is not an odd model. As a professional chef I find having 6qt capabilities works out better for me. I know many people purchase the K5 or K600 Pro because of how it looks in a kitchen. All I would suggest it take it for a spin. Make something; you will never just have it for decoration. You can use the search capabilities of the internet to find out more on the KitchenAid or use this address for attachments. http://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/stand-mixer-attachments/ « Show Less
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THIS IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE COSTCO PRO 600 6QT Mixer! Found some new info and this blade is most definitely NOT compatible with the PRO 600 Series KitchenAid Costco is selling. There are multiple comments on the product and its new bowl design being more narrow and deep than the traditional 6 QT model. It is indeed 6 QTs, just a new bowl design, possibly just designed for Costco. You can clearly see the difference when comparing pictures. I saw this review there that was helpful too: ""the bowl is taller and narrower than any of the PRO 600 models, it is still 6 qts, but it will not work with the Metro Designs BeaterBlade for 6 qt KA mixers (KA-6L)" Hopefully this is helpful to anyone who purchased theirs from Costco. It appears that, per KitchenAid, none of the regular KA accessories, IE Lids and Pouring Shields don't fit this bowl either. Their only recommendation is to buy a 5QT bowl (apparently the regular 6 QT won't fit) and buy the accessories you want for that bowl. So sorry I can't use this product with my new mixer. I did notice that the new bowl does seem to do better with the factory attachments, so I may not even need an attachment like this. Hope that helps!
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Yes they Kitchen Aid Professional 6 quart mixers you buy now are all metal. There was a period of time 3 or 4 years ago that they encased the gears in a plastic housing, which was a disaster. The mixers you buy today are all metal and I would highly recommend the Kitchen Aid.
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With out checking on my paperwork, I would venture to guess that Kitchen Aid has the 3 year warrenty and then Home Depot/Lowe's offer an addition 4 years on top of that. Be careful though, as you may have to "purchase" the additional 4 years at checkout. Don't get me wrong I love Lowe's but in my experience those extended warrenties never pay off.If I remember to check, I'll respond later with what my paperwork says.
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This does NOT fit the 5qt KitchenAid standing mixer. I bought it and was told it would fit. If you have a 6quart mixer it may fit. I would be careful because after I purchased it and it did not fix the seller refused to take it back. Thank goodness for great customer service at Amazon the customer service dept made good on it.
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Depending on the supplier, prices differ, just make sure it is a kitchen-aid product item and not a knock-off. Also make sure you order the right item for Your mixer,turn the mixer upside down and you will find the serial #
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That third picture is NOT the Classic Plus KA stand mixer. That is a picture of the Pro series.
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A Kitchenaid Mixer (that would be the bowl and mixer unit or the "head" as you referred to that this attachment fits currently averages from $250 on a great sale to an more standardly average regular priced of $399. A standard 5 quart Kitchenaid mixer comes with a standard Flat Beater, Dough Hook, and Wire Whip attachments. Some include a pour shield too. They also include a bowl and depending on which one it would be stainless steel or glass. Although anything can be purchased separately and readily found. The mixer comes with everything you would need as a basic get by kit. However, what this listing is for is considered a upgraded mixing attachment that you would use on the few hundred dollar mixer you already have or buying along with this. This item fits the tilt top mixers. I hope this helped. I wish they only cost that much for the entire unit!
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There is a mix of metal and nylon/plastic gears in the Aristan line models. It makes the mixer quieter that the Pro 600 line, but obviously that makes a difference in it's ability to handle extremely heavy duty work. I've confirmed this information with Kitchenaid Customer Service as of November 19, 2014. They absolutely confirm that there ARE nylon/plastic gears in the Artisan line. I'm not saying it's an inferior model, just different.
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I did find one, But Not On Amazon!!I think its the "KitchenAid® 7 Quart Flex Edge Beater (Fits models KSM7990 and KSM7581)". I found it on Kitcheaid.com. I am assuming that KSM7581 is a basic model number for the 7" Pro Line as well as other models. Let me know if anyone find anything else.
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From a chat with a KitchenAid rep on 1/9/14: The motor in the 5 quart Artisan is 325 watts so it can handle 9 cups of all purpose flour while the 4.5 quart Classic Plus stand mixer has a less powerful motor so it can only handle 8 cups of all purpose flour. The 4.5 quart stand mixer has a 275 watt motor. They both have a combination of metal and nylon gears, but it is the same combo. The attachments are universal so they will fit all KA stand mixers regardless of age or model. The bowls are considered accessories and those need to be specific to each model, but the tilt head mixers such as the 4.5 and 5 quart mixers have interchangeable accessories. The bowls can be used between the two. From a chat with a KitchenAid rep on 1/9/14: The motor in the 5 quart Artisan is 325 watts so it can handle 9 cups of all purpose flour while the 4.5 quart Classic Plus stand mixer has a less powerful motor so it can only handle 8 cups of all purpose flour. The 4.5 quart stand mixer has a 275 watt motor. They both have a combination of metal and nylon gears, but it is the same combo. The attachments are universal so they will fit all KA stand mixers regardless of age or model. The bowls are considered accessories and those need to be specific to each model, but the tilt head mixers... » Read More From a chat with a KitchenAid rep on 1/9/14: The motor in the 5 quart Artisan is 325 watts so it can handle 9 cups of all purpose flour while the 4.5 quart Classic Plus stand mixer has a less powerful motor so it can only handle 8 cups of all purpose flour. The 4.5 quart stand mixer has a 275 watt motor. They both have a combination of metal and nylon gears, but it is the same combo. The attachments are universal so they will fit all KA stand mixers regardless of age or model. The bowls are considered accessories and those need to be specific to each model, but the tilt head mixers such as the 4.5 and 5 quart mixers have interchangeable accessories. The bowls can be used between the two. « Show Less
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Sorry, I don't really know. I ordered it thinking my Kitchenaid Mixer was a 6 quart and found it to be a 5 quart, which it did not fit. However, it was not terribly large for the 5 quart and think it probably won't be large enough for the 7 quart. Also, it is made of plastic and not metal like a Kitchenaid original part would have been. I hope this was helpful.