Professional 600 series - Does it have a clutch? Currently we have a KitchenAid Artisan 5 -Quart mixer. It works fine for most things we use it for. However, my partner comments on wanting a KitchenAid mixer with a clutch. Looks like a good deal on the Professional 600 series right now. I cannot find the information if it has a clutch or not. Does anyone know where I can find this information at? Professional 600 series - Does it have a clutch? Currently we have a KitchenAid Artisan 5 -Quart mixer. It works fine for most things we use it for. However, my partner comments on wanting a... » Read More Professional 600 series - Does it have a clutch? Currently we have a KitchenAid Artisan 5 -Quart mixer. It works fine for most things we use it for. However, my partner comments on wanting a KitchenAid mixer with a clutch. Looks like a good deal on the Professional 600 series right now. I cannot find the information if it has a clutch or not. Does anyone know where I can find this information at? « Show Less
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I would never recommend KA, clutch or not...cheap gearbox system that can't handle the motor power.
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We have the 600 and it has a snow cone attachment. I can make a mini ski slope in the kitchen, however no clutch, just snow a flying!
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I think the Hobart N50 has a clutch, or at least a 3 speed transmission. You choose the speed and then turn it on. That is the version of this mixer still made by Hobart for professional kitchens. It is very expensive though. A used one would cost more than a new Professional and a new one is about two thousand dollars. I'm not sure about the reliability though.
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I have a contact at Kitchenaid & she looked up your model of Kitchenaid mixer (KP26M1X) & the flex edge beater model that fits your mixer is the KFE6L, so this is the correct flex edge beater for your Kitchenaid 6qt 600 Pro mixer. =)
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The answer is I don't know as I do not have the KitchenAid mixer. But, I do know that KitchenAid has a varity of mixers starting with the KitchenAid Classic 75 model with only a 275 watt motor all the way up to the KitchenAid Pro 600 with a 575 watt motor. All require an additional purchase of the grinder attachment. None of these can match the 600 watt power of the SM-G73 Grinder I described above. So, you decide. I hope this helps.
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I know you specifically asked for those who have owned a Kitchen aid but please allow me to say...when I was researching between these two mixers and another brand (I cant think of right now) what did it for me.....was the warranty and also the reviews. I don't want to purchase anything where customer service literally is poor or I have to worry that within a year I will be out of an expensive item. That is what helped me to purchase the Hamilton Beach. Do your research and compare what are important elements to you in a mixer and then you will make the right decision for you.
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I have the Artisan Mixer. I love this smaller bowl for smaller mixing quantities. I would advise you contact KitchenAid to see if the bowl is compatible with your particular mixer before you purchase.
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I have artisan Kitchenaid Stand Mixer and it will definitely hold that, however, unfortunately I am not familiar with the "Professional Series". This shelf is very sturdy and glides easily. You might want to take the measurements of the actual base of your mixer and compare it to the measurements of the Axis Pull-Out shelf. If you are not satisfied, you can always return it.
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Don't buy either, IMHO. I wanted one for years and finally bought an Artisan, though I only use them for family dinners.On its 5th or 6th use, it dumped grease oil in the food. Just sitting, it started dripping oil, and the gears started sounding distressed.KitchenAid support said this is normal. They said I should run the mixer every couple weeks. On average, over 3 calls to customer support, they indicated it was normal for the gear grease to separate and drip into food.
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I love mynKitchenaid Pro-600. Hated the hand mixer, just because of those stupid wire beaters....I am going to look for a vintage Sunbeam with thenflat beaters. I bought a Cucina Roma Hand mixer becauseit had flat beaters...its a piece of Chinese Junk
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I don't have the 600 professional, but all the Kitchen Aid mixers are the same on the ends. That's where this attaches to and Kitchen Aid made all the ends the same size so extra attachments could be used on any mixer. Hope this was helpful. Also, I wouldn't be without this grinder.
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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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I do believe that they are the same. 1.3 H.P. DC Motor which Is I understand it uses a gear drive mechanism. Believe it or not the next step up is a Hobart 5 Qt. mixer with a 1/3 H.P motor. I am not sure why the motors are rated like this. Last I knew the Hobart used bely drive and still has to be turned off to switch gears of which there are only three. It will however low through just about anything without complaint all day every day. Bagel dough is one of the hardest doughs on a mixer. I wouldn't recommend using this as the primary mixer in a Bagel Shop, but other than that the Hobart 5 Qt. is a classic beast of a machine and you will find that the 3 speeds are all you really knead:) The only issue is the cost. you can buy 3 Kitchen Aid mixers for the price of one Hobart 5-quart. So I guess it would all depend on what you do with the mixer and how often you do it. Hobart mixers go up in size to the point where you could fit a person in the mixing bowl. Even though the Kitchen Aid says it is "Commercial" it isn't really when put up against the same size of Hobart mixer (same manufacturer, Hobart Corp makes Kitchen Aid). So decide on how much money you want to spend and get the Hobart if you can do so without putting to much strain on your pocket, you will not be sorry. I have used them in Commercial Kitchens for 30+ years and they are the standard by which all other mixers are measured. Although other manufacturers make soma great mixers to be sure, it is my opinion that there is nothing like a Hobart mixer for function and day in and day out durability. Hobart's are also easy to get parts for and fix if some does ever go wrong. You can also look into used/refurbished Hobart's without much worry as to their ability as long as they are bought by a Certified Hobart Reseller or someone you trust and who knows the history of the machine. Best of luck and happy mixing...
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NO, you will need a mixer, I recommend Kitchen aid Pro Line Series or the Professional 600
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I think Hamilton beach has always been a good brand.Iam very pleased with my mixer..Have used it about 10 times so far and love it...Have made cheese cake about 4 times,and it did good,although I think it does better when cream cheese is soft, and to add 1 pkg. at a time..Have mixed cookie dough and cake batter,and it does wonderful..Iam not disapointed at all.I just couldnt see spending what they want for kitchen aid, and I do think kitchen aid is overrated...read alot of reviews, very happy with the Hamilton Beach...good luck to you
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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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I have KitchenAid Professional 600 6-qt. with the lock-on lifting bowl, (NOT tilt head) and the blade does NOT fit. My model is KP6M1XNP, so before you buy this blade, look underneath your mixer at the model number to make sure. The package says it "ATTACHES to ALL KA 6qt. Bowl Lift Mixers." Of course it attaches, but it bangs around in the bowl when I turn the mixer on low to med. low. I wouldn't even attempt to try it on high. I will see if I can post a photo of my mixer and this blade. I did not purchase this through Amazon, but from a retail store. However, it s a NewMetro Design brand blade. Website is www.beaterblade.com. I have KitchenAid Professional 600 6-qt. with the lock-on lifting bowl, (NOT tilt head) and the blade does NOT fit. My model is KP6M1XNP, so before you buy this blade, look underneath your mixer at the model number to make sure. The package says it "ATTACHES to ALL KA 6qt. Bowl Lift Mixers." Of course it attaches, but it bangs around in the bowl when I turn the mixer on low to med. low. I wouldn't even attempt to try it on high. I will see if I can post a photo of my mixer and this blade. I did not purchase this through Amazon, but from a retail store. However, it s a NewMetro... » Read More I have KitchenAid Professional 600 6-qt. with the lock-on lifting bowl, (NOT tilt head) and the blade does NOT fit. My model is KP6M1XNP, so before you buy this blade, look underneath your mixer at the model number to make sure. The package says it "ATTACHES to ALL KA 6qt. Bowl Lift Mixers." Of course it attaches, but it bangs around in the bowl when I turn the mixer on low to med. low. I wouldn't even attempt to try it on high. I will see if I can post a photo of my mixer and this blade. I did not purchase this through Amazon, but from a retail store. However, it s a NewMetro Design brand blade. Website is www.beaterblade.com. « Show Less
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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 have a Classic Plus model, 275 watts. I was doing a little research, I think the main differance is the motor, the bowl, and the color options. I haven't used an Artisan personaly but I have bought a 5 quart bowl with the handle that comes with the Artisan and use it in my Classic Plus. It works just fine. My wife makes big batches of cutout cookies every year and it boggs down a bit with that kind of load, but that things a tank, it just takes it and asks for more!