I keep breaking hand mixers because of the plastic housing for the beaters...does this have plastic or metal housing?
854053
Plastic. I've given up on hand mixers. Finally sucked it up and got a stand mixer. Didn't want one because they are so big, (and expensive), but got sick of always having to replace broken hand mixers.
854054
I just responded to this question, but aster doing some checking, I need to make a correction. I had this mixer for four years before it died.
459394
The stand seems covered plastic. The cup and little mixer thing is metal. We really enjoy this product.
946013
Folks, Let me put everyones mind at ease about this metal or plastic transmission housing issue in the pro 600 mixers. First, let me start by telling you that I have 3 kitchenaid mixers, a 275 watt, a 300 watt, and I have a pro 600 comming monday. All of these mixers I bought for less than $100.00 each because they needed to be repaired, the first one I repaired in about 5 min at no cost, the second one was tougher, It took about twenty minutes to fix that one at a whopping $6.00 plus shipping, It's a black 300 watt that's only two years old and looks like new, it's running strong. My point is, these kitchenaids are so easy to fix that anyone, can repair any problem, from 250 watt up to the 575 watt mixers in about 20 min., if you only take one 10 min. coffee break. Now, let me get to the point, If you have a pro 600 with a plastic transmission cover, dont frett, were going to fix it. Get online and go to: buy-it-nowstore.com and purchase the metal transmission housing from them for $12.99 + shipping. When I recieve my pro 600 monday, I will take it apart and write a step by step procedure to replace the plastic housing with the metal housing, then I will write it here on this descussion page for anyone to follow. I will not be responsable for any damage to your mixer, or injury you may incur to yourself. You may follow my instruction, at your own risk. If you feel like it is within your mechanical ability to complete the task, go for it, if your not sure if you can do it, take your mixer to a repair shop and let them install your new metal housing. "Problem solved". I will be back here next week to write the procedure, It's very simple.
207792
Reduce the content of metal filings in your recipes? :)Your experience is the opposite of mine, but maybe one beater isn't setting right and it's being smacked about by the other... Make sure both beaters are in completely and don't turn much without the motor running.It should still be under warrantee, maybe this is a question for the manufacturer.
628489
Mine did the same thing when I first got it. You can adjust the height of the beaters. Lift the top up, like you're going to remove the bowl. There is a screw underneath where the top attaches to the stand. Use a screwdriver to adjust the beater. You turn it to the right to lower it. That fixed mine.
2091167
Yes it is. The gears are metal as opposed to plastic gears in the KitchenAid mixer.
95867
The one I had was plastic. The only thing stainless is the motor. You should check out the Breville.
149886
plastic. DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE!! My first one died after just a few smoothies, spent $30 as per Cuisinart to ship it back and they replaced it with another that broke on the 3rd use, for just smoothies again. SERIOUSLY, YOU WILL REGRET BUYING THIS!! I want my money back and Cuisinart only responds with ship it back (postage and handling = $30) and we'll 'look' at this broken one also. The problem is in the motor.
116655
I've owned two of these and had this problem with the first one. IT was caused by a break in the plastic where the beater attaches. There was no way to fix it and I'd had it for several years, so I got a new one. The motor on that one died after a couple years. We loved this mixer when it worked, but ultimately found it not very durable.
1825341
The housing is plastic but the piece in frontis stainless. I am very happy with this purchase. I keep in on my counter and use it often. It chops food quickly and is easy to clean.
116651
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.
197890
It is a plastic housing. They are "light-weight" but sturdy. I own 2 pair. One is setup permanently outside, the others are inside. I think they sound great, although lacking in bass thump.
2098553
yeah...all the plastic will eventually start breaking. It just gets brittle over time. Sounds like its the beginning of the end of your dishrack. I limped mine along for several years as it slowly came apart on me, then finally replaced it. The only thing I really miss is the knife block.
707740
Yes I think that would be fine. You may get scratches on the inside from your beaters, but you should be fine. I tend to use mine with a wooden spoon as I already have a bowl that attaches to my mixer. I think it would be ok.
1202624
I don't believe the shell of the mixer is metal, I think it's a super hard plastic, but I know for sure the cup is metal. It works great and looks great also!
522262
Another good question I'd like the answer to as well. Found a website that reviews stand mixers and their information on this mixer states: "The mixer is built with a die cast metal which is strong and durable compared to plastic housing stand mixers." Here's the website: http://www.allstandmixerreviews.com/breville-stand-mixers/
207791
I have the same mixer but haven't had that problem. I would see if you can have Oster replace the beaters under warranty.