which kitchenaid is better pro 600 series or artisan I'm looking into buying a Kitchenaid mixer and I'm really going to use it for kneading every other day. right now Artisan(tilt) and pro 600 series(bowl lift up) are for same price. Can anyone suggest which is better. which kitchenaid is better pro 600 series or artisan I'm looking into buying a Kitchenaid mixer and I'm really going to use it for kneading every other day. right now Artisan(tilt) and pro... » Read More which kitchenaid is better pro 600 series or artisan I'm looking into buying a Kitchenaid mixer and I'm really going to use it for kneading every other day. right now Artisan(tilt) and pro 600 series(bowl lift up) are for same price. Can anyone suggest which is better. « Show Less
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I think the Pro 600 is the greatest unit of all. I was surprised to hear that the noise it makes sits on Jillie Bean's nerves as mine is no louder than the Artisan models. I love the lift device and the fact I can place up to 14 cups of flour in it at one time. I make biscotti and anyone that has ever made them knows how stiff this dough really is. This unit handles it like nothing. In a few minutes it's all kneaded and ready to place in oven. I just love it and can't recommend it enough. It is worth every penny you pay for it.
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I own the Pro 600 and its great for kneading dough..the bowl is big and accomadates double batches for my cookies....However be warned that the noise it makes will sit on your last nerve..the drive is different then the Artisan so its far noisier..and having had the tilt head prior to this..I must say I like that more then the lift...Perhaps you want to go hear it in person before buying it..you can do that at Williams Sonoma stores...If you can stand the noise..you will probably love the mixer..does pizza dough for me in a few minutes...great every time!
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If you are going to be making bread, go with the 600 lift-up bowl model, my Artisan can't really handle bread dough gracefully - it really struggles and makes such terrible noises it makes me anxious that it is going to die!
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When did you buy the mixer and where? I just ordered the Pro 600 from Amazon today and would love to get my hands on that kind of extended warranty.
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I don't have the gold, but I've researched it and they both seem like top-flight machines. My Pro is fantastic and I have a blast with it. It boils down to what you're looking for and how detailed a machine you want. The Pro is very detail oriented. The Gold, from what I've seen of people using it, is a very focused, get in and go machine. Not the answer you were hoping for, I'm sure, but it's the best I've got. This is a great hobby and however you may start you will find the right machine for your needs over time.
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According to KitchenAid's website, differences are: Artisan has glass bowl, no pouring shield and weighs 29 pounds; KSM152PSNK has polished stainless steel bowl, pouring shield and weighs 27 pounds. KitchenAid's website offers the option to compare models.
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Cooks Illustrated rated the Kitchen Aide higher.The word on the latest generation of Cuisinarts is NOT that great.You might also look into the French made Magimix. I've heard it is great but I've only seen it in catalogs & it looks like it has a rather LARGE footprint.
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I grew up using the Kitchen Aid mixers in my mom's & grandma's kitchens, both of which had the tilt head. When I got my own as a wedding gift (I didn't pick it out), it has the bowl lift rather than the tilt head. My husband likes it well enough, I guess, but I am not a huge fan of it. I much prefer being able to tilt the head back and reach in to scrape the bowl, because it seems like with the bowl lift I have to not only lower the bowl, but basically take it all the way off the stand in order to really be able to get in there and scrape the sides.
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I owned a Sunbeam Mixmaster for over 40 years before it finally died and thought I wanted a KitchenAid. I purchased a KitchenAid and just was never satisfied. It never whipped frostings as well as my Sunbeam did and this may have been because of the 2 bowl size and beater position adjustment. I always had to scrape the bottom of the KitchenAid no matter how I tried to adjust. I would suggest stepping up to a slightly more expensive model of Sunbeam as the base on this model is plastic and not a sturdy as I would prefer but I absolutely love everything else . . . and whipped potatoes are also creamy and fluffy once again. I owned a Sunbeam Mixmaster for over 40 years before it finally died and thought I wanted a KitchenAid. I purchased a KitchenAid and just was never satisfied. It never whipped frostings as well as my Sunbeam did and this may have been because of the 2 bowl size and beater position adjustment. I always had to scrape the bottom of the KitchenAid no matter how I tried to adjust. I would suggest stepping up to a slightly more expensive model of Sunbeam as the base on this model is plastic and not a sturdy as I would prefer but I absolutely love everything else . . . and whipped potatoes are... » Read More I owned a Sunbeam Mixmaster for over 40 years before it finally died and thought I wanted a KitchenAid. I purchased a KitchenAid and just was never satisfied. It never whipped frostings as well as my Sunbeam did and this may have been because of the 2 bowl size and beater position adjustment. I always had to scrape the bottom of the KitchenAid no matter how I tried to adjust. I would suggest stepping up to a slightly more expensive model of Sunbeam as the base on this model is plastic and not a sturdy as I would prefer but I absolutely love everything else . . . and whipped potatoes are also creamy and fluffy once again. « Show Less
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Mine is 325 watts. It is the Artisan model. The base model is 300 according to the specs on line. I believe the Pro600 which is the lift bowl model, has 575 watts so it is significantly more powerful. You may need a little more oomph in your circuits to support that to keep from blowing circuits according to my semi-sparky hubby. I hope some other bakers weigh in on this as I am a neophyte.
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This is a 700 watt motor, and is usually priced at $500!!!! Very comparable to kitchen aid. The HB only has a 350 watt motor. This one is very hi tech. I has 2 seperate motors. 1 that runs the beaters (mixes the stiffest dough-no problem. The other motor runs the bowl turner. GO FOR THIS ONE DEFINITELY!!!!
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On September 7, 2009, I bought a black onyx Kitchen-Aid Artisan 5 quart stand mixer from Bed, Bath and Beyond in Dayton, Ohio, for $232.92 including tax, . Normally it would have been $299.99 but I used one of their 20% off coupons. (Apparently, Artisan mixer prices vary according to the colors as well as where one buys the product.)Amazon wanted $289.95 but the S & H was not included.Kohl's was having one of their "best prices of the season sale" and they wanted the full $349.99 that is Kitchen-Aid's asking price.
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I would definitely recommend Cuisinart.... If any indication of Kitchenaid - I ruined one of their top of the line blenders, because of the 'cheap' design and construction. Plus the motor on the Kitchenaid could not stand up to the task of making home-made mayonnaise (which requires an extensive time of blending). The motor on the Cuisinart has a safety 'shut-off', which so far, I have not had to challenge after many uses.....
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Did any of you see the Popular Mechanix video that tested blenders? Neither the blentec or the vitamix comes out looking very good. I've been using my Kitchenaid 5-speed, which won the competition, everyday for green smoothies and it does a great job at a fraction of the cost.
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Yes, ma'am, it will. Kitchen Aid gives different model numbers for things like the accessories that came with the mixer, the color, and whether it's been refurbished. so don't worry about that. Don't even worry whether it's made for Classic Plus or Ultra Power. The CP had 275 watts, the UP had 300 watts, and your Artisan has 325 watts of power, but they all use the same attachments and accessories.They redesigned the dough hook at one point, and this one kneads faster, but I think they ere shipping this model of dough hook before the Artisan came out. Kneading dough too much strengthens the gluten too much, and keeps the dough from rising. Yes, ma'am, it will. Kitchen Aid gives different model numbers for things like the accessories that came with the mixer, the color, and whether it's been refurbished. so don't worry about that. Don't even worry whether it's made for Classic Plus or Ultra Power. The CP had 275 watts, the UP had 300 watts, and your Artisan has 325 watts of power, but they all use the same attachments and accessories.They redesigned the dough hook at one point, and this one kneads faster, but I think they ere shipping this model of dough hook before the Artisan came out. Kneading dough too much... » Read More Yes, ma'am, it will. Kitchen Aid gives different model numbers for things like the accessories that came with the mixer, the color, and whether it's been refurbished. so don't worry about that. Don't even worry whether it's made for Classic Plus or Ultra Power. The CP had 275 watts, the UP had 300 watts, and your Artisan has 325 watts of power, but they all use the same attachments and accessories.They redesigned the dough hook at one point, and this one kneads faster, but I think they ere shipping this model of dough hook before the Artisan came out. Kneading dough too much strengthens the gluten too much, and keeps the dough from rising. « Show Less
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The Classic has a 250 watt motor while the Artisan has a 325 watt motor. That is the biggest difference.
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I have a 600 pro and it fits... i would suggest emailing kitchenaid.com and live chat with someone who can further assist you... if it fits your mixer, I would strongly suggest you get it. It makes amazing frosting (high for 4-5 minutes)!
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I believe that this is the better option. I love my KitchenAid mixer, but sometimes it even strains when mixing extra thick cookie dough. I have used this grinder many times and the motor is more than powerful enough, and is very durable. When you consider the cost of the KitchenAid attachment, this really isn't that much more.
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I called KitchenAid (1-800-541-6390) the 150 model is a tilt head mixer. The dough hook pictured is NOT for this model. They recommended K45DH, which they sell for $14.99. Also, the burnished aluminum beaters/dough hooks tend to discolor slightly when washed in the dishwasher.