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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This cover fits the tilt-head models. I don't think it will fit the Pro series with the bowl-lift. It fits my Artisan mixer (tilt-head) very snugly & I don't think there is room to accommodate a larger mixer. Keep looking on Amazon, because there is a larger cover that appears (by description) to fit the Professional series.
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It should work fine. I have the KitchenAide lift bowl mixer and it works great. In looking at pictures of the KitchAide Artisan mixer the drive mechanism appears the same as the mixer I have. It should work fine if your mixer has a square hole where the attachment goes into the mixer.
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This link to Kitchenaids' web site should get you the right rebate for the Pro 600:http://www.shopkitchenaid.com/pdfs/50HolidaySelect.pdfBy the way, has anyone gotten a packing slip with theirs? Mine did not come with one (and was, I presume, drop shipped direct from Kitchenaid). What are folks using as their proof of purchase in lieu of a register receipt or packing slip? A printed copy of their Amazon invoice?
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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!
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Sorry I had some outpatient procedure took me a little bit to get back to email. I wanted the Consumer Report recommended KitchenAid Architech Series KHM 920A. I received the KitchenAid KHM 9260 BO. Did this help?
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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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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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If it's a "Kitchenaid 5qt mixer" then yes...... Since Artisan is a model of that "Kitchenaid 5qt mixer" and that takes the same attachment as all for the "Kitchenaid 5qt mixers"... BTW it's the best attachment we own for it....
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This model has a stronger motor and is NFS rated. It's my third KA Mixer in the last 30 years and definitely my favorite.
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I am reading the reviews from all over trying to decide between the Waring Pro 300A and the Villaware 2010 waffle makers. Professional/consumer groups/cooking associates all seem to rate the Villaware better but home cooks seem to prefer the Waring. Comments? Has anyone tried them both? Price is not the deciding factor as they are priced within about $10 of each other. I just want a gooooood waffle that does not come out like a hockey puck or gooey in the middle.
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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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We ordered the Professional, but received the everyday model. We reordered and the same unit came, so we just returned the unit. Sorry, but I have no answer for you as to compare of the two.
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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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I am note aware of that model being sold with a glass bowl, if available it would probably be in the price range of $ 120 just for the bowl. I was about to list on Amazon a KF26M2XGAS, which is a lift bowl style, in the professional 600 575 watt,DESIGNER SERIES MIXER, Green Apple in color. However I have been slow to list it as Amazon does not have a sku number for it. This mixer which you gain 250 more watts, professional grade attachments, with the glass bowl will sale for the area of $ 475. Let me know if your interested in it? Thank you.
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Yes, the bowl works well with the Pro 600. The only problem for me is that the whip attachment is not the best when whipping small batches. For small batches, I prefer to use a hand mixer together with this bowl.
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I use it at work on the Pro600. I don't have the mixer in front of me - but the Pro600 is the model. It works really well.