Does anybody know this models shipped from Amazon are the new metal gearboxs or the old plastic ones? I'm planing to buy this model, just want to make sure whether they are the new ones or not? Any buyer has any suggestion?Thank you.Ran Does anybody know this models shipped from Amazon are the new metal gearboxs or the old plastic ones? I'm planing to buy this model, just want to make sure whether they are the new ones or not?... » Read More Does anybody know this models shipped from Amazon are the new metal gearboxs or the old plastic ones? I'm planing to buy this model, just want to make sure whether they are the new ones or not? Any buyer has any suggestion?Thank you.Ran « Show Less
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Mine is a licorice and also has a WU23 serial number like A. Oglesby. From the way they ship I would have guessed they get dropped shipped direct from the Kitchenaid factory, not some Amazon warehouse. For those saying they got plastic, what serial number series do you have (first two letters and two numbers)?
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I purchased one during the friday only sale.. and it does state on the box that it is "ALL-STEEL GEAR TRANSMISSION". I read also on another post, one customer did the research and found out from Kitchen Aid that any serial number above WU14..... are the most recent models, with the all steel gears.. Mines start with WU23..(licorice) I hope this helps.
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Thanks for the information guys. Mine arrived yesterday; it says all steel gear transmission on the box, but my serial number starts with WT47... making it seem like it is older than the WU serial numbers. Any thoughts? - Thanks!
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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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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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There's a silver colored band that wraps around the top of the mixer and is held in place by a small screw in the back. Remove that screw and the silver band. Then remove the 4 screws (2 on each side) that were covered by the silver band. Then lift off the top and you will see the gear box located in the front end of the top. If it's silver colored and has some fins or ribs on one side, it should be a metal gear box. You may want to test it by seeing if a magnet will stick to it.As for the plastic vapor smell, you're on your own.
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I had an issue with the shifter. Amazon sent out a new one with no problems whatsoever. Keep the original box .
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Robert - I don't know about the specific unit you are looking at but the one I bought ended up being a well cleaned demo unit. I spoke to the seller as it was listed as new in box. Seller gave me a discount but be aware the unit may be a demo unit. Mine was also missing pieces which the seller sent to me at my request. Regarding warranty the seller says he warrantis only the motor for 5 year. I would recommend getting that in writing.
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I'm waiting for my second replacement unit now. They've already acknowledged that this is a design defect and that the project has been redesigned. Contact customer service again, request another replacement and ask for the redesigned unit instead. There's nothing you're doing wrong and I'm not aware of a way to fix this. I took the first one apart and it's just cheaply made with plastic gears and an undersized motor that don't hold up.
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Good points. It's still relatively new, and I wonder especially how the hard drive model has held up. My new one arrived DOA, and now I'm really struggling over whether to ask Amazon for a refund or an exchange. This baby may be intended to be Solid State all the way, which means the hard drive models will be unwanted period pieces in another year or two.
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I haven't bought this model yet, but I can answer your question. This one has ALL metal gears. Older models(like mine, I have the Classic) have all metal except one, which is nylon. The nylon is intended to give out if you subject the mixer to too much torque or if it overheats. The idea is supposed to be that instead of burning out the whole motor, you just replace the one fairly inexpensive gear.These newest high-end models have specialized control and sensor circuitry, which handles all of that, and only lets the motor generate a safe amount of torque and/or heat. So, the gears are all metal in these. I haven't bought this model yet, but I can answer your question. This one has ALL metal gears. Older models(like mine, I have the Classic) have all metal except one, which is nylon. The nylon is intended to give out if you subject the mixer to too much torque or if it overheats. The idea is supposed to be that instead of burning out the whole motor, you just replace the one fairly inexpensive gear.These newest high-end models have specialized control and sensor circuitry, which handles all of that, and only lets the motor generate a safe amount of torque and/or heat.... » Read More I haven't bought this model yet, but I can answer your question. This one has ALL metal gears. Older models(like mine, I have the Classic) have all metal except one, which is nylon. The nylon is intended to give out if you subject the mixer to too much torque or if it overheats. The idea is supposed to be that instead of burning out the whole motor, you just replace the one fairly inexpensive gear.These newest high-end models have specialized control and sensor circuitry, which handles all of that, and only lets the motor generate a safe amount of torque and/or heat. So, the gears are all metal in these. « Show Less
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Would like some one to jump in here At this time Considering the 1.4 Read,The 1.4 has a motor made from plastic,cant be a good thing...Is the 1.8 usm made the same??? Love sum help here...Paul Flynn
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I ordered it from Amazon on 4 Dec 10 (three weeks ago) for $260. I see it has been available for first $400 and now $290. I guess they won't ship it to me as long as they are getting orders at a higher price. Shame on Amazon - why did they advertise and take orders if their plan was to delay shipment in favor of newer orders? UPDATE (6 Jan 11): I actually ordered it for $235 (the balance was for the mount), and Amazon has just given me a delivery date. All is well with the world.
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You can buy metal gears separately for $10. We had one with the regular hard (plastic?) gears they come with, lasted a few years
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Hi K.C.,Thank you for purchasing and glad to see you were early in the queue. Amazon was out, we shipped them more, they ran out again (you got yours shipped from that batch). Today (11-9) we shipped Amazon a truckload; expect the UL80VT-A1 to be shipping from Amazon again by the end of this week.EDIT:I think Friday of this week is realistic for them to start shipping, but it could be early next week because this is a very busy time for them receiving inventory into their warehouses.
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Thnaks for your reply about the length of the warranty and that the second one was fine. Does that mean it was in the "new" condition as Amazon states it to be? If so, you should up date your review and maybe the rating?... It would be helpful to know that things turned out OK and to your expectations, with buying a remanufactured machine. ;-) I almost didn't pull the trigger on ordering one, with it only getting a 1 star rating. Thank you for your time in answering my questions. Mine is suppose to ship tomorrow,.. just keeping my fingers crossed.
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I just bought a new one in 2014. The old reviews complained about plastic linkage parts breaking. The new machine I just received has all steel parts in critical areas. I believe the machine has been redesigned and improved. It is now extremely well built. Make sure we are talking about the 1215 machine as Stamina produces cheaper models.
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I just recently replaced my motor and have not had any issues so far. My initial motor still works, however, it was the gear box that crapped out .... lasted about five years and begin screeching and grinding (gears wore out ... unfortunately you can't find a kit to just replace the gears). So, I have a backup motor now.
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Yes, I've popped open the gearbox to replace the spring (for bettr compression and higher fps) the gears and body are metal, the piston is polymer, as well as the guide.
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You can buy metal gears separately for $10. We had one with the regular hard (plastic?)gears they come with, lasted a few years
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Thanks so much for your replies! It seems Amazon is shipping the old version, but it's fine and better yet, the price is good. thanks again!
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Hi I actually don't own one of these models. I paid for it last year as a christmas gift for my son,only to be told one week before christmas,sorry your order actually wasnt shipped and my money was refunded,with no other explanation or apology. Very very dissapointing.