For anyone who's actually owned a kitchenaid, how does this compareinterms of performance?
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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.
99884
My daughter owns a Kitchen Aid and I would put this mixer up against hers anytime. The only problem I have with it is that the very bottom of the bowl doesn't get mixed in. However, my daughter has the same problem with the KA. Thus, when I finish mixing, I just make sure i hand mix the bottom for a few seconds and voila! All done. I love this mixer! Easy to use and has all of the attachments you need.!
935188
The lowest speed was too fast for me. You cannot possibly premix with it. The batter would fly all around :). I thought that the mixer was also a bit too heavy to hold. Another reason for me to return it is that I didn't feel in control of the mixing process. I wonder if it may have been due to the fact that the mixer is heavy..... Please let me know if you have more questions.
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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!!!!
1187855
I just want to warn you to not buy this stand mixer. It's made really cheap. the one I bought lasted about a year with light use, the motor failed. I recommend KitchenAid.
611756
I have no experience with Kitchenaid so I cannot respond. I really like my new Cuisinart.
1197579
Sorry...my kitchen aid is old as sin, model K4555. The beater does great w/this model and yes I did have doubt when I ord it but it worked great If this site recommended a prat for your use, go for it.
1149702
I've never owned a Universal; however, the Compact is definitely good. I've had mine for 2-3 years now and make at least one batch of dough a week (usually 2-3) and it's holding out great. I usually run it for 10-20 min per batch. I've had it running for 2 hours straight before though. The motor has gotten slightly louder (happened within two months but didn't get louder after that) but it still works perfectly. No problems with dough quality, it's about the same as when I do it by hand.
769642
This appliance was worth every cent I paid for it. I've had it for years, and it's operating perfectly. It DOES puree food, and it chops etc. etc. I was a professional cook for 20 year, so I speak with some knowledge when I endorse this product. Buy it, and have a processor for life!
1617314
Just curious if you ever found a good mixer with a slow speed? I'm still hunting for one.
755999
I returned a Kitchenaid mixer because it vibrated badly. The two Cuisinart mixers I have had in the past two months along with five sets of beaters, all vibrated badly because the beater "fins" were misaligned with the shafts.
1049399
Since I've never used a Kitchen Aid food processor, I cannot compare the two. I can say that I give the Cuisinart parts a good rinse, then the dishwasher does a splendid job of getting them Cuisinart clean.
1764985
I had a Ninja Pro and returned it. I'm not sure why it gets good reviews. As far as I am concerned it isn't a blender. I tried to make blender hollandaise sauce in the ninja and my old $35 Oster blender did a better job. It is a decent smoothie maker but not as good as the Breville. The Breville does everything I need. I make a smoothie every day and even the greens get chopped up smooth. Never got close to that with the Ninja. Hollandaise sauce comes out great. The best decision I made was to return the Ninja and get a Breville.
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I bought this as a gift for my daughter. I bought this as a gift for my daughter. When I visited her and saw her food processor, I was disappointed that it was not as heavy as mine. The weight might be a factor, but I have not asked her if hers is working well. My KitchenAid is an older model. Don't think it's your fault. w
1957068
Just go to Kitchenaid.com and then click on service and support.. there is a manual available there.
647794
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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Farmer-Al, wish I could tell you the loudness compared to the two items you listed in your question but I haven't heard either of those before. I don't if it helps or not, but I will tell you all I know for the loudness.... it's similar in 'noise' to my blender but not quite as loud. I use a KitchenAid blender. :-)
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I haven't personally done it, but I believe so. I used it when I was in a hurry once and made mashed/whipped potatoes. It was actually faster than using the regular beaters.