Kitchen Aid Pro Line 6 quart stand mixer I just purchased a Kitchen Aid Pro Line 6 quart stand mixer from a major retailer's website. I was a little hesitant after reading the numerous complaints about the plastic gearbox housing, and also by the fact that Kitchen Aid seems to have removed the Pro Line 6-qt mixer from its website.I checked the serial number on my box (it begins with WW12) and called the Kitchen Aid support line, but the very nice woman I spoke to was unable to tell me the date of manufacture. Does anyone else have an idea if the gearbox would be metal based on the serial number? I really don't want to take the top off to check if I don't have to. Thanks! Kitchen Aid Pro Line 6 quart stand mixer I just purchased a Kitchen Aid Pro Line 6 quart stand mixer from a major retailer's website. I was a little hesitant after reading the numerous... » Read More Kitchen Aid Pro Line 6 quart stand mixer I just purchased a Kitchen Aid Pro Line 6 quart stand mixer from a major retailer's website. I was a little hesitant after reading the numerous complaints about the plastic gearbox housing, and also by the fact that Kitchen Aid seems to have removed the Pro Line 6-qt mixer from its website.I checked the serial number on my box (it begins with WW12) and called the Kitchen Aid support line, but the very nice woman I spoke to was unable to tell me the date of manufacture. Does anyone else have an idea if the gearbox would be metal based on the serial number? I really don't want to take the top off to check if I don't have to. Thanks! « Show Less
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Thanks your a life saver.. worm gear follower was chewed up.. must not be hardened gears. The grease is liquifying so that probably doesnt help matters either. Only a few hours usage, though with stiff batter.Any recommendations on grease? I'm inclined to want to use automotive wheel bearing grease.
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Veggiechiliqueen, please read the posts at http://www.amazon.com/anybody-models-shipped-gearboxs-plastic/forum/Fx1UONYPEXDDH0B/TxORR918EEI18Q/1/ref=cm_cd_ef_tft_tp?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin;=B0006LKLTS for you question. My mixer's serial number begins with WW05 and the packing box printed 'Direct Drive - All-Steel Gear Transmission'.I got my mixer 4 hours ago. I started the mixer but noticed some rattling noise - like some gears hiting the casting. I called KitchenAid. The representative was very nice and told me the Pro 600 Series mixer is a bit noiser than other mixer. She assured me that if the noise of the mixer is getting louder, she will ship a new one for me.Have you gotten your rebate form? http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/01/52/29/63/152296350._V10117256_.pdf Veggiechiliqueen, please read the posts at http://www.amazon.com/anybody-models-shipped-gearboxs-plastic/forum/Fx1UONYPEXDDH0B/TxORR918EEI18Q/1/ref=cm_cd_ef_tft_tp?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin;=B0006LKLTS for you question. My mixer's serial number begins with WW05 and the packing box printed 'Direct Drive - All-Steel Gear Transmission'.I got my mixer 4 hours ago. I started the mixer but noticed some rattling noise - like... » Read More Veggiechiliqueen, please read the posts at http://www.amazon.com/anybody-models-shipped-gearboxs-plastic/forum/Fx1UONYPEXDDH0B/TxORR918EEI18Q/1/ref=cm_cd_ef_tft_tp?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin;=B0006LKLTS for you question. My mixer's serial number begins with WW05 and the packing box printed 'Direct Drive - All-Steel Gear Transmission'.I got my mixer 4 hours ago. I started the mixer but noticed some rattling noise - like some gears hiting the casting. I called KitchenAid. The representative was very nice and told me the Pro 600 Series mixer is a bit noiser than other mixer. She assured me that if the noise of the mixer is getting louder, she will ship a new one for me.Have you gotten your rebate form? http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/01/52/29/63/152296350._V10117256_.pdf « Show Less
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Don't buy this is you plan on making bread. I am a trained chef who bought one of these out of cooking school. It's fine for cakes and other light duty whipping and mixing. I assure you that if you make bread it will eventually fail in the gearbox....i'm on my third mixer from these guys and it just failed after three years (mixers one and two were the same mixer, failed in warranty)....now I'm out of warranty and trying to decide whether I want to spend $170 to repair this dog again, or just go to the Bosch mixer that is built to handle doughs without failure.
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The machines are really easy to dissamble and service, only issue is messing with grease. Parts on Amazon are quite cheap, do a little Google to find service info.
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I read somewhere that the ser number 14 and above have the metal transmission housing and the 13 and below have the plastic housing. This information came from a KA rep in answer to a customer inquirie about this issue.
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Dont know if you already bought this but Overstock.com has the KitchenAid 90th Anniversary Stand Mixer with Glass Bowl for a better price. 1. Overstock Price : $265.99 2. During Checkout, click on "Use Promo" and enter code 146003 to get $15 off 3. Rebate Price : -$30.00 ( Exp : 03/27/10 ) Final Price : $220.99 After Rebate + Ship($2.95). I'm not sure how long the promo codes last. Hope this was helpful. In making your purchase.
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I got mine from Costco, and it has rust. Very dissatisfied!! I find it hard to believe that Kitchenaid would make different qualities, depending on where the units are sold; that would be too costly to separate out. If they did, shame on them!!
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The paperwork that comes with the 6-Qt. Roaster states it is "porcelain enamel non-stick cookwell" has a full 6 qt. capacity and the cookwell is removable for easy clean up. I don't use anything but wooden utensils or plastic utensils to stir or take things out of this roaster, but I don't use any other items even on my stove top to stir or remove items from any pot, even plain metal pots or pans. Never had a problem with clean up either. I use "elbow grease" or a plastic dobie pad and soap and water, never anything more and it cleans up easily. Never a problem. I love this roaster oven, it's perfect for me and I'm very glad I finally bought it. The paperwork that comes with the 6-Qt. Roaster states it is "porcelain enamel non-stick cookwell" has a full 6 qt. capacity and the cookwell is removable for easy clean up. I don't use anything but wooden utensils or plastic utensils to stir or take things out of this roaster, but I don't use any other items even on my stove top to stir or remove items from any pot, even plain metal pots or pans. Never had a problem with clean up either. I use "elbow grease" or a plastic dobie pad and soap and water, never anything more and it cleans up easily. Never a problem. I love... » Read More The paperwork that comes with the 6-Qt. Roaster states it is "porcelain enamel non-stick cookwell" has a full 6 qt. capacity and the cookwell is removable for easy clean up. I don't use anything but wooden utensils or plastic utensils to stir or take things out of this roaster, but I don't use any other items even on my stove top to stir or remove items from any pot, even plain metal pots or pans. Never had a problem with clean up either. I use "elbow grease" or a plastic dobie pad and soap and water, never anything more and it cleans up easily. Never a problem. I love this roaster oven, it's perfect for me and I'm very glad I finally bought it. « Show Less
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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.pdf By 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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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 really don't know. But you can download the manual for this product at http://www.brevilleusa.com/stand-mixer.html; click the Get the Manual link. What I find amazing is that this mixer is so much quieter than my old KitchenAid. Don't let the quietness fool you about its power.
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I checked the Kitchen Aid website and it says there's a "5 year replacement limited warranty" on the mixer. I'm not certain what the 'limited' actually covers. So, I would contact them yourself. The number is 1.800.832.7173. Make a list of all your questions before-hand. Hope this helps.
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I do believe it was a KitchenAid box... the only difference from new I recall is that it didn't include a book with recipes, and the warranty booklet was stamped "refurbished" over the normal KitchenAide warranty line. I'd asked, and this refurbished machine is warrantied 60 days, returnable for any reason. The 6 quart is extra heavy-duty. Very happy with it.
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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/
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I did find one, But Not On Amazon!!I think its the "KitchenAid® 7 Quart Flex Edge Beater (Fits models KSM7990 and KSM7581)". I found it on Kitcheaid.com. I am assuming that KSM7581 is a basic model number for the 7" Pro Line as well as other models. Let me know if anyone find anything else.
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I would go to the Kitchen Aid website and check there. I believe it will fit all Kitchen Aid models, but not positive. I have the 6 qt pro. If the regular food grinder fits your unit, then this will fit as it fits into the food grinder attatchment. It is the best attatchment that I purchased for my KA. Works wonderful for tomatoes and applesauce. I also have used it for black bean soup. It was money well spent.
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The Overstock.com price is back up to $350. Williams Sonoma has it for $250 through 11:59pm (PST) Saturday, February 13 or while supplies last.I saw it at my brother's house and it was gorgeous. I have a KA stand mixer (white) but it's so beautiful...I am sorely tempted.
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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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My units do not say anything as well. I have the red, black and the white (I do not care for the white nearly as well as it isn't as loud). Guess I would pick up the phone or contact Kitchen Aid through their website and let them tell me.
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I don't know, because we ordered the KPS2CL Pouring Shield, but didn't get the one we ordered. They told us they don't carry it any more. But is your Mixer a kitchen aid?
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That third picture is NOT the Classic Plus KA stand mixer. That is a picture of the Pro series.