which kitchenaid is better pro 600 series or artisan: Can anyone suggest which is better.
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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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On September 7, 2009, we 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 we 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
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I don't have the 600 professional, but all the Kitchen Aid mixers are the same on the ends. That's where this attaches to and Kitchen Aid made all the ends the same size so extra attachments could be used on any mixer. Hope this was helpful. Also, I wouldn't be without this grinder.
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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 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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THIS IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE COSTCO PRO 600 6QT Mixer! Found some new info and this blade is most definitely NOT compatible with the PRO 600 Series KitchenAid Costco is selling. There are multiple comments on the product and its new bowl design being more narrow and deep than the traditional 6 QT model. It is indeed 6 QTs, just a new bowl design, possibly just designed for Costco. You can clearly see the difference when comparing pictures. I saw this review there that was helpful too: ""the bowl is taller and narrower than any of the PRO 600 models, it is still 6 qts, but it will not work with the Metro Designs BeaterBlade for 6 qt KA mixers (KA-6L)" Hopefully this is helpful to anyone who purchased theirs from Costco. It appears that, per KitchenAid, none of the regular KA accessories, IE Lids and Pouring Shields don't fit this bowl either. Their only recommendation is to buy a 5QT bowl (apparently the regular 6 QT won't fit) and buy the accessories you want for that bowl. So sorry I can't use this product with my new mixer. I did notice that the new bowl does seem to do better with the factory attachments, so I may not even need an attachment like this. Hope that helps!
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Couldn't say. I have the 600 Pro as well, but the beater I received doesn't fit - can't even get it on. It doesn't have the proper hole at the top to slide onto the metal attachment holder. They won't give me a full refund because they say it is "factory", but I bought one in the "store" in "KitchenAid" packaging and it works perfectly.
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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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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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I've owned both the 5200 and the 300. I prefer the Pro 300 because of the container. I rarely have to use the tamper when making smoothies whereas the 5200 I was regularly having to use the tamper to push down the green smoothie ingredients (leafy greens, frozen fruit). I have a smaller 32oz container I use when processing smaller volume of ingredients. The container for the 300 builds up more mineral deposits than when the container for the 5200. I don't know why that is but I have to use vinegar and scrub down the container to remove the deposits. With the Pro 300, I haven't yet experienced that auto shut off that I often did with the 5200. I've owned both the 5200 and the 300. I prefer the Pro 300 because of the container. I rarely have to use the tamper when making smoothies whereas the 5200 I was regularly having to use the tamper to push down the green smoothie ingredients (leafy greens, frozen fruit). I have a smaller 32oz container I use when processing smaller volume of ingredients. The container for the 300 builds up more mineral deposits than when the container for the 5200. I don't know why that is but I have to use vinegar and scrub down the container to remove the deposits. With the Pro 300, I haven't yet... » Read More I've owned both the 5200 and the 300. I prefer the Pro 300 because of the container. I rarely have to use the tamper when making smoothies whereas the 5200 I was regularly having to use the tamper to push down the green smoothie ingredients (leafy greens, frozen fruit). I have a smaller 32oz container I use when processing smaller volume of ingredients. The container for the 300 builds up more mineral deposits than when the container for the 5200. I don't know why that is but I have to use vinegar and scrub down the container to remove the deposits. With the Pro 300, I haven't yet experienced that auto shut off that I often did with the 5200. « Show Less
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I have both a 5000 (the predecessor to the 5200) and a Pro 750 (like the 300, but with the addition of 5 presets). The 300 is a Next Generation Vitamix as are the 7500 and the Pro 750. These machines come equipped with a low profile, wide bottom, 64 oz. container with a 4 inch blade, which is far more efficient than the standard tall and narrow 64 oz. container with a 3 inch blade that's used with earlier models. The wider bottom makes it much easier to remove heavy and/or sticky contents from the container, and the 4 inch blade makes quick work of everything. It's not really that the newer models don't handle small quantities well, it that the new container with the wider bottom requires more volume to cover the blades. Therefore, batches under two cups are best processed in a smaller container. I have a 32 ounce container that I originally bought to use with my 5000 when I needed to make a small batch of something, like salad dressing for example. I find it's also the perfect container to use for making small batches with my Pro 750. In my opinion, the Next Generation series of machines are far superior to previous models.
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Hi,the I have bought is compatible with my kitchenAid mixer professional 600
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It is difficult to move the mixer on our counter top. You must lift it to move it. We have done several large bread and cookie dough batches and it has not moved at all. I am not familiar with the Artisan model except we wanted the larger motor and all metal gears for longevity. So far it has not disappointed us. I also read the 7 quart model has a die-cast frame which might be heavier resulting in more grab when sitting on our counter top. So far we have not noticed any movement at all.
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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.
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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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Hi all,Don't feel too bad about prices for your KitchenAid Artisan mixer in the States. I bought my wife the Empire Red one here in Australia for Christmas and it was A$730 (about US$645 at today's exchange rate). They used to be more expensive! Fantastic machine........I just wish they were a bit cheaper here!!!
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You will need to get the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer 5KSM150PSE. This mixer will run on 220V. These are made for the overseas market. I hope this information helps.