Comparison Of KitchenAid’s Bowl-Lift Stand Mixers

Although the design of the KitchenAid bowl-lift stand mixers are clearly meant to promote elegance and grace, they still offer a range of features that make them one of the most reliable yet versatile stand mixers. The options available in this model allow users to create mixes according to their own needs, and also make it easy for users to transform different recipes into something else entirely.

With a wide range of attachments and standard bowls included in the package, this is a fantastic first mixer for someone starting out on their mixing hobby. Even if you’re already an experienced hand at mixing (and who isn’t?), there are more than enough tools here that will help you produce even better mixes than ever before.

We’ve highlighted five of the most impressive features of KitchenAid’s bowl-lift stand mixer. These attachments, as well as the mixer itself, were subjected to extensive testing by experts and cooking enthusiasts. Our findings can be found below:

1) The mixing paddle reaches to the bottom of the mixing bowl when set at a 45-degree angle. This allows you to mix your ingredients thoroughly with each turn of the whisk. When you stop mixing, the beater will remain at this angle when it is lifted up, allowing you to scrape all sides of your bowl clean with ease.

2) The bowl of this stand mixer will not spill over when you are using the whisk attachment. The beater shaft on the mixing paddle can reach the bottom of the mixing bowl, but before it does so it will have been lifted with a lift assist push button at the top of the bowl. This means that it’s important to keep your blades clean and well-oiled, to prevent food from flying all over your kitchen; however, with this feature in place this is an unlikely scenario.

3) The bowl is large enough to accommodate large bowls and other tools that might normally be awkward to use with some stand mixers. This includes a dough hook and even a meat grinder attachment if you wish.

4) The beater shaft on the mixer can handle up to a 3.2 lb. or 2 kg, or 2 lb plus of ingredients. This is enough for most people’s needs, as well as those of some professional chefs who might wish to make their meals entirely from scratch.

5) There is a pulse feature that allows you to add ingredients one at a time and increase their quantities during the mixing process. This is especially useful for adding ingredients like pasta or meatballs that require a slower mixing process than others.

The KitchenAid bowl-lift stand mixer is an impressive kitchen tool. I would recommend it to any home chef or bakers out there. The features are clearly laid out, and the attachments come with easy to follow instructions that enable you to transform your mixes into something spectacular.

Posted by Bradley Johnson on November 3rd, 2015 in kitchenaid stand mixer | Comments Off on Comparison Of KitchenAid’s Bowl-Lift Stand Mixers

KitchenAid has been around since 1919 and they’re still going strong! Their products are easy to use, they’re high quality and they work seamlessly with other KitchenAid appliances. Their stand mixers are high powered, stainless steel and come with a range of different attachments. Today we’re going to compare the KitchenAid Artisan 5 quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer against the classic KitchenAid Classic Plus 4.5 quart Stand Mixer .

We’ll be looking at the features that each mixer has, and at the attachments (read: accessories) that come with them. We’ll also discuss our top picks for each mixer and why we feel these products are the ones you should be considering for your home kitchen.

Disclaimer: We are an independent comparison site that may receive compensation from some of the companies whose products we review. This article is intended for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

At a Glance: Batteries Included on Both

Both mixers come with a full charge so far as batteries go, but we’d still say keep an eye on them if you notice they’re getting lower on juice. The KitchenAid features a standard built-in charger system to keep the battery topped up and ready to go, while the Proctor Silex has its own stand-alone charger so you can charge it up whenever you need to.

The KitchenAid Mixer is the top of the range model in the KitchenAid range. It’s a well-built machine with a lot of great features that make it easy to use and easy to clean up as well. The Proctor Silex mixer is also a very good quality product and has some very similar features: wattage, size, accessories and so on.

When it comes to power, we’d recommend the Artisan mixer if you’re looking for higher power levels. In particular, it’s got 250 watts of power which means you can easily whip up quite heavy mixtures without even breaking a sweat. The Proctor Silex Mixer is still very powerful but it only has 200 watts.

If you want the best then you should definitely be considering the KitchenAid Artisan 5 quart Stand Mixer. It’s got a lot of great features that make it an ideal choice for anyone who’s looking to enjoy the benefits of a quality stand mixer in their kitchen.

At a Glance: Attachments on Both Both mixers have all of the same attachments included in the box, so you won’t miss out if you decide to get either one of these machines. They both come with: dough hook, wire whisk and pouring shield.

The Proctor Silex comes with the standard stainless steel bowl, while the KitchenAid comes with a zinc alloy bowl. This is a very minor difference and one that’s not going to make or break your decision.

The wire whisk has a long handle and this gives you more reach to mix ingredients without having to bend over or get on your hands and knees. This is a good feature if you’re going to be mixing for an extended amount of time, as it can become tiring over time (and you’ll get tired hands no matter how strong you are).

Both of these stand mixers have just about the same accessories included in the box. You get: dough hook, wire whisk and pouring shield. Both mixers also come with a clear bowl that allows you to easily see what’s in there while you’re working. As well, you get the standard wire whisk, which doesn’t have any attachments, but is good for regular use.

Obviously there are going to be some differences between the two items and this is one area where we can see why people might prefer one over the other. The KitchenAid has more power behind it, meaning that even though it’s got weaker motors then it will be able to stand up to heavier tasks than its Proctor Silex counterpart. We’d also recommend its stainless steel bowl over the zinc alloy bowl of the Proctor Silex model. Don’t get us wrong, each of these items is a quality product and you won’t find any difference in the mixing or mixing time.

The extra power of the Artisan means that it’s perfect for those who bake a lot. It can easily handle tough dough and it’s more than capable of whipping up some very light ingredients like meringues or sponge. The Proctor Silex works well too and it’s a great mixer to have if you’re looking for something to just whip together basic ingredients every now and again or if you’re looking to take on heavier tasks like kneading very heavy doughs.

Which brand of stand mixer do you trust most?

It’s been a long time since I’ve had to choose a stand mixer for my own use. It was quite some time ago when I was still living with my parents and the requirements for me were a little bit different from what they would be now. There were a few things that stood out for me, and there are still certain brands that I trust more than others: KitchenAid and Proctor Silex. There are a few reasons why I say this and I want to explain why.

KitchenAid Brand: The Power House KitchenAid is the premiere brand when it comes to stand mixers. They cater for everyone, from beginners who just want a mixer for every day use and heavy batter, to professionals who need equipment for commercial use in their bakery or restaurant. When people think about stand mixers, they almost immediately think about KitchenAid and this is for good reason. They’re strong, sturdy machines that can handle just about anything you throw at them without so much as a hiccup.

Are bowl-lift mixers better?

Most people end up going for a bowl-lift mixer simply because they like the idea of being able to lift the bowl out of the mixer and then pour their ingredients into it. This is not a bad way to go about things, but there are downsides to it as well. The Bowl-Lift Factor You can tell that these mixers have been designed to be used as standard mixers, with a flat bottom, an opening where you place your bowls and some features like variable speed control. Some people may find that they’re not quite as comfortable or as easy to use when it comes to mixing heavy batches of ingredients.

What is the point of a KitchenAid bowl-lift?

The bowl-lift is something that many people like to point out as a disadvantage to KitchenAid mixers. However, if you look at it from a different perspective, then there’s not really much wrong with it at all. It gives you the ability to lift the entire bowl out of the mixer, which means that you can stop mixing your ingredients and get some things done with your hands free. As well, it’s great for pouring your ingredients into the mixer. You can leave the bowl inside and pour in everything through the funnel instead of having to get down on your knees and scrape everything into the bowl manually (which can be a pain in the neck).

Is KitchenAid discontinuing the Artisan Series?

For a while now there have been some rumours and even some official comments made by KitchenAid that the Artisan Series of mixers was being discontinued. This led to many people thinking that they may have stopped making them altogether. However, this has not been the case. In reality, what happened is that it’s simply being made in another factory (much in the same way as computers and smartphones are set up these days) on a different assembly line. This has led to confusion and panic from consumers who assumed that they were no longer being manufactured because of design changes or something like that.

CONCLUSION:

With this article we’ve tried to build up a picture of the various kitchen appliances that are on the market. We’ve talked about what they do, how they work and whether or not they’re worth the money that you pay for them. Hopefully by now you’ll have a much better idea of what kind of mixer or stand mixer you need for your kitchen and which ones will best suit your cooking and baking needs.