Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for just about every kitchen to have one of the coveted KitchenAid Professional Series HD Mixers. From bustling family gatherings to gourmet meals, these mixers bring quality music and produce exceptional results. The following article will review the machine and share a how-to guide for its functions. Check out this article on a KitchenAid mixer review to see why so many people love them!

There are countless aspects that go into finding the right mixer for your needs but in general, you’re looking for a machine with high quality sound and performance; this is where companies like KitchenAid shine! At less than $200 they offer durable machines that will last years without any problems whatsoever.

KitchenAid Mixer Review

KitchenAid has been a household name for decades, starting out as a company that manufactured stand mixers in 1919. Over the past 90 years, they’ve established themselves as the premier manufacturer of kitchen appliances. The Professional Series HD received an increase in both power and size to better meet today’s culinary needs. The 575 watt motor, available in 7 different colors (including the very attractive “Limestone” pictured below) is capable of managing tough doughs with ease and creating whipped creams within minutes.

One unique feature about this model is that it allows you to attach many optional attachments for other culinary benefits such as pasta making and ice cream making.

It’s also very versatile in that you can use the same mixer for slicing, grating and even grinding! This is a key feature because it allows the machine to go from one function to another with ease. In addition, the machine can handle many tasks simultaneously including mixing, kneading and beating. Thus allowing the user to mix multiple ingredients at once! It also comes with great safety features such as an overload indicator and tone alert if your machine gets too hot to handle.

The KitchenAid Professional Series Mixer is compact enough to fit in any modern kitchen but also powerful enough for a multitude of different culinary tasks. It’s priced very fairly for the quality you get and its durability is superb.

FAQ:

Q: Does the machine come with a bowl?

A: Yes, the mixer comes with a plastic bowl included. This is not really conducive to using the machine for making bread or other high-volume recipes.

Q: Is it dishwasher safe?

A: No, this is not dishwasher safe as it is made of plastic. To clean it thoroughly use warm water, baking soda and a soft cloth. If you would like to clean the bowl use hot water and baking soda.

Q: What temperature can I heat up my machines at?

A: The temperature of this mixer ranges between 176 and 425 degrees Fahrenheit (80-220 C).

Q: Does the machine come with a dough hook?

A: No, it does not come with a dough hook however the attachment you want to purchase will likely have one. Note that even though this has a 575 watt motor, you should not attempt to use this machine for simmering and soups as it is not made for it. Heat, however, is greatly taken care of by the cooling fan seen in the photo below.

Q: Does this come with any instructions?

A: Yes, one comes with the mixer itself and another set of instructions/instructions can be found here. However there’s also an excellent user manual you can download here.

Q: Is it quiet?

A: Yes, this is probably the quietest mixer I’ve used. It has a very low hum and is definitely not audible during operation. This means it will really impress people in your home with its professional quality sound. It’s also fairly easy to get a medium or large bowl going on this machine.

Q: How durable is this machine?

A: That all depends on what you use it for. The mixer itself is quite sturdy and does not have a plastic feel to it like some lower priced mixers have. It is highly durable and should last a very long time.

Q: Is the machine easy to use?

A: Yes, it is pretty easy to use. The process for operating the mixer is straight forward with minimal learning curve, however it does take longer than other mixers if you’re trying to use it for more advanced tasks such as kneading bread dough or pasta making. This is due to the attachments which require some sort of cleaning/disassembly before being used. Also as stated above, this was not made for simmering and soups which makes this machine more difficult for these types of tasks.

Final Thoughts:

The KitchenAid Professional Series Mixer is a very versatile machine with many different attachments that make it easy to use in many different ways. This mixer is not just for baking! It’s also great for mixing, kneading and beating at the same time. This is a quality product that will last you years and come in at an extremely reasonable price!