Kitchen Aid Artisan Mixer
3/5
I have a home baking business and after starting to experience some technical issues with my previous mixers (I had 2 of the same brand/model) I decided to treat myself to a KA. My dealings with the maker of my previous mixers had been limited to purchasing additional silicone beaters for what I considered a reasonable price. If I'm honest, at the moment I'm not sure the KA represents value for money as there are other mixers out there that give you the same standard attachments and are designed to allow additional/add on items to be purchased if required. I have had no dealings with KA themselves so can't comment on their customer service/spares and repairs. My current view is that with the KA you are paying for the name and a huge number of trendy colour options. Having said that I found the apparent number of models confusing. I think if you are someone who will make frequent use of the mixer or want to say to friends you have a KA then perhaps its for you, but if you are only going to use it once in a blue moon, Isave your money and buy a cheaper make.
The plus points for me are:
* the second, smaller bowl is useful;
* it's quieter than my previous mixer;
* it has a 5 year guarantee;
* the silicone beater is dish-washable.
The minus points are:
* It's exceedingly heavy which means if you need to move it around a lot it might be impractical for some people;
* it came with exactly the same standard attachments as my previous (much cheaper) mixer - dough hook, balloon whisk, beater and silicone edged beater;
* the price
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Colour: Onyx Black
Helen Prout
Colour: Onyx Black
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