November 3, 2008 - 2:56pm
KitchenAid5 Qt 475 Watt at Costco -- what mixer is this really?
I'm *considering* not committed to replacing my 12 year old KA SM (4.5 qt but a workhorse -- I think the older ones were more powerful...maybe I'm wrong...).
Anyway, for the past year or so I've seen the great deal KA 5 qt mixer at Costco; it is a bowl lifter, but what throws me is it is 475 watt. I can't find what model this is on the KA website. Is it made especially for Costco? Anyone have experience with it? I use my mixer about 5 times a week, mostly bread, often whole grain breads, so I need some goooooo power. Any input on this particular mixer? I'm also looking at the Cuisinart that Cook's Illustrated recommends so highly, but the model escapes me and I'm too lazy to log in and look it up right now :)
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It's called Professional HD and I think it's sold only through Costco and Sam's Club. I picked a refurbished one at Amazon for $150 a couple of years ago and haven't had any complaints.
Mike
Oh dear, I did say horsepower, didn't I?!!!! 475 WATT!!!!!! :(- (RED RED RED face.)
Here is the link to the description: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=10043022&search=kitchenaid&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=kitchenaid&Ntt=kitchenaid&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
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Oh dear, I did say horsepower, didn't I?!!!! 475 WATT!!!!!! :(- (RED RED RED face.) I'll fix it :)
Here is the link to the description: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=10043022&search=kitchenaid&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=kitchenaid&Ntt=kitchenaid&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
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that would be one heck of a mixer!! ; ) This is the same mixer my husband bought me for my birthday last year. I do like it, but it took some getting use to after my Oster.
If you are making very small or very large quantities of bread, perhaps not the best choice. I find it does not mix a 1 loaf recipe well. I have to stop and scrape the bottom to make sure all the flour is incorporated.
I usually will make two 2lb loaves, and it is perfect for this job. If you are a baker, it is a great tool for cakes, meringues, whipped cream etc. and is the right mixer for you.
Betty
EDIT NOTE: I just realized that this isn't the model I have. I have the Pro 600, which is 575 watt, has the spiral dough hook. I've never made more than 4 lbs at a time. I have had no problems with whole grains, runs like a champ.