December 13, 2020 - 10:59am
Sorting out Kitchenaid models
I found a 30-year-old KSM5 at a garage sale still in the box (unused wedding gift). It is like a tank, and quiet. Tried to get something similar for my granddaughter who is excited about getting into baking, but the model I got for her (different model # than mine) sounds like t could enter a demolition derby. Gratng, loud, really unpleasant
Can anyone help me sort out a few things on model ##s so I can get the "quote" version -- used only, please.
Is the KSM5 still made or can I count on that as some signal that it is of the older type?
Is KSS5 the same kind of motor and drive as the KSM5?
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Try this search: http://www.thefreshloaf.com/search/node/kitchenaid%20dough
They aren't so good for bread since the current owner bought the brand from Hobart.
Here's a comparison chart: https://mixitbakeit.com/compare-kitchen-aid-stand-mixers/
Within those charts, follow/click the links to Amazon to see the model # and if it is still made.
You need a) a bowl lift, because tilt head models are underpowered for bread,
b) metal gears, and
3) a DC motor, and
4) still limit to speed 2 when kneading or mixing bread dough.
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My analysis of what I've read:
If it has plastic gears, don't bother with bread dough.
If it has metal gears and AC motor, only white flour dough (or very high hydration loose WW) , and only one loaf at a time.
If it has metal gears and DC motor, it still has limits on amount of dough.
In all cases, never exceed speed 2 with bread dough.
Thanks for the search link.
I appreciate your helpfulness, but I am not looking for new (the model I want is easily 25 years old). I am trying to compare the KSM5 with the K5SS to make sure they have the same motor and drive.
I have a KSM5GR (Imperial Grey is the colour), from 1989. It still works beautifully. From what I've heard, the K5 was replaced by the Pro 500, but I'm not entirely sure about that. Since we're in the pandemic, there is little stock of new mixers around anywhere. I'm attaching a link to a Youtube channel (which I hope the site owner will allow), about a gentleman who repairs KitchenAid mixers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlwqXTOHAG4
This video is for a K5SS. Perhaps if you leave a comment, he will answer your question about the motors for the various models. When my KA mixer dies, I will see if I can get it fixed. Failing that, I will probably get a Kenwood Titanium mixer, as I've read bad comments about the newer KA mixers burning out easily when handing bread dough. Good luck with your KSM5 mixer; I'm sure you will like it, and I hope you'll find something suitable for your granddaughter.
Thanks for your on-point response. I am working to crack down if the K5SS has the same motor and drive as our mutual; KSM5s, which as you know, is a workhorse. And quiet.
Yes, I had seen his video and left a message, but he doesn't seem active right now. I'll just find another rehab video for the KSM and see for myself if they are the same,
You're welcome. Here's a link to a comparison of three KitchenAid bowl-lift models.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muXqFvepIIg
The grey one on the left is the KSM5 model that I have. The person in the video sounds very knowledgeable, so he might be able to help you regarding the older model types. It's interesting that he says that the KSM5 was the strongest in the line at one time, and that even though it was made just after Whirlpool bought the KitchenAid mixer line from Hobart, that they were still using the Hobart specs for the KSM5. From experience, I know it's a very strong machine. Hope you will find what you're looking for.
There are a few KSM5 on ebay at the current time!