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Naftoor
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Oct 22, 2018
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Naftoor
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Oct 22, 2018
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CrosshairsOh, shenanigans! Good catch. MD is being tricky and mislabeling it's products. According to the product number this is as Crosshairs pointed out, literally the same model as the version that just completed it's drop. Just in a different color of course. It begs the question why MD is stating the attachments are burnished steel though, which is a feature of the professional 600 line and the key difference between the professional 600 and the lift bowl 6 qt.
It's rather confusing why they would use one name for the first drop and another name for the second, and rather misleading. Disregard my prior comment about it being different ya'll, most of the comment still applies and the previous silver mixer has an extensive discussion about it. I'm wondering why on earth they didn't just roll both drops into one, but I guess it's to maximize it's time on the market.
It's rather confusing why they would use one name for the first drop and another name for the second, and rather misleading. Disregard my prior comment about it being different ya'll, most of the comment still applies and the previous silver mixer has an extensive discussion about it. I'm wondering why on earth they didn't just roll both drops into one, but I guess it's to maximize it's time on the market.
kstokley
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Oct 22, 2018
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NaftoorThanks for pointing out the attachments, it was a mistake on our end. They are nylon coated like the last drop. It is the same model KL26M1X. We are updating the page now.
Crosshairs
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Oct 22, 2018
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kstokleyLooking up that model all I see is metal, are you sure? I dont really want the plastic coating myself id prefer raw metals thats one of the reasons id want this model
kstokley
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Oct 22, 2018
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CrosshairsUnfortunately pretty much all the pics including amazon for the dough hook and flat beater are incorrect. They are nylon coated on the KL26M1X. Here is a link to this particular mixer on KitchenAid's site: https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/stand-mixers/bowl-lift-stand-mixers/p.6-quart-bowl-lift-stand-mixer.kl26m1xob.html
Naftoor
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Oct 22, 2018
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Crosshairshttps://www.everythingkitchens.com/kitchenaid-pro600-vs-kl26m1x-mixer.html
This site did a pretty nice rundown of the differences between this version and the professional 600 version I confused it with in my original post.
Also interesting to note that even though that site calls out the key difference being coated vs uncoated attachments, from the KA site it appears that like @kstokley said the professional 600 line now uses coated attachments as well.
https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/stand-mixers/bowl-lift-stand-mixers/p.professional-600-series-6-quart-bowl-lift-stand-mixer.kp26m1xaq.html
You may be able to purchase uncoated ones elsewhere? This is a good enough price to potentially still make it worthwhile if uncoated is important enough.
This site did a pretty nice rundown of the differences between this version and the professional 600 version I confused it with in my original post.
Also interesting to note that even though that site calls out the key difference being coated vs uncoated attachments, from the KA site it appears that like @kstokley said the professional 600 line now uses coated attachments as well.
https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/stand-mixers/bowl-lift-stand-mixers/p.professional-600-series-6-quart-bowl-lift-stand-mixer.kp26m1xaq.html
You may be able to purchase uncoated ones elsewhere? This is a good enough price to potentially still make it worthwhile if uncoated is important enough.
ChadMCarleton
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Oct 22, 2018
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NaftoorThere aren't more colors if purchased from other sources. Just Red, Black, and Silver (this isn't the KP26). This has the same internals as the KP26, just a different band on the outside, no bowl cover ($20), and no rubber grommet on the bowl lift lever.
ChadMCarleton
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Oct 22, 2018
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NaftoorAlso, uncoated sucks. They rust if left with water on them. Coated are perfectly dishwasher safe. Source: have them.
Naftoor
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Oct 23, 2018
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ChadMCarletonYup, as I stated previously I made an error. That being said there are still more color options available from other sources. The previous drop for this was in silver, and this one is in black so you aren't exactly free to choose any of the three.
I wouldn't say that uncoated sucks, it's like carbon steel pans or knives, sure they'll rust if you mistreat them compared to nonstick pans or stainless steel knives but you the trade off for the extra maintenance is no upper limit on operating temperature in the case of the former and superior performance/maintanability in the case of the second.
The beaters fall into the firstcase here, personally I often use a metal spoon in my bowls due to other implements not being at hand and I'm sure others do as well, I'd rather not end up scraping the coating off of a section of the beater with a small radius due to the increased pressure if I'm not paying attention. That being said, I agree for most people it shouldn't be an issue.
I personally wouldn't put it through the dishwasher regardless of what KA says about the safety, much the same as I wouldn't put a "dishwasher safe" nonstick pan in the dishwasher or a stainless steel knife. But to each their own, every tool has generally been through worse at some point so if it gets the job done then so be it.
Also, the attachments are aluminum. Considering aluminums general corrosion resistance, unless your water has a pH of 4 I don't know how you're getting them to corrode if left in water.
I wouldn't say that uncoated sucks, it's like carbon steel pans or knives, sure they'll rust if you mistreat them compared to nonstick pans or stainless steel knives but you the trade off for the extra maintenance is no upper limit on operating temperature in the case of the former and superior performance/maintanability in the case of the second.
The beaters fall into the firstcase here, personally I often use a metal spoon in my bowls due to other implements not being at hand and I'm sure others do as well, I'd rather not end up scraping the coating off of a section of the beater with a small radius due to the increased pressure if I'm not paying attention. That being said, I agree for most people it shouldn't be an issue.
I personally wouldn't put it through the dishwasher regardless of what KA says about the safety, much the same as I wouldn't put a "dishwasher safe" nonstick pan in the dishwasher or a stainless steel knife. But to each their own, every tool has generally been through worse at some point so if it gets the job done then so be it.
Also, the attachments are aluminum. Considering aluminums general corrosion resistance, unless your water has a pH of 4 I don't know how you're getting them to corrode if left in water.
Sherlock7269
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Oct 23, 2018
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NaftoorSo this is not the same as the previous drop just in a different color? I thought the other one was uncoated as well?
ChadMCarleton
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Oct 24, 2018
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Sherlock7269Yes, same drop different color. Other was uncoated.
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TLDR: Basically the same mixer as the one that just ended, some comestic changes such as more colors available if purchased from other sources. The biggest change being the attachments on the other machine are nylon coated to make them dishwasher safe-ish.
The guts are identical, the good ole kitchenaid you know and either love or hate. Should be fine for using once or twice a week, probably won't stand up to heavy usage or bread baking but YMMV. Good price nevertheless.
But dropping what will be perceived as the better version for a nearly identical price right after the previous one ends? Oh MD, you cheeky buggers.