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ChadMCarleton
89
Oct 25, 2018
Hey Massdrop Community. I'm a Kitchenaid veteran who knows a thing or two on these mixers. Here's some answers to FAQ's I've seen in the discussion on these drops: Is this a good price? - Yes! In fact, this is the best price you'll see going forward. Tarriff's, raw material (zinc) increases, etc. means these machines are only going to cost more in the future. No, it's not going to get cheaper during the holidays. Source: worked with Kitchenaid for 16 years. Is this a Pro 600? - Yes and no. This machine is identical to the Pro 600 (KP26M1X) with the exception of the pouring shield ($20), a rubber grommet on the bowl lift lever, and the metal band around the top where the model name is. ALL of the internals are identical. Also, it only is produced in Empire Red, Onyx Black, and Silver (no longer made in White). Finally, the Pro 600 is at least $349.99 during promo's and $399.99 outside of that. - See more at this site where they compare the two. Is this the same as the costco model? - No. The Costco model (KP26M9XC) is a derivative of the Pro 600. It has aluminum burnished dough hook and flat beater -- inferior to the coated in the KL26M1X, in my opinion because they rust. The Costco model is 15W higher at 590W vs 575W, but that difference is inconsequential. Also, the Costco model is $349.99. Is this unit covered by Warranty? - Yes, you usually don't even need your proof of purchase (receipt). All you need is the serial number on the unit. Which attachments work on this unit? - Referring to all the attachments that Kitchenaid makes (spiralizer, meat grinder, food processor, etc). Any attachment that fits the Pro 600 works on this unit (basically, all of them). Which attachments come with this unit? - Nylon coated flat beater and dough hook, burnished aluminum wire whip. Nylon is dishwasher safe, try and keep the aluminum from sitting with water on it or it may corrode over time. Will this make bread and hold up to rigorous use? - Yes. Take America's Test Kitchen's word for it. They tested the 4.5qt, 6qt, and 7qt. against all the key competitors. - Personally, I've had this model for years and worked the hell out of it. It always held up. Think you'll absolutely destroy it? Buy an extended warranty from Upsie.com or research mixers specific to bread (like the Ankarsrum); however, the Kitchenaid is a much more versatile machine. You'll get more practical use out of the Kitchenaid than any other mixer. Will this fit under your cabinets? - Probably not, but it's a beautiful machine. Keep it on the counter as an ornament and remind yourself to use it. Voltage? - It's 110V, for domestic use in the USA. Not compatible with 220V without an adapter -- and at your own risk. Ship to Canada? - Nope, sorry. Made in the USA? - Yes, in Greeneville Ohio. I'm sure some parts come from overseas, but the vast majority of Kitchenaid product is made domestically.
Kimob
0
Oct 27, 2018
ChadMCarletonAluminum doesn't rust. It can corrode however if you were to leave the attachment beaters in a full sink of water for a period of time or run thru the dish washer. If it corrodes, the shiney finish will become dark gray or become powdery white. But it won't ruin the beaters.
Mateezy
0
Dec 14, 2018
ChadMCarletonHello Chad, could you please advise? I want to buy Kitchen Aid in my area but they only sell models with this number: 5KSM175PSECA and 125 version as well. Is it good? what´s the difference between those two and newer versions please?
ChadMCarleton
89
Dec 14, 2018
MateezyHonesty not sure about this model. From what I can tell, it is an Artisan. No that case, it’s a perfectly fine unit. The only difference between the model here and the artisan is size and power.
PropHat
54
Jan 5, 2019
ChadMCarletonSo if I plug this in to a 220V outlet, it might blow up and leave me with molten mixer dough?