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KitchenAid Professional 6-Quart Stand Mixers
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Well suited for heavy, dense mixtures, the KitchenAid bowl-lift stand mixer has what it takes to be the culinary center of your kitchen. Fitted with a comfortable handle, the stainless steel bowl has a 6-quart capacity: enough to make up to 13 dozen cookies or 8.25 loaves of bread in a single batch Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downNaftoor
291
Oct 16, 2018
So while could be a decent deal, what mixers has everyone else used?
I've been using a stiff wooden spoon, a bowl and the countertop to handle all of my doughs, and left my frostings to a cheap handheld mixer. I'm trying to find something that will be able to mix multiple batches of bread or cookie dough a week, and still be able to incorporate butter into a shokopan dough when called on.
I used my parents old kitcheaid when I lived with them. I don't recall the model, but I believe it was the equivalent of the professional 600, back around '07-'08. It was from the end of the era of plastic gears so not sure what gearing it had, but it was never an issue. However the planetary gear system came loose on multiple occasions, it was like a slip fit that slipped right out on multiple occasions and rendered the mixer non-operational. My dad managed to reassemble it each time, so it wasn't the end of the world but after it happened the first time he stopped feeding it bread dough and got a Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme as a dedicated bread mixer.
I'm trying to find a machine that can handle whatever I want to throw at it, and more importantly will last for at least 5-10 years. The idea of buying a new mixer or having to send it out for expensive repairs every year due to the fact that I bake large amounts of bread has zero interest for me. I've considered also picking up a zojirushi as a bread mixer, but it lacks the speed and attachments to deal with frostings, meringues or anything that needs beating. However it's been a reliable tank for bread, pumping out hundreds of recipes at this point with no issues.
Has anyone found the holy grail of consumer stand mixers? One that doesn't require you to demolish counterspace to fit a commercial mixer and doesn't cost multiple thousands? Or am I just a delusional baker, who's consumed so much bread his vision of the future is blurrily optimistic due to the impending diabetic coma and cumulative effects of copious consumption of trace amounts of alcohol from each baked good?
I've been using a stiff wooden spoon, a bowl and the countertop to handle all of my doughs, and left my frostings to a cheap handheld mixer. I'm trying to find something that will be able to mix multiple batches of bread or cookie dough a week, and still be able to incorporate butter into a shokopan dough when called on.
I used my parents old kitcheaid when I lived with them. I don't recall the model, but I believe it was the equivalent of the professional 600, back around '07-'08. It was from the end of the era of plastic gears so not sure what gearing it had, but it was never an issue. However the planetary gear system came loose on multiple occasions, it was like a slip fit that slipped right out on multiple occasions and rendered the mixer non-operational. My dad managed to reassemble it each time, so it wasn't the end of the world but after it happened the first time he stopped feeding it bread dough and got a Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme as a dedicated bread mixer.
I'm trying to find a machine that can handle whatever I want to throw at it, and more importantly will last for at least 5-10 years. The idea of buying a new mixer or having to send it out for expensive repairs every year due to the fact that I bake large amounts of bread has zero interest for me. I've considered also picking up a zojirushi as a bread mixer, but it lacks the speed and attachments to deal with frostings, meringues or anything that needs beating. However it's been a reliable tank for bread, pumping out hundreds of recipes at this point with no issues.
Has anyone found the holy grail of consumer stand mixers? One that doesn't require you to demolish counterspace to fit a commercial mixer and doesn't cost multiple thousands? Or am I just a delusional baker, who's consumed so much bread his vision of the future is blurrily optimistic due to the impending diabetic coma and cumulative effects of copious consumption of trace amounts of alcohol from each baked good?
cpl1
245
Oct 20, 2018
Well I broke down and ordered an Ankarsrum (in Black Diamond) from King Arthur Flour... so looks like I'll be the one letting you know how it is :).
Naftoor
291
Oct 21, 2018
cpl1Hell yeah =D ! Let me know how it is! My amazon trigger finger is itchy and baking season is upon us xD Having just mixed some 80% hydration dough by hand I am more enthused then ever about it lol
A community member
Oct 15, 2018
It's sad i get all these sales and i can't get anything cos they are all usa.
Guess i should stop following anything on here :D
Naftoor
291
Oct 15, 2018
Props to MD for getting this deal, this is a helluva deal and a huge breath of fresh air of deals that are 2-3% cheaper then other sources except with 2 month lead times. Also if anyone is wondering, this model is using metallic gears so the issue with KAs old plastic gears failing won't be an issue. As others have pointed out this model is functionally identical to the professional 600 6 quart, the only real difference is the attachments for this version are nylon coated. This model and the professional 600 are going for 360/340 respectively on BezosRiver so pretty solid sale
middlepath
60
Oct 16, 2018
NaftoorHmmm, you said the attachments for this drop are nylon coated, but the description and pictures show metal attachments.
Naftoor
291
Oct 16, 2018
middlepathhttps://www.everythingkitchens.com/kitchenaid-pro600-vs-kl26m1x-mixer.html
From other reviewers, it's one of the few/main differences between this and the pro 600 model.
Also https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/stand-mixers/bowl-lift-stand-mixers/p.6-quart-bowl-lift-stand-mixer.kl26m1xer.html
Kitchenaid themselves call them out as coated attachments, not sure why MD doesn't have that included but it's a feature not a bug!
From other reviewers, it's one of the few/main differences between this and the pro 600 model.
Also https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/stand-mixers/bowl-lift-stand-mixers/p.6-quart-bowl-lift-stand-mixer.kl26m1xer.html
Kitchenaid themselves call them out as coated attachments, not sure why MD doesn't have that included but it's a feature not a bug!
RallyCat4
12
Oct 15, 2018
This unit is the same as the KP26M1X (the Professional 600), except it doesn't have the bowl cover ($20) or a rubber grommet on the bowl lift. All the internal components are identical. This is an incredible deal. There's a video comparing the two units here: https://www.everythingkitchens.com/kitchenaid-6-quart-bowl-lift-stand-mixers-multiple-colors-available.html
ChadMCarleton
89
Oct 15, 2018
RallyCat4Yes, this unit is the same components as the much more expensive (and same color) KP26 model. This is $150 savings for the same mixer.
ChadMCarleton
89
Nov 14, 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 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.
Cuttooth
43
Oct 16, 2018
Ahhh...I'm in. Buying this as an early christmas gift for a friend. I've been using a 4.5 qt Ultra Power tilt head model that I've had close to 30 yrs now, love it.
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