Professional KitchenAid 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixers Review
This is a reliable machine. No complaints! The things I like about this, and the KA brand in general, is the elegant design, which inspires confidence (being heavy and metal, rather than el cheapo plastic) and accentuates rather than detracts from kitchen decor. It’s worth it, if you are cooking for more than one person.
This is an outstanding mixer. This machine performs magnificently. I regularly make whole-wheat pizza dough (with added bran, germ and vital wheat gluten) enough for 3 pizzas in this machine at one time. The machine doesn’t whine or skip a beat during the long kneading process. I have also prepared enough dough for 3 whole-wheat baguettes at one time without a problem.
Additionally, the customer service at Kitchen Aid is very helpful. When my machine originally arrived they had sent the wrong color. When they were contacted they told us to repackage the machine and send it back their expense (they e-mailed a shipping label and scheduled pick up) and we received our replacement less than a week later. Fast, friendly and courteous customer service was able to make a mistake a non-event.
If you are looking for a workhorse machine this is the one for you. If you are a serious home cook, you will get a lot of use out of this machine. The KitchenAid does most things very well indeed, including all basic stirring, mixing and whipping tasks. It shows some shortcomings with heavy dough, and particularly kneading large batches of bread.
The mixer is excellent for baking cookies as well. It’s a good investment because it is the only mixer you will ever need to buy. Because of Kitchenaid’s wonderful return policy, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy from them ever. They are a wonderful company and put out a wonderful product this top-end model is definitely the best on the market.