KitchenAid stand mixers have held a special place in American kitchens for over
90 years and it is not uncommon for them to be present in the kitchens of three or four generations of the
families.
Throughout the past nine decades these well built machine have earned a reputation for being the
"Gold Standard" of stand mixers and as such they are the benchmark against which all others are
judged.
This particular brand of mixers are not cheap and some models can be relatively expensive, but
most users are of the opinion that their mixer was worth every dollar they paid for it. To better orient you
on the price range of these mixers we’ve listed the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the main models
and variants. Note that these prices are subject to change at any time and you are cautioned to use the
prices listed below purely as a frame of reference when evaluating which mixer you will purchase.
Classic Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
Flour 8 Cup - $239
Pro 450 Series Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer
- $299
Ultra Power® Tilt-Head Stand Mixer -
$299
Pro 500 Series Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer
- $349
Artisan® Series Tilt-Head Stand
Mixer 9 Cup - $349
Cook for the Cure® Edition Stand
Mixer 9 Cup - $349
Heavy Duty Plus Bowl-Lift Stand
Mixer - $349
Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Base model -
$399
90th Anniversary Model Stand Mixer 9
Cup - $399
Professional Plus Series Stand Mixer
12 Cup - $419
Pro Line® Series Bowl-Lift Stand
Mixer - $499
Professional 600™ Series Bowl-Lift
Stand Mixer 14 Cup - $499
Custom Metallic® Series Tilt-Head
Stand Mixer 9 Cup - $529
Commercial 5 Series Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer 11 Cup -
$545
These mixers come in a wide variety of colors and you’re sure to find one that suits your taste
and meshes well with the decor of your kitchen. Their surfaces and finishes are first-rate and they retain a
very distinguished luster for many years. The surfaces are also designed to make cleaning an easy chore and
several passes with a sponge or dish towel is normally all it takes to clean your mixer after using
it.
Made from high quality "industrial strength" materials,
KitchenAid mixers are not "lightweights" – with most models ranging in the 20-30 lbs. range.
Their weight makes them very stable on your counter top, table or whatever surface you are using them on. When
you pick up one of these stand mixers for the first time you will certainly know that you have a rugged, heavy
duty piece of machinery in your hands; one that if properly cared for can be used throughout your lifetime and
those of subsequent generations - these are truly the world’s finest stand mixers!
These versatile machines not only serve as efficient
mixers, they can perform a wide range
of other cooking and food preparation tasks when armed with any of the ingenious attachments that turn your
mixer into a multi-tasking kitchen workhorse!
We’ve listed some of the more popular attachments below;
Available Attachments:
Food Grinder:
Grind meats, poultry, vegetables, fruits and a countless variety of other
foods.
Bread and Pasta Tools: Knead, roll and cut your own fresh pasta and bread dough.
Ice Cream Maker: Produce succulent homemade ice cream in the comfort of your kitchen!
Grain Mill: Grind
wheat, barley, rye, oats, rice and other grains to course and fine textures.
Sausage Stuffer: This attachment teams up with the food grinder attachment to make various kinds of
sausage.
Rotary Slicer: Vegetables, fruit, cheeses, etc., are sliced to varying thicknesses and textures with this
attachment.
Here's a good video showing the capabilities of Kitchenaid Stand Mixers.
This completes our orientation. We wish you luck as you search for your
KitchenAid stand mixers and we hope the
information we have provided will help you as you decide which model to purchase.
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, they can perform a wide range
of other cooking and food preparation tasks when armed with any of the ingenious attachments that turn your
mixer into a multi-tasking kitchen workhorse!
