People who do a lot of cooking or baking at home have found the Kitchen Aid 6 quart mixer to be a welcome addition to their appliance line. This professional grade stand mixer is tough enough to handle some tasks that would send lesser mixers to the recycling depot.
While the mixer base itself comes in a variety of colors, the Kitchen Aid mixer bowl is standard. The 6 quart capacity bowl is stainless steel, with an ergonomic handle for easy lifting. It locks into place to prevent rocking while the machine is in use.
At 30 pounds, this mixer is a serious piece of equipment that may be too large for some users. However, if you're looking for a stand mixer to provide professional results and will be using it on a somewhat regular basis, this is a good choice. The 525 watt motor has ten different speed settings and starts slowly to prevent splatter. The shield attachment is another great feature, as it has a feed chute that allows you to add ingredients while mixing, without making a mess.
Unlike their tilt-head stand mixer designs, this mixer has a bowl that clips into place and rises to meet the mixing attachment. Both designs work; some cooks just prefer one over the other. It comes with an attachment for whipping; a hook for kneading dough; and a burnished flat beater for mixing. Each attachment fits well in the bowl, so constant scraping while mixing is unnecessary.
Professional and novice cooks alike will be impressed by the power and reliability of this stand mixer model. Kitchen Aid has lived up to their good name once again, with the Professional 6 quart stand mixer.