Customer Reviews

KitchenAid KP2671XER Professional 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Empire Red

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I am not a professional chef or even a "serious" hobbyist, but I do a fair amount of cooking and I make most of my own bread. I had been thinking about buying a stand mixer for several weeks before purchasing this one, but I was uncertain as to whether it would be worth this kind of money to buy a mixer, and especially one that would take up so much of my relatively limited counter space. I was also somewhat skeptical that this would make decent bread dough, because I have not been that impressed by bread machine-made bread and I thought that this would probably produce something similar.

Before I bought my mixer I had a chance to try out a couple of the smaller artisan-type machines. They work perfectly well for most routine mixing tasks, but I was not sure that a smaller unit would have the power for regular bread making. Also, one of my friends burned out the motor in her Artisan while making bread, although she was trying to make a batch much larger than the manufacturer recommends. I have now owned my 6-qt stand mixer for about a month, and it has become an indispensible kitchen tool. I have used it for everything from light-weight, high-speed tasks (meringue, whipped cream), through medium-weight mixing (cake batter, quick breads), to real heavy-weight work (several types of stiff dough, including bagel dough and two loaves of 100% high-protein whole-wheat flour bread) and I have been very impressed with its performance. There is something of a learning curve in getting the best use from it and in adapting recipes if you are used to mixing things by hand. Bread dough seems to need slightly more flour than making it by hand, or else the dough will stick to the dough mixing hook and not knead. The first couple of times this happened to me I was very discouraged about the possibility of ever getting a good loaf of bread, but once I got the hang of the technique, I have been able to make some amazing bread and pizza dough, better than I can usually accomplish with hand kneading. It is so easy to use (basically just dump the ingredients in the bowl and let it work for a few minutes) that we almost never buy bread any more, and it makes much less mess in the kitchen.

I was surprised at some of the negative reviews about this mixer, in particular comments about poor power or difficulty manipulating the mixing bowl. I think the power is pretty impressive, and it will handle two loaves of stiff bread dough with no problem. I like the way the bowl is configured better than the flip-top type. The bowl snaps into sort of a cradle, which is raised to the beaters or lowered using a lever on the side. The bowl can be snapped in or lifted out of the cradle quickly and easily and can be removed with one hand (once the mixer blade is removed). It does require some scraping of the bowl, although because of the "planetary" motion design, much less than with a hand mixer. My only complaint (a small one) is that the beater, dough hook, and whisk that came with it are not dishwasher safe.

Overall, this is by far the single best kitchen equipment purchase I've made. Although I think it would be great for anyone who does a lot of cooking, it is probably really most helpful for those who do a lot of baking.

Have had this mixer for several months and have used it 4 or 5 times a week and find it a simple and easy way to mix almost anything.The only problem for me is the bowl is so big that when you want to whip up something in small portions its seems it gets lost in the big bowl.If they could make several size bowls for this mixer it would be a more than perfect item to have in your kitchen.

Received this as a Christmas gift this year and I couldn't be happier! I was worried by some of the reviews I read, although more encouraged than not by the overwhelming number of positive reviews! Had read that this is a very noisy machine. I can tell you that mine is very quiet. You can hear it running, but it is not loud by any stretch of the imagination. I had also read some tell about the motor burning out. One person had said others may have had a problem with motors burning out because they were using the dough hook on a higher speed than 2. Mine came with a tag and a sticker on the dough hook stating NOT to use it any higher than speed 2. Also, I read an instruction book cover to cover before I even plug something in. I do think that helps too. Only because we as consumers may not be aware of specifics that, without knowing it, could cause a product to malfunction or break.

I have used this on some heavy duty mixes and it performed better than I could have imagined!!! I am VERY pleased! Oh! And, I was originally going to order mine through QVC, but Amazon.com beat their price by $90!!! I wasn't about to pass that up! Great prices, great products, and wonderful customer service! Thank you Amazon!

Really, I would. Reliable, dosen't need to be nudged into doing what I ask, can be left unsupervised with mixes, and does a fine job of it all.

I've done everything from cheese cakes, to marigues, to whipped cream. And it has performed with perfection.

I got a great deal on this mixer through an Amazon gold box discount a little over a year ago. Still pricy, but well worth the investment. My mixer fits underneath my cabinets, which eliminates the need to move it.

Not limited to larger jobs, I use it for small jobs, just to avoid the hassle of looking for my hand mixer and varying parts; not to mention I can quickly turn it on and let it hande the workload while I attend to other things in the kitchen. Needless to say it gets used more often than not.

Considering the expense, I took the time to read the manuals instead of plugging it in and treating like a $19.99 discount store mixer. Heed the warnings and yours too will last without knocks, smoke, or dripping oil.

The beaters and head gets a little getting used to as do all new concepts. Easier way to attach beaters: Place the beater in the bowl prior to placing the bowl on the machine. While bowl is in lowered position, reach into bowl and attach beater. Raise bowl and attach shield from either side.

After purchasing and using my KitchenAid Professional, I can't belive I waited so long! It's easy to use, and the parts are very durable. Making batters are a breeze. Even tho it's very heavy (it has a permanent place on the counter), it's worth it's weight in gold.

For years I've been wanting to get this mixer, but always found excuses not to spend so much money on it. Well, I finally got it, and it is worth every penny. Recipes I wouldn't consider making, because my old mixer didn't have enough power, I can now make with ease. Even making multiple batches of chocolate chip cookies is a snap now. KitchenAid's Pro 6-Quart Stand Mixer's heavy-duty motor continues to work even when stressed to the max.

The only slight drawback is its weight. Plan on where you intend to use this mixer, and make that spot its permanant home because KitchenAid's Pro 6-Quart Stand Mixer is NOT portable. It's a workhorse, but not portable.

And, although KitchenAid no longer makes the Empire Red color for its newest updated version of the Pro 6, the Empire Red color looks perfect in my kitchen. I LOVE this mixer!

I've been waiting to purchase one of the Kitchen Aide mixers for years! Since I was a child, and I watched my grandmother making cookies, etc...with her white kitchen aide, I've always wanted one. Well, finally I've purchased one too...and I made toll house cookies for the first time in almost 5 years. Those cookies are just too hard to stir.

Anyway, I found the mixer easy to use and easy to clean. It takes up some major space on my counter, but that's okay, I'm very happy with the purchase...especially since I found in Amazon's bargain box one day... plus Who can beat that deal!

I ordered this mixer thinking there was no way I wouldn't like it, it's a KitchenAid after all, they're the best, right? After the first couple of uses it became evident that this is not meant for regular-sized batches of cookies or cake; it is simply too big for household use. The orbital beaters don't reach the bottom of the bowl so it is necessary to frequently stop the mixer, lower the bowl, remove the shield & spout, scrape with a spatula, raise the bowl, replace the shield and spout, and turn it back on. What a hassle! The only plus in my opinion is the all-metal construction. I sold mine on Craigslist and my next mixer will be a traditional two-beater type, metal or not. Forget KitchenAid.

This is a fine machine for many things, but for serious kneading, i.e. breads, and convenience of use, the Magic Mill by Electrolux of Sweden is a much much better machine. The Magic Mill is the compromise to a professional Hobart. You can find them on the web and [they are] worth every penny. Post sale service is subperb. I use this for light duty stuff, and the pasta rolling attachment is a bargain. Do yourself a favor and get a Magic Mill.

I have a Kitchen Aid that was purchased by my parents about 25 years ago, and it is still running strong. It has never been repaired for any malfunctions, and works almost as good as it did 25 years ago, when it was brand new. That is a testimony for durability! We use it all of the time, have the grinder attachments, and everything works wonderfully. We love it, and will purchase another one, if this one ever decides to retire.