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Costco Members: KitchenAid Professional Series 6-Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer

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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: KitchenAid Professional Series 6-Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer w/ Flex Edge on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free. Thanks toddwz

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The 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is perfect for heavy, dense mixtures. Burnished metal flat beater, PowerKnead spiral dough hook and professional-style wire whip will help you mix, knead and whip ingredients into culinary masterpieces quickly and easily. -slickdewmaster

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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: KitchenAid Professional Series 6-Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer w/ Flex Edge on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free. Thanks toddwz

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The 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is perfect for heavy, dense mixtures. Burnished metal flat beater, PowerKnead spiral dough hook and professional-style wire whip will help you mix, knead and whip ingredients into culinary masterpieces quickly and easily. -slickdewmaster

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PedroDaGr8
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Nope, that hasn't been true for about 4-5 years now.

You are thinking of the old Costco model. That model was a Professional 6000HD (not to be confused with the similarly named Professional 600) and had a 1.0HP DC motor. The current Costco model is a disguised Professional 610 and has a 590W AC motor, making it the most powerful model (by 15W) in the Professional 600 lineup.

As for attachments, the Professional 6000HD (the old Costco model) used a modified 5QT bowl with flared sides to make it a 6qt bowl. As such, most 6qt bowl related attachments won't fit it but a few 5qt ones will. All other non-bowl related attachments are fully interchangeable with that model. The current one uses a standard 6qt bowl, so it can use any attachment any other Professional 600 models use.
isuzudiesel
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I did some quick math to help alleviate this concern. As a disclaimer I have this mixer in red and it is amazing. If you add up all the 1,2 and 3 star reviews you get 418 reviews. Now add up the 4 and 5 star reviews and you get 4177. If you look at this as a percentage it is almost exactly 10%. It's safe to say that more than 10% of the general public are not good equipment reviewers or users for that matter. I meet people that honestly can't tell me how to get to their house, they have no idea what roads they take they just drive them. If 90% of the reviews are 4 and 5 star, that's a bet I'll take, I can promise you that. This is a solid mixer, it'll sell out at this price. I got it for $219 about 4 years ago and it's still running strong and 0 complaints here.
PedroDaGr8
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Despite the name, both of these models are targeted at home users. You don't really start seeing the true professional features and power until you hit the DC motor models, which (confusingly) start at the Professional 6000HD or 6500Design and up. For true professional use though , you are looking at the Commercial 8qt model which has all of the necessary commercial features, NSF approval, and a commercial warranty.



The difference in power is only notable when you are doing larger volumes or more difficult doughs like pasta or bagel dough. This Costco model is the most powerful of the AC motor models. To get something better from KA, you would need to step up to a DC motor model which though looking the same are entirely different beasts.



The plastic gearbox housings had a tendency to crack. Kitchenaid has stopped using those in all bowl-lift models other than certain ultra-budget models for things like BF specials. Additionally it was a single sacrificial plastic gear designed to shred itself if the motor is over taxed. This is IMHO a good thing, not a bad thing.

As for the removal of the microcontroller, I have seen that on more than just this Costco model. It likely means that motor overload protection is gone (unless they accomplished it with discrete components). Alternately, the microcontroller could be integrated into the hall effect sensor. I have seen a few uC's integrated into hall effect sensors.




It is not. Costco used to sell a DC motor model around five-ish years ago but no longer do.

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mrJBN
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It seems like the Costco model is very similar to the 6QT bowl lift compared in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGEJjbXJ048

So the Professional 600 vs the 6QT Bowl Lift
- Professional 600 has shield, a knob for handle, and burnished attachment that is not dishwasher safe, and the "Professional 600" emblem on the front

The Costco model, very similar to the 6QT Bowl Lift but with the pouring shield, the knob at the handle, and 590w vs 575w.

So if I'm not mistaken, wouldn't this be BETTER than the professional 600? 590w vs 575w, has all the same accessories, and much cheaper.
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javamaan
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Quote from mrJBN :
590w vs 575w, has all the same accessories, and much cheaper.
the motor on Costco version is a DC motor vs AC motors on regular models. I have heard that some accessories dont fit in this model. So, YMMV.
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Quote from javamaan :
the motor on Costco version is a DC motor vs AC motors on regular models. I have heard that some accessories dont fit in this model. So, YMMV.
Nope, that hasn't been true for about 4-5 years now.

You are thinking of the old Costco model. That model was a Professional 6000HD (not to be confused with the similarly named Professional 600) and had a 1.0HP DC motor. The current Costco model is a disguised Professional 610 and has a 590W AC motor, making it the most powerful model (by 15W) in the Professional 600 lineup.

As for attachments, the Professional 6000HD (the old Costco model) used a modified 5QT bowl with flared sides to make it a 6qt bowl. As such, most 6qt bowl related attachments won't fit it but a few 5qt ones will. All other non-bowl related attachments are fully interchangeable with that model. The current one uses a standard 6qt bowl, so it can use any attachment any other Professional 600 models use.
Last edited by PedroDaGr8 November 20, 2020 at 12:42 PM.
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LombardF
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Quote from javamaan :
the motor on Costco version is a DC motor vs AC motors on regular models. I have heard that some accessories dont fit in this model. So, YMMV.
If it's DC this is a killer deal. But I doubt that.
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There are currently 2 deals on such mixers and we'll probably see a few more throughout the holidays. In case someone was wondering, from KitchenAid's website:
Artisan 5 Qt (KSM150PSER): 325W (AC) motor
Pro 5 Qt (KV25G0XCU): 525W (AC) motor
Pro 6 Qt (KP26M1XER): 575W (AC) motor
Pro 6 Qt - Costco (KP26M9PCCU): 590W (AC) motor, according to their website.
Pro 6500 6 Qt (KSM6521XCA): ~750W (DC) motor

I've read multiple comments across the web on the Artisan plastic gears failing under heavy load, so personally I'd stay away from that series.

Pro 5 vs. Pro 6 sounds more like a volume question, since the difference in motor power won't make a big difference either way.

I've also read some anecdotal reports on the Costco Pro 6 model being different from the formal Pro 6 model (for one, it has 590W vs. 575W on the "regular" pro 6), and that Costco's one is failing way more. Someone earlier on this thread mentioned some electronic differences.

The pro 6500 is definitely geared towards more serious users who work on large volumes of thick dough (e.g. lots of bread making).
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Just a heads up for everyone. On Black Friday, Best Buy is going to have this:
KitchenAid - KitchenAid® Pro 5™ Plus 5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer - Ink Blue
For $199.99

I know it obviously doesn't have Costco's great warranty and all that, but thought this might be helpful for those who don't need a 6 Qt.
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Quote from conceptvbs :
Get the 6 as it is made to withstand additional use for professional setting.
Despite the name, both of these models are targeted at home users. You don't really start seeing the true professional features and power until you hit the DC motor models, which (confusingly) start at the Professional 6000HD or 6500Design and up. For true professional use though , you are looking at the Commercial 8qt model which has all of the necessary commercial features, NSF approval, and a commercial warranty.

Quote from Cerberus83 :
I'm not a baker nor am I into it, but (I think) I want a mixer to knead dough (for pizza). Based on my research, most KA appliances struggle with dough, which is why I wanted to buy Bosch or Ankarsrum, but at this price and the fact I can easily return it to Costco, I figured what the heck.. and decided to get it.

My only question is if it's worth the price difference between this and the 5 series? Per KA's website, 5 has a smaller motor, but I believe most people on SD said it's the same as 6. The 6 comes with steel gears where as (allegedly) 5 comes with plastic.
The difference in power is only notable when you are doing larger volumes or more difficult doughs like pasta or bagel dough. This Costco model is the most powerful of the AC motor models. To get something better from KA, you would need to step up to a DC motor model which though looking the same are entirely different beasts.

Quote from zdoar :
What does that mean, for the non-electronic savvy in the house?
It sounds like harder maintenance (soldering vs. connector) but better gears. What dues it sum up to?
The plastic gearbox housings had a tendency to crack. Kitchenaid has stopped using those in all bowl-lift models other than certain ultra-budget models for things like BF specials. Additionally it was a single sacrificial plastic gear designed to shred itself if the motor is over taxed. This is IMHO a good thing, not a bad thing.

As for the removal of the microcontroller, I have seen that on more than just this Costco model. It likely means that motor overload protection is gone (unless they accomplished it with discrete components). Alternately, the microcontroller could be integrated into the hall effect sensor. I have seen a few uC's integrated into hall effect sensors.


Quote from LombardF :
If it's DC this is a killer deal. But I doubt that.
It is not. Costco used to sell a DC motor model around five-ish years ago but no longer do.
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wbs3333
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Quote from LombardF :
If it's DC this is a killer deal. But I doubt that.

Costco used to sell a different model that indeed had a DC motor, but this one is a different one that has an AC motor. People are just assuming that this is the same old model that Costco used to sell like a few years back.
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Quote from mitun733 :
I see a common complaint with these is that it can't do small batches of stuff? Can anyone comment on this with reference to things like 3-4 batches of cookies, doughs (1-2 loaves of bread), etc?

Either way I'll probably just buy it and return if it doesn't fit my needs since Costco is great for this.

I got this last time it was on sale for $240. No problems with small batches. Just watch this video and follow what she did:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghxPyjv1RLQ


Same instructions are included in the manual.
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Quote from mrJBN :
It seems like the Costco model is very similar to the 6QT bowl lift compared in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGEJjbXJ048

So the Professional 600 vs the 6QT Bowl Lift
- Professional 600 has shield, a knob for handle, and burnished attachment that is not dishwasher safe, and the "Professional 600" emblem on the front

The Costco model, very similar to the 6QT Bowl Lift but with the pouring shield, the knob at the handle, and 590w vs 575w.

So if I'm not mistaken, wouldn't this be BETTER than the professional 600? 590w vs 575w, has all the same accessories, and much cheaper.

The Costco version comes with the pouring shield, the video mentions it does not.
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OliveWren9042
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wife bought one at costco today. very heavy unit. fingers crossed she makes some good cakes/cookies this weekend
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Earthwormjim
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This is not a good mixer if you intend to make bread dough. The AC motor will get very hot and probably not last very long. Line frequency induction motors are a terrible application for a mixer, which will be started in dense doughs. You will have very high slip, so the motor windings will get extremely hot.

Personally I see zero reason to get such a massive mixer with a pretty weak motor. Either get the smaller tilting head units, which are far lighter and take up less space and are great for batters or light duty mixing, or go all in and get a DC motor equipped one.

This model just straddles the worst of both extremes from Kitchenaid. Massive footprint and weight, but all the shortcomings of the AC motors, heat, low starting power, lower build quality.
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AliciaB2846
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Buying my husband a pizza grill kit. Would this be good for the dough?
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Bekkuh
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Quote from AliciaB2846 :
Buying my husband a pizza grill kit. Would this be good for the dough?
You might just need to change to the c-hook for dough!

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Bekkuh
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Is this a good one in comparison to the Artisan® Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer [kitchenaid.com]?
I've been using that one for a while now. My family member want one too. Thinking about getting one for holidays for mainly baking use

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