- 6 Quarts
- Stainless Steel Bowl with Comfort Grip Handle
- 590 Watt 10 Speed AC Motor
- Includes:
- Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (KP26M9XC)
- 6-Quart Dual-Finish Bowl
- Coated Powerknead™ Spiral Dough Hook
- Coated Flat Beater
- Coated Flex Edge Beater
- Professional Style Wire Whip
- Pouring Shield
Black color from Costco is Matt Finish (Item #1303479)
Red color is shiny/gloss finish (Item #1303478)
Silver is matt finish (Item #1303477)See attachments below for colors:
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Model: KP26M9XC
Manual: https://smedia.webcolla
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
Video addressing some of the most frequent complaints about the 6qt 600 Pro from Costco. Shows how to calibrate (imporatant for small batches):Unboxing videos:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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.
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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Now after the dough is ready to be baked, I put it into the small bread loaf pan and that took a long time as 2 hours (I think).
After that I'll let it rised and cool and finally done. Sadly that bread loaf wasn't enough as my family and I eat it in just 2 days.
Overall I want to make bread but I need something to get the job quickly and produce large quantity.
That being said, is this deal what I'm looking for? I'm trying to be efficient here. Making bread by hand is no fun nor practical for large family
https://youtu.be/ghxPyjv1RLQ
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.
https://youtu.be/ghxPyjv1RLQ
Also, if you plan to have it all the time on your kitchen counter, keep in mind that these are big. If you don't have too much space available it might be good to consider a 5qt version. You definitely go a take a look at the model they have as displayed as a demo and compared to the smaller ones that Sam's or Target have.
is the deal below at $189 better?
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/kitc...6407794.
I started with Neapolitan pizza, went to bread and now am working with pasta.
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...-15840495?
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...-15840495?
Where did you see the Target $199 sale for the 5 quart professional models? Thank you!
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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/kitc...6407794.
That best buy one is a tilt head one which some people prefer and others don't. It is smaller 4.4 vs 6qt, which if space and weight are an issue might be a factor to consider. Has less power, 275Watts vs the 590Watts which again might or might not be worth the extra money depending on what you are planning on using it for (pizza dough, meat grinding, coffee grinding, bread or bagel dough, etc). Also the Costco one comes with 5 accessories already included which the best buy doesn't. Again, if you are not planning on using them then it might not be worth to pay extra for the Costco one. Just keep in mind that separately those accessories will cost you at least $100.
Best Buy Specs
Dough Hook Yes
Flat Beaters Yes
Number Of Beaters Included 1
Number Of Speed Settings 10
Wattage Info 275 watts
Bowl Capacity 4.4 quarts
Tilting HeadInfo Yes
Pouring ShieldInfo No
https://youtu.be/ghxPyjv1RLQ
https://youtu.be/ghxPyjv1RLQ
Also, if that doesn't consider calling kitchenaid and buying a 5qt bowl that is compatible with your mixer.
Where did you see the Target $199 sale for the 5 quart professional models? Thank you!
That best buy one is a tilt head one which some people prefer and others don't. It is smaller 4.4 vs 6qt, which if space and weight are an issue might be a factor to consider. Has less power, 275Watts vs the 590Watts which again might or might not be worth the extra money depending on what you are planning on using it for (pizza dough, meat grinding, coffee grinding, bread or bagel dough, etc). Also the Costco one comes with 5 accessories already included which the best buy doesn't. Again, if you are not planning on using them then it might not be worth to pay extra for the Costco one. Just keep in mind that separately those accessories will cost you at least $100.
Best Buy Specs
Dough Hook Yes
Flat Beaters Yes
Number Of Beaters Included 1
Number Of Speed Settings 10
Wattage Info 275 watts
Bowl Capacity 4.4 quarts
Tilting HeadInfo Yes
Pouring ShieldInfo No
Anyway, I guess the choice now boils down to the 4 choices below:
Here are some facts. Size shouldn't matter (whether 5 or 6 quarter or whatever though smaller is generally better). This is the first time that my sister will be baking (so presumably she is less demanding). Does the Target or Costco one tilt and is that feature really that important? For a family of 4, for average baking needs (maybe dough for pizza, break, and for cakes) which would you recommend? Is one generally overpaying for this machine even when it is on sale (I can't figure why it is so expensive to begin with)? Are there other brands that are equally good and less expensive?
Looking forward to your advice. Which one of the 3 do you recommend and why?
Choice 1: Target (will be $199)
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...-15840495?
Choice 2: Costco ($249)
https://www.costco.com/kitchenaid...85
Choice 3: Target ($230)
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...-51160154?
Choice 4: Kohl's: will be $199 and $60 Kohl's cash
https://www.kohls.com/product/prd...mixer.jsp
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Here's the deal. My sister only likes a certain color of the Kitchenaid model. Yeah, unfortunately, color is the important factor for her (go figure!)
Anyway, I guess the choice now boils down to the 4 choices below:
Here are some facts. Size shouldn't matter (whether 5 or 6 quarter or whatever though smaller is generally better). This is the first time that my sister will be baking (so presumably she is less demanding). Does the Target or Costco one tilt and is that feature really that important? For a family of 4, for average baking needs (maybe dough for pizza, break, and for cakes) which would you recommend? Is one generally overpaying for this machine even when it is on sale (I can't figure why it is so expensive to begin with)? Are there other brands that are equally good and less expensive?
Looking forward to your advice. Which one of the 3 do you recommend and why? Also, which of these has a DC Moto as opposed to an AC Motor?
Choice 1: Target (will be $199)
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...-15840495?
Choice 2: Costco ($249)
https://www.costco.com/kitchenaid...85
Choice 3: Target ($230)
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...-51160154?
Choice 4: Kohl's: will be $199 and $60 Kohl's cash
https://www.kohls.com/product/prd...mixer.jsp
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