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KitchenAid Pro 5 Plus 5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (4 Colors)
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The DC motor version delivers higher torque at lower speeds (better for bread, thicker doughs), are quieter, and are more reliable. The AC version ramps speed at lower speeds if it gets stuck, which isn't great.
If you want a DC motor kitchenaid now, the only model you'll find it in is the 7 quart proline model. You can also tell by the measurement of power. DC motors in kitchenaids are given a HP number, while AC is given watts.
KitchenAid Professional Series 6 Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer with Flex Edge
https://www.costco.com/kitchenaid...85
Online Price $379.99
Less -$100.00
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Costco - 590 Watt
BestBuy - 525 Watt
I think if you're making light batches, stick with this one and save $70. Or for about ~$100 in savings, use the following:
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Both Pro 5 Plus and the Pro 6 use metal parts. Both have a plastic part that will break if load gets to be too great. This is to prevent a motor failure - much costlier than a sprocket to replace.
Somewhere in a link I read in this thread it was said the Pro 5 Plus does not have an electronic speed sensor. It does. Both Pro 5 Plus and Pro 6 models do. Both models also have the Soft Start feature. Nice.
A 6 quart bowl may have problems with small quantities, like 1 or 2 egg whites or a vinaigrette, and a smaller bowl (3 Quart) will be better but adds cost. I am not ready to buy a smaller bowl for my Pro 5 Plus 5 quart bowl but I see why people do.
FYI - no matter what mixer you get make sure to first do the beater to bowl clearance test and adjust if needed. The first Pro 5 Plus I took home would not adjust properly but the replacement worked a charm.
https://producthelp.kit
The issue is what do you want to do with the mixer and how often. The stiffer the mix, the more the mix (batches) at one time, the more often you plan on doing that mix needs to be considered. Both can do bread and cookie dough but the more power the better for stiffer dough, more batches per time, repeating batches in same day, and making batches multiple times per week.
A couple links that discuss this...
https://mixitbakeit.com/kitchenai...er-review/
https://greatist.com/eat/which-ki...ift-mixers
https://missvickie.com/kitchenaid...s-artisan/
More comparison info...
https://cookloveeat.com/kitchenai...and-mixer/
https://www.kitchenaid.
The included coated accessories are great. It seems Kitchenaid is using more stainless steel for accessories and that is preferable to burnished aluminum IMO. Burnished aluminum accessories will oxidize if water is left to dry on them and a grayish or blackish powder will rub off, including into the food being mixed. Wash and dry immediately to prevent this. Stainless steel and the coated accessories do not have this issue and are dishwasher safe. The burnished aluminum works but needs a little attention after washing.
A flex edge beater will not eliminate scrapping but will reduce the times needed to manually scrape. I bought a knockoff and love it.
I do not use a pouring chute/shield but wouldn't object if the Kitchenaid Santa sent me one or, better yet, a sifter + scale attachment.
https://www.kitchenaid.
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You can sell it for more than you paid for it.
Then it's the older style with the planetary gears and all metal gears. Some people prize them for their extra power. It should be able to power through tougher and more dough than the common ones you see.
I believe KA moved those to their Commercial line. Those go for a lot more. The downside of that special Costco version is that there are ZERO attachments that fit, so don't lose them.
If you don't need the power, then put it up on craigslist and switch to one of these common ones. You'll at least be able to get replacement attachments easily.
Both Pro 5 Plus and the Pro 6 use metal parts. Both have a plastic part that will break if load gets to be too great. This is to prevent a motor failure - much costlier than a sprocket to replace.
Somewhere in a link I read in this thread it was said the Pro 5 Plus does not have an electronic speed sensor. It does. Both Pro 5 Plus and Pro 6 models do. Both models also have the Soft Start feature. Nice.
A 6 quart bowl may have problems with small quantities, like 1 or 2 egg whites or a vinaigrette, and a smaller bowl (3 Quart) will be better but adds cost. I am not ready to buy a smaller bowl for my Pro 5 Plus 5 quart bowl but I see why people do.
FYI - no matter what mixer you get make sure to first do the beater to bowl clearance test and adjust if needed. The first Pro 5 Plus I took home would not adjust properly but the replacement worked a charm.
https://producthelp.kitchenaid.co...(Dime_Test [kitchenaid.com])
The issue is what do you want to do with the mixer and how often. The stiffer the mix, the more the mix (batches) at one time, the more often you plan on doing that mix needs to be considered. Both can do bread and cookie dough but the more power the better for stiffer dough, more batches per time, repeating batches in same day, and making batches multiple times per week.
A couple links that discuss this...
https://mixitbakeit.com/kitchenai...er-review/ [mixitbakeit.com]
https://greatist.com/eat/which-ki...ift-mixers [greatist.com]
https://missvickie.com/kitchenaid...s-artisan/ [missvickie.com]
More comparison info...
https://cookloveeat.com/kitchenai...and-mixer/ [cookloveeat.com]
https://www.kitchenaid.com/counte...chart.html [kitchenaid.com]
The included coated accessories are great. It seems Kitchenaid is using more stainless steel for accessories and that is preferable to burnished aluminum IMO. Burnished aluminum accessories will oxidize if water is left to dry on them and a grayish or blackish powder will rub off, including into the food being mixed. Wash and dry immediately to prevent this. Stainless steel and the coated accessories do not have this issue and are dishwasher safe. The burnished aluminum works but needs a little attention after washing.
A flex edge beater will not eliminate scrapping but will reduce the times needed to manually scrape. I bought a knockoff and love it.
I do not use a pouring chute/shield but wouldn't object if the Kitchenaid Santa sent me one or, better yet, a sifter + scale attachment.
https://www.kitchenaid.com/counte...msfta.html [kitchenaid.com]
One thing to consider is if there is enough room in the covered mixer bowl for the dough to rise. If so then you are good to go.
My mixer came with a booklet that discusses maximum ingredient volumes, like for flour, which speed to use, and the accessory suggested for the task at hand. Helpful.
Something to consider - if making bread is a primary reason for a mixer, and depending on how often you will make it and the heaviness of the dough, you may be better off with the Costco Pro Series 6 with its more powerful motor.
The link is to a review of the Pro 5 Plus by a lady who knows her mixers well. She also does a review for the Pro 600, the "twin of Costco's Pro 6.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdR9yZo
I love my mixer. Hope you do too.
Yes, bread making is my primary goal. I don't need large batches, I think I might go with the Pro 5 Plus as this is more inline with my budget. This is a new hobby as i explore my education on efforts to try new things, I feel the Pro 5 Plus might be a good starter.
Thanks again
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What do they call the real professional version???
This is my wife's first stand mixer and I want to get the right one. Cannot see my to figure out the real differences.
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Professionals usually require bigger mixers made by companies like Hobart. Otherwise, I've personally used all tiers and models of stand mixers in smaller kitchens so don't be fooled by the names given by the brands. The higher level tiers are better but mostly cost more because of gimmicky features like a lever to raise the bowl instead of tilt head, or a matte finish.
Just get this one. Buy once cry once.....at a steal of a price! Don't get sidetracked with all the nuanced discussion over wattage, size, etc. Its unnecessary knowledge as all tier models do the same thing...MIX! I'm a professional cook that's always wanted a stand mixer at home but could never justify spending $500+ (I don't like cheaper tilt head models) but believe me, I'm going to buy one of these and enjoy it without worrying about this model or that one...unless it was a tilt head model, of course
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I cannot add item to the cart since yesterday at kitchenaid site.
Update, was able today, though super sluggish, even the checkout payment timed out and had to refresh
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But making pasta/noodle (which prefer little water and tougher dough) for 3 or more people the Costco one is a better choice.
If you intend to use it to mill wheat (using Grain Mill attachment) especially, on some hard wheat(say spelt instead of buckwheat, for the record barely is not that hard), then I would say even the Costco one is a struggle for endurance.
I do not make cookies, but making pasta/grinding whole wheat from time to time, while some say their grandma's beaten up mixer still works well, I instead, over the last 10 years burnt one 5qt mixer and my current 6QT pro mixer is half working, the mixing wheel harness is totally ruined and not able to engage at all (after fix that worked somewhat for another few months, surprisingly not all instead are metal), I can still use certain attachment (connect via the capped interface) for some light grain grinding or meat grinding. I otherwise, never abuse or careless on using the mixer.
So I'm in the market again, 3rd time in 10 years and regret returned a backup 6 pro refurbish one for just $149 3 years ago. I'm not a totally satisfied
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