This comes with the 3 attachments as in the new retail box. Great price here.
Just bought one for a higher price from the Best Buy 1-Day Sale. Arrived, and the only thing the cook does not like is it is too heavy for the cook to move.
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what does refurbished mean in this context?
does it mean the mixer was defective and has since been repaired?
or
does it mean customer return/used/open box?
Refurbished can mean anything from a display model returned to the company if the packaging was lost, all the way to one returned due to defect. I have never bought a refurbished item from this brand, but I have personally had exceptionally good experiences with a variety of refurbished products from different brands. Two things refurbishing centers generally do well include replacing the identified defective part, and performing quality control checks that typically dance circles around the QC checks performed on new items just off the assembly line...
I had picked up an Instant Pot brand stand mixer for $79 in a previous FP deal. I've made several things in it and I don't have anything to compare it to, other than to say that it seemed to work well. For a casual baker, should I consider jumping on this deal and offloading my instant pot one?
I own one of these things, my wife brought it into our marriage. I also have a 15 y.o. plastic Hamilton Beach of similar capacity.
Ever since we got married, KA doesn't get any use because it weighs 2000x more, much larger and unwieldy, shape is stupid and hard to grab, attachments don't reach the bottom of the bowl (not sure if this model does), and they're simply just not better in any way than the cheap plasticky HB. Also, something is wrong with it, don't remember what.
We bake cakes and breads and mix other stuff regularly. I expected HB to break a decade ago and yet it still keeps on going like new.
Mostly it's all about how hard KA is to handle with that absurd weight and size. The worst part is that none of that make it any better. Those cheap suction cups on HB are 100x smarter and elegant solution to stability than 1 ton of lead that KA puts into their mixers. Once you plop the HB on the counter, even though it weighs barely a pound, it's rock solid.
I own one of these things, my wife brought it into our marriage. I also have a 15 y.o. plastic Hamilton Beach of similar capacity.
Ever since we got married, KA doesn't get any use because it weighs 2000x more, much larger and unwieldy, shape is stupid and hard to grab, attachments don't reach the bottom of the bowl (not sure if this model does), and they're simply just not better in any way than the cheap plasticky HB. Also, something is wrong with it, don't remember what.
We bake cakes and breads and mix other stuff regularly. I expected HB to break a decade ago and yet it still keeps on going like new.
Mostly it's all about how hard KA is to handle with that absurd weight and size. The worst part is that none of that make it any better. Those cheap suction cups on HB are 100x smarter and elegant solution to stability than 1 ton of lead that KA puts into their mixers. Once you plop the HB on the counter, even though it weighs barely a pound, it's rock solid.
It's all about mindless brand hype and marketing.
Lol using plastic on the inside and worrying about another proper machine with metal on the outside.
Some logic, you are trading convenience since you need to move the mixer around.
I would use a hand mixer with stainless steel than your setup.
Lol using plastic on the inside and worrying about another proper machine with metal on the outside.
Some logic, you are trading convenience since you need to move the mixer around.
I would use a hand mixer with stainless steel than your setup.
I don't think I understand a single word you said, maybe English is not your native language?. Plastic on the inside? Hand mixer with stainless steel?
Anyway, the idea is to get the job done.
KA get it done but have a lot of drawbacks, their mixers are archaic. There are much better choices out there.
I own one of these things, my wife brought it into our marriage. I also have a 15 y.o. plastic Hamilton Beach of similar capacity.
Ever since we got married, KA doesn't get any use because it weighs 2000x more, much larger and unwieldy, shape is stupid and hard to grab, attachments don't reach the bottom of the bowl (not sure if this model does), and they're simply just not better in any way than the cheap plasticky HB. Also, something is wrong with it, don't remember what.
We bake cakes and breads and mix other stuff regularly. I expected HB to break a decade ago and yet it still keeps on going like new.
Mostly it's all about how hard KA is to handle with that absurd weight and size. The worst part is that none of that make it any better. Those cheap suction cups on HB are 100x smarter and elegant solution to stability than 1 ton of lead that KA puts into their mixers. Once you plop the HB on the counter, even though it weighs barely a pound, it's rock solid.
It's all about mindless brand hype and marketing.
Heavy duty Kitchen Aid and Vitamix are suppose to be stationary and focal point.
For compact and light duty a plastic glass app like Oster /HB work fine especially one made over 5 years ago
Received the 6-Qt model. Looks brand new and works as expected. The box has "Refurbshed" on it, but otherwise everything else is indistinguishable from new.
Received the 6-Qt model. Looks brand new and works as expected. The box has "Refurbshed" on it, but otherwise everything else is indistinguishable from new.
Seen comments while looking up reviews for these that the Bowl-Lift models have an issue where the paddle/hook doesn't quite reach the bottom of the bowl, leaving a layer of unmixed stuff.
Does it appear that way to you on the 6 Qt? Sole reason I've held off on grabbing one.
Seen comments while looking up reviews for these that the Bowl-Lift models have an issue where the paddle/hook doesn't quite reach the bottom of the bowl, leaving a layer of unmixed stuff.
Does it appear that way to you on the 6 Qt? Sole reason I've held off on grabbing one.
There's an adjustment screw on the bowl lift models that sometimes you've often got to fiddle with a little bit to get everything mixing perfectly (as it wears in over the years, might need small adjustments here and there as well). Makes sense given that everything has a tolerance in manufacturing and the accessories aren't necessarily calibrated to the exact mixer you're getting.
I've had a refurbished bowl-lift for 12ish years now. Use it very frequently for cakes, cookies, pizza dough, etc. and to run attachments like the pasta roller. Only issue i've ever had is I tripped the thermal protection once (about 8 years ago) when mixing too much cookie dough at a high speed. It arrived looking like new and it has withstood the test of time. Getting married in October and we've been going through the kitchen thinking about things we want to maybe replace / add to our registry...I can confidently confirm that the Kitchenaid was never even considered as something we'd want to replace.
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Just bought one for a higher price from the Best Buy 1-Day Sale. Arrived, and the only thing the cook does not like is it is too heavy for the cook to move.
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does it mean the mixer was defective and has since been repaired?
or
does it mean customer return/used/open box?
Refurbished can mean anything from a display model returned to the company if the packaging was lost, all the way to one returned due to defect. I have never bought a refurbished item from this brand, but I have personally had exceptionally good experiences with a variety of refurbished products from different brands. Two things refurbishing centers generally do well include replacing the identified defective part, and performing quality control checks that typically dance circles around the QC checks performed on new items just off the assembly line...
I own one of these things, my wife brought it into our marriage. I also have a 15 y.o. plastic Hamilton Beach of similar capacity.
Ever since we got married, KA doesn't get any use because it weighs 2000x more, much larger and unwieldy, shape is stupid and hard to grab, attachments don't reach the bottom of the bowl (not sure if this model does), and they're simply just not better in any way than the cheap plasticky HB. Also, something is wrong with it, don't remember what.
We bake cakes and breads and mix other stuff regularly. I expected HB to break a decade ago and yet it still keeps on going like new.
Mostly it's all about how hard KA is to handle with that absurd weight and size. The worst part is that none of that make it any better. Those cheap suction cups on HB are 100x smarter and elegant solution to stability than 1 ton of lead that KA puts into their mixers. Once you plop the HB on the counter, even though it weighs barely a pound, it's rock solid.
It's all about mindless brand hype and marketing.
I own one of these things, my wife brought it into our marriage. I also have a 15 y.o. plastic Hamilton Beach of similar capacity.
Ever since we got married, KA doesn't get any use because it weighs 2000x more, much larger and unwieldy, shape is stupid and hard to grab, attachments don't reach the bottom of the bowl (not sure if this model does), and they're simply just not better in any way than the cheap plasticky HB. Also, something is wrong with it, don't remember what.
We bake cakes and breads and mix other stuff regularly. I expected HB to break a decade ago and yet it still keeps on going like new.
Mostly it's all about how hard KA is to handle with that absurd weight and size. The worst part is that none of that make it any better. Those cheap suction cups on HB are 100x smarter and elegant solution to stability than 1 ton of lead that KA puts into their mixers. Once you plop the HB on the counter, even though it weighs barely a pound, it's rock solid.
It's all about mindless brand hype and marketing.
Lol using plastic on the inside and worrying about another proper machine with metal on the outside.
Some logic, you are trading convenience since you need to move the mixer around.
I would use a hand mixer with stainless steel than your setup.
Some logic, you are trading convenience since you need to move the mixer around.
I would use a hand mixer with stainless steel than your setup.
Anyway, the idea is to get the job done.
KA get it done but have a lot of drawbacks, their mixers are archaic. There are much better choices out there.
I own one of these things, my wife brought it into our marriage. I also have a 15 y.o. plastic Hamilton Beach of similar capacity.
Ever since we got married, KA doesn't get any use because it weighs 2000x more, much larger and unwieldy, shape is stupid and hard to grab, attachments don't reach the bottom of the bowl (not sure if this model does), and they're simply just not better in any way than the cheap plasticky HB. Also, something is wrong with it, don't remember what.
We bake cakes and breads and mix other stuff regularly. I expected HB to break a decade ago and yet it still keeps on going like new.
Mostly it's all about how hard KA is to handle with that absurd weight and size. The worst part is that none of that make it any better. Those cheap suction cups on HB are 100x smarter and elegant solution to stability than 1 ton of lead that KA puts into their mixers. Once you plop the HB on the counter, even though it weighs barely a pound, it's rock solid.
It's all about mindless brand hype and marketing.
Heavy duty Kitchen Aid and Vitamix are suppose to be stationary and focal point.
For compact and light duty a plastic glass app like Oster /HB work fine especially one made over 5 years ago
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Does it appear that way to you on the 6 Qt? Sole reason I've held off on grabbing one.
Does it appear that way to you on the 6 Qt? Sole reason I've held off on grabbing one.
I've had a refurbished bowl-lift for 12ish years now. Use it very frequently for cakes, cookies, pizza dough, etc. and to run attachments like the pasta roller. Only issue i've ever had is I tripped the thermal protection once (about 8 years ago) when mixing too much cookie dough at a high speed. It arrived looking like new and it has withstood the test of time. Getting married in October and we've been going through the kitchen thinking about things we want to maybe replace / add to our registry...I can confidently confirm that the Kitchenaid was never even considered as something we'd want to replace.