KitchenAid KP26M1XNP Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Nickel Pearl
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of KitchenAid KP26M1XNP Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Nickel Pearl
Customer Review: Kitchenaid Professional 600 Series mixer
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this for my wife, as she's the baker in the house. Our experience prior to this was with a handheld mixer that started showing its age after 10+ years of service. The build quality of the mixer is the first thing that I noticed - it was heavy, felt solid and looked very good in the nickel pearl finish.
In the two weeks or so that we've owned the mixer, my wife has made a bunch of different muffins and date nut bread. I don't think she's used a speed faster than 4, as the mixer appears to be very powerful. Date nut bread dough was very thick and sticky, and was something I used to have to do by hand previously, however, the 600 handled it without a problem.
I can't speak to the reliability as we haven't had the mixer long enough, however, it does appear to be built well and I hope it lasts a long time. As far as the attachments not being stainless steel nor dishwasher safe, I don't think it's a big deal - it's a couple of minutes worth of cleanup.
Overall I would highly recommend this mixer, especially at the Amazon price with the Kitchenaid $50 rebate
Customer Review: LOVE my KitchenAid Professional Mixer!
Summary: 5 Stars
KitchenAid KP26M1XNP Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Nickel Pearl
I thought really hard about spending this much money on a mixer. However, after cheaper mixers and burning out hand mixers, I decided it was time for something better. We talked it over and decided to go with the KitchenAid Professional 600 Series Stand Mixer, Nickel Pearl. This mixer will do whatever mixing job you ask of it! I haven't really gotten into extra attachments, but I feel sure that I'll be adding an extra bowl and flat beater because I do sometimes have to wash them while preparing a recipe so that I can use them again. I do not begrudge the money spent on this mixer. . . it was money well spent! I would highly recommend this mixer to anyone who does much in their kitchen! My mother who has been a great cook for many years has finally gotten one of these mixers in a slightly different color for her kitchen. She is as impressed as I.
Customer Review: Don't Buy this Piece of Junk!!
Summary: 1 Stars
My wife bought this mixer for me for making bread. It failed withing the first few months. The metal gears are very cheap (trash in my opinion). KitchenAid replaced the mixer. A few more months and the same thing happened again. KitchenAid didn't want to replace it this time and claimed I over-worked the mixer and that their mixer was only authorized to mix recipes that they KitchenAid provides. Does this sound absurd to anyone else out there? Mixing normal bread doughs will destroy this mixer. I have always run this mixer at recommended speeds also. Another few months pass and gears fail a third time. Obviously there is a major design problem here. This time KitchenAid ayas my warranty expired, that there is nothing wrong with the gears, that I am mis-using the mixer and that I cannot run the mixer intermitantly for 30 minutes as this is considered abuse. Furthermore they claim the gears are fine because "there has been no recall on this unit". This company is a disgrace!! I would never buy anything from this company again. Look somewhere else for a quality mixer.Customer Review: This is a great Mixer
Summary: 5 Stars
I have the Professional 600 Series and I see that Cook's Magazine just did a test on stand mixers and the KitchenAid Professional 600 Series came out on top. And I have to agree, it is a fine mixer. However, I thought it would be a little heavyer than it is. Now I know a lot of owners will say that this mixer is very heavy, but to me it looks like it should weigh more then it does for it's size. Maybe it's just me, I'm 6' 290 lbs. OK, This is a very good looking mixer, it will add to the looks of your kitchen for sure. You will not want to hide this mixer, I keep mine on a side counter in the kitchen and it just looks great, btw, I have the Nickel and it looks fantastic!, It has a very business/professional look to it. But looks aren't anything if it does not work. But this baby works just fine. I use it to make sweet rolls, breads, cakes, cookies and I just made some sweet potato pies for Thanksgiving with it. If you follow the directions and use the mixer like it's meant to be used, I think it will last a very long time. Get one and have fun with it.Customer Review: This mixer is a must have for everyone's kitchen!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Almost 16 years ago, my husband bought me my first kitchenaide mixer, a 4 qt white one. It still looks and works like brand new. It never scratched, chipped or faded. This year for my 17th anniversary, he bought me my professional size 6 quart mixer as I have established strong baking skills and this skill has begun earning me some extra money. I love this mixer! It is powerful, it is an awesome size, and has allowed me to work less as far as how any batches I make of anything. The ability to adjust the speed is so beneficial that it has opened up the possibilities to make things I couldn't before. I would urge everyone who cooks, to get a kitchenaide mixer regardless of size. It will make your life so much easier in the kitchen! This is an all in one machine that will last a lifetime! I kept my first one, the motor has never broke down, and with my baking, I am sure that I will need to use a second mixer the next time I make a wedding cake! I assure you, there is no other appliance in the kitchen more dependable than this one!