Classic Kitchen Aid Mixer

Classic 250-Watt 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer

Classic Kitchen Aid Mixer is very popular product. There are two different models in Classic line. They are 4K45SSWH and 4K45SSDWH. The only difference is that the second model has 2-piece pouring shield. The difference in price is about US$20, but I would strongly recommend to buying model with shield.

Product Description
Amazon.com Review
KitchenAid's stand mixer is a substantial piece of equipment: 250 watts of mixing power make child's play of creaming butter, kneading dough, and whipping cream. The kid in you will appreciate how quick and easy it is to mix up a batch of cookie dough; the 4-1/2-quart bowl can hold up to 8 cups of flour, which translates into as many as 192 sweet treats.

This model comes with three attachments: a flat beater for making batter, meat loaf, and all textures in-between; a wire whip for egg whites, mayonnaise, and more air-infused creations; and a hook for mixing and kneading yeast doughs. All three are solid in construction and easily secured to the beater shaft with a simple twist; untwisting them is a bit trickier because the attachment stems are short and can be hard to grasp, especially if they get the least bit greasy. The bowl itself locks tight to the base.

Standing 14 inches high, jutting out a foot, and weighing more than a grown woman's bowling ball, this stand mixer isn't the sort of appliance you'll wipe down and put away. Better to find a square foot of free counter space for easy access; besides, this machine is as pretty as it is rugged--you'll want to show it off.

To complete the package, KitchenAid includes a spiral-bound guide with instructions, mixing tips, and 67 recipes, from crispy waffles to a caramel walnut banana torte. -- Betsy Danheim

Product Description Make kneading dough or whipping cream as easy as stealing candy from a baby with this powerful 250-watt classic stand mix. It features a capacious 4 1/2-quart brushed stainless steel bowl that holds up to eight cups of flours. The 10-speed control allows you to control how fast or slow you want to mix. Includes a dough hook, a flat beater and a wire whip. Model #K45SSWH. One year warranty.

Buying tips

I recommend you to look in 3 places:

1. Check price on Classic Kitchen Aid Mixer at Amazon.com. Why Amazon.com? Well, the main reason is that Amazon.com has a lot of information about each product including descriptions, ratings, and customer reviews.
2. Go to Kitchen Collection and type "Kitchen Aid" in search box. You'll see that this store have an excellent collection of the parts and add-ons for Kitchen Aid mixers.
3. I saved the best for the last. EBay is the place where you can find the cheapest Classic Kitchen Aid Mixer along with various attachments to it. Simply click on the EBay banner on the bottom of this page.