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PROS / This mixer offers the same excellent performance as higher-ranked
products we reviewed.CONS / You get fewer features and extras with this simple machine.
VERDICT / KitchenAid's Classic Plus stand mixer concentrates on blending,
Whipping and kneading performance rather than the extras you get with
more advanced mixers. It includes a smaller bowl, so it can't handle as big
Of a heap as some other mixers, but it is still a fantastic contender.
KitchenAid has been making stand mixers for almost 100 years, and even as
New versions are introduced, the Classic is called such for an excellent reason.
The KitchenAid Classic Plus mixer can take on the same evaluations as mixers
With more powerful motors, bigger bowls and more features and still
Produces equal, if not better, results.
The bread dough we threw together in the KitchenAid Classic mixer went
in sticky and barely incorporated, and 10 minutes of kneading later, it was
smooth and elastic. The butter and sugar mixture we creamed together was
smooth, though some of the butter remained on the side of the bowl. The


broken.
Volume produced was off the charts, though there was a little liquid left at
The bottom of the bowl.
Although this machine's motor can't handle as much as some of the other
mixers we reviewed, it can manage a recipe with up to 8 cups of allpurpose
flour. Keep an eye on your mixer if you push it to its limit because
it doesn't have overload protection, and you risk burning out the motor.
You don't get many convenience features with this electric mixer because it
Is a simple machine. Therefore, it lacks helpful extras like a timer,
splashguard and handle on the bowl. The KitchenAid Classic stand mixer
Does have a slow start on it if you're ready to find the lever to only move one
spot. We found that it can stick sometimes, so we wore flour during a few
of our tests. As with the best stand mixers, you get a locking tilt head that
gives you easy access to the bowl's contents and the attachment port.
You get All the attachments you'd expect with a mixer like this,
including the paddle, whisk and dough hook. The attachments are where
You get added value with this simple mixer; all of the attachments
KitchenAid sells separately work with this model. So, you can turn your
stand mixer into an ice cream maker, pasta maker, food grinder, juicer and
much more.
Although the warranty from KitchenAid isn't the best, if the mixer is
Defective you receive a replacement at the company's cost. Customer support is
available from the mixer maker via phone, email and live chat on the
manufacturer's website.
KitchenAid Classic Plus
Summary
The KitchenAid Classic Plus mixer proves to be more than a basic mixer
With its excellent performance, versatility -- thanks to all those
additional attachments -- and the manufacturer's uncompromising
commitment to customer satisfaction. You can't mix a dozen batches of
Cookie dough in one bowl, and it's missing some extras that come standard
With other mixers, but it does well for a simple mixer.