KitchenAid KSM75WH Classic Plus Tilt-Head 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer, White

I bought this mixer because Cook's Illustrated recommended it. I can see, after 3 months, that CI was spot-on. It is a substantial-sized kitchen tool, and I've used it at least once a week since getting it. Primarily I bought this for bread mixing, and it clomps along even on the firmest dough (though it does "hop" a bit on firm doughs). The powerful engine can handle anything I throw at it. It also does a fabulous job on whipped cream -- far better-textured than a hand-mixer could make. I've used it to make cakes and cream-cheese dips, frostings and herb butters, and there just doesn't seem to be much this mixer can't do to perfection. It's not a food processor, so don't expect it to chop and dice or to cut butter into biscuit dough, but it fulfills its function perfectly. It's heavy-duty and substantial, and so easy to hand-wash I haven't bothered putting its components through the dishwasher. 100% recommend.

My mother-in-law gave me this mixer for Christmas. I was actually planning on getting the KitchenAid KSM150PSOB Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Onyx Black because of its higher motor capacity. But I got this as a gift so I'm not complaining! I've used it on cake and brownie batter, bread and pizza dough... you name it. This mixer has performed so wonderfully! I turn it off every now and then, though, and push the dough down with a spatula just so the motor could rest for a few seconds. It's like a vacuum cleaner that when left on for several minutes straight, the motor would wear out quick. I also made scones and even pie crust with the paddle attachment and boy was it fast! I'd turn my back a few seconds to wash a couple dishes and when I come back to look the dough's all done! This mixer brought back my old love for baking. I...Read more

I have had this mixer for 5 vyears and use it occasionaly. The seal on the mixer shaft leaks oil into the bowl. KitchenAid says this is normal and one should use the mixer at least once a week to stop the leakage. This is a poor solution to the problem! This seal on the shaft needs a redesign. Be aware of this problem. This is a common problem. Check the internet to find other comments.