Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid RKG25H0XER Professional HD 5-Quart Stand Mixer, Empire Red Review

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(More customer reviews)Here's a review I wish I had read prior to buying my KitchenAid:
First, the not-so-good:I bought the stand mixer, model number RKG25HOXER.This type of mixer mimics in design what you see in professional bakeries inasmuch as it has a handle on the side of the mixer that you raise in order to bring the bowl to the beater level.This, in my opinion, is the drawback and I would never consider buying this model again.The level of inconvenience is tremendous and annoying.To be specific, it is very difficult to add ingredients with this design.Imagine you are mixing a batter and you must slowly and gradually add flour.You can't fit a 1/4 cup measuring cup within the bowl circumference (which is very small).To add ingredients, you must stop the machine; lower the bowl; add a the ingredient; raise the bowl; and begin the mixing process.You have to do this as many times as you need to add something to your batter.I couldn't imagine that someone had not thought of a solution for this problem, so I began my research.I found that in order to add ingredients, it is recommended that you purchase a special KitchenAid plastic apparatus that fits the lip of the bowl.This apparatus has a spout or chute in which to add things.I believe KitchenAid calls it a splash guard, but I could be wrong.So, add this $20 to the price of your mixer, because you will need to buy it.The apparatus is not the solution as your ingredients stick to the plastic spout/chute (imagine adding an egg, then having to add a bit more flour).The bottom line with this machine is that the design is NOT convenient.
Now, the good:It's a KitchenAid and you will never find a better motor or quality mixer.I adore the durability!What a less pricey brand would struggle to mix, a KitchenAid simply plows through. Doughs, any batter, kneading, you name it; the machine does it.The optional attachments are quality made (graters, grinders).A KitchenAid will do everything short of birthing your children.While I would never recommend the design I ended up with, I could never recommend anything BUT a KitchenAid. I suggest buying the model where the head of the mixer lifts, just like your Mom's did.If I was a rich woman, I would go out today and buy that model design, but alas, I am stuck with what I am stuck with.
Bottom line:Buy a KitchenAid, do not buy anything else.Buy the head-lift design and you will be happy for life.I wish I had known!

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