[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have a 6-qt KitchenAid stand mixer that I've had since 1978 that still performs perfectly. I got this smaller one for another house and it is equally good. Intuitive, just plug it in and go to work, it's fast and doesn't bog down in potatoes or dough. Probably best to stay with smaller quantities compared to the 6-qt, but still a great machine. Good price, there are a lot of cheapos out there that will just burn up if you decide to make some cookies.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Cheaper design than my previous white hand mixer. Thought it would be an update to my 20+ year old hand mixer and built better - Nope. Your calling this Ultra Power? Don't call this Ultra Power because it's not. It should have a much heavier motor. My older mixer was built better. Same design But cheaper Kitchen Aid. This seems flimsy. Not as good quality , Beater button snags not smooth feels cheap. I bet this isn't going to last 20 years. The old white motor was making noise - so I replaced it. Love the color choices. Never Cut down on Quality. Theres a reason why certain company's stay in business. When you start making it cheap then your company fails. And your out of business. You need a stronger motor. Takes forever to whip whip cream , Ive' done it both ways everything cold or everthing room temp. And it just is missing the motor power even though it's on 5. 5 feels like 2 or 3 speed. 5 should feel like 7 or 8 speed. So If you bought the more expensive version 7 should feel like a 10. No I'm not going to buy the more expensive one unless I get it for free. Then I'll rate it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Kitchen AidBy KA Review Team, March 19, 2024
Dear MD64, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to learn of the concern you expressed regarding your KitchenAid Hand Mixer. We would like to inquire further about your review with you. Please respond to this email address kitchenaid_receipts_usa@kitchenaid.com, with your name, user ID#279146042 used for the review, phone number, street address, zip code, model & serial number on the appliance, and date of purchase. We look forward to your reply. Thank you. Review Team
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a gift to replace a very old one that a friend used up. First thing I noticed when carefully reviewing the user manual is that the Parts and Features diagram shows numbers 8 and 9 ["speed controls"] pointing to the "Ejector button" drawing. Second thing I noticed is that there is no warning that when you hold the mixer as shown in the diagram and press the Ejector Button, the buttery beaters fly across the counter making a really big mess [what a surprise]. [My old mixer eject lever just loosened the beaters so I could pull them out]. Other than that it works beautifully and I love it.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had used my Hamilton Beach Hand mixer for years and one of the uses was to mash potatoes, I used my kitchen aide hand mixer and don't feel that the beaters work as nicely. Wanted to purchase the extra accesories if it fits this model