Customer reviews from Sun Beam
Sunbeam - Mixmaster 12-Speed Stand Mixer
Average customer rating
3.5
(310 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 310 reviews
5 Stars
120
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
33
1 Star
56
63%of customers recommend this product.
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181 out of
286)
Customer Reviews for Sunbeam - Mixmaster 12-Speed Stand Mixer
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful Stand Mixer
on February 6, 2015
Posted by: g8rleslie
from Jacksonville, FL, United States
Gender:Female
Level of expertise:Intermediate
The Sunbeam Heritage Stand Mixer* is absolutely beautiful. The one I am reviewing is red with chrome. If you like to leave your mixer out, it will not be an eye sore.
In addition to being beautiful, it is very functional. The stand accommodates a large and small bowl (mine came with the large bowl). The mixer also comes with two types of beaters: standard and kneading. There are many speed levels to choose from.
The stand mixer is nice because you can have the mixer turned on and still have your hands free to in order to add additional ingredients.
I have made cookies, cakes and truffles with my Sunbeam Heritage Stand Mixer. It really made mixing ingredients much more easy.
My only complaint is that the bowl can start to move up and down if the speed is not set to the appropriate level. That is an easy fix though. Just change the speed to meet the consistency of what you are mixing.
* I received this mixer as a sample to review.
In addition to being beautiful, it is very functional. The stand accommodates a large and small bowl (mine came with the large bowl). The mixer also comes with two types of beaters: standard and kneading. There are many speed levels to choose from.
The stand mixer is nice because you can have the mixer turned on and still have your hands free to in order to add additional ingredients.
I have made cookies, cakes and truffles with my Sunbeam Heritage Stand Mixer. It really made mixing ingredients much more easy.
My only complaint is that the bowl can start to move up and down if the speed is not set to the appropriate level. That is an easy fix though. Just change the speed to meet the consistency of what you are mixing.
* I received this mixer as a sample to review.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Sun Beam
Customer Rating
4
Great color, size & function
on February 6, 2015
Posted by: Nancyg
from South Bend, IN, United States
Gender:Female
Level of expertise:Intermediate
The Sunbeam Mix Master is sturdy without being too bulky. It is powerful enough to mix cookie dough or whip potatoes with ease. The red color is great too. I wish it came with two bowls or that the bowls from my old Mix Master would work with this one, but they don't. I received this item as a sample to review
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Sun Beam
Customer Rating
5
Heritage stand mixer
on February 7, 2015
Posted by: NancyA
from Edinburg, TX, United States
Gender:Female
Level of expertise:Intermediate
This mixer was given to me to review it, and I love it! It has made my life so much easier, I mainly use it to make my tortilla dough and it is such a life saver!! I would highly recommend it to any of my friends.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Sun Beam
Customer Rating
5
Sturdy, pretty, and works great too!
on February 8, 2015
Posted by: Trace9999
from Tulsa, OK
Gender:Female
Level of expertise:Intermediate
The Sunbeam Heritage mixer is not only pretty to look at (and the red is beautiful!!) but also works amazingly well. I have friends who have always wanted a Kitchenaid mixer, but I have never understood the reasoning behind buying anything more than your basic mixer. I couldn't have been more wrong, and they couldn't be more wrong in thinking that they have to spend much more than the Sunbeam costs to get that quality. This mixer deserves 5 stars indeed!
The Heritage Series is strong and durable, with a full metal body and attachments/beaters that make my old ones look like they were made of tin foil. The stainless steel mixing bowl has the same effect, sitting beside my old one it is like comparing a jalopy to a cadillac. Built for durability this mixer will last me forever. It works like a dream, and is pretty darn quiet, even on the highest settings. It gradually speeds up to the desired setting, so there are no bits of dough flying around your kitchen because you hit the wrong button. It has a nice large dial to choose your speed, and is easy to manage, even with a spoon or spatula in your hand.
I tried various things to test it out, cookies, cakes, and breads - it handled all with ease. The lever below the bowl is fantastic for churning up the edges of your bowl that would usually require a spatula to get to.
The only negative thing I can think of (and this is minor) is that the beaters have a piece of plastic that sits on the bottom of the bowl, placing the mixing are about a quarter of an inch above the bottom. With thicker doughs, this leads to a layer that the beaters never get to underneath them. I had to use a spatula to get this thin layer off the bottom of the bowl and mixed in. It was nothing major, no problem for me, just something to be aware of if letting the mixer blend on its own while completing another task.
I received the mixer free as a sample to review, and couldn't be happier. I would never have known what I was missing if left to my own devices to purchase a cheap "basic" mixer like I have in the past.
The Heritage Series is strong and durable, with a full metal body and attachments/beaters that make my old ones look like they were made of tin foil. The stainless steel mixing bowl has the same effect, sitting beside my old one it is like comparing a jalopy to a cadillac. Built for durability this mixer will last me forever. It works like a dream, and is pretty darn quiet, even on the highest settings. It gradually speeds up to the desired setting, so there are no bits of dough flying around your kitchen because you hit the wrong button. It has a nice large dial to choose your speed, and is easy to manage, even with a spoon or spatula in your hand.
I tried various things to test it out, cookies, cakes, and breads - it handled all with ease. The lever below the bowl is fantastic for churning up the edges of your bowl that would usually require a spatula to get to.
The only negative thing I can think of (and this is minor) is that the beaters have a piece of plastic that sits on the bottom of the bowl, placing the mixing are about a quarter of an inch above the bottom. With thicker doughs, this leads to a layer that the beaters never get to underneath them. I had to use a spatula to get this thin layer off the bottom of the bowl and mixed in. It was nothing major, no problem for me, just something to be aware of if letting the mixer blend on its own while completing another task.
I received the mixer free as a sample to review, and couldn't be happier. I would never have known what I was missing if left to my own devices to purchase a cheap "basic" mixer like I have in the past.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Sun Beam
Customer Rating
5
Great mixer, awesome price tag.
on February 8, 2015
Posted by: Jennifer P
from Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Gender:Female
Level of expertise:Intermediate
I have had this mixer for a few months now. I was pleasantly surprised by that the casing is metal, not chintzy plastic as so many other (affordable) mixers are. I had wanted a stand mixer for some time but I didn't want to pay an arm and a leg. I also wanted the mixer to actually be functional, easy to use, not weigh so much that it wasn't easily moveable if I needed to store it in a cupboard, but at the same time "pretty" if it is left out on the counter.
After giving this mixer a run for it's money I can say that it fit the bill. We have used it for multiple batches of brownies and cookies. My son used it to make a batch of biscotti. Not too mention the dips it helped create for the big football "bowl" game this month.
It has plenty of power to mix smoothly, shifts speeds easily. The beaters and dough hooks are a breeze to gey in and out. The metal mixing bowl stays put right where you want it. The feet on the mixer keep it secure on the countertop but without leaving bits behind, or leaving black smudges as other appliances have done.
I was given this mixer to test, and I am glad that I get to keep it. If I did have to give it back I would be going to get another one. For the price and the function you can't beat it.
After giving this mixer a run for it's money I can say that it fit the bill. We have used it for multiple batches of brownies and cookies. My son used it to make a batch of biscotti. Not too mention the dips it helped create for the big football "bowl" game this month.
It has plenty of power to mix smoothly, shifts speeds easily. The beaters and dough hooks are a breeze to gey in and out. The metal mixing bowl stays put right where you want it. The feet on the mixer keep it secure on the countertop but without leaving bits behind, or leaving black smudges as other appliances have done.
I was given this mixer to test, and I am glad that I get to keep it. If I did have to give it back I would be going to get another one. For the price and the function you can't beat it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Sun Beam
Customer Rating
4
great product for the novice chef
on February 8, 2015
Posted by: kjdickers
from Columbia, MO, United States
Gender:Female
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Sunbeam Heritage Series Stand Mixer
I received the Sunbeam Heritage Series Stand Mixer in red. It's a sharp looking mixer, very smooth design and very modern. My husband did state that with the design of the handle, the mixer reminds him of a flash light and I have to agree with the big circular knob at one end. The large 4 quart mixing bowl is silver metal, adding to the sleek design.
During my first attempt to place the beaters in the machine to use it took almost 10 minutes to successfully insert the beaters. I repeated the process several time and got much better at this, however I do think inserting the beaters can be a pain. I have used the other two dough hooks without these issues.
The spinning bowl on this mixer is too cool. It allows for you to be able to move the bowl where there may be food not getting in the mix without digging for a spatula and stopping the machine. The bowl sits slightly off center so you can easily add food while it's mixing. There is also a button at the bottom that works as a slider so the bowl can be moved during use. That's a really nice feature to have that the competition does not have. The stand mixer has 12 speeds for almost any kind of mixing your heart desires. It is loud, but I think all stand mixers are when in use. Clean up is a breeze with most components being dishwasher safe.
I think this product overall functionality for a person who does light baking, such as me, this is a great functioning product. Besides inserting the beaters, it functions well, mixes well and serves it's purpose in a significantly cheaper way than similar competitors.
I received this product as a sample to review.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Sun Beam
Customer Rating
5
Awesome mixer!!
on February 9, 2015
Posted by: Laura224
from Audubon, NJ, United States
Gender:Female
Level of expertise:Intermediate
I received this mixer as a reviewer and I absolutely love it!! The bowl adjusts to various positions and the motor is super powerful!! I have used it many times and have no complaints.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Sun Beam
Customer Rating
3
Mixer is OK for price
on February 9, 2015
Posted by: Koko
from Newark, DE
Gender:Female
Level of expertise:Intermediate
I like the look of this mixer. It reminds me of my mother's old mixer. I especially like the red color, which gives it a modern touch. The mixer is decent at mixing ingredients when the mixture is more on the liquid side. I found that when you add the dry ingredients and the mixture becomes heavier, the mixer can have a problem. The mixer will spin the bowl on its own; I like that feature. However, when a mixture becomes heavy with flour/dry ingredients, the mixer has trouble keeping the bowl in check on higher speeds. You have to guide/help control the bowl then. I don't particularly like the dial because I have trouble telling exactly which number I'm on. The cleanup of the bowl and blades is easy enough. I don't like that flour went into some of the crevices on the mixer the first time it was used, so that makes it harder to keep the mixer looking nice. Overall, I think the mixer is just OK for the price. Note: I was given this mixer free for review purposes.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Sun BeamBy Dru F, Sunbeam Customer Care, February 16, 2015
I would like to say thank you for taking the time to test and write a review. Thank you for letting us know about the mixer slowing down on the heavier items. We take everything in to consideration when improving our products.
Written by a customer while visiting Sun Beam