Professional 600 series - Does it have a clutch? Currently we have a KitchenAid Artisan 5 -Quart mixer. It works fine for most things we use it for. However, my partner comments on wanting a KitchenAid mixer with a clutch. Looks like a good deal on the Professional 600 series right now. I cannot find the information if it has a clutch or not. Does anyone know where I can find this information at? Professional 600 series - Does it have a clutch? Currently we have a KitchenAid Artisan 5 -Quart mixer. It works fine for most things we use it for. However, my partner comments on wanting a... » Read More Professional 600 series - Does it have a clutch? Currently we have a KitchenAid Artisan 5 -Quart mixer. It works fine for most things we use it for. However, my partner comments on wanting a KitchenAid mixer with a clutch. Looks like a good deal on the Professional 600 series right now. I cannot find the information if it has a clutch or not. Does anyone know where I can find this information at? « Show Less
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I would never recommend KA, clutch or not...cheap gearbox system that can't handle the motor power.
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We have the 600 and it has a snow cone attachment. I can make a mini ski slope in the kitchen, however no clutch, just snow a flying!
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I think the Hobart N50 has a clutch, or at least a 3 speed transmission. You choose the speed and then turn it on. That is the version of this mixer still made by Hobart for professional kitchens. It is very expensive though. A used one would cost more than a new Professional and a new one is about two thousand dollars. I'm not sure about the reliability though.
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NO, you will need a mixer, I recommend Kitchen aid Pro Line Series or the Professional 600
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I am not a KitchenAid Rep, you would have to contact KitchenAid regarding your warranty. I can assure you, the New Metro Design Beater Blade is by far the best for mixing dough, frosting etc. I would recommend this product to anyone.
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Don't buy either, IMHO. I wanted one for years and finally bought an Artisan, though I only use them for family dinners.On its 5th or 6th use, it dumped grease oil in the food. Just sitting, it started dripping oil, and the gears started sounding distressed.KitchenAid support said this is normal. They said I should run the mixer every couple weeks. On average, over 3 calls to customer support, they indicated it was normal for the gear grease to separate and drip into food.
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I bought this from Amazon it said would fit Kitchenaid 6 qt professional which is what I have, it was a knockoff and kept falling off. I returned it and bought one from JC Penney and it works perfectly,you will love it, just make sure it is Kichenaid not the knock off, the description said it was kitchenaid but was not in he kitchenaid pakage.
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I think Hamilton beach has always been a good brand.Iam very pleased with my mixer..Have used it about 10 times so far and love it...Have made cheese cake about 4 times,and it did good,although I think it does better when cream cheese is soft, and to add 1 pkg. at a time..Have mixed cookie dough and cake batter,and it does wonderful..Iam not disapointed at all.I just couldnt see spending what they want for kitchen aid, and I do think kitchen aid is overrated...read alot of reviews, very happy with the Hamilton Beach...good luck to you
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Hello, I have a Kitchen Aid 600 Pro (575 watts) with a 6 qt uplifting bowl-- My bowl has a handle and 2 things on the side that fit into the main mixer. Is this bowl the correct one I should order to have as a spare bowl. Thank you, Pat
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hi I have got today my artizan 5 qt kitchenaid mixer for 228 at Lowe's. plus tax turned to be 243 $. think its good price but still a little dissapointed I missed just for a couple days kitchenaid rebate coupon for 30 dollars.
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I have a 600 pro and it fits... i would suggest emailing kitchenaid.com and live chat with someone who can further assist you... if it fits your mixer, I would strongly suggest you get it. It makes amazing frosting (high for 4-5 minutes)!
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This link to Kitchenaids' web site should get you the right rebate for the Pro 600: http://www.shopkitchenaid.com/pdfs/50HolidaySelect.pdf By the way, has anyone gotten a packing slip with theirs? Mine did not come with one (and was, I presume, drop shipped direct from Kitchenaid). What are folks using as their proof of purchase in lieu of a register receipt or packing slip? A printed copy of their Amazon invoice?
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I have both a 5000 (the predecessor to the 5200) and a Pro 750 (like the 300, but with the addition of 5 presets). The 300 is a Next Generation Vitamix as are the 7500 and the Pro 750. These machines come equipped with a low profile, wide bottom, 64 oz. container with a 4 inch blade, which is far more efficient than the standard tall and narrow 64 oz. container with a 3 inch blade that's used with earlier models. The wider bottom makes it much easier to remove heavy and/or sticky contents from the container, and the 4 inch blade makes quick work of everything. It's not really that the newer models don't handle small quantities well, it that the new container with the wider bottom requires more volume to cover the blades. Therefore, batches under two cups are best processed in a smaller container. I have a 32 ounce container that I originally bought to use with my 5000 when I needed to make a small batch of something, like salad dressing for example. I find it's also the perfect container to use for making small batches with my Pro 750. In my opinion, the Next Generation series of machines are far superior to previous models.
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Not sure. 750 is the artisan series only sold by higher end kitchen stores. Has better book by the actual chef and the biggest 2.2 HP motor as well as 40% quieter than older versions.
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I have a PRO-450 with what I think is the 4.5 quart bowl. I believe the 5 quart bowl is the same diameter, and just a little deeper. My mixer does not tip. The bowl just goes up and down. My wife uses the shield and likes it. Hope this is of help. Our machine is red, and I also bought the red cover. It is excellent too.
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Yes, I had no problems with it. I actually bought it as a 2nd mixer. I have a big Kitchen Aide and needed another because I bake so much. I used it quite often until I accidentally knocked the hand held part off the counter and it broke into about 3 pieces. :(
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Folks, Let me put everyones mind at ease about this metal or plastic transmission housing issue in the pro 600 mixers. First, let me start by telling you that I have 3 kitchenaid mixers, a 275 watt, a 300 watt, and I have a pro 600 comming monday. All of these mixers I bought for less than $100.00 each because they needed to be repaired, the first one I repaired in about 5 min at no cost, the second one was tougher, It took about twenty minutes to fix that one at a whopping $6.00 plus shipping, It's a black 300 watt that's only two years old and looks like new, it's running strong. My point is, these kitchenaids are so easy to fix that anyone, can repair any problem, from 250 watt up to the 575 watt mixers in about 20 min., if you only take one 10 min. coffee break. Now, let me get to the point, If you have a pro 600 with a plastic transmission cover, dont frett, were going to fix it. Get online and go to: buy-it-nowstore.com and purchase the metal transmission housing from them for $12.99 + shipping. When I recieve my pro 600 monday, I will take it apart and write a step by step procedure to replace the plastic housing with the metal housing, then I will write it here on this descussion page for anyone to follow. I will not be responsable for any damage to your mixer, or injury you may incur to yourself. You may follow my instruction, at your own risk. If you feel like it is within your mechanical ability to complete the task, go for it, if your not sure if you can do it, take your mixer to a repair shop and let them install your new metal housing. "Problem solved". I will be back here next week to write the procedure, It's very simple.
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My daughter owns a Kitchen Aid and I would put this mixer up against hers anytime. The only problem I have with it is that the very bottom of the bowl doesn't get mixed in. However, my daughter has the same problem with the KA. Thus, when I finish mixing, I just make sure i hand mix the bottom for a few seconds and voila! All done. I love this mixer! Easy to use and has all of the attachments you need.!
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I own the Pro 600 and its great for kneading dough..the bowl is big and accomadates double batches for my cookies....However be warned that the noise it makes will sit on your last nerve..the drive is different then the Artisan so its far noisier..and having had the tilt head prior to this..I must say I like that more then the lift...Perhaps you want to go hear it in person before buying it..you can do that at Williams Sonoma stores...If you can stand the noise..you will probably love the mixer..does pizza dough for me in a few minutes...great every time!