Food processors, mixers and blenders
Single tool attachment mixer. Priced at $749.
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Specs Specifications
Features Features
- Single/twin tool attachment View more details.
Single tool attachments can handle heavier loads and can knead dough. This type is for the serious and regular cook, and ideal for batch preparation. Twin tool attachments are a cheaper alternative for the occasional cook, but if you're making dough you'll need to knead it by hand.
- Single
- Recommended View more details.
We recommend mixers with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 80%.
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The CHOICE Expert Rating is made up of performance (60%) and ease of use (40%).
- Performance score View more details.
We whisk egg whites using the whisk attachment; mix a cake using the K-beater, heavy-duty beater or scraper beater; and make pizza dough using the dough hook attachment. All tests are weighted equally.
- Ease of use score View more details.
We assess how easy it is to use the controls and read the labelling, lift and lower the head, remove and replace the bowl and mixing tools, add ingredients while the machine is operating and clean removable parts and the main unit.
- Whisk score View more details.
We assess the whisk tool by whisking egg white.
- Beater score View more details.
We assess the beater by mixing cake.
- Dough hook score View more details.
We assess the dough hook by mixing pizza dough.
- Noise (dB) View more details.
Noise is measured at arm's length from the mixer when it's operating at its highest speed.
- Shop Ethical rating View more details.
Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.
- D
- Country of origin
- USA
- Warranty (years)
- 5
- Availability View more details.
'Tested model' refers to mixers that are currently available in shops and online. 'Discontinued model' refers to mixers that are no longer available in shops, but may be available second-hand.
- Tested model
- Price View more details.
This is the manufacturer's recommended retail price. Prices are generally flexible, so shop around both online and in bricks-and-mortar shops for options.
- $749
- Number of speeds
- 10
- Bowl type
- Stainless steel
- Dimensions (cm, HxWxD) View more details.
Dimensions are taken with the mixer positioned with the controls at the front, and include the bowl.
- 36 x 34 x 22
- Weight (kg) View more details.
Weight is measured including the cord, bowl and beaters.
- 10.3
- Bowl capacity (L) View more details.
Where two measurements are listed, the mixer comes with two bowls (generally a small and large one).
- 4.3
- Wattage (W)
- 275
- Website
- kitchenaid.com.au
- Whisk
- Yes
- Dough hook
- Yes
- Beater
- Yes
- Splash guard View more details.
A cover that helps prevent splattering the contents of the mixing bowl.
- No
- Bowl lock
- Yes
- Spring-loaded motor head View more details.
This feature allows for an easy lift, as the spring takes the weight for you.
- No
- Dishwasher safe View more details.
Whether the main parts, such as the bowl and accessories, are dishwasher safe. It's best to refer to the manufacturer's instructions as not all accessories are dishwasher safe.
- Yes (bowl, flat beater and dough hook)
- Extra outlet for optional attachments View more details.
Some models come with slots for extra attachments such as a mincer, juicer or food processor. These sometimes come with the product, or can be bought as optional extras.
- Yes
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