How "slow" is the low speed? I would like to find a mixer (hand or stand) that has a true slow speed. Something similar to stirring by hand.
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I believe the low speed is intended to be exactly what you are asking about - a hand speed. In the operator's manual there are a couple of references to hand mixing at this low speed.
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The mixer will work for lower volume dough but not as well because it is designed for large batches. I used it to make pizza dough, only using a total of 4 c. My experience is it just takes a bit more time to get the dough thoroughly mixed before it really starts kneading it. Hope this helps.
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I really like this mixer. I use it alot. I have a large one, but this gets used alot more. The speed on low seems a little higher, I didn't have any problems splattering.Hope this helped.
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I'm looking to replace my Braun hand mixer that I've had for over 10 years. I know my "older version" definitely said to not run it continuously. It needs to be used in a sort of pulsing action. I have used mine primarily for the chopping and food processing for which I find it indispensable. Even with a family of 6 there are countless ways it is more practical that my large, bulky food processor.
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My mixer is on its way.. But i have visited shopkitchenaid.com.. and they give you alot of great tips.. thanks for the heads up...
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Honestly I dont recommend for mixing. Its basically a good source yo plug your iPhone/iPad is all.
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I would go with the Hamilton-Beach mixer. This one is very loud and I don't think that it would last very long.
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This mixer does not have a fast speed, even at the highest setting. It appears durable.
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No their not, this mixer broke during the very first use! The motor gears broke, I only had a little soften butter and a little sugar in the bowl when I went from low speed to med speed it suddenly went to high speed and would not come out of high speed. I would not buy this. tried to return but the company wouldnt take it back because it had been 3 months. But it was a gift and I didnt get it for that long after it was bought. Go with a kitchen aid.
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Smaller chunks are better else it takes longer for it to blend, plus you have to keep stirring with larger chunks. Be sure to add liquid of some kind.
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I know you specifically asked for those who have owned a Kitchen aid but please allow me to say...when I was researching between these two mixers and another brand (I cant think of right now) what did it for me.....was the warranty and also the reviews. I don't want to purchase anything where customer service literally is poor or I have to worry that within a year I will be out of an expensive item. That is what helped me to purchase the Hamilton Beach. Do your research and compare what are important elements to you in a mixer and then you will make the right decision for you.
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No. One I looked at in the store and considered in the same price range is the Hamilton Beach 64650 Classic Stand/Hand Mixer. The same identical mixer alone sells for half the price($19.00 - $23.00). I didn't want to deal with storing it and the mixer had deal breaking poor reviews regarding "...no real slow speed." The Hamilton Beach stand was really nice though and not the monster the Classic Kitchen Aid was that I had and hardly used.
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This mixer is comparable with Kitchen Aid of higher power ratings. Have used it for bread and cookies, cakes,etcRuns very smooth and quiet. Have not tried the freeze ice cream unit yet. Like the unit very much so far. It has an auto shutout if you push it too hard. Would look for much higher rating if you will be making a lot of bread. Hope this helps.
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I find it pretty quiet for a hand mixer, but it is powerful, even set at the lowest speed. If you're okay with that than I would recommend it. I'm happy with mine and I've learned to handle the power with a few minor tricks.
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That's an excellent question. I had no prior experience with a stand mixer, so was surprised how fast the slow/low speed was . . . however, it serves great. There are some cakes I still choose to mix by hand, because overmixing will 'toughen' the end result. But for bread, this is unbeatable!!
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I really like this mixer because of the dual motors so it always spins and doesn't get stuck like others I have had. The bowl is on the small side but is deep. I haven't had trouble making anything I normally put in a mixer other than one recipe that I had to use a larger bowl for and remove the stand and just make it a hand mixer. It was my first time doing that last week and I found it easy. If you frequently make large recipes, this mixer is probably not for you due to the bowl size, but as I said, I really like it for my purposes.
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I've used a hand mixer in mine and it worked just fine. You just have to hold onto the bowls and be careful because they're very flexible and if you lower the mixer too far, the side of the bowl will fold down under the pressure. I love these things--they're wonderful.