KitchenAid 4.5-qt. Ultra Power Stand Mixer - Empire Red

KitchenAid 4.5-qt. Ultra Power Stand Mixer - Empire Red Review

Currently all the reviews on Amazon are for the Artisan series mixers, probably because of the extra 25 watts of power over the Ultra series. I got my beloved Empire Red Ultra from my sister, in brand new condition, because she got tired of my constant admiration (actually, covetousness)of it every time I came to visit her. She happens to be a very busy working mom who doesn't cook and bake as much as I do, so she sold it to me at her cost, and I think she now regrets it! At any rate, on to my review...

First off, let me say this baby is HEAVY...at nearly 25 lbs. I don't move it around very much. It stays in its designated space on my counter, and I don't even TRY to store it. I'm disabled, and just don't have the physical strength to tackle that. However, its weight is one of the many advantages of the machine, when mixing heavier items such as bread and cookie doughs. It obviously saves me a lot of hand and arm fatigue; a hand-held mixer is out of the question for me. It has plenty of power, and easily mixes 2 loaves' worth of bread dough with minimal bogging. The only thing that I would improve upon is I would add a way to store the cord neatly; but that is a small thing compared to how much I rely on it to help me cook.
From whipped potatoes to buttercream icing, this mixer does all that I require of it, and probably much, much more...I hope to be able to buy some of the attachments for it soon. At about less than the Artisan series, don't pass it up thinking that the extra 25 watts of power is the only way to go.

KitchenAid 4.5-qt. Ultra Power Stand Mixer - Empire Red Feature

• Direct Drive transmission, metal gears, planetary mixing action and multipurpose hub for optional attachments
• Tilt back head allows easy access to mixture
• 300 watts of power
• Has metal gears and planetary mixing action
• Powder-coat painted zinc
• Material: Zinc
• Finish: Enameled
• Features: Tilt Back Head, Direct Drive Motor
• Includes: Instruction Manual, Flat Beaters, Balloon Whisk, Dough Hooks, Pouring Shield
• Number of Speeds: 10
• Power Wattage Output: 300 Watts
• Safety and Security Features: Safety Lock
• Care and Cleaning: Dishwasher Safe Parts
• Protective Qualities: Shock Resistant
• Warranty Description: 1 Year Manufacturer Total Replacement Warranty
• Total Volume Capacity: 4.5 Qt.
• Dimensions: Length: 14.1 "; Width: 8.7 "; Depth: 13.9 "

KitchenAid 4.5-qt. Ultra Power Stand Mixer - Empire Red Overview

KitchenAid first sold their home mixers in 1919. Since then, KitchenAid Stand Mixers have become easier for the home chef to buy, store and use, but the reputation for sturdy construction and reliable performance has not changed. The KitchenAid Ultra Power Mixer has a 4.5-qt. bowl; it boasts 300 watts of power for mixing double batches. The KitchenAid Stand Mixer has an accessory hub that accepts a variety of attachments that simplify many common kitchen chores like vegetable slicing, food grinding and even making fresh pasta and homemade ice cream.

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