[Sca-cooks] Which Kitchenaid

[Etain1263 at aol.com]

well, I have "worn out" a Kitchenaid mixer.   Let it be said that  it did 
catch on fire right after I got it and they replaced the innards at that  time 
and then someone else opened it and did something that later, a repair  person 
said was not correct.  Anyway, the gears corroded and had to be  replaced after 
about 25 years and then they just sort of started to fail..sort  of like a 
car transmission:  first the low..then the middle ones,  etc.  I replaced it 2 
years ago and am very happy with the new  one.  I had thought to buy the 
"Artisan" model as a replacement as it  came in such nice colors and was always on 
sale..but a friend got one for  Christmas and when I tried to use my double 
cookie dough recipe in it (that my  former mixer handled with no problem), it 
almost burned the motor  out!   So...I went for the Professional (525?) with the 
larger bowl  and the arms...it's WONDERFUL!   I have most of the attachments, 
but  would really like the "new" pasta machine!  The strainer is invaluable at 
 canning time: tomato sauce and applesauce practically make themselves!   
Since the attachments fit all models (with the exception of ones that lock into  
the base rather than attach to the motor), my buddy with the Artisan has been  
borrowing them all Fall.  hmmm...I guess I know what to get him for  
Christmas!
 
Etain