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KitchenAid Stand Mixer Questions & Answers (page 4 of 6)
KSM150 Artisan, KSM160 Artisan, KSM156, etc...119 questions from our users
Nasingasked
What is the difference between the Food Processor attachment and the slicer/shredder attachment?
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The food processor is better as you can do more with it. It chops veges or slice them. The slicer/shredder merely just slice some veges and grate cheese.
Mindyasked
Hi, I have a KSM 150 with the metal bowl with handle. I've used it maybe around 15-20 times to make bread dough in 6 months since i bought it brand new. The bowl now doesn't fit in tightly anymore as the metal base is worn out. Is this normal? It's a bit disappointing that the base of the bowl gets worn out so fast. I always make sure the bowls are screwed in tightly when i use it with the fear of the bowl coming lose and damaging the whole mixer. That's exactly what happened the last time when i made bread dough and turned my back for 10 seconds. Do you offer replacements?
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Just call kitchen aid they were really good to me if there’s an issue with a part they will replace it..
Natashaiansonasked
Hello! I have just opened my kitchen aid (model KSM160 in pink) and noticed that the 'dough/kneeding' attachment has two deep dints in it! I'm super excited to start baking, but I'm hoping to get a replacement attachment? Do I have to take the whole set back to the store, or would you be able to send me a replacement attachment? I live in Ashwood, Melbourne. Thanks for your help in advance! Tash x
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Belle AKitchenAid
Hello, If you give our Customer Service Team a call on 1800 990 990 (landline) or 0249026500 (mobile) and have your Stand Mixers serial number on hand, they will be able to arrange a replacement. Alternatively you can email this information to [email protected]
Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
Tinaasked
Is this a direct drive like the 170 model Which one should i buy ? Like the idea of 2 size bowls
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Hi, yes it is. I believe the only difference between the two models is that the KSM170 comes with a glass bowl only. There may be slight mixture capacity differences but the wattage and most other details appear to be the same. I had the same question and did my own comparison.
Thanks for that I ended up buying the Bakery Boss & good to have the 2 size bowls Im ver impressed with it
Shaggy Gasked
Can anyone give any insight as to which mixer to purchase between the ksm 160 & ksm170 platinum ? Also do the stainless bowls & pouring shield for the 160 fit the 170 ? Thanks
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Belle AKitchenAid
Hello, The main difference between the KSM160 and KSM170, is the paint finish and bowl accessories. The KSM170 has a platinum metallic finish, and a 4.7L glass bowl, where as the KSM160 has a 4.8L and 2.8L stainless steel bowl. All three bowls will fit both of the machines as well as a selection of other glass and ceramic bowls available. If you have any further questions we are happy to help. Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
PeeKayasked
I purchased a KitchenAid Model 5KSM45AWH (Classic Stand Mixer) from The Good Guys who told me that the $AUS448 was a promotional price to introduce a new model to the range. Have yet to untape & unpack the box, but having searched for this model online, I cannot find it anywhere. I am now really suspicious and would appreciate some advice as to the authenticity of this advice and the 'newness' of this model.
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I’ve seen Classic stand mixers in the UK but I don’t think they are a new model.
I expect they meant that your model is an older one, and they are clearing them out to bring in a newer model, not that yours is new.
Belle AKitchenAid
Hello, The KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer is a new model to the Australian market, that may be why you have had trouble finding it online. It is available in white as an exclusive to The Good Guys, and black with other retailers. If you have any further questions about your Stand Mixer we are happy to help. Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
Gabrielle Rasked
What is the difference between the Kitchenaid 150 and 160 please?
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They are exactly the same but the 160 has an additional bowl 2.8L.
The actual mixer units are identical, the KSM 160 comes with two stainless steel mixing bowls, and the KSM150 comes wioth one stainless steel mixing bowl.
To be honest the smaller bowl isn't that useful as it's too small for most things you will make. While a 4.8L bowl sounds enormous it's really not very large and you can even do small batches in it quite easily. I whipped three egg whites in the larger bowl just fine. With these mixers you need quite a bit of clearance between your ingredients and the top of the bowl otherwise it spills out.
Lozasked
Hi, I received my KSM 160 today. Is it normal for paint to flake off at that back of the pivot mechanism when the head is tilted up? It doesn't seem right that it would be normal to wear the paint during a standard use of the product.
Thanks Leanne
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Hi Leanne, if by "back of pivot mechanism" you mean the vertical piece of metal which moves through the actual stand and supports the mixer head, then my answer would be no it is not normal. The paint is a baked enamel and is quite hardie. Possibly a miss-alignment on assembly?? No enamel paint should be falling off your brand new machine.
Suggest you take this up with your retailer.
Hi Leanne, you definitely shouldn’t have paint flaking off a brand new stand mixer... I imagine if it’s starting to come off where the head tilts, it will get worse very quickly!
I don’t know what’s going on with Kitchen Aid but the hub on my brand new KSM 160 started to fall off after I’d had it for about 3 weeks, they did the dodgiest repair ever using glue and it came back scratched and looking like it was 10 years old with the hub still loose. After a lot of fighting and 4 weeks of constant phone calls I got it replaced with a brand new one that came out of the box chipped, scratched and dented. The third replacement had a huge dent in the drip ring and I gave up after that...
I’d suggest not going directly to Kitchen Aid for any sort of help - I emailed customer service to complain after the third KSM 160 was also damaged and they honestly took 13 days to write back and even then, they didn’t offer any solutions and asked for the serial number... I’m still not sure which of the 3 they meant though! So yeah, they obviously dont have enough staff to handle all the complaints and don’t care enough to hire more staff to try to sort out customer issues.
Hopefully you have better luck than I did and the next one isn’t damaged straight up!
Johnny Boy 15asked
Hi, I recently purchased a KSM160 online from David Jones, due for delivery this week. In the picture used on the David Jones website it shows only the 4.8L bowl with the stand mixer, but it doesn't show the 2.8L bowl. Also in the product description, no mention of the 2.8L bowl. I've noticed on other retailer websites that KSM160 has both bowls. Does David Jones have a different KSM160 product exclusive to them?
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Belle AKitchenAid
Hi Johnny, The KSM160 comes with the second 2.8L bowl, a couple of the colours on the David Jones website do not have the second bowl displayed. If you purchased the KSM150 however, this only comes with the 4.8L bowl. If you have any further questions, we are happy to help. Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
Packratasked
What is the difference between the Ksm150ps and the Ksm150pscv?
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Belle AKitchenAid
Hello, there is no difference in the models, only codes used for retailer/manufacturing purposes. If there are any other question you have, we are happy to help. Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
Hardikasked
Hi, May I know if KSM150 is ideal for daily baking needs? I require for making dough on daily basis. I have heard that Artisan series are not ideal for daily dough making.
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I use my mixer for dough making but I also have a Thermomix and use that mostly
Belle AKitchenAid
Hi Hardik, the KSM150 can most definitely be used on a daily basis for making dough. The bowl can hold up to 1kg of flour and produce 2kg of dough. If you have any questions we are happy to help. Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
Zipasked
I'm still a little confused about whether to buy an artisan ksm160 or a platinum ksm170. I'm leaning toward the 160, because I want the flex beater, but want to know which glass bowl to get extra (given the stainless steel comes with)? Thanks in advance
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My K A came with a stainless steel bowl. I then bought 2 extra bowls. A smaller stainless steel one and a glass one. I use Aldo the bowls at different times. I have the flex beater and it’s really handy.
Haroon Sasked
What is the price???
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I got mine at E & S Trading about 3 years ago @ a cost of around $750.00. They often do Kitchen Aid shows on the TVSN network which are very good and might be helpful
Belle AKitchenAid
Hi Haroon, You can have a look at our range of Stand Mixers and pricing on our website; https://kitchenaid.com.au/products/stand-mixers
Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
Ruthannasked
Hi,
I’m wondering if I buy a KSM170 will I be able to get a bowl cover separately? As this is included in the KSM160 but I would like the glass bowl,
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I’m not sure! I have purchased quite a few extra pieces separately. My latest is a spiralizer attachment which l love. Extra bowls are really handy.
Belle AKitchenAid
Hello, You can have a look at all the KitchenAid Stand Mixer Accessories here; https://kitchenaid.com.au/products/stand-mixer-accessories
If you are referring to the Pouring Shield, which comes with the KSM150 and KSM160, you can purchase that separately.
Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
Susieasked
Hi, I want to invest in a second mixing bowl. what model bowls will fit my KSM170?
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Belle AKitchenAid
HI Susie, if you have the KSM170, the 4.8L Stainless Steel bowl, the 2.8L Stainless Steel bowl, the ceramic bowls and frosted glass bowl. Any other questions we are happy to help!
Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
Jessica Aasked
Can the 300w motor handle the grain mill attachment? A lot of reviews can it over heats is incredibly noisy and causes fault in the mixer?
Any tips ?
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Belle AKitchenAid
Hi Jessica, the KSM170, as with all the other Stand Mixer models, are designed to support the KitchenAid Attachments range. The Grain Mill will run as intended on the KSM170, if you have any other questions please let us know. Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
Carlaasked
Unable to adequately mix 1 KG pizza dough with hook . Struggles and keeps stopping . Machine only 6 month old > my previous Kenwood Chef had no issues
Help Please Carla
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Belle AKitchenAid
Hi Carla, to gain a little more information to help you, can you please email [email protected] and include what type of flour you are using and what speed you are mixing on. Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
Anthonybasked
Hi Just wondering what glass bowl will fit as my kitchenAid is about 10 years old and I would like to purchase the right glass bowl to fit this model.
2 answers
If I were you I would just ring your local Kitchenaide seller as they would put you on the right track.
Belle AKitchenAid
Hi Anthony, if you have the KSM156 model, then the 4.7L Glass Bowl will fit your Stand Mixer. You can find it here; https://kitchenaid.com.au/products/47l-glass-bowl-5-quart-0
Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
tammyasked
Can the KSM150 mixer bowl to same as the KSM 156 ACAO mixer bowl?
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Belle AKitchenAid
Hi Tammy, The KSM150 and KSM156 have the same body and will be able to fit the 4.8L Stainless Steel bowl, as well as the 4.7L Glass and Ceramic Bowls, and the 2.8L Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl. We hope this helps! Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
Feginnasked
Can you please explain the difference between the properties of Full die cast metal(ksm170) and full metal construction (ksm160)? I am after quality and longevity of materials and I am not saying for a second either are bad - my last mixer was my granny's and I would like this to last as well thanks
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Belle AKitchenAid
Hello, The body of the KSM160 and KSM170 is the same, they are both full die cast metal, the only difference in the body is the finish. The KSM170 has a platinum double coat of paint which gives a metallic look, whereas the KSM160 has the standard KitchenAid colours. If you have any further questions we are happy to help. Kind Regards, The KitchenAid Team
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