Cuisinart 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer SM-55
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Great Product
I had a Kitchen Aid before it was the "in" thing, as a wedding gift 25 years ago, and just this year needed to replace it,. I know they sold the Kitchen Aid name to a new company, and was a little leary if the quality would be as commendable. When I started looking at stand mixers there were very few competitors with the Kitchen Aid, but this model caught my attention. It is fabulous. Love the ease of use, and the fold option and timer are a great asset. I have only had it about a month, but have really enjoyed it, and anticipate lots of use over the course of the next 20-25 years.
April 30, 2011
Fabulous!
It was highly recommended by a friend of mine and after a year of deliberating on whether to make such a expensive purchase for something i will probably only use a few times a year, i think i will be using it a lot more. It is beautiful and easy to use.
March 2, 2011
WOW ! GREAT PURCHASE
I RECEIVED MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS ! RESEARCHED FOR THE BEST PROUDCT OUT THERE ! THEN RESEARCHED BEST PRICE WITH A REBATE/FREE GIFT. WELL I MADE MY FIRST BATCH OF GINERBREAD COOKIES LAST NIGHT, THEY WERE A BREEZE TO MAKE IN MY NEW CUISINART STAND MIXER. I HAVE WANTED ONE OF THESE FOR YEARS.........JUST LOVE HOW IT WORKS. QUIET EASTY TO CLEAN. THE COOKIES ARE DELICIOUS TOO ! ! !
January 13, 2011
Great Mixer!
I wanted to replace my 25+ year-old KitchenAid mixer. There was nothing wrong with it, but I had remodeled my kitchen and the color of the old mixer didn't match any of the new appliances. I fully intended to purchase another KitchenAid until I received the issue of Cook's Magazine that included reviews of stand mixers. After considering the magazine's recommendation and doing some additional research, I purchased the 5.5 Quart Cuisinart. I've owned a variety of other Cuisinart products, so figured I couldn't go too wrong! I really enjoy this mixer! I cook/bake a variety of things and from breads to cookies,cakes and fudge, to mashed potatoes and whipped cream, I have had great results. The timer is particularly handy when I'm multi-tasking (holidays!) in the kitchen or if a less experienced cook is doing the work. When I purchased the mixer, I received a coupon for the blender attachment. I rarely use a blender except for frozen margaritas, but it does a great job on them, crushing the ice with no apparent strain on the motor. The "fold" setting is also very handy for those delicate items. I'm not thrilled with the splash guard - I think putting it on and taking it off is awkward - and when it's on, scraping the sides of the bowl is nearly impossible. However, with that said, the mixer is sturdy and unless planned obsolescence is part of Cuisinart's marketing strategy, my mixer will probably be around longer than I!
January 24, 2009
The One I've Been Waiting For!
I recently received the Cuisinart Stand Mixer SM-55 for my 35th wedding anniversary. This is the dream stand mixer, in my opinion. I'm a Baby Boomer and I have a lot of trouble with arthritis that has weakened my hands and wrists. I can't stir up heavy batters or bread doughs by hand like I used to. I know my husband missed those home-made baked goods he enjoyed for so many years. My old stand mixer just didn't have enough power to do the sort of tasks I required help with, so I've been shopping for a long time for THE BEST mixer to replace it. I've never liked the KitchenAid mixers. This Cuisinart mixer is it! It mixes up a double batch of bread dough smoothly and quickly. I get perfect results every time. I never thought I'd use the automatic timer built into the mixer, but this is a great feature. You set it and walk away while the mixer purrs away and then shuts off automatically when the job is done. The parts are easy to get on and off (a must for me!). The mixer attachments are coated with a non-stick coating to make them easier to clean (they can even go into the dishwasher). The bowl has 2 handles to make it easy to manipulate. The exterior of the stainless steel bowl is mirror bright and smooth. The interior has a rougher, brushed surface to help it "grip" the heavy batters while the dough hook or paddle are rotating. The motor has 800 watts of quite, dependable power. It has never once heated up during a long work session. It also has a slow start feature that automatically starts the beater moving at the slowest speed, then it speeds up to whatever setting you have chosen so you don't have flour or other ingredients flying all over the counter. This mixer is sturdy, built to last and rock stable. It never wobbles or moves around the counter when heavy dough is being beaten. The cookbook and DVD that come with the mixer are a nice plus, but I did find some errors in the bread recipes where they call for only one packet of yeast for two loaves of bread. It takes two packs for two loaves to get a proper rise out of the bread dough. Other than that, there is not a single thing I could complain about with this mixer. Even my arthritic hands can manage to get the splash guard on and off easily enough. The 5-1/2 quart model is just the right size for my husband and myself. It's not so huge that I can't lift or move it and it doesn't take up too much space on my counter. It handles any task that I ask of it from bread doughs, cakes, cookie batters, custard pies, even making meatloaf! Treat yourself to this great product.
June 5, 2008
Cuisinart Stand Mixer
I received the stand mixer I ordered in a timely manner and it was packaged very well. I have made several batches of cookies and some bread so far and it has worked flawlessly. I also bought the meat grinding attachment and made some deer sausage. The mixer had plenty of power for the task. It didn't take long to process 20 lbs of meat. It's easy to clean and seems to be very well made. I am very pleased so far. I debated between a kitchenaid and the cuisinart and I think I got way more for my money on this mixer. I guess time will tell if it is a quality machine.
January 20, 2011
Fantastic Purchase
I have used a Kitchenaid stand mixer for years, however the condo I purchased kitchen cabinets are too low for my stand mixer to sit on the counter, so I started thinking about getting another one that would fit...well this baby is low and sleek and fits perfectly!!! Add to that the timer and fold buttons ---this is a design made in cooking heaven!! I started using it the day it arrived and have not stopped......... I love it!!!
January 19, 2011
Love it- bonus- shipping was inexpensive & timely
After looking at America's Test Kitchen's rating and customer reviews, I am glad I purchased the 5.5 qt instead of the 7 qt. The smaller machine takes up less counter space and does the job I want. I wanted the mixer right away and was very pleased that the next day shipping charge was so much lower than a different website (even though I had a gift card to that one) and it arrived next day like promised and I saved 80%. I made a double loaf recipe of raisin bread at once with no problems. I made several recipes in the included recipe book and dvd and then some others. Everything worked well and I like the timer... I have an old Kitcheaid mixer and was wondering about the noise but the Cuisnart is the quieter machine.
July 16, 2010