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KitchenAid Platinum Stand Mixer KSM156 review

KitchenAid Platinum Stand Mixer KSM156

CHOICE Expert Rating

87%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent performance score.
  • When kneding dough the unit stays firm on the bench, the top jolts only slightly.
  • The height of the beaters can be adjusted.
  • Bowl and attachments are dishwasher safe.
  • Comes with a scraper beater.
  • Comes with a mincer, pasta maker and chopper as optional accessories that attach into the motor of the mixer.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Comparatively heavy.
  • Care needs to be taken when cleaning the glass bowl – it's heavy and can be awkward to clean in a domestic sink.
  • No pouring shield supplied, need to reduce speed when adding ingredients as it can splash out, awkward when adding ingredients while mixing.
  • No eject button to remove beater.
  • The motor head is very heavy and is not spring loaded so you need to hold the head when lifting and lowering.
  • Lever control can be stiff to operate.

Type

Blender type

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
87%
Performance score
100%
Ease of use score
67%
Green smoothie score
Kale score
Nut butter score
Sorbet score
Blend a soft liquid score
Crushing ice score
Chop score
Dough score
Dry milling nuts score
Parmesan cheese score
Raw soup score

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Jug capacity (L)
Noise level (dB)
Blender construction
Jug type
Number of speeds
10
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
36 35 x 30
Wattage (W)
Weight of blender (kg)
Weight of jug (kg)
Website
kitchenaid.com.au

Cost

Price
$899.00

Features

Cord storage
Pulse option
Jug lock
Removable blade housing
Speed cut out
Lid lock
Measuring cap lock
Some parts dishwasher safe

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