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KitchenAid Artisan KSM160 Stand Mixer review

KitchenAid Artisan KSM160 Stand Mixer

CHOICE Expert Rating

85%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent performance score.
  • When kneading dough the unit stays firm on the bench, the top jolts only slightly.
  • Pouring shield supplied, stops splashing when adding ingredients while mixing.
  • Large and small size bowls supplied.
  • Beater height is adjustable.
  • Components are dishwasher safe.
  • Optional accessories that attach into the motor of the mixer are available.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for ease of use.
  • Unit can be clunky and can rattle during processing.
  • No scraper beater.
  • Comparatively heavy.
  • Speed lever can be stiff.
  • No eject button to remove beater, hand can get covered in mixture.
  • The motor head is very heavy and is not spring loaded so you need to hold the head when lifting and lowering.
  • Unit can still operate when motor head is lifted.
  • No cord storage.

Type

Blender type

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
85%
Performance score
97%
Ease of use score
66%
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)
35 x 38 x 23
Wattage (W)
Weight of blender (kg)
Weight of jug (kg)
Website
kitchenaid.com.au

Cost

Price
$949.00

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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