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KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer 5KSM177ANK review

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer 5KSM177ANK

CHOICE Expert Rating

81%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent result for performance.
  • An outlet that accommodates optional accessories.
  • Motor head height is adjustable to lower beaters, flat screw driver required.
  • Comprehensive instructions with key diagrams and speed guides.
  • The bowl has a large handle for ease of unlocking bowl from unit and makes pouring out load easy.
  • Scraper beater and small bowl included.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Heavy motor head is not spring loaded.
  • Mixing bowl has a small base area and can be unstable when placed on bench.
  • No eject button to remove beater, hand can get covered in mixture.
  • Pouring shield supplied, sits on the bowl, need to remove when lifting beater and scraping sides of bowl.
  • Unit can be clunky and can rattle when processing a heavy load.

Type

Blender type

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
81%
Performance score
90%
Ease of use score
68%
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 x 36 x 22
Wattage (W)
Weight of blender (kg)
Weight of jug (kg)
Website
kitchenaid.com.au

Cost

Price
$1,099.00

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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