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KitchenAid Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer 5KSM70SHXADR review

KitchenAid Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer 5KSM70SHXADR

CHOICE Expert Rating

84%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Beater height can be adjusted using a flat head screw driver.
  • Pouring shield supplied, prevents splashing when adding ingredients while mixing. Large opening allows for easy adding of ingredients.
  • Bowl has a fairly comfortable handle to help with positioning bowl and unit and to help with removing a load.
  • Double flex edge beater (scraper beater) supplied.
  • Bowl is large in capacity – good for large batch baking.
  • Power hub at front of machine for using compatible attachments.
  • Tools can be stored inside bowl when not in use.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Basic instructions, multiple languages, very limited. Some more detailed information can be found on the KitchenAid website.
  • Control lever stiff to operate.
  • The motor head does not tilt, the bowl is raised or lowered by a large handle at the back of the unit. OK to access. Annoying if constantly scraping the bowl.
  • Unit can still operate even though the bowl is not raised into position.
  • Need to align bowl correctly in a specific position to lock into place, can be fiddly to align all three points.
  • No eject button to remove beater, hand can come in contact with mixture.
  • Mixing bowl is large and may not fit comfortably in a domestic sink.
  • Difficult to store due to size, best left on the benchtop.

Type

Blender type

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
84%
Performance score
97%
Ease of use score
65%
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
Tested model

Specifications

Jug capacity (L)
Noise level (dB)
Blender construction
Jug type
Number of speeds
11
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
42 x 37 x 28
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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