Regarding the reliability of Kitchen Aid mixers: I contacted KA directly and ...

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michael-in-phoenix

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...asked them about the negative reports I've been seeing on the repair records of the newer KA mixers and that they are built with nylon/plastic gears instead of steel.

They told me the Pro 600 Series (the one with the 6 quart bowl) is made just like the old ones, with all-metal gears and direct drive transmission, etc. They said other models have made some changes that weren't getting very good reviews, but the Pro 600 Series is as reliable as the older models.

So, I guess if I pop for the big bucks, I can still get a good KA mixer. My old one turns 20 years old this month.

Michael

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OMG Michael, mine is also 20 years old this April. First is that a sign of a

true foodie that we know not only the year but the month of when we purchased our "big" mixers?

Second: are you having problems with yours? Mine is a bit tired and won't do really big thick batches of cookies any more. I have been thinking about sending it in for service because I remember how happy Deb in MI was when she sent in hers.

 
Mine is making some weird noises. Stuff I haven't heard before, when it's under load.

I'll probably have it serviced, but I'm hoping to score a Pro 600 before I give up the old one. I'll keep them both, most likely.

I want the bigger one for kneading more than one loaf of bread at once, among other high-volume tasks.

Michael

 
I had mine for a few months when it croaked the same day Princess Di died.

And it was a holiday weekend. On Tuesday I was able to get a hold of KA and they immediately sent me a new one, along with a label to send the old one back.

 
Didn't even think about it but I've had mine since '89. "So far so good" (he said, realizing he'd

just cursed his long suffering machine to the fiery depths of electric hell.) Hmmmm, maybe I'd better start looking too. Damn.

 
I was looking at my toaster yesterday and realized that it is now 38 years old, one of those styles

originating in the 50s with the slow, oozing pop up. Still looks brand new. I almost left it behind. We sure made good stuff in the olden days.

 
Marg, wait 'til U hear this! We are using a toaster that my in-laws rec'd as a wedding gift in 1946

It works great, and the toast is perfect every time with just one "dunking". Of course, the slots are narrow so I keep a 2nd toaster to do English muffins, and since Paul & I were married in 1976, we've had at least 5 or 6 wide-slotted ones. The newer models burn out after a few years, but the one made in 1946 still works like a champ!

 
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