KitchenAid Artisan KSM160 Stand Mixer Black Matte

To be honest I'm quite disappointed with my KitchenAid. I lusted after it for years and it has not lived up to expectations at all! The first thing I noticed was a weird clunking noise coming from within the machine (without any bowl or attachments), so it's super loud to use. The first thing I attempted to make was biscuits, but creaming the butter and sugar the ingredients just spread to the side and bottom of the bowl and didn't move. I had to constantly scrape the sides of the bowl. Determined to love my machine, I ordered the special bowl scraping mixing attachment but that made ZERO difference.I'm so upset that after spending so much money I've ended up with something that doesn't perform basic functions. At least it looks pretty on my bench, right?

A mighty mixer that does all the hard work!

I purchased this KitchenAid around 5 years ago when I was starting to learn how to bake. I was hesitant about how much use I'd get out of it, but within a month I was using it constantly and these days I reach for it at least weekly. When it comes to whipping cream and egg whites, it creates lots of volume quickly. The 1 to 10 speed range helps with accuracy, especially for recipes that require precision. I mostly use the handled bowl since the grip allows for easier release and helps with transferring heavier contents elsewhere. However, the small bowl is handy for recipes with separate mixtures.I also make bread every 1-2 weeks, often doubling the recipe. I find it can comfortably handle the amount of dough for two loaves without it riding pass the hook. The ... MoreI purchased this KitchenAid around 5 years ago when I was starting to learn how to bake. I was hesitant about how much use I'd get out of it, but within a month I was using it constantly and these days I reach for it at least weekly. When it comes to whipping cream and egg whites, it creates lots of volume quickly. The 1 to 10 speed range helps with accuracy, especially for recipes that require precision. I mostly use the handled bowl since the grip allows for easier release and helps with transferring heavier contents elsewhere. However, the small bowl is handy for recipes with separate mixtures.I also make bread every 1-2 weeks, often doubling the recipe. I find it can comfortably handle the amount of dough for two loaves without it riding pass the hook. The machine does heat up and slightly shake with a denser dough, but make sure to run it on the lowest two speeds and pause it every so often to avoid overheating.Something to be mindful of is that the mixer WILL run when unlocked, so check that the motor head has clicked into place before switching it on to prevent it from bobbing. This has only ever happened a few times when I was hastily lifting and lowering the head, and the paddle/hook is sitting on batter/dough at the bottom and I didn't fully lower it.All in all, a truly reliable and timesaving mixer that still works like new.

Great Appliance for Bakers

The stand mixer has been easy to use! Attachments go on without any difficulty. The speeds are good for all sorts of mixing. While I have mainly used it for mixing dough, the additional attachments really make it a one-stop-kitchen-appliance-shop in many ways. The machine can warm up if kneading dough for more than 10-15 minutes. It didn't stop working, just got hot to touch.After use, cleaning is simple. Wipe down the machine. Hand wash the attachments and put the mixing bowls in the dishwasher.

How good are Kitchen Aid mixers!

I was worried that when the mixer arrived the colour wouldn’t be what I hoped for, some colours look quite different in real life compared to their online pics. But omg! What a stunning colour! So incredibly happy I went with pistachio! And of course the machine itself works like an absolute dream, a second to non mixer. Owning a Kitchen Aid mixer has been my lifelong dream and I have not been disappointed.

Kitchen Aid Honest Review - Read before you buy

When you buy a Kitchen Aid you buy peace of mind, yes it's expensive compared to other brands but you get quality materials, if you are ever in store have a look at one, look at the features and feel the product, it feels like it’s built to last you will see that for yourself if you see one in person.For those online browser/buyers it’s a heavy unit, constructed very strong, it doesn’t wobble around on your benchtop it’s been designed well.Advise will be to do the homework, look up reviews and compare products for yourself, I got this stand mixer for my wife for mother’s day, the kitchen aid was to replace her mother’s 30 year old Sunbeam model, instantly my wife was relieved, her comments were “wow, “this is amazing”, “nothing sticks to the bowl”, “No need to ... MoreWhen you buy a Kitchen Aid you buy peace of mind, yes it's expensive compared to other brands but you get quality materials, if you are ever in store have a look at one, look at the features and feel the product, it feels like it’s built to last you will see that for yourself if you see one in person.For those online browser/buyers it’s a heavy unit, constructed very strong, it doesn’t wobble around on your benchtop it’s been designed well.Advise will be to do the homework, look up reviews and compare products for yourself, I got this stand mixer for my wife for mother’s day, the kitchen aid was to replace her mother’s 30 year old Sunbeam model, instantly my wife was relieved, her comments were “wow, “this is amazing”, “nothing sticks to the bowl”, “No need to scrape the sides of the bowl”.I’m a technical person, I don’t understand the first about making deserts, but when you are considering a stand mixer product you need to consider a few things.1. Your budget2. Warranty, the more the better3. Where the product is made as if it breaks where will you be required to send it to them etc.4. You want the stand mixer to last you a long time, so consider the materials the stand mixer is made from.5. Safety is also important so do your homework on the mixer.A lot of options out there, the more you research the more this product will make sense.

Looks great and works well

This is one of the prettiest items on my kitchen bench..which I display with pride and makes me look like a real baker! The design, look and colours make this a sexy piece of art in the kitchen. You can also buy other attachments to make this more than just a mixer - I purchased the ice cream maker too which I have yet to test out. The bowl needs to be placed in the freezer which is a bit of a hassle as our freezer is always jam packed with food.The KitchenAid is so easy to set up and use. Love that it has two bowls especially when instructions calls for wet and dry ingredients to be mixed separately and who has time to wash, dry and use the 2nd bowl. The bowls are also metal, which is so much lighter than the glass bowls and feels not as fragile as glass.It's ... MoreThis is one of the prettiest items on my kitchen bench..which I display with pride and makes me look like a real baker! The design, look and colours make this a sexy piece of art in the kitchen. You can also buy other attachments to make this more than just a mixer - I purchased the ice cream maker too which I have yet to test out. The bowl needs to be placed in the freezer which is a bit of a hassle as our freezer is always jam packed with food.The KitchenAid is so easy to set up and use. Love that it has two bowls especially when instructions calls for wet and dry ingredients to be mixed separately and who has time to wash, dry and use the 2nd bowl. The bowls are also metal, which is so much lighter than the glass bowls and feels not as fragile as glass.It's also very easy to clean and maintain. It is a bit heavy but it's also quite sturdy and solid. Very well made and I can see it lasting for years.Customer service is also very good - had some issues at the start and they were able to sort it out for me.

Love my Countertop Candy

I love my refurbished 4.8L Artisan Standmixer! It looks and feels brand new and works so very well!First I made traditional pretzels that need a lot of kneading, which is hard to do by hand. Not only does my KSM160 speed up the process, it also kneads a much more elastic and smooth yeast dough that’s fantastic to work with. Next up I made a smooth German style meatloaf. The kneading hook worked through my batch of minced meat very well! There‘s nothing it doesn‘t seem to do. Think pizza dough: amazing results! An „industrial“ amount of pancake batter for a large family gathering: a breeze to whip up!Now I can‘t stop using my stand mixer, I love it that much.

Mixed metaphor

My girlfriend loves to bake. She doesn't -just- love to bake - she lives to bake. She bakes everything you could imagine. Every waking second is spent baking, or thinking about baking, or talking about baking, or talking about the dream she just had in which she was baking.She used to swear that she didn't need a mixer as mixing it by hand meant she could 'feel the texture of the dough'.Boy oh boy has this Artisan Stand Mixer changed her life.Sure it only really does one thing good (mix things) but it does that one thing REALLY good."It'll mix anything I throw at it*" ~ my girlfriendCookie dough? MixedBread dough? MixedOther kinds of mixtures? Unnecessary as they're already 'mix'ture. But it mixes those too.Frozen slushy mix? You guess it! ... MoreMy girlfriend loves to bake. She doesn't -just- love to bake - she lives to bake. She bakes everything you could imagine. Every waking second is spent baking, or thinking about baking, or talking about baking, or talking about the dream she just had in which she was baking.She used to swear that she didn't need a mixer as mixing it by hand meant she could 'feel the texture of the dough'.Boy oh boy has this Artisan Stand Mixer changed her life.Sure it only really does one thing good (mix things) but it does that one thing REALLY good."It'll mix anything I throw at it*" ~ my girlfriendCookie dough? MixedBread dough? MixedOther kinds of mixtures? Unnecessary as they're already 'mix'ture. But it mixes those too.Frozen slushy mix? You guess it! Mixed.Hosting a swingers party? It'll probably even mix the keys.**So if you want a mixer that mixes stuff good and does other stuff good too*** you can't go past this here Artisan Stand Mixer.P.S. It comes with a free bowl!*not anything. You wouldn't want to mix a roast lamb for example.**neither this reviewer or Myer take responsibility for any key-related damage that may occur. Always swing responsibly.***presumably

My best helping hand.. kitchen Aid artisan mixer !

We bought our KitchenAid mixer a couple of weeks ago and wondering how we survived in the kitchen before without this fantastic appliance?! It looks wonderful in our shaded palm colour. It definitely makes cooking and baking much more efficient and we were also impressed with how quiet the mixer is as well. The mixer also came with a pour guard/shield which was not expecting but has been a great addition to have. It keeps the mixing and the messes contained to the bowl, also impressed with the different mixing attachments and how heavy-duty they are. We will definitely get lots of use out of it, for sure!

Solid appliance, looks good, pretty colour choices

Received promptly in Vic after purchase online a couple of weeks ago for $729. Lovely colour, Lavender Cream. I haven't used it yet, although I have been reading reviews about it online.It's a solid build and fits nicely on bench top. Has 3 mixing attachments and pouring shield.It is important to do the simple 'bowl to beater dime test' which done using Aus 5 cent - closest size to a US dime which is 1/16th of an inch or 1.5mm thick. This test checks that the distance between your bowl and the fitted beater is just right - not touching/scraping the bottom of bowl and not too far above it leaving some unmixed batter/dough. There are several demo videos online to show how to simply adjust this height.Only hand wash the aluminium whisk attachment, as the ... MoreReceived promptly in Vic after purchase online a couple of weeks ago for $729. Lovely colour, Lavender Cream. I haven't used it yet, although I have been reading reviews about it online.It's a solid build and fits nicely on bench top. Has 3 mixing attachments and pouring shield.It is important to do the simple 'bowl to beater dime test' which done using Aus 5 cent - closest size to a US dime which is 1/16th of an inch or 1.5mm thick. This test checks that the distance between your bowl and the fitted beater is just right - not touching/scraping the bottom of bowl and not too far above it leaving some unmixed batter/dough. There are several demo videos online to show how to simply adjust this height.Only hand wash the aluminium whisk attachment, as the combination of high heat, mineral content of water and chemicals in dishwasher detergent leaves a blackish residue on the aluminium which can end up in your ingredients.There is a steel whisk available to purchase which can be put in the dishwasher. KSM5THWW for AUD $69.After creating such a quality work horse appliance I would minus 1 star because KitchenAid should make and include only steel mixing attachments instead of aluminium ones.