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KitchenAid ice cream bowl attachment

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this has been better than any other aftermarket ice cream maker or mixer that I've found I've tried two or three other ones and this one has by far been the best

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all in all I would recommend this still

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it doesn't really scrape the real Frozen pieces off the edge now that's key for making really good ice cream it still does a good enough job but you might need to add some sort of additive to your ice cream to make it that really good kind of chewy thick ice cream consistency

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even though it does do a great job as you can see here the mixer it cuts to the edge

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now when you get it it comes with the mixer in the attachment to attach it to the actual KitchenAid very simple and easy to set up

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now one thing you should be aware of this is you will have to freeze this for a very long time usually if you throw it in the freezer the night before you plan on making it by the next morning it's plenty well Frozen

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KitchenAid stand mixer

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3:30 supports Joshua Weissman

alright so number one on this list is the coveted kitchenaid stand mixer one of my most favorite tools in my kitchen it does a million billion things other than just making dough it does everything i'm not even going to try and sell you on this it's too good

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Fixing it isn't a quick swap.

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Even for a seasoned repair technician replacing the nylon follower means a full teardown, not a casual repair.

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But in practice, it means that repeated breakdowns are built into the design.

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Cites durability (against), maintenance (against), noise (against)

For home bakers, this engineered weak point turns a $400 mixer into a recurring project, not a set-it-and-forget-it tool.

The result is a cycle: bake, break, disassemble, repeat.

Symptoms show up as grinding noises, sluggish performance, or even visible oil leaking from the mixer seams.

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Inside every modern KitchenAid Artisan mixer there's a single part that quietly determines the lifespan of the whole machine, the nylon worm gear.

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The original grease is petroleum-based, chosen for its low cost and basic compatibility with metal and plastic parts. Over time, especially during repeated heavy mixing, this grease starts to break down.

Heat from the motor and friction inside the gear case causes the oil to separate and seep out, leaving behind a sticky residue and dry spots on critical gear teeth. Once the lubricant thins or migrates, metal parts lose their protective buffer.

Service records and technician interviews point to a pattern. Mixers that have their original grease replaced with a modern synthetic alternative run cooler, leak less, and show less internal wear after years of use. For owners willing to open the case and swap out the petroleum grease, the improvement is immediate.…

The so-called lifetime claim in practice often means the lifetime of the first round of heavy baking, not the decades-long service many expect.

One logbook shows a KitchenAid Artisan returned for its second worm gear replacement in under 5 years.

Modern mixers cycle through repairs, while their all-metal ancestors quietly outlast them.

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One thing I noticed during my testing is that the head on all three KitchenAid mixers doesn't lock in the raised position. This could catch you off guard, create a mess, or potentially pinch your fingers.

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Cites safety (against)

The paddle hit the dough hook and sent it flying out of the bowl. It almost hit me in the face and it left white marks from the dough hook's coating inside the bowl.

14:04 supports Joshua Weissman

you can use it for mixing anything Doe's cookies batters Etc right you're whipping egg whites you're making marshmallow fluff whatever the Whisk attachment will do it you have all the other hands for DS and batters but the biggest reason why it's so useful is this thing right here this little hole this machine has so…

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14:04 supports Joshua Weissman

if you cook a lot or bake a lot this machine will change your life

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if you buy this you will not regret it

3:30 supports Joshua Weissman

alright so number one on this list is the coveted kitchenaid stand mixer one of my most favorite tools in my kitchen it does a million billion things other than just making dough it does everything i'm not even going to try and sell you on this it's too good

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The owner paid nearly $200 across two visits, more than half the price of a new mixer, just to keep the original running.

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The cost of keeping a new mixer alive can outpace its purchase price, a reality that is well documented in service records and kitchen drawers alike.

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and the Artisan Plus gives you the best overall experience.

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If you decide to go with KitchenAid, the Classic is the best value.

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KitchenAid confirmed that all three mixers use the same internal gears, and if something breaks, replacement parts are widely available, and there are companies that specialize in repairing KitchenAid mixers.

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Cites availability, repairability

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That said, I do think KitchenAid is worth paying more for, especially if you plan to keep it for years.

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When you plug in the KitchenAid Classic or Artisan with a speed lever set above zero, the mixer starts running immediately.

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When you plug in the KitchenAid Classic or Artisan with a speed lever set above zero, the mixer starts running immediately.

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When you upgrade from the Artisan to the Artisan Plus, you get a double flex edge beater, plus heavier stainless steel versions of the same beater, whisk, and dough hook. All four attachments are dishwasher safe.

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The Artisan Plus was noticeably better because the double flex edge beater continuously scraped the sides of the bowl. I only had to stop once after adding the dry ingredients and very little dough collected in the middle of the beater.

The Artisan Plus was much more stable, and the locking lever stayed in place throughout the test.

14:34 supports Joshua Weissman

these last so long I've had this stand mixer for probably 6 years and it's not even close to crapping out and I beat the out of this thing

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Owned 6 years

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Despite the higher wattage, the Artisan models torque under load often falls short of expectations, especially when faced with dense dough.

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that would jam a standard KitchenAid.

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All three whipped the cream in about two minutes without any issues.

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All three also handled the pizza dough well and produced excellent pizza, but the heads of the Classic and Artisan bounced a lot more during kneading, and their locking levers shifted away from the fully locked position, which caused them to bounce even more.

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You also get a redesigned speed control and a bowl light.

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Cites safety

Hamilton Beach and Cuisinart do the same thing, but the AUCMA and KitchenAid Artisan Plus won't start until you return the control to zero. That's a pretty big safety issue, especially if you store the whisk, beater, and dough hook inside the bowl like I do.

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The bowl and all three attachments are dishwasher safe, unlike the whisks included with the KitchenAid Classic and Artisan, which need to be handwashed.

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Cites dishwasher safe (against), ease of cleaning (against)

With cookies, the Classic and Artisan both mixed the dough well, but I still had to stop and scrape the bowl several times.

All three also handled the pizza dough well and produced excellent pizza, but the heads of the Classic and Artisan bounced a lot more during kneading, and their locking levers shifted away from the fully locked position, which caused them to bounce even more.

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The bowl and all three attachments are dishwasher safe, unlike the whisks included with the KitchenAid Classic and Artisan, which need to be handwashed.

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With cookies, the Classic and Artisan both mixed the dough well, but I still had to stop and scrape the bowl several times.

All three also handled the pizza dough well and produced excellent pizza, but the heads of the Classic and Artisan bounced a lot more during kneading, and their locking levers shifted away from the fully locked position, which caused them to bounce even more.

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it can get expensive to three hundred even four or five for some of the bigger ones but a great investment if you love baking

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I obviously use this thing all the time whether I'm making doze or batters I mean you can do anything in a stand mixer

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14:04 supports Joshua Weissman

more specifically the industry standard kitchen aid

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The Artisan is worth considering if you want the larger bowl, a handle, or a specific color.

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Cites appearance, handle, size and capacity

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With cookies, the Classic and Artisan both mixed the dough well, but I still had to stop and scrape the bowl several times.

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With cookies, the Classic and Artisan both mixed the dough well, but I still had to stop and scrape the bowl several times.

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When you upgrade from the Classic to the Artisan, you get a larger bowl with a handle and many more color options.

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All three KitchenAid mixers are much heavier than the cheaper brands. They have diecast metal bodies and the same front power hubs for optional attachments.

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14:34 supports Joshua Weissman

so the expense you're putting towards this is really saving you money over time time

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14:04 objects Joshua Weissman

they are expensive there is no way around that and I am sorry

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When you upgrade from the Classic to the Artisan, you get a larger bowl with a handle and many more color options.

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10:33 supports Billy Parisi Chef

obviously this KitchenAid has been around for a long time you see then a lot of my videos

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Its job isn't just to transmit force, it's designed to fail first. When the bowl jams or the dough gets too dense, the nylon teeth are supposed to strip away stopping the mixer before the motor burns out.

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KitchenAid vintage Hobart-built mixer

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The original 1919 mixer weighed in at more than 25 lb, a solid mass of cast iron and steel that set it apart from anything else on the market.

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Every critical part, from the gear train to the outer housing, was engineered from metal, echoing the standards found in commercial bakeries and naval galleys.

Inside, the gear train was a study in over-engineering. Steel-on-steel contact, precision-machined tolerances, and a drive system modeled after industrial equipment.

These mixers were so robust that stories circulated of them surviving decades in bakery basements or riding out storms at sea on Navy ships.

The sheer weight alone, over 25 lb, spoke to the density of materials and the absence of cost-cutting.

still mixes weekly after three decades with only a fresh cord and a dab of grease.

Vintage owners share receipts from the 1980s and the 1990s, some machines logging 40 years of use without a major breakdown.

Modern mixers cycle through repairs, while their all-metal ancestors quietly outlast them.

For serious bakers, the legacy of Hobart built longevity lives on in vintage machines and select commercial alternatives.

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The Hobart era established a gold standard.

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Professional bakers adopted these machines not for their looks, but for their ability to run batch after batch without faltering.

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About the brand itself

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18:36 supports Joshua Weissman

a Cuisinart or KitchenAid is like the two brands that I would recommend.

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