KitchenAid K4SSWH 4 -1/2 Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer, White Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this mixer yesterday for Christmas from my kids. Then I read the above review and I got a little aprehensive. Today I telephoned this number 1-800-541-6390 to ask about the attachments for this model mixer. She answered several questions and she gave me the numbers of appliance models that are compatible with the K4SS mixer. The wire whip model number is K5AW. The attachments with model numbers KSM500 and K5SS will all fit the K4SS mixer. Hope this helps.

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KitchenAid Blender Cutter Blade Assembly Review

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(More customer reviews)I just replaced my old Cutter Blade Assembly with this and it works perfectly. I do see a trace of grease on the underside after use, as I did on the original, but no leak of the contents. After seeing the grease on the new one, I'm not sure that I even needed to replace the old one, as it is on the outside and did not cause a leak or contaminate the contents. At any rate, I now have two Cutter Blade Assemblys and both work fine.

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KitchenAid ProLine Burr Coffee Grinder - Onyx Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I chucked my old burr grinder in favor of something more substantial, and the KitchenAid steps up to the plate.
A couple of cons:
1) It is big. It comes close to the size of my coffee maker in terms of space. Fortunately, I have a big kitchen.
2) No automatic off. Simple Off/On toggle on the side.
Many Pros:
1) Again, substantial glass and metal presentation. You get what you pay for. Did it ever occur to you all the old metal and glass mixers and appliances in grandma's kitchen that have been beaten within an inch of their life, but still work after all these years? Invest in something that's made to last, period. I wanted an anti-static glass coffee receptacle (I can't stand when the ground coffee flies all over the counter from a plastic container), and a metal appliance. Great presence on the countertop. Beam me up scotty.
2) Well constructed. Really not much to assemble, and the unit fits together well, unlike its plastic cousins. I like the way that the ground coffee falls 180 degrees downward from the grinder. Previous burr grinders that I've owned tend to have the hopper on top, grinder in the middle, and then will spit the ground coffee out at a 90 degree angle from the grinder. This creates pockets where ground coffee tends to gum up the mechanism (especially if you're using an oily bean). This design, although big in size, uses gravity to move the ground coffee through.
3) Quieter than a number of other burr grinders that I've owned. (a bonus for quelling caffeine-withdrawal headache issues in the AM)
4) Pretty uniform ground size. I'm not making espresso with this grinder, so I can't report how finely it grinds, but as a new owner, I'm in the process of titrating the perfect grind size for my metal cone filter. The manufacturer's book comes with setting suggestions. I'm not a complete coffee freak, but I do tend to use only "top shelf" coffees that I order direct from plantations. Coffee represents my daily luxury, and this grinder preserves the flavor of the bean.
5) Good resale value. I know this is an odd thing to look at as a pro, because, why re-sell it? But, not everything fits hand and glove. I was searching for a used one on e-bay and saw that the same model used was selling for about 60 cents on the dollar. Beats that "pre-owned" car you were looking at.
I looked around for coffee grinders and for the quality of materials and workmanship, this really is the best long-term deal on the market. I just couldn't see paying several hundred dollars more for an italian grinder when this machine is much better than adequate. I've had good luck with this manufacturer in the past.

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KitchenAid mixer 4162897 worm gear. Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife over-taxed our stand mixer. A little online research revealed that the gear was probably stripped. Using a screwdriver, I was able to get to the gear and confirmed this. For $15 and an hour of my time, I was able to easily replace the gear and get the stand mixer working again. Most people pay $100-$150 to have a repairman do it.

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Cuisinart SPB7-20TXN Blender Blade Driver Clutch Review

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(More customer reviews)I thought I was going to have to throw out this blender since I couldn't find this part anywhere on Cuisinart's site, that is until I found it here on Amazon! This part took UNDER 5 minutes to replace.
Remove 3 screws on the bottom of the blender
Pull off cover
Use a screwdriver to keep the motor's shaft from spinning
On the other side, use a wrench, grab and unscrew the brass ring in a clockwise motion (It's reverse threaded)
Screw on new replacement blade driver (Counter-clockwise to tighten)
Put blender cover back on
Reinstall the 3 screws on the bottom of the blender
You're done!
I'm serious when I say that the whole process took me about 3 minutes.
REALLY beats having to buy a new blender.


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Wolfgang Puck WPTPCM010 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Stainless-Steel Thermal Carafe Review

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(More customer reviews)Update: This note is being added about 6 months after my inital review. We too have experienced the problem with coffee overflowing on to the countertop. I very quickly learned that is after inserting the pot into the maker I pivot the pot so that the handle is as far left as possible, the spillage does not happen. This method has been successful for the past 200 pots made. It's a weird quirk that shouldn't be necessary, but I otherwise stand by my review.
The best coffeemaker we have ever owned is a long since discontinued Starbucks Barista with a thermal carafe. It was close to perfection for almost 10 years. Even after some trim pieces fell off, it continued to be a reliable performer. After several years of regular use, the plate on the bottom of the carafe top began to break, one piece at a time. The Barista continued to make great coffee, it just didn't hold the temperature as well as it originally did.
Earlier this year we despaired that we would have to go back to buying makers that work for a few months and then die. My wife, after hours of searching spotted this familiar face in the crowd. We ordered in December and it arrived today. To say it was worth the wait is an understatement. We now know that we have years of fresh, hot, reliable coffee making ahead of us. The only difference between this model and the original Starbucks is the it now uses a cone filter instead of a flat bottom. No big deal at all.
Footnote: "Old Reliable" the Starbucks Barista worked right through this morning, its retirement day. It's not headed for the trash however, there spare parts to be salved for our beautiful new baby.
When, (and if), this machine becomes available again, click 'n' buy. You won't regret it!

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Attractively housed in brushed stainless steel, this coffeemaker not only looks great on the counter, but it also brews up to 12 cups of great-tasting coffee at a time. Simply add a measured amount of ground coffee, fill the removable water tank at the sink (no messy spills to clean up), press the "auto on" button, and it takes care of the rest. The machine's 24-hour programmable timer can also be set to delay the brew for a later time--exceptionally convenient for "wake-up" coffee or for having a pot ready and waiting to serve to dinner guests after the main course. Even more, the unit's 1- to 4-cup brew option allows for brewing a smaller batch of equally flavorful coffee, while its brew-pause function makes it possible to sneak a cup midbrew. The coffeemaker also provides a money-saving permanent cone filter, a spraying head for maximum flavor extraction from the ground coffee beans, and an activated charcoal filter that removes impurities in the water for better tasting coffee. Other highlights include a blue backlight LCD clock, an audible "ready" beep, a countdown timer that shows how long the coffee has been in the carafe, automatic shut-off for peace of mind, and a cord-storage compartment to keep countertops looking tidy. The included stainless-steel double-wall carafe keeps coffee hot for up to four hours--without the use of a hot plate, which means better flavor and lower energy use. A locking tab in the lid prevents accidental spills--depress the tab to allow coffee to flow freely from the nondrip spout. The carafe can also be used as an elegant serving pitcher for any hot or cold beverage. The coffeemaker measures 10-3/5 by 10-3/5 by 15-3/5 inches.

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KitchenAid PRO 500 Series 5-Quart Mixers Review

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(More customer reviews)This mixer is absolutely fantastic! The lift mixer is so much better than the stand style mixers in that the stand mixers get worn out and the bowl tends to jump around. I used to work with a stand style mixer and I would have to put all of my weight on the bowl while I was mixing stuff to keep the bowl from flying out into the kitchen! The motor is super powerful and I am very pleased with it. Since I started making everything we eat from scratch it is nice to have this great mixer to save me the labor of hand mixing stiff doughs and such. I noticed other people had problems with it. One person wrote that the bowl didn't stay in place at all, it needs to be snapped in, if you look at the back on the mixer you'll see a strip of metal where the bowl slides into, on the bowl where it meets the mixer is a metal nub, that's where it is supposed to snap in. They also said that they put the attachments in the dishwasher and they changed color. The instructions say to hand wash them ONLY!!!
It was an absolute pleasure just opening the box up that it came in. It came just as the seller described, brand new and shiny red. I look forward to years of use and everyday I admire it in my kitchen!

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Attractively housed in durable, die-cast metal, this stand mixer features a high-performance 325-watt motor that produces enough power to handle the heaviest mixtures and mix large batches easily. The unit's 10 speeds range from a very fast whip to a very slow stir, allowing for everything from whipping egg whites to slow churning bread dough, while its Soft Start function helps prevent ingredient splatter and flour clouds by gently accelerating to the selected speed after start-up. To ensure even blending, the appliance creates a unique mixing action that spins the beater clockwise while the shift spins counter clockwise. The mixer provides a 5-quart-capacity brushed-stainless-steel mixing bowl with a contoured handle, as well as a burnished flat beater, a burnished dough hook, a wire whip, and a one-piece pouring shield. Other highlights include a 9-cup flour capacity, direct-drive transmission with all-metal gears, automatic safety shut-off in the event of an obstruction or overloading, and a sturdy lifting mechanism that uses a metal arm and steel lever to effortlessly raise the ingredient-filled mixing bowl. Available in a variety of fashionable colors, the stand mixer measures 13-2/7 by 10-2/5 by 16-2/5 inches and carries a one-year hassle-free replacement warranty.

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