Once, in 1919, the first mixer manufactured by KitchenAid appeared in the American kitchens. Thanks to the continuous improvement of applied technologies and innovative developments, today we have access to a modern model KitchenAid Artisan® 4.8 Planetary Home Mixer - multifunctional, reliable and durable.
Due to the unique design developed by professionals, this mixer is very easy to use and will easily help you create new culinary masterpieces, embodying the most original recipes ideas.
Thanks to a wide selection of additional nozzles, the KitchenAid Artisan® 4.8 planetary confectionery mixer will become an indispensable assistant in your kitchen. Simply insert the desired nozzle into the mixer socket and - done - the cooking process will be much simpler and faster. Using additional nozzles for the mixer, you can twist the minced meat, knead, Roll out and cut the dough for noodles or pasta, mix the ingredients in large or small volumes, and most importantly - get excellent results without extra effort.
Thanks to the 90 years of experience of the manufacturer, this has become possible!
Description and Specifications
In appearance, all units presented in the Artisan line are very similar to each other. The difference is in the color and volume of the bowl. And the palette of shades just amazes the imagination from bright red to blue-black. The metal itself from which this unit is made is not easily polished to a shine, it is very heavy and has powerful fasteners. For the convenience of its use, the gearshift button is located at the top of the mixer, and in appearance it looks like a small lever with a black top.
The mixer itself is very massive and is designed to be installed on a constant working surface, its strength and reliability allow it to firmly fix and not move independently on the table during operation. But this kitchen unit impresses not only with its appearance, but also with its technical characteristics.
A power of 1600 W and a planetary mode of operation together allow you to use the unit to perform a huge number of functions. At the same time, everything is whipped and mixed very quickly and very high quality. It is one of the most powerful planetary mixers you can use in your home kitchen.
The mixer goes on sale with a 4.8 liter or 6.9 liter bowl. This allows you to choose the right model depending on the volume of products used. But do not forget that the usable volume will be less by almost half a liter. The presence of 10 operating speeds and a protective rim in the kit will allow not only to quickly prepare the necessary dish, but also to do it neatly and safely. In addition, the kit also includes nozzles for the dough, whisk for whipping and a special spatula for mixing ingredients.
It is worth noting that on sale there are additional types of accessories and nozzles for the Artisan mixer from KitchenAid. Thanks to which this device can expand its functions.
Functions
The final choice in favor of a particular household appliance depends on how functional it is. So, this unit is able to perform the following work:
- Mixing any cocktails and smoothies, as well as kneading minced meat of any kind.
- Whip creams, eggs and any other liquid and semi-liquid products, which allows you to use it in the preparation of desserts, first and second courses.
- Kneading a dough of any kind. A universal function that allows you to forget about the long kneading of the rich yeast dough, or the preparation of the dumplings dough.
With the right approach, this planetary mixer can replace a number of kitchen appliances. All that is needed is to purchase special nozzles in a company store and then with their help this unit will be able to perform such actions as rolling out pasta for dough and cutting it, grinding coffee beans and making ice cream. It can even be difficult to cook sausage stuffing, but also to stuff it into the shell, chop vegetables and fruits and even make juice from them.
That is, if you purchase the necessary accessories for the Artisan mixer from KitchenAid, you can replace it with a noodles cutter, blender, juicer and other devices. But first you need to buy the unit itself.
Purchase options
Unlike some other types of planetary units made by other brands, KitchenAid Artisan can be bought in two ways: in a regular store or ordered via the Internet.
If you are not a fan of online shopping, then it is better to go to the manufacturer's company store or to large hypermarkets selling household appliances. In this case, the risk of acquiring fraud is practically zero. When purchasing this mixer online it is worth considering some points:
- You should give preference to trusted services, such as Ebay. The seller’s reputation also plays an important role, the higher it is, the safer your transaction will be.
- You won’t be able to get your purchase right away, you have to wait a few days, and sometimes weeks and immediately it’s worth agreeing with the seller about the preferred shipping method for you.
- You will have to pay not only the cost of the planetary mixer itself, but also its delivery to Russia. Although, as practice shows, such an acquisition of the device is cheaper.
- You can buy both reconditioned equipment, or just released from the conveyor. When you purchase the second option, you will have to, additionally shell out the transformer, which will protect the device from burnout and allow it to work from electric voltage in your network. In America, the electrical network has other standards, so for the normal operation of the device, you must either completely redo it or purchase the same transformer.
Recovered
By purchasing such an aggregate, you must understand that it was already bought by someone before you. Such devices are indicated by the term Manufacturer refurbished and if the mixer belongs to the category of refurbished, such a mark in the announcement of its sale must be. It means that upon the initial purchase of the goods, the buyer discovered some kind of defect in it, after which the device was returned to the manufacturer to eliminate it. I would especially like to note that such mixers have a lower cost in comparison with the just released devices, and usually work no worse than them, as evidenced by the reviews.
Customer reviews
Like any professional kitchen equipment, the Artisan mixer from KitchenAid has a high price and this is perhaps its only drawback that customers note. According to them, the unit itself can really replace a food processor in the kitchen. It is easy to manage and maintain, has high power and performs a huge number of functions. Buyers also note the high speed and the possibility of using it with additional nozzles to perform functions that are not available to planetary mixers from other manufacturers.
