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KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer review: for serious bakers

The KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer was designed to take on serious tasks, with its 7 quart and sturdy bowl-lift design. It's still got all the charm of the very best stand mixers though, albeit with a limited color palette when compared to more domestic-minded KitchenAid mixers such as the Artisan. 

UK buyers will know the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer as the KitchenAid 6.9L Artisan stand mixer, which is available exclusively through the KitchenAid UK website . If you take your home baking very seriously, or if you're a professional chef looking for a new sidekick, you need look no further than this mixer. In this KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer review we put it to the test, making cupcakes, buttercream frosting, and a loaf of bread. 

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Specifications

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Unlike other stand mixers we have reviewed, such as the Cuisinart Precision Stand Mixer which has a tilt-head design, the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer is a bowl-lift stand mixer. That means you push the bowl down onto the handles and then lift it into place by twisting the lever on the side of the mixer. This lever is on the opposite side to the control dial, so it can be tricky to access unless you use the mixer face-on.

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The lever does lift and secure the bowl into place with ease, and the 7-quart bowl itself is very well-sized to allow space for generous batches, without compromising on the quality of the mixing you'll get for smaller batches. 

With the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer you get a splash guard, which sits on top of the bowl and allows you to pour ingredients in as you mix without splashing batter or flour all over your kitchen.  

There is also a stainless steel 11-wire whip which has an oval shape that reaches the sides of the bowl when mixing. There is also a stainless steel dough hook and coated flat beater. They feel hefty and high-quality. 

Making cake in the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer

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I made a sponge cake in the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer, first using the whisk to cream together my butter and sugar to achieve a noticeable change in color and fluffy consistency. 

I find that this is where most stand mixers struggle, because unlike the best hand mixers, where you can move the whisk around the bowl to make sure nothing is un-incorporated, stand mixers have a tendency to leave butter and sugar left at the side of the bowl. Typically I have to go in and scoop butter away from the side of the bowl when mixing, but the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer did an excellent job of combining butter and suggar and whipping them together for a fluffy texture. I only had to use my spatula once. 

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The flat beater did an excellent job of combining the flour and eggs once I had finished with the whisk. I found switching attachments a little fiddly, because I had to lower the bowl and stick my hand into it slightly to remove attachments. It's definitely easier in a tilt-head, where the attachments are easier to access. Overall though, the stand mixer did a brilliant job of mixing my ingredients.

The buttercream icing also came out well when I used the whisk attachment to combine butter, icing sugar, and some coffee (I was making a coffee cake). Even with the bowl only partially full, it had no trouble mixing all of my ingredients. 

Making bread in the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer

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When I tested the KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer, I found that the smaller motor struggled to knead bread without causing the machine to shake. With the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer, this was no matter.  

Using the dough hook I combined my flour, yeast, salt, sugar, water, and olive oil. I then left the stand mixer on the second notch along, which is still plenty powerful enough despite the fact that there are ten speed settings in total, to knead for ten minutes. 

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It is clear that the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer was designed for professionals, because it had no trouble kneading my dough. I usually feel the need to monitor my mixer as it kneads, in case the motion causes the mixer to move around my work surface. 

With the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer I had no such trouble. It is very sturdy and capable, and I would have felt comfortable making at least three more batches in one go with this machine, which is great for those who like to batch-bake. 

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The loaf speaks for itself. It rose incredibly well and evenly. I use the same bread recipe when testing every stand mixer, so the only difference is the quality of the knead it receives. The KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer was a real success, so those who bake a lot of bread shouldn't hesitate to invest. 

Cleaning the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer

All of the attachments for the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer can go in the dishwasher, which is a welcome feature given how fiddly it can be to clean whisks and flat beaters by hand. Especially for those who take their baking very seriously, it saves a lot of time and effort to be able to use a dishwasher after the food is prepped. 

Is the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer worth the money? 

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At time of writing you can buy the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer for $650, which is certainly the most expensive stand mixer I've ever tested. Simply put though, it is also the best stand mixer I have ever tested (and trust me, I have tried a lot). 

I have never had so little trouble with butter sticking to the side of the bowl when baking, nor have I felt that I could leave the mixer unattended to knead my dough, until I tried the KitchenAid Pro Line. While it's definitely more powerful than some hobby bakers will require, if you take your baking seriously and need an investment machine to work on your recipes, I do think the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer is worth the money. 

Should you buy the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer?

The KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer will not be for everyone. For a start, it is large and heavy. It did manage to fit underneath my kitchen counters, but with a lot less clearance than the regular KitchenAid Artisan. Some will also prefer the tilt-head design that not only looks marginally more attractive than a bowl-lift mixer, but also allows you to access attachments easily for quick switches.

However, home chefs and those who bake on the regular should absolutely consider investing in the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer. It is a low-maintenance mixer that takes on the muscle work for you, with minimal intervention needed. If it's a kitchen sidekick you're after, it's our top pick. 

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About this review, and our reviewer

Millie Fender is our Editor for all things small appliances at Homes & Gardens. She spends a lot of time testing everything from toasters to air fryers and recommending the very best ones to readers. 

All our reviews are tested from home, and the KitchenAid Pro Line Stand Mixer review is no exception. Millie put it to the test for a few weeks, making bread, cupcakes, and frosting in it to bring you this review. She then returned it to KitchenAid, who kindly loaned her the stand mixer for the purposes of this review. 

Millie Fender is Head of Reviews on the Homes and Gardens Ecommerce team. She specializes in cooking appliances, such as the best kettles, and also reviews outdoor grills and pizza ovens. Millie loves to bake, so she will take any excuse to review stand mixers and other baking essentials. When she's not putting products through their paces in our dedicated testing kitchen, Millie's reviews are conducted at home, meaning she uses these products in her own day-to-day life. 

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There are a few kitchen appliances that are dominated by a single brand. For instance, Vitamix is the king of blenders. Instant Pot has cornered the electric pressure cooker market. And when it comes to stand mixers, experts and home bakers alike consider KitchenAid to be the best stand mixer around.

For 18 years, I have used KitchenAid stand mixers in my kitchens. The KitchenAid stand mixer gets its own counter space because of its attractive design and — I'm a little sheepish to admit — it shows that I have good taste in appliances. 

Until recently, I used an older Professional 5 model but switched it up when KitchenAid sent me a review unit of the 7-Quart Pro Line Stand Mixer to test. Below are my experiences.

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The KitchenAid 7-Quart Pro Line Stand Mixer is available in several colors, including candy apple red, sugar pearl silver, and frosted pearl white. I went with onyx black to match my kitchen's decor. 

The mixer comes with a 7-quart stainless steel bowl, spiral dough hook, flat beater, stainless steel wire whip, and a pouring shield.

Here are some more specs:

Through the total replacement limited warranty, KitchenAid will replace your appliance if it fails within the first five years of ownership. The warranty covers free delivery of the replacement, but you may be asked to pay to ship the broken unit back to the company. The warranty doesn't cover mixers used for commercial purposes or those damaged through abuse, misuse, alteration, or accident.

Setup process

The KitchenAid Stand Mixer is ready to go out of the box. It even comes with the whisk already attached. However, I recommend washing everything before your first use. 

If you want to do some mixing, first make sure the speed control is set to off and the unit is unplugged. Fit the bowl supports over the locating pins on the machine. Then, press down on the back of the bowl to snap it into place. Next, attach the whip, hook, or beater by locking it into place on the beater shaft. You can then raise the bowl using the lever, plug in the mixer, and select the speed you want.

I decided to start by grinding meat. Within five minutes of opening the box, I had my meat grinder attachment on the mixer and was making burger meat. 

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The large stainless-steel bowl is nice and roomy. I like that it hooks into place rather than twisting in like other models. The bowl's handle also feels more heavy-duty than those of previous models, and it's rounded for a better ergonomic hold. The speed-control lever and bowl-lift lever have nice round knobs that feel comfortable in the hand. 

Previously, I'd had a pouring shield that was two pieces and didn't work too well. I really appreciate the shield that comes with the Pro Line. It's only one piece, and it fits easily over the bowl while it's in position. The pouring chute sticks out enough so you can add ingredients without getting to close to the beater. And, the shield keeps flour and other dry ingredients from flying out — a must when adding flour to bread dough.

A good test of a mixer is how it does whipping up stiff-peaked egg whites. I made cloud eggs to test this out. To get stiff peaks, I added the whites from four eggs to the mixing bowl. There was room to whisk at least a dozen egg whites, but I only needed four. I attached the whisk and slowly turned the speed control up to 8. In less than two minutes, the peaks were stiff. It sure beat the 10 minutes or more it takes to do it by hand.

I made countless other treats with the help of the stand mixer, including cookies, brownies, pizza dough, ground meats, sausage, pancakes, French toast, ice cream, and more. I never experienced any jams — even with harder pizza dough. And, at no point did it seem like the motor was straining.

The KitchenAid stand mixers are great because of the variety of attachments you can buy to make everything from pasta to tomato sauce. I like that the cover for the attachment hub has a hinge that keeps it connected to the unit so you don't accidentally lose it. Older KitchenAid stand mixers feature hub covers that you remove completely.

Cons to consider

As I washed the bowl, I noticed what appeared to be some stuck-on debris on the bowl interior. Upon closer inspection, it turned out there are slight divots where the handle attaches to the bowl. In my time testing this unit, the divots didn't cause me any problems, such as harboring unmixed ingredients or hard-to-clean debris. But, it's worth noting that the interior isn't perfectly smooth.

The Pro Line mixer is expensive and retails for $700 without any sales or deals. At 7 quarts, this is also a larger size than some buyers may need. If it's out of your price range and you're unlikely to ever need to make 14 dozen cookies at once, read below for more affordable KitchenAid stand mixers and off-brand solutions.

What are your alternatives?

If you don't need something as heavy-duty as the Pro Line but still want a KitchenAid for its durability, here are alternatives I'd recommend:

There are alternatives to KitchenAid out there if you're not loyal to the brand. Here are two that may be a good fit for your budget and needs:

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The KitchenAid 7-Quart Pro Line Stand Mixer is outstanding. I love how the powerful motor can handle harder doughs. I also like the large capacity that allowed me to make double and triple batches of pizza dough. And, I appreciate all of the accessories that are available for the mixer.

Because of the price and size of the Pro Line mixer, I would mainly recommend if you have a larger budget, plan on using the mixer frequently, and you like to make larger batches of baked goods.

However, the KitchenAid 7-Quart Pro Line Stand Mixer is the best, most powerful stand mixer I've ever used. If you love to bake and are looking for a statement piece for your kitchen, I strongly recommend going with the Pro Line.

Pros: 1.3 horsepower motor, large 7-quart capacity, compatible with more than a dozen accessories, ergonomic knobs and handles, five-year limited total replacement warranty

Cons: Expensive, might be bigger than what most shoppers need

James Brains

Home & Kitchen Reporter, Insider Reviews

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Mixer KitchenAid PROFESSIONAL 5KSM7990XEWH 6.9l. (White) • KitchenCook

Description

The KitchenAid Stand Mixer combines top performance, attractive design and ergonomics.

Important! The professional appliance differs from the Heavy Duty model in the maximum possible bowl of 6. 9 liters.

Despite this size, the mixer grinds, mixes and grinds the ingredients with the same quality and quickly with the help of nozzles from the kit. Among its outstanding features:

  1. All-metal housing. Thanks to the cast base, the device stands securely on the table, does not jump from side to side and partially absorbs vibrations, reducing the noise level.
  2. Improved socket for attachments. Now it's easier to install interchangeable accessories thanks to a well-designed mounting socket.
  3. 10 operating modes. The mixer operates at 10 speeds, ensuring uniform cooking of products, regardless of the selected recipe and nozzle.

Technically advanced, reliable and powerful tool powered by almost 1.3 hp direct drive motor. with., will serve at least 30 years to its owner.

ADVANTAGES OF PROFESSIONAL APPLIANCES

You can always choose additional accessories for KitchenAid: for chopping food, for cutting into cubes, for preparing and rolling dough, as well as a juicer and a meat grinder. This greatly expands the functionality of the device. But the planetary mixer has other advantages:

In addition, the set includes a protective rim, and the bowl itself rises up during mixing of the components. This approach prevents splashing throughout the kitchen.

Important! One of the key differences of the technique from other models in this series is the presence of an oval whisk of 11 rods, which beats 25% faster.

As for the shades, this model is presented in a sophisticated white color, but is also available in silver, red, black. Turn your kitchen into a creative space with KitchenAid appliances! nine0003

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Benefits

High efficiency direct drive motor

Sleek and professional lifting bowl design

Stainless steel bowl

Features

Gross weight, kg

Net weight, kg

13

Packed height mm

500

Height, mm

419

Packing depth mm

440

Depth, mm

370

Power cord length cm

120

Capacity of mashed potatoes, kg

3. 6

Amount of cake dough to hold, kg

4.5

Amount of bread dough to fit, kg

3.8

Quantity of contained egg whites, pcs

19

Max. mass of flour dough for pies

1.15

Max. weight of flour, kg

2.2

Max. rotation speed, rpm

200

Body material

Zinc

Bowl material

Stainless steel

Min. rotation speed, rpm

40

Power, W

325

Power, hp

1.3

Voltage, V

220-240

Rated power, W

Capacity of whipped cream, l

1.

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