Very happy with the 5.5 qt bowl-lift they bought last year; they make sourdough with it weekly, up to 1 kg of flour, with no issues.
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68reviews56% Positive10%34% Negative
Stronger than a tilt-head, with little bouncing on dough; a noticeable group report new units dying.
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Got a refurbished 5.5 qt bowl-lift that was basically new; it has more power than a tilt-head for heavy cookie and bread dough and doesn't bounce around.
Bought a refurbished KSM55 bowl-lift in Agave and loves its power, making dough for 10 pizzas for pizza night; only drawback is no optional bowl sizes.
Gave the KSM55 5.5 qt to their elderly mother; she uses it almost every day and it has encouraged her to tackle recipes she could not before.
Has had two of the Heavy Duty bowl-lift, one nearly 20 years old, and uses it for bread, pasta and grinding meat; would not use any other KitchenAid model.
Loves their KSM55 for cookies, cakes, mashed potatoes and doughs, finding its motor stronger and quieter than their sister's Artisan.
Has a 2018 Pro 5 Plus lift bowl and makes bread all the time with it.
Has made bagels among other things with their Pro 5 and has not had problems.
Common questions about KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer
What do owners say about KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer?
Most owners find the bowl-lift sturdy and stronger than a tilt-head, handling bread, cookie dough and pasta with little bouncing. A noticeable group report new units dying after a few uses or stopping mid-mix. Small dough batches can be left unmixed at the bottom of the wide bowl.
Is KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer worth it?
Of the 62 reviews with a clear verdict, 56% are positive, 10% mixed and 34% negative. The praise mentioned most is solid build. The most common complaint is broke down.
What do people like about KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer?
The praise reviewers mention most: solid build (19 reviews), powerful (7 reviews) and easy to use (5 reviews). For example: Bought a new 5.5 qt bowl-lift three years ago, uses it a couple of times a week and calls it a buy for life.
What are the most common complaints about KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer?
The complaints reviewers mention most: broke down (17 reviews), loud (3 reviews) and uneven cooking (3 reviews). For example: Their 5.5 qt bowl-lift broke outside of warranty and a repairman said the whole control board needs replacing.
What does the signal score of 84 mean?
It's how well reviewed KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is, out of 100, next to the other stand mixers here. Two things go in: how its reviews compare with the best-reviewed appliance (positive reviews, mixed counting half, and how many reviews there are), and its own negative and mixed reviews, which take points off, so only a appliance few people are unhappy with scores in the high 90s. It's worked out from reviews only, needs at least 5 of them, and updates as new ones come in.
What are the specs of KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer?
Category: Stand mixer. Type: Bowl-lift stand mixer. Capacity: 5.2 L. Model number: 5KSM55. Power: 375 W.
Where do these KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer reviews come from?
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