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79 of 80 found the following review helpful:
 Works well but bowl is loose and no additional attachments Jan 15, 2008
By Lana
I was a little skeptical buying a non-KitchenAid mixer, since they seem to be the mixer that every chef has. However, I really liked the look of this one, and it's less expensive, and it has a 3-year warranty as opposed to a 1-year, so I took my chances. Unlike the reviewer before me, I was pleasantly surprised when I pulled it out of the box. It was slightly bigger than I expected (bulkier than our KitchenAid Artisan), but it can still fit under the cabinets even when the head is lifted, and the finish is beautiful. It looks like brushed metal, but it has a glossy coat to make it smooth. The mixer seems very well-made. I had received a KitchenAid commercial style mixer previously as a gift and returned it, because the quality seemed really poor (the finish had numerous scratches and unfinished areas of metal) and it was really big and loud. I was amazed at how quiet the Hamilton Beach mixer was. It's quieter than our Artisan mixer - you can barely hear it at all when it's on lower speeds. I made a batch of cookies and it mixed up fine. I didn't have to scrape the sides any more than with the KitchenAid. One complaint I have is that the bowl feels pretty cheap and doesn't lock as securely as the KitchenAid, and I don't know if any other bowl will fit in it. I've only used the beater attachment so far, but I'm impressed with it. The white coating on it feels really nice and smooth - I was expecting plastic from the picture, but it's actually sturdy metal covered with some kind of glossy enamel. I'm still getting used to the quick-release button in the back as opposed to the lock on the side of the KitchenAid, but I think once I get used to it, it will make things quicker and easier. I was worried I'd regret going with a company I wasn't too familiar with instead of KitchenAid, but I don't regret it at all. It's gorgeous!
UPDATE:
I've had this mixer for almost 4 years now, and it still works as well as it did when I first got it. However, now that I've used it more, the bowl really annoys me. It doesn't have a secure lock into the mixer. It's okay when the mixer is running, but every time I have to stop the mixer to scrape the sides, it wobbles around and comes loose from holding the handle. Also, the grip on the bowl is not ergonomic at all and definitely feels inferior to the KitchenAid bowls. Hamilton Beach does not offer a better replacement bowl, so what comes with the mixer is what you're stuck with (although they do offer replacement parts should anything break). I would probably spend the extra money on a KitchenAid mixer next time just to have more options, but at the time I got this, it was worth the savings.
59 of 59 found the following review helpful:
 Great mixer, Great price Apr 27, 2008
By busymom
I originally intended to purchase the Kitchen Aid mixer. After reading the recent reviews of kitchen Aids product, I wasn't so sure about spending so much money on a questionable product. I have 2 daughters that are on special diets that require wheat-free products. I make almost everything from scratch and my little hand mixer was just not cutting it any more.
I am so happy with this purchase. The breads I make are gluten free which makes them actually thicker and stickier than other breads. This mixer whips up a double sized batch with out any problems. I am often surprised that I don't have to scrape the sides! Putting the wet ingredients in first seems to do the trick. My time spent baking has been cut so much. I also like that my kids can help because of the bowl attachment. I no longer worry about their fingers getting caught in the beaters. Clean up is sooo easy I now use the mixer for small jobs like making a pudding or even salad dressing.
I use this about 4 days a week so I love the 5 year warranty. It stays on my counter and I love that it fits well even with the head tilted up. Great product!! Worth every penny
36 of 36 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Mixer Jul 07, 2008
By D. Wise
"D. Wise"
I am very happy with this purchase. After reading the reviews on this mixer and the not so great reviews on the different models of Kitchen Aid mixers I decided to purchase the Hamilton Beach. I couldn't see paying more money for a Kitchen Aid. The motor on this mixer is quiet compared to my friend's new Kitchen Aid Artisan. Some may complain that the finish on the this mixer is uneven. It's because it's all done by hand and I think it gives the finish character. It's easy to clean too.
Don't be afraid to purchase this mixer, you won't regret it.
28 of 28 found the following review helpful:
Looks good, works great! Jul 05, 2008
By Sabine
I couldn't look at this mixer before ordering it since all stores where I live sell only KitchenAid or Cuisineart. Reading the bad reviews for mixing bread in an KitchenAid and the good reviews for the Hamilton Beach, I risked it and ordered the Hamilton Beach. The design is great and so far I mixed several times dough for two loaves of sourdough rye bread, 3 baguettes, 3 loaves of ciabatta. The mixer works perfectly. The gluten development is great resulting in wonderful bread. I also used the mixer for cookies and cakes with the same good results. The mixer is easy to use and easy to clean. I hope the 3 year warranty is an indicator, that this mixer will last.
33 of 34 found the following review helpful:
Great mixer! Jan 14, 2008
By Pam in Colorado
When I was around 10, my mom bought a Hamilton Beach stand mixer. We've had it about 35 years and have only had to replace the beaters a couple of years ago. What an incredible mixer and we were sad to see it die! So I was eager to stick with Hamilton Beach and I got this one just before Christmas. It has taken some getting used to and I'm not sure I'm thrilled with the whole shield thing, but all the top mixers are like this now so I am adjusting. The mixer has been great so far. It mixes well but sometimes we do need to still scrape the bowl. My only complaint is the finish. We bought the silver one and I don't think I'd spend the extra money on the sterling again. Our old one was sterling and I was thinking if this one lasts another 30+ years, I wanted a color I could live with ;) but the finish has some blotches and is not an even finish. Had I bought it in a store I probably would have exchanged it for a colored one, or inspected another sterling before I took it, but it's not so bad that it's worth the hassle of an internet exchange. On the counter it looks fine and really isn't a big deal, just sort of disappointing when I first pulled it out of the box.
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