KitchenAid classic plus mixer (in white only) was on sale for $249.99 with an additional 20% promo code it was 199.99 add the $20 rebate to make it $179.99 and I earned $40 in Kohl's cash! So it was like getting it for $139.99 (not including sales tax)
I couldn't wait to use it so I made cookies the first night. An insert in the box said they replaced the original stainless bowl for a different one, it is still a 4.5 qt. size. I washed and dried it thoroughly and began mixing my cookie dough.
Let me tell you these mixers are beasts!! So much heavier than my old sunbeam and I can see why they cost so much.
As I was mixing it I started noticing black marks bleeding in the with the dough. Hmmm....it kind of looked like food color. Not knowing what it was I ran to my faithful internet and did some quick research.
Well apparently some of these bowls have an issue where they were not buffed properly at the factory and some of the steel and chemical come off in the food!! What!! If this is a known issue why is there no flyer warning of the problem? How many people have actually eaten this stuff? I did not hesitate to call KitchenAid and they confirmed that this "happens sometimes" I was told to scrub it 3 times with baking soda until there was no longer any residue!
So an entire batch of gluten free cookie dough in the trash and an hour of scrubbing the stainless steel bowl. I was not pleased and pretty grumpy by that time. It did come clean and I still love the new mixer. I have used it nearly everyday since. I just wanted to share this with everyone so that you don't waste a batch like I did.
Let me tell you these mixers are beasts!! So much heavier than my old sunbeam and I can see why they cost so much.
As I was mixing it I started noticing black marks bleeding in the with the dough. Hmmm....it kind of looked like food color. Not knowing what it was I ran to my faithful internet and did some quick research.
Well apparently some of these bowls have an issue where they were not buffed properly at the factory and some of the steel and chemical come off in the food!! What!! If this is a known issue why is there no flyer warning of the problem? How many people have actually eaten this stuff? I did not hesitate to call KitchenAid and they confirmed that this "happens sometimes" I was told to scrub it 3 times with baking soda until there was no longer any residue!
So an entire batch of gluten free cookie dough in the trash and an hour of scrubbing the stainless steel bowl. I was not pleased and pretty grumpy by that time. It did come clean and I still love the new mixer. I have used it nearly everyday since. I just wanted to share this with everyone so that you don't waste a batch like I did.
If you don't have a KitchenAid and the price scares you like it did me, keep your eyes open for good deals like I did. No it's not the top of the line model but compared to my old mixer it is amazing! Maybe someday in the future I can upgrade to a different color and model.
Have a great Valentine's Day!
Val
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