- Is the KitchenAid Artisan good for bread dough?
- It handles moderate dough batches, but the tilt-head design strains with stiff, large batches. For frequent heavy bread baking, a bowl-lift mixer is the better fit.
- How does it compare with the Classic mixer?
- The Artisan has a larger 5-quart bowl and a more powerful motor than the Classic. It also takes the full range of attachments, so it is the better long-term buy for most bakers.
- What comes in the box?
- You get the mixer, a 5-quart stainless steel bowl, a flat beater, a dough hook, a wire whisk and a pouring shield.
- Can I add attachments like a pasta maker or grinder?
- Yes. The front hub takes KitchenAid's pasta roller, meat grinder, spiralizer and other attachments, which is a main reason buyers choose this line.
- Is the bowl dishwasher safe?
- The stainless steel bowl is dishwasher safe. The coated beater and dough hook should be hand washed to protect the coating.
- Does it fit under standard kitchen cabinets?
- It is about 14 inches tall, so it usually fits under upper cabinets but needs clearance to tilt the head back. Measure your counter space before buying.
- Where is the KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM150PSPT cheapest?
- At Abt Electronics, for $499.95, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM150PSPT?
- 9 stores we checked sell it, including Aj Madison, The Home Depot, Abt Electronics, Best Buy, Tractor Supply Co.