Product Description
- Heavy-duty stand mixer; remanufactured to like-new condition; 6-month warranty
- 450-watt motor with 10 speeds; Soft-Start feature prevents splashing and flour clouds
- Unique mixing action: beater spins clockwise as the shaft spins counter-clockwise
- Includes 5qt narrow bowl with ergonomic handle, Flat beater, Wire whip and Spiral Dough Hook
- Measures 16-1/2 by 12 by 14 inches; bowl and beater are dishwasher-safe
With 450 watts of power and a 5-quart bowl capacity KitchenAid's Professional 5 Plus stand mixer tackles big jobs. This factory-reconditioned machine prepares food for a crowd and ably handles tough mixes. Its body features durable die-cast metal construction and offers a direct-drive transmission and all-metal gears. The sturdy lifting mechanism uses a metal arm and steel lever to effortlessly raise an ingredient-filled bowl. The bowl itself features stainless steel construction, two pins to attach to the lifting arm, and an ergonomically designed handle for comfort during use.
Ten speeds allow for everything from whipping egg whites to slow churning bread dough and the Soft-Start feature keeps power in check to prevent splashing and flour clouds. A unique mixing action spins the beater clockwise while the shaft spins counter clockwise; this results in an even blend. As a safety measure, the motor stops in the event of an obstruction or overloading. An integrated hub cover with hinge flips up to allow easy installation of attachments. A flat beater, wire whip, and dough hook come with purchase; additional pieces such as a citrus juicer or sausage stuffer can be purchased separately. The machine measures 16-1/2 by 12 by 14 inches, comes in a range of colors, and includes a 6-month warranty. Pop the bowl and beater in the dishwasher for cleaning and wipe the main body with a warm damp cloth.
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Trying to decide? This may help.
I have been doing a lot of research on KitchenAid Mixers. Below is some information I felt may be of use to others trying to decide on a new KitchenAid Mixer.
If you have questions regarding a KitchenAid Mixer or other KitchenAid product, the KitchenAid Forums are a good place to start. The questions are answered by users and KitchenAid Employees. KitchenAid Employees will have "KitchenAid" in front of their name ex. "KitchenAid_Sally"
To find the forums go to the KitchenAid Website, select "Customer Service" at the top, then select "Join KitchenAid Conversations" at the bottom of the page, then select "View all topics". There is a forum just for Stand Mixers. Sorry no direct link - Amazon deleted it. You will find information on model numbers, accessories, features, adjustments, etc. There are user tips and recipies too. You must sign up for the forums to submit a question.
Standard, Pro, or something in-between?
If you have just basic current and future mixing needs and like tilt models, or you think a little extra noise from metal gears may bother you, a basic model may be a good choice.
If you think a pro model may be too much and the basic too little, take a look at the KA Accolade 400 series tilt-head mixer with a 400 watt motor and all-steel gears (RKN15E1XMR).
Note: Tilt models do have to tilt which will require more space above the machine.
Why Go Pro?
The pro models have bigger motors, all-steel gears, and a more durable build that can handle large (double +) batches or heavy bread doughs etc. that could cause non-pro models to bog down and overheat while mixing or strip their plastic gears. The pro models are a little heavier so they don't move around while mixing things like bread dough. Also, the Pro models can use the PowerKnead(tm) spiral dough hook attachment. The spiral attachment is not recommened for lower models, and its use could void the warranty. The Pro Models are lift only and a little larger then the tilt-head models.
Note: KitchenAid has designed a new metal transmission housing to replace the plastic housing used on the Pro 600, Pro 5+, and Pro HD for some added strength. I do not know which ones have been upgraded or how to tell which one a machine has except to open it and look. For most people the plastic one should be fine. If you are someone who likes to push their equipment to the limit, you may want to check for the metal housing.
What's the difference? Pro HD, Pro 5+ and Pro 600
The differece between the KG25 (Professional HD) and the similar KV25 (Professional 5 Plus Series), is basically just the mixing bowl design. The KG25 has a narrower and taller bowl then the KV25 which has a wider bowl that is the same width as the 6qt bowl on the Pro 600 but not as deep. Other then that, there is not much difference. The Pro 600 is the Pro 5+ with a bigger motor and bowl. One review states the Pro 600 and Pro 5 plus can share bowls, but I have not verified this. They all share internal parts, so they should be equal as far as build quality. For more parts info, you can go to PartSelect and lookup Whirpool model KG25H-4 (Kitchenaid is a division of Whirlpool). Many of the parts are cross referenced as the same parts for the 5 plus, Pro HD and Pro 600. The site also provides the service schematics.
Personal Choice
I originally ordered the RKG25H0XWH but then decided on the RKV25G0XWW for an extra $40. Basically I chose the KV25 for the wider bowl and a little broader selection of attachments. I think the KV25 can also use the 6qt bowl from the pro600 and maybe a possible smaller bowl that KitchenAid is considering.
Compatable Parts for the KG25 from KitchenAid forums
Pour Shield - KPS2CL
Bowl - KN25PBH
Lids - KN1BC
This is the Professional HD, not the pictured mixer
The mixer sold with this model number is the Kitchenaid Professional HD, not the one shown in the picture. This was a model created exclusively for club warehouse stores such as Costco. The primary differences between this and the mixer in the description are that the bowl is a narrow one (as opposed to the wide one shown in the picture), and this one is 475 watts (though it has the same flour capacity). It also has the spiral dough hook, all metal gearing, and electronic motor control.