I wish I could give this a no star rating. When I got this mixer I loved it! It was quiet and efficient. But i used it for a litte more than a year and rarely at that. I didn't even use it once a month. Now it's dead and just refuses to turn on. I should have paid attention to the reivews when I bought it but I didn't, now I'm stuck and the company refuses to do anything. The one I had previos to this one was not even a major brand I picked up at the local Wal-Mart for about $10. It lasted for about 15 years.

This was an enjoyable appliance when it worked, and I was quite pleased with it until a couple months ago when it just wouldn't turn on. I'm not a big baker so it was used very lightly. I purchased it only a little over a year ago and it is already dead. Fortunately my American Express extends the warranty by a year so I'm able to get a refund. My old cruddy 3-speed $15 hand mixer lasted for years and years - 10+ years. I'm disappointed in this KitchenAid product - so much for KitchenAid quality.

I read all the reviews before I purchased this product. I love to back and when making cookies I often double the recipe. I chose this product for its power and varied speed settings. I was not disappointed. It has worked wonderfully! I LOVE this mixer!

This little sucker packs a punch! I just completed a Wilton Cake decorating class, and was told by the instructor not to use a hand mixer becasuse the motor would burn up. Little did she know, Kitchenaid had this awsome mixer! I have made icing, cake, cookies and dough with no problems at all. I love how easy the clean up is. Don't pass this one up, just buy it now!!!

This was a gift for my wife. She is a serious cook and also owns a KitchenAid stand mixer. This is the perfect compliment. I selected it based on the Consumer's Report review. Have to say it was a good choice.