Kenmore  Elite® 5 Qt. 400 Watt Red Stand Mixer

A good mixer for the price, but it has drawbacks. I bought this in black (sleek) at a really good price a couple years ago. It works well and I like the work light, but it is so loud I'm considering wearing ear plugs when I use it for an extended time. I use the food grinder attachment to make large batches of mashed potatoes and the fruit strainer to make large amounts of applesauce. I have to wedge a folded piece of foil in between the attachment and the mixer to keep the attachment from wobbling. I also got the ice cream maker as I was told all the KA attachments/accessories fit this mixer, but the adapter for the paddle does not stay on the mixer. I'm still using it with extreme care and I don't make ice cream very often. Also, somehow a piece of the finish chipped off the beater. I haven't banged or dropped it and I always wash by hand. If I could afford the Artisan, I would get that instead. There were no reviews when I purchased mine. I sure wish there had been.

Love the red! I've wanted one of the [name brand] stand mixers for a long time and now I own the same quality with a Sears guaranty. I bought it at Black Friday pricing, too. Don't hesitate buying this mixer!!!

Got this as a gift from hubby. It's more affordable (and available) than the red Kitchenaid stand mixer. It seems to bop up each time it's mixing, and is also quite loud. I checked to make sure everything was right but it still does it. Otherwise it works good, and does the job in my kitchen

the head jiggles up and down when kneading basic white 4 cup dough on "2". Was told not normal and to return. The second one does the same thing. Anyone else with this problem? Maybe it's normal. Otherwise works great

I love this mixer. It does most of the work and makes making icing more enjoyable. The only thing I will say is its not quiet!

We bought this two years ago and I have no complaints. We use this mixer twice a week for two years with zero problems. This compares to a Kitchenaid (which I think is made by Kitchenaid) for a lot less.

I bought this for my wife to use for her side job; baking business, and she loves it! She raves about how well it blends dough compared to her old stand mixer and hand mixer. The build quality is excellent, and it comes with two bowls and several attachments. It embodies Kitchen Aide quality at a much more affordable price.

this mixer is the best to have, it is great for baking and making any sumptious dish great.

I not only like the eye-popping "candy apple red" color, but this mixer works very, very well. I like that it includes not only the 5-quart bowl but a 3-quart bowl, as well. I made a heavy carrot cake batter today and threw in the kitchen sink -- 3 cups of carrots, pineapple, coconut and pecans -- and this mixer handled it with no trouble, and there was no residual flour or dry ingredients in the bowl when I stopped the mixer and used a spatula to get down to the bottom of the bowl, as I had to do even with the Kitchen Aid mixer I had. It's a little noisy, but no more so than my old Kitchen Aid. I wish it came with a cover for the machine as it sits on the counter to keep it clean. Otherwise, I'm very pleased!

AS WITH OUR OTHER APPLIANCE PURCHASES, WE DID A LOT OF RESEARCH AND REVIEW READING BEFORE BUYING THIS OUTSTANDING MIXER A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO. MY WIFE AND I HAVE USED IT MANY TIMES AND IT PERFORMS GREAT! MY WIFE HAS ALSO PURCHASED ATTACHMENTS TO USE WITH IT....SHE HAS MADE HOMEMADE ICE CREAM MANY TIMES, WHICH ALWAYS COMES OUT DELICIOUS! THE BUILT-IN LIGHT IS ALSO A NICE LITTLE FEATURE THAT MOST OTHER MIXERS DON'T HAVE!