KitchenAid KV25GOXGR Professional 5 Plus 5-Quart Stand Mixer, Imperial Grey

With a choice of ten speeds and three attachments--flat beater, spiral dough hook, and stainless-steel wire whip--the mixer handles everything from egg whites to meat loaf to pizza dough. Rather than rotating the bowl, KitchenAid stand mixers feature a fixed bowl with a unique mixing action: the beater spins clockwise as the shaft spins counter-clockwise, thus projecting the beater to 67 different points inside the 5-quart stainless-steel bowl. In deference to its power, the Soft-Start feature prevents splashing and flour clouds by gearing up to each speed gradually; then the electronic speed sensor kicks in to maintain a constant speed even when mixing the thickest batter. The bowl features a handle as well as two pins that hook into the lifting mechanism, which consists of a solid metal arm the same color as the mixer and a stainless-steel lever. A hinged attachment hub makes changing attachments easy. For safety, the mixer shuts down if an object obstructs the mixing process or if overloading occurs. The bowl, beater, and dough hook are dishwasher-safe. Assembled in Ohio, the mixer measures 16-1/2 by 12 by 14 inches and is backed by a hassle-free, one-year warranty. --Ann Bieri

What's In the Box
Stand mixer; 5-quart stainless-steel bowl; flat beater; spiral dough hook; wire whip.

Product Description
A high-performance stand mixer tough enough for commercial use yet designed for home use and the busy chef and baker. Equipped with a commercial grade motor, the Professional 5 Plus Series stand mixer has the capability to mix up to 12 cups of all-purpose flour per recipe. It powerfully churns through double batches of cookie dough and yeast dough with ease. Durably made, the Professional 5 Plus Series stand mixer from KitchenAid is made for commercial-style use with a direct drive, all-steel gear transmission that delivers unyielding power for professional results. To help protect the motor, it has an internal sensor that shuts the mixer off if it becomes overloaded. An electronic speed sensor monitors the operation to maintain precise mixer speed from start to finish. The all-metal stand mixer is powered by a 450-watt motor and comes with a 5-quart capacity, stainless steel bowl with a wide mouth and sturdy handle. The KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series stand mixer has a 67-point planetary mixing action - the beater spirals to 67 different touch points within the bowl for quick, complete mixing, a feat no other stand mixer in the industry can match. As far as versatility, the Professional 5 Plus Series stand mixer ranks high with 10 speeds (from very high to a very low stir), a Soft Start feature that helps prevent splattering of wet ingredients or "puffing" of dry ingredi