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Product Description:
A versatile professional mixer that contains everything you need to mix dough faster and better. It includes a PowerKnead(tm) spiral dough hook, which replicates hand-kneading to handle 20% more dough than previous models. The 10-speed slide control lets you decide the consistency of the dough precisely. 575-watt motor. Six-quart bowl. Model #KP26M1X. One year warranty.

Rating : - arrived in perfect condition and really quick!!
I purchased the KitchenAid KP26M1XLC Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer in Licorice after trying the artisan and being concerned when making a batch of frosting for a batch of cupcakes made it smell like the motor was to ohot and making odd noises.....if frosting was too much for it then what about cakes and bread??? ......we have used the pro 600 for bread and cakes so far and really enjoy it....the motor seems better and the tools that it came with are perfect for the beginner i am.....i am looking forward to many years of use and experimenting to figure out what else i can make with it!
After doing my research i found this item and it was at least 100.00 less than the artisan was on any site or in any store.....shipping was really quick and my mixer arrived way more quickly than i anticipated it would.