Comparison between KitchenAid robots and frequently asked questions to choose well

A KitchenAid kitchen robot is a high investment but it is for a lifetime. For this reason, we receive some very frequent and recurring queries that we hope to resolve in this post, from what are the differences between the different KitchenAids to others such as which KitchenAid robot is best for me , which KitchenAid is the most popular, questions about accessories or how to get the book of recipes.

KitchenAid robots are very complete and versatile robots, being a kneader, blender and mixer all in one, and capable of becoming spirilizers, fresh pasta makers, choppers... and many other things thanks to their accessories. KitchenAid robots are perfect kitchen assistants and ideal for home bakers and pastry chefs.

It must be clarified that they are not robots that cook (they do not emit heat), they are assistants to prepare the recipes and facilitate a large part of the steps and processes to prepare them.

Which KitchenAid model is the most common?

The brand's most popular robot is the Artisan model. There are several from KitchenAid Artisan, you will distinguish them by the last 3 digits of their codes, mainly 5KSM125, 5KSM175 and 5KSM185. These robots are exactly the same, what varies are the accessories they incorporate.

Among the Artisan, currently the most common is the 5KSM175, since it incorporates numerous accessories that are very useful (highlighting the blade with flexible side to access all corners of the bowl (which the 5KSM125 model does not incorporate) and a bowl It is also very practical when you make pastries, and you will be interested to know that it fits perfectly inside the main bowl, so you do not take up extra space in the kitchen when you are not using the robot.

Differences between Artisan 5KSM125, 5KSM175 and 5KSM185

The Artisan 5KSM125 , 5KSM175 and 5KSM185 models are the same kitchen robot, with the same characteristics, differing only by the included accessories that you can see detailed in the table below.

As a summary, the 5KSM125 model has fewer accessories than the 5KSM175 , and as a particularity, the model 5KSM185 It has the same accessories as the 5KSM175 , but made of stainless steel (unlike the models 5KSM125 and 5KSM175, which are made of aluminum with enamel).

Comparison table of KitchenAid models

Which KitchenAid model is most recommended?

• Classic model: they have the great advantage of being cheaper, while still having the quality and power of a KitchenAid robot. But it has slightly less power than an Artisan and some accessories won't fit this model. When to buy a Classic? When your desire in confectionery is focused on making biscuits, whipping cream and egg whites. If that's all you're going to do with it (and you can do a lot), you'll have plenty, aside from some savings.
• Artisan model: they have more capacity than the Classic and more power. If you like confectionery and you know that you will easily go further, going on to make bread doughs and you do not want to close the possibility of having an accessory such as the one to make pasta, the spirilizer, the refrigerator... like others that may come out, buy yourself an artisan. With the Artisan you will have an ideal power for bread dough, of course you will make all kinds of pastries, a larger capacity bowl and you make sure that the accessories that come out will be valid for it (being the most popular model, KitchenAid will always bring out accessories that may or may not work on other models, but they sure do on the Artisan).
• Mini model: it was launched with small kitchens in mind. That is the reason why you will buy it, but knowing that it will have a little less capacity and power (similar to the problems of the Classic). Thus, if you have a reduced space, a Mini will be great for you, but if you can fit it in your kitchen and you have aspirations to go further in pastry, get an Artisan to ensure you do not fall short.
• Heavy Duty and professional models: let's leave them alone for those who really make a very, very important amount of pastry, needing a lot of power and capacity to knead large amounts of dough.

Note: Being a high-value device, you may be interested in financing the purchase of your KitchenAid without interest. You can do it at Claudia&Julia through an online process, you will find all the information here , or you will see it indicated as an option at the time of payment, in the purchase process of our store.

Does the KitchenAid seem to have less power than another?

It seems that way, but it is the opposite! Some people directly compare the watts of the KitchenAid with other brands, and it is thought that KitchenAid has less power, but in reality it is not. It is not just about looking at the watts as such, but it is a combination of power and speed.

While similar products from other brands rely on high speed combined with relatively low force to achieve a given power, KitchenAid products work at a slower speed, but with more brute force, thus achieving lower power consumption with higher efficiency. (Each turn of the paddle or KitchenAid mixer is putting out much better force.)

What KitchenAid accessories are must-haves?

KitchenAid has specific accessories to prepare certain types of preparations (such as pasta, food processor, blender,... you can see them all here ), but to use KitchenAid in pastry issues there are 3 accessories that for me are essential or highly recommended:

• The flexible side beater : with it you make sure to reach all corners of the bowl. Essential for optimal results.
• The sieve and scale accessory : you don't know how grateful this accessory is until you have it. It is a deposit with a scale, through which you weigh and incorporate your ingredients at the moment (with this you end up with the fact of having all bowls with the prepared ingredients, making less dirt and speeding up the preparations a lot), and it is also a sieve , so he also sifts the flour at the moment, requiring you less utensils and ensuring you don't dirty the kitchen.
• An additional bowl is also very grateful, because in many recipes you need to mix the yolks and whites separately before unifying your preparations, or you are making a sponge cake and you want to whip cream, or you want to mix one part of the dough with chocolate and the other not to make a zebra cake. The extra bowl, when you have it, is appreciated. If I have to buy it, I find the glass one very beautiful and practical, but it is also in stainless steel , which actually comes with the Artisan 175 model.

As for accessories to make other types of preparations, the winners here are clear: the accessory for ice cream (those who like confectionery know how easy it is to make ice cream and how they are enjoyed at home) and the accessories for making pasta.

By the way! Want a free book of ice cream recipes at KitchenAid? You can download this book that we made with a lot of love. I hope you enjoy it!

You can see all the accessories we have here , but if you want one in particular you can write to tienda@claudiaandjulia.com, we can ask you for it without any problem.

Warranty and recipe book

It is very important to purchase the robot in Spain and not outside the European Union, mainly for two reasons; the warranty and the plug.

The Artisan models have a 5-year warranty, while the Classic, Heavy Duty and Professional models have a 2-year warranty.

Another important issue is the plug, since robots purchased directly from the United States or outside the European Union do not have the standard plug that we have at home.

How to get the recipe book

1. Enter the KitchenAid Spain website, access the "customer service" tab and then "Register your product"
2. Click "Register Now" and fill out the form.
3. Once registered, you will receive the book by email in PDF format and, within about 4 weeks, you will receive the book in physical format.