Comparison between KitchenAid robots and frequently asked questions to choose well

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

KitchenAid food processors are very complete and versatile food processors, being a kneader, mixer and blender all in one, and capable of becoming spiralizers, fresh pasta machines, mincers... and many other things thanks to their accessories. KitchenAid food processors are perfect kitchen helpers and ideal for home bakers and pastry chefs.

It should be noted that they are not robots that cook (they do not emit heat), they are helpers to prepare recipes and facilitate many of the steps and processes to prepare them.

What is the most common KitchenAid model?

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

Among the Artisan models, the most common one is currently the 5KSM175, as it includes numerous accessories that are very useful (notably the paddle with a flexible side to access all corners of the bowl (which the 5KSM125 model does not include) and an additional bowl that is very practical when you make pastries, and that you will be interested to know that it fits perfectly inside the main bowl, so it does 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 features, differing only in the included accessories that you can see detailed in the table below.

To summarize, the 5KSM125 model comes with fewer accessories than the 5KSM175. , and as a special feature, the 5KSM185 model It has the same accessories as the 5KSM175 , but made of stainless steel (unlike models 5KSM125 and 5KSM175, which are made of enamelled aluminium).

KitchenAid Model Comparison Chart

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 a little less power than an Artisan and some accessories will not adapt to this model. When to buy a Classic? When your desire in baking is focused on making cakes, whipping cream and egg whites. If that is all you are going to do with it (and you can do a lot), you will have enough, apart from saving money.
• Artisan model: they have more capacity than the Classic and more power. If you like baking and you know that you will easily go further, moving on to making bread dough and you don't want to rule out having an accessory like the pasta maker, the spiralizer, the ice cream maker... or others that may come out, buy an Artisan. With the Artisan you will have ideal power for bread dough, of course you will make all kinds of pastries, a larger capacity bowl and you can be 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 well on other models, but they will certainly work on the Artisan).
• Mini model: it was launched with smaller kitchens in mind. That's why you'll buy it, but knowing that it will have somewhat less capacity and power (similar to the problems of the Classic). So, if you have a small space, a Mini will be great for you, but if you can fit it in your kitchen and have aspirations to go further in baking, get an Artisan to make sure you don't fall short.
• Heavy Duty and Professional Models: Let's leave these for those who really do a very, very large amount of baking, needing a lot of power and capacity to knead large quantities of dough.

Note: As this is a high-value appliance, you may be interested in financing the purchase of your KitchenAid without interest. You can do this 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 it seem like your KitchenAids have less power than others?

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

While similar products from other brands rely on high speed combined with relatively low force to achieve a specific power, KitchenAid products work at a lower speed but with greater brute force, which means lower power consumption with greater efficiency (with each revolution of the paddle or the KitchenAid mixer, it is emitting much more force).

What KitchenAid accessories are essential?

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

• The flexible-sided whisk : this ensures that you can reach every corner of the bowl. Essential for optimal results.
• The sifter and scale accessory : you don't know how grateful this accessory is until you have it. It is a container with a scale, through which you weigh and add your ingredients at the moment (this puts an end to having bowls with the ingredients prepared, making less of a mess and speeding up preparations a lot), and it is also a sifter, so it also sifts the flour at the moment, requiring fewer utensils for you and ensuring that you don't dirty the kitchen.
• An extra bowl is also very welcome, because in many recipes you need to mix the yolks and egg whites separately before combining your preparations, or you are making a cake and want to whip cream, or you want to mix one part of the batter with chocolate and the other not to make a zebra cake. The extra bowl, when you have it, is appreciated. If I had to buy one, I find the glass one very pretty and practical, but there is also a stainless steel one , which in fact comes with the Artisan 175 model.

As for accessories for making other types of preparations, the winners here are clear: the ice cream accessory (those who like baking know how easy it is to make ice cream and how much fun it is to enjoy homemade ice cream) and the accessories for making pasta.

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

You can see all the accessories we have here , but if you want something in particular you can write to us at tienda@claudiaandjulia.com, we can order it for you 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.

Artisan models come with a 5-year warranty, while 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. Go to 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.