KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red
Technical Details
- 325-watt mixer with 10 speeds; 5-quart stainless steel bowl
- Tilt-back head for easy access to mixture
- 2-piece pouring shield with large chute for adding ingredients
- Includes flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip
- Measures 14 by 8-2/3 inches by 14 inches; 1-year warranty
Product Description
KitchenAid's Artisan stand mixer is a substantial piece of equipment: 325 watts of mixing power make child's play of creaming butter, kneading dough, and whipping cream. The kid in you will appreciate how quick and easy it is to mix up a batch of cookie dough. This model comes with three attachments: a flat beater for making batter, meat loaf, and all textures in-between; a wire whip for egg whites, mayonnaise, and more air-infused creations; and a hook for mixing and kneading yeast doughs. All three are solidly constructed and easily secured to the beater shaft with a simple twist. This model also includes a pouring shield for guiding ingredients to their proper destination, and the bowl itself locks tight to the base. Standing about 15 inches high, jutting out a foot, and weighing more than a grown woman's bowling ball, this stand mixer isn't the sort of appliance you'll wipe down and put away. Better to find a square foot of free counter space for easy access; besides, this machine is as pretty as it is rugged--you'll want to show it off.
Amazon.com Review
KitchenAid's Artisan stand mixer is a substantial piece of equipment: 325 watts of mixing power make child's play of creaming butter, kneading dough, and whipping cream. The kid in you will appreciate how quick and easy it is to mix up a batch of cookie dough. This model comes with three attachments: a flat beater for making batter, meat loaf, and all textures in-between; a wire whip for egg whites, mayonnaise, and more air-infused creations; and a hook for mixing and kneading yeast doughs. All three are solidly constructed and easily secured to the beater shaft with a simple twist. This model also includes a pouring shield for guiding ingredients to their proper destination, and the bowl itself locks tight to the base. Standing about 15 inches high, jutting out a foot, and weighing more than a grown woman's bowling ball, this stand mixer isn't the sort of appliance you'll wipe down and put away. Better to find a square foot of free counter space for easy access; besides, this machine is as pretty as it is rugged--you'll want to show it off.
--Betsy Danheim
From the Manufacturer
The Artisan mixer's strong 325-watt motor delivers the power to handle the heaviest mixtures, and mix large batches easily.
The 5-quart polished stainless steel bowl with ergonomic handle is big enough to handle large batches of heavy mixtures. Its ergonomically designed handle is contoured to fit the hand and makes lifting the bowl more comfortable.
Unique Mixing Action
The beater spins clockwise as the shaft spins counter clockwise; moving the beater to 67 different points around the bowl. This unique mixing action creates a thorough blend of ingredients and eliminates the need to rotate the bowl.
Multiple Speeds
10 speeds allow the user to select the right speed for the mixing job; from very high to very slow stir. It's easy to select the precise speed needed for a perfect mix.
Versatile Accessories 
The flat beater, dough hook, and the professional wire whip add to the versatility of the mixer. The flat beater is the ideal accessory for mixing normal to heavy batters. From cake mixes to firm cookie dough, the flat beater mixes quickly and thoroughly.
The dough hook mixes and kneads yeast dough, saving both time and the effort of hand-kneading. The wire whip incorporates the maximum amount of air in whipped mixtures for fluffier whipped cream and angel food cakes.
All attachments are solidly constructed, and attach easily to the stand mixer.
Easy Clean Up
The pouring shield fits around the top of the bowl and prevents ingredient splash-out. The chute makes it convenient and easy to add ingredients.
The tilt-back mixer head allows for easy access to bowl and beaters. A lock lever holds the mixer head securely in place and the bowl fastens tightly to the base.
Optional Attachments 
Optional attachments (sold separately) complete the package to make cooking a pleasure. From citrus juicer to sausage stuffer, KitchenAid stand mixers can handle just about any job in the kitchen.
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Customer Reviews
"Wonderfull mixer!" 2010-09-17
By
Niki
I am having so much fun with my new KitchenAid mixer! I haven't had a good working mixer for years and I am really enjoying having one again. It does a good job with all the tasks I've given it so far. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that this baby is HEAVY! I don't have space to leave it on my kitchen counter, so moving it out of the cupboard onto the counter can be a job.
"worth the money" 2010-09-16
By
royan (tampa)
One of the best KitchenAid mixer i ever had and worth money and all the parts are well made with good quality parts and very simple to operate and clean and user manual is simple and easy to understand and find dough hook attachment is nice excellent feature and Love it!
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"I would never wish KitchenAid customer service on even my worst enemy.." 2010-09-14
By
K. Thomas
I received this mixer as a gift less than 2 weeks ago. It ran okay the first time I used it but that was short lived. While making a very light frosting the beater started to skip and hesitate. I noticed sparks coming from the inside of it as well as the smell of something electrical burning. After turning it off I called customer service and explained all of this to them in detail. They did not sound the least bit surprised by it. The woman on the phone had me convinced that I was crazy and told me "it's like a new pair of shoes, you just need to break it in. The machine isn't used to being ran". She told me to just let it run a while longer, I told her I was worried about doing that because of the sparking and the smell. Again, she made me feel crazy and told me all of their mixers do this. I for some reason believed her and went home to let it run with the results being the same. I call them back the following day and they asked if I could hold my phone up to the mixer so they could listen. Are you kidding me? I couldn't help but laugh at the request. My word wasn't good enough, you want to attempt to identify the problem by listening to it? I humored her and did so. Moments after hearing it she tells me that isn't a normal sound. Really? Thank you for assuring me that I am not crazy. I called because I knew it wasn't normal. I asked if she could identify the problem based on the sound and was told she couldn't. I can't help but think that's a lie because of the 3 times I called none of the reps sounded at all surprised by my problem. My new mixer is on its way but I can't say I am as excited for it. I only used this first one a couple times and already had problems, clearly the design is cheap and I fear it may happen again.
"Wish it was "new"" 2010-09-14
By
g3y9 (Hawaii)
I was so excited to receive this mixer! I'd wanted one for years. I opened the box and almost cried! It was scratched and scraped, but that's not the worst part. There was someone's food remnants still stuck in the bowl. I clearly got a used one. For as much as I paid, I expected atleast a NEW one. I won't even bother with a replacement from Amazon. I just want my money back. That's unsanitary and unethical.
"Non-functional from time of purchase" 2010-09-12
By
M.W.
I recently purchased this model of mixer (in red) and was disappointed to find that the product was broken right out of the box. Specifically, the mixer makes a high-pitched squeal when in operation, even if none of the attachments are in place. Of course I cannot be sure whether the shipping process or the manufacturing is to blame, but if you are considering ordering a KitchenAid online for the discount, keep in mind the possibility that you will pay it back in wasted time and shipping fees.
