Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer?

[TapTapper]

Has anyone tried that new Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer?

I am getting REALLY tired of the constant problems with our Kitchenaid 6-qt Pro. It's about 8 years old and has started overheating, despite having had thorough mechanical cleanings and new ($$) controller assembly installed. It used to be able to knead for 20 mins with no prob; now the same amount of dough makes it start whirling like a Dervish. No matter the speed, as soon as it's turned on it goes to the top speed and stuff flies out of the bowl. The case gets so hot I think they should have an ice jacket for the motor instead of the bowl! After a few years of service, and replacement of almost all of the innards, it has a persistent problem that's really imparing our productivity.

I am intrigued by the new Cuisinart; they certainly know how to make motors, so maybe it's worth the switch. But I read one review that said that the beater top is so far below the rim of the bowl that you can't use it to capacity. It this true?

Any reviews/comments will be appreciated.

Thanks
--Pat

[Mari-lyn]

as we are looking to replace our 7 qt Hamilton Beach. Have you had any experience yet with the Cuisinart?

[Crema]

cooking.com has someone road-testing that stand mixer right now. Visit their forum (cooking equipment) and you might find the info you're looking for.

[MaryE]

Hi Everyone,

I looked and nothing on Cooking.com yet, except user reviews. Nothing on Cooks Illustrated either. But, I'll keep an eye out...

I really hope this mixer gets good reviews. I really love my Kitchenaid, but I'd like something with a little bigger bowl with the tilt back head for easier scraping. A little more speed control would also be nice.

I purchased the Viking mixer when it came out a couple of years ago. It looks similar to the Cuisinart. But, the Viking was a dissapointment from the beginning. The beaters don't reach the bottom of the bowl, so it's impossible to whip eggs. In fact, if you have less than 4 or 5 eggs in it, the beaters don't even touch them.

I called Viking and they told me how to adjust the height of the beaters, but they just couldn't be adjusted far down enough. A couple of months later, I read a review of the mixer in Cooks Illustrated and they had the same problem.

I'm hoping the Cuisinart does better...

-Mary