KitchenAid 4.5 Quart Stand Mixer K45SS

The KitchenAid 4.5 Quart Stand Mixer K45SS is a durable and versatile kitchen companion designed for home bakers and cooks who want consistent, thorough mixing results. Featuring robust metal construction and 59 touchpoints around the bowl, it ensures ingredients are mixed evenly every time. Its 4.5-quart stainless steel bowl can handle large batches such as 8 dozen cookies, making it ideal for family gatherings or weekend baking projects. The removable bowl is dishwasher safe, adding convenience to cleanup.
This tilt-head mixer allows easy access to the bowl for adding ingredients mid-mix, and the head locks securely in place during operation. With 10 speed settings, it can handle anything from gentle stirring to whipping cream efficiently. The mixer includes essential accessories like a coated flat beater, dough hook, and six-wire whip, and can support over 10 additional attachments (sold separately) for tasks like pasta making, grinding, or creating veggie noodles, enhancing its versatility for various cooking adventures.

Category: Small Appliances

Description

✨ Key Features

4.5-quart stainless steel bowl capacity for large batches
Durable metal construction with 59 touchpoints for even mixing
Tilt-head design with locking mechanism for easy ingredient addition
10 speed settings to accommodate a wide range of mixing tasks
Comes with coated flat beater, dough hook, and 6-wire whip
Dishwasher safe removable bowl for easy cleanup
Supports over 10 optional hub-powered attachments for versatility

⚖️ Pros & Cons

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Handles large mixing jobs like 8 dozen cookies in one batch Sturdy build ensures long lasting performance Tilt head design makes adding ingredients convenient mid mix Varied speeds provide precise control over mixing consistency Included beaters cover most common baking tasks Dishwasher safe bowl simplifies cleanup process	Weighs 24.2 pounds, which may be heavy for some users to move Additional attachments sold separately to unlock full versatility Only available in certain color options May take up considerable counter space due to its size

🍳 Best Used For

Mixing large batches of cookie dough for family gatherings
Kneading bread or pizza dough with the coated dough hook
Whipping cream or beating eggs for desserts and baking
Preparing pasta dough using optional attachments
Making homemade ice cream or veggie noodles with add-ons
Daily baking and cooking tasks requiring reliable mixing power

📐 Technical Specifications

Bowl Capacity: 4.5 quarts
Power: 275 watts
Voltage: 120 volts
Dimensions: 14.1 inches (D) x 8.7 inches (W) x 13.9 inches (H)
Weight: 24.2 pounds
Material: Stainless steel bowl and metal mixer housing
Controls: Stainless steel knob with 10 speed settings
Removable, dishwasher safe bowl
Includes coated flat beater, coated dough hook, 6-wire whip
Tilt-head design with locking mechanism