Kitchenaid Classic 5K45SS - Our independent review

Kitchenaid Classic 5K45SS is the entry-level mixer from Kitchenaid. It is the best option for those who wants to own a Kitchenaid stand mixer without spending too much. In fact, it is currently the cheapest model of the American brand, which is characterized by its solidity and respect for traditional design. Like all Kitchenaid planetary mixers, this model also has a direct drive motor, which allows excellent performance with limited power (and consumption) compared to competitor models. Why choose the Kitchenaid Classic 5K45SS model? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Find out together in the review below.

The Kitchenaid Classic is the food processor with the simplest design, compared to other models of the same brand. As the name itself says, it refers in fact to the appliances of the 50s, a bit like all those by Kitchenaid, but in an even more marked way than for the other stand mixer models. Kitchenaid Classic makes simplicity its strength. If something isn't there, it's very unlikely to break, right? This does not mean that extraordinary results cannot be achieved with Kitchenaid Classic. In fact, with a 4.3 liter bowl and a 275 Watt motor, the performances are more than respectable. Let's take a look at the maximum quantities that can be processed in a single mixing session:

• 875 g of flour
• 12 egg whites
• 1 liter of whipped cream
• 1.7 kg of dough for bread or pizza
• 2.5 kg of dough for cakes
• 2.5 kg of puff pastry

From these performances it is clear how Kitchenaid Classic is a medium-end mixer (the low end, for Kitchenaid, does not exist). The dimensions of Kitchenaid Classic are 358 x 353 x 221 millimeters, a not very invasive size for a planetary mixer. Due to the solid metal with which it is built, the Kitchenaid 5K45SS weighs 10.5 kg: it is certainly solid and stable, and it must be, given that its motor must work even hard doughs turning at a speed that can go from 58 at 220 revolutions per minute. The standard accessories that you will find in the package are the balloon whisk, the flat whisk and the kneading hook, as well as the 4.3 liter steel bowl. If we want to find a flaw: the splash guard lid is missing for the bowl. Obviously, as with all Kitchenaid planetary mixers, the Classic is also compatible with all the optional accessories of the brand, and therefore can be transformed into an almost infinite series of small appliances, such as a blender, a food processor, a meat grinder or a machine for pasta.

The price of the Kitchenaid Classic 5K45SS is another positive note which, if by any chance you have any doubts, should confirm your choice. It is not the lowest price you can find for a mixer, but it is if you narrow the pitch to Kitchenaid. Furthermore, being a model already in circulation for quite a few years, and having recently added the Mini model to the Kitchenaid stables, which will surely make it a bit of competition, the Kitchenaid Classic is constantly on offer, perhaps not in the specialized shop , but online. The purchase on Amazon is what I recommend for the relationship between the price, which is almost always the lowest possible, and the security given by the purchase on Amazon, which with its 30 day money back guarantee, is unrivaled .

It is no surprise to me that the Kitchenaid Classic 5K45SS achieves a score of absolute excellence among the opinions of Amazon customers. The reviews of the people who bought the product are around one hundred, and more than 80% rated the product excellent, leaving a five-star rating. If we also consider the 4-star ratings, we come close to 95%, which confirms that Kitchenaid Classic is a successful purchase. Negative opinions are counted on the fingers of one hand, and are therefore negligible.

We recommend the purchase of Kitchenaid Classic 5K45SS for those who want no frills and prefer a machine that does its job in an excellent way, without giving up an attractive design. With a relatively limited expense (as long as you buy online on Amazon) you will have one of the most solid and reliable food processors that will help you in the kitchen for years to come.