KitchenAid KN15E1XSB Accolade 400 Stand Mixer, Sorbet
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KitchenAidBrand: KitchenAid
Release Date: 2005-04-01
Model: KN15E1XSB
Color: Sorbet
Product features:
- 10-speed stand mixer with all-metal construction and powerful 400-watt motor
- 5-quart stainless-steel mixing bowl; direct-drive transmission with all-steel gears
- Electronic speed sensor; auto shut-off motor protection; SoftStart minimizes splatter
- Accessories include a flat beater, dough hook, wire whip, and pouring shield
- Measures 8-1/2 by 14 by 14-1/2 inches; 1-year hassle-free replacement warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of KitchenAid KN15E1XSB Accolade 400 Stand Mixer, Sorbet
Customer Review: Oh...the brownies....wee!
Summary: 5 Stars
After staring at these things for over a year, I finally decided to hit ebay and get one of the cheap-o models (150 watt, Classic style). They were about $150 for reconditioned ones. Seeing as I'd only save about $50, I thought I'd do some research on the other models first. After looking around a bit and reading a few reviews, I thought I'd go for a larger model instead. I figured if I'm going to spend the money, the larger bowl size, and the increased motor power would be worth the additional expense.
So, I checked here on Amazon, and found the Artisans and Accolades. After noting that the Accolades were actually cheaper and had more features, I thought I'd contact Kitchenaid directly to find out if I was missing something obvious in the product description that made them so much cheaper for a larger motor with special features.
After telling the Kitchenaid Customer Service fellow the prices, he basically said to me..."You got that price on Amazon? Wow...guess I'll have to check out the website and see if they have one left!"
Bing! Sold!
The Accolade slow start feature has been very nice for mixing in flour, as the slow speed increase doesn't kick up alot of dust. Plus, with the pour shield (extra $$ on some other models) it cuts it down the flour fog to about zero. The motor is a beefy 400 watts, and had no problems mixing up a cake batter I put together the moment the mixer arrived at my door.
One of my favorite features about the Accolade line of mixers versus the other KitchenAid mixers is the color choices. The colors on the Accolades are a bit different than the others, with more subtle "in-between" shades that seem to fit a wider variety of kitchen colors. The Sorbet is a cream color that would go in just about any kitchen with the exception of perhaps a white on white one.(And who wants that clean-up nightmare anyways?) The Dijon model is a nice orange-yellow that is going qutite nicely in a friend's off white kitchen, and will go even better in her green kitchen when she moves. (I found it was nicein my kitchen as well, and I have Orange walls!)
In all, it is a great mixer with the standard KitchenAid stand mixer features, and with the color choices and slow start-up motor, I think it was an amazing deal. On top of all this, with the price being 33% less than normal, Amazon's $25 September discount, and KitchenAid's $25 seasonal discount, the mixer came out to $170 shipping included...almost the original price I found on ebay for the reconditioned teeny 150 watt Classic models.
Description of KitchenAid KN15E1XSB Accolade 400 Stand Mixer, Sorbet
The Accolade 400 has a strong 400-watt motor, which 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 cookie and bread doughs, as well as attachments to make Ice Cream, Pasta, and many more culinary treats . Its ergonomically designed handle is contoured to fit the hand and makes lifting the bowl more comfortable. The Accolade 400 comes with a beautiful Satin finish which will provide years of good looks, and great performanceStand Mixers
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