Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid RKT2651XAC Epicurean 475-Watt 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Almond Cream
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KitchenAidBrand: KitchenAid
Model: RKT2651XAC
Color: Almond Cream
Product features:
- 475-watt, 10-speed mixer; 6-quart bowl holds dough for 3 loaves of bread
- Electronic sensor, SoftStart mixing feature, overload reset control
- Includes flat beater, wire whip, and dough hook; pouring shield not included
- Measures 14-3/5 by 11-2/7 by 16-1/2 inches
- Reconditioned by the manufacturer to "like new" condition; includes 6-month warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid RKT2651XAC Epicurean 475-Watt 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Almond Cream
Customer Review: This is an excellent mixer!!
Summary: 5 Stars
After destroying the gears in several cheaper stand mixers, I decided to look around and find a really good one that would "stand" up to what I cook! After some serious surfing on the net, I quickly realized that the only way to go was Kitchen-Aid. I then looked at each of the models and settled on this one for several reasons. As I already stated, I have stripped the gears in my old mixers many times. This was usually because the gears were nylon. All of the smaller capacity models of this particular mixer have nylon gears. The gears in this model are metal. As are the gears in the model that is a step up from this and referred to as "commercial."
My next requirement was capacity. 6 quarts may sound like a lot, but if you bake something as simple as a double batch of cookies, you will find any thing smaller is just not suitable.
My only hesitation at buying the Epicurean was the cost. Brand new these puppies run over $350. Wow. I love to cook, but I am not rich! Then I found that Amazon sells these refurbished units. I have bought quite a few things from Amazon and have learned about the reliable Kitchen-Aid name. So, I figured I would give it a shot. I was not disappointed. This machine performs like a dream.
Know that when you buy the refurbished unit, you don't get the pouring shield. I didn't care when I bought it and frankly I haven't missed it. I did find out that Kitchen-Aid does NOT give the standard 1 year replacement warranty with these refurbished units. The warranty is 6 months. Amazon will let you return the units within 30 days.
If you are wondering as to the condition of my machine when it arrived, it was like new. There was a small rub mark on the back of the mixing bowl. My guess is the unit was returned because whoever bought it didn't understand how to adjust the height of the bowl. (Be sure to read this carefully in the manual. Make sure too you snap the bowl in the clip at the back and not just into the pegs. This is very important to ensure your beater doesn't jam.)
So, what is my final word on this machine? While I grant you the cost is still not cheap, when you combine it with Amazon's fair return policy and the Kitchen-Aid replacement guarantee, it's worth it. I have thrown some tough curves at this mixer and it has "stood" up to them every time. I highly recommend this machine. (The Empire Red color is just gorgeous!) I also encourage you to buy an extra bowl. They are a bit pricey, but well worth it! Happy Mixing!!
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Description of Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid RKT2651XAC Epicurean 475-Watt 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Almond Cream
Factory Reconditioned ModelKitchenAid's stand mixer is a substantial piece of equipment: 475 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; the 6-quart bowl can hold up to 11 cups of flour, which translates into as many as 192 sweet treats. 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 solid in construction and easily secured to the beater shaft with a simple twist; untwisting them is a bit trickier because the attachment stems are short and can be hard to grasp, especially if they get the least bit greasy. The bowl itself locks tight to the base. Standing 16-1/2 inches high, jutting out a foot, and weighing more than a grown woman's bowling ball (25 pounds), 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
Editor's note: This is a reconditioned small appliance. Reconditioned generally means that the appliance has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the appliance back to like-new condition. Some appliances may contain cosmetic blemishes.
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