A decent large capacity mixer but no miracle. Heavy (31 pounds) but has wheels in back for moving it. Is very LOUD when running- -no help period from customer service, so don’t even call them. The seller may help you, but Viking will not. Mixer (VSM700) is too large to use under cabinets, tho I can store it under mine. Another con is that you have to stop the mixer and lift the beater to add ingredients or scrape down the bowl.
Also, we’ve had trouble with the mixer missing ingredients in the bottom of the bowl, so you have to stop and scrape the bottom up thoroughly. And the grey finish stains easily, so wipe down promptly. We left some batter on one side of the base while we baked some of it and now have permanent stains along that area. Disappointing.
It is not necessary to slam the mixer head down to lock it (as stated in some cooking magazines) you just pull the lock lever forward, put the beater down into position and let go of the lever. It’s locked down. (One magazine review said it “requires a ridiculous amount of force to lock mixer head into position.”) One pro is the large capacity which allows doubling or tripling of recipies. When lean ground beef is on sale, we make four meat loaves at once and put the extra three in the freezer. One mess, four dinners. Another pro is the 1000 watts, which handles it all.
Remember what it was like to watch mom in the kitchen mixing up a batch of cookies or brownies? It was always fun to wait for her to be finished with the mixer so you could like the beaters of all the sweet cookie dough or brownie batter. And no one can argue the taste of good old home made fluffy mashed potatoes. Imagine how hard it must be to do all that by hand. Old style mixers were little more than gadgets that made it easier to avoid doing actual hand mixing with a large kitchen spoon or spatula. Kitchen stand mixers are such a handy little appliance, adding the convenience of being able to set the mixer to the proper time and power setting so you can get on with working on other food items around the kitchen.
Hand mixers have been around since the mid 1800's with the original device being a hand-cranked viking mixer egg-beater type contraption that did little to alleviate the real effort of mixing food ingredients. Since then, the mixer has evolved into two distinct types, which are the hand-held mixer and the kitchen stand mixer. KitchenAid was the first company to develop electric kitchen stand mixers in 1919, which was to offer households a small countertop appliance with the same convenience many restaurants already enjoyed with larger industrial sized models. Since that time, KitchenAid has enjoyed a large share of the market for kitchen stand mixers, but other companies such as Cuisinart and Viking have developed their own products offering similar characteristics, convenience, and quality of design.
Stand mixers are designed to be like having an extra set of hands in the kitchen. Kitchen stand mixers are generally larger than their smaller cousins, the hand-held mixers, and have considerably more power as well. Most home-type stand mixers have a bowl capacity of anywhere between 1 to 7 quarts, and make it easy to add and pour ingredients while mixing. Most models typically are packaged with a wire whip, a flat beater, and a dough hook to start. Combined with the high power of most modern mixers, up to 1000 watts of output, even the most muscle cramping ingredients can be easily and efficiently mixed for smooth pouring batters and fluffy bread dough. Add to this the additional mixing ends and external attachments, and most higher-end models can double or triple as a meat grinder, past maker, juicer, or blender. Most modern kitchen stand mixers make it so you can virtually replace a large portion of all the extraneous appliances in your kitchen.
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June 19th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
A fantastic accessory for the mixer. It totally eliminates the need to constantly stop the mixer to scrape the bowl. I have one of these for every mixer I have. A great idea!
June 20th, 2010 at 2:39 am
I purchased the Beater Blade to use with my Viking 7-Qt. mixer; my primary use of that machine is making artisan breads.
I love my Viking mixer for bread making, but occasionally use it to make cookies which contain a high proportion of oatmeal. Thus, the dry ingredients are prone to gathering along the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl and require that I stop the mixer, lift the head and move the ingredients using a spatula. While that isn’t exactly a Herculean task, it is annoying. However, due to a stubborn streak and a less than industrious attitude on the particular day, I tried scraping the side of the bowl while the mixer was down and moving - even though I know better. The result was a broken spatula - just as one would expect.
When I saw this Beater Blade, I thought it might solve the problem. Once you have adjusted the Beater Blade, it does an excellent job of clearing the sides and bottom of the bowl. If you mix a lot of cookie dough or batter-type foods, then this item is well worth the money you will spend for it. The Beater Blade doesn’t generate heat like the metal beaters, and, as a result, shortenings do not melt during creaming. The final product is much less “soupy” than when making cookie doughs using a metal beater. However, if you use your mixer primarily for breads, as I do, then the the Beater Blade is probably something you can live without.
I rated this item four stars because its utility is questionable in relation to the cost. Further, I have some concern about the longevity of the blade itself and whether it will wear quickly or whether it will become brittle if washed in the dishwasher.
June 20th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
WHEN YOU BUY THIS ITEM, IT MUST BE ADJUSTED TO FIT YOUR BOWL, SOMETHING THEY FAIL TO TELL YOU IN THE DESCRIPTION. I AM PRETTY HANDY BUT I COULD NOT GET IT TO ADJUST. IT WOULD REALLY KNOCK ON THE BOWL IN ONE PLACE OR ANOTHER AND ACTUALLY PUSH THE BOWL. I WAS AFRAID IT WOULD DAMAGE MY MIXER. GREAT IDEA BUT POOR EXECUTITION.
June 21st, 2010 at 2:43 am
While I initially liked the blade for its scraping ability, despite the necessity of many minute initial adjustments, I was greatly disappointed tonight when the shaft split in two, despite the fact that I don’t use my mixer for anything all that heavy (cookie dough mostly). Be warned.
June 21st, 2010 at 1:57 pm
This machine is one tough cookie. I have had mine for almost a year now and it is showing no signs of slowing down. The finish is extra strong and it still looks brand new. I use it mostly for mixing bread dough. It seems if you can fit the dough in the thing it will mix it up.
I would have bought the 7-quart model but it will not fit under our cabinets. But I’m not disapointed in the 5-quart model at all.
It is easy to move with the back pivot wheels. Just grab the the bowl handle and wheel it back and forth. It also slides left and right just as easily. Set the front down and it holds firmly in place even when under heavy loads.
I have no attachments for it yet, but I will be buying the meat grinder in the future. I have no doubts this thing will be able to handle meat grinding with ease, but as of yet I haven’t tested that.
The bowl on mine can be dificult at times to remove. That could be a problem for someone who is not of average strength. I usually spray a little Pam into the attaching points of the bowl after clean up as a lubricant to make the bowl removal easier for the next usage.
June 22nd, 2010 at 2:35 am
Very, very, tough and well built. Smooth operation and quiet motor. Heavy duty stainless steel accessories. I had ordered a KAide Pro 6 Quart online but when I saw and operated the Viking at a local dealer I new this one was much better for my needs. I cancelled the KA order and bought the Viking on the spot. A couple things I liked about the Viking was tilt head for easy access to beaters and the wheels on the bottom. Its very easy to move around the cabinet, with the head locked down just lift up the front of the machine and it pivots onto it 2 rear wheels. It moves forward, backward and slides easily left and right. When done set the front down and its locked in place with no movement. Also the Viking is very easy to use the beaters go on and come off very easily with no fuss. It has two spots to hook up optional stuff, one is for the slow speed options and the other for the high speed stuff like blenders and others. But the best part and the main reason I bought this over the KA is this baby has 800 Watts of pure power. Of course for $100 more the 7 Quart model has 1000 Watts. OK, I’ll admit it, I’m a man and a bought this as a gift for my wife. But when I saw all the cool gadgets and heard this thing had more power than anything else in its class, my heart melted. But the ease of operation make it a plus. If its a pain in the butt to operate and clean my wife will put it under the sink and it will just gather dust. She is not like me, she hates complicated machines and doesn’t care about gadgets, watts and things. All that she cares about is that it does the job. Viking must have had my wife in mind when they designed this thing.
Only Con - More Expensive than KA but better.
June 22nd, 2010 at 2:19 pm
This mixer is definitely the worst purchase I ever made. I have absolutely no use out of it. When I first got it, it groaned and moaned, even when trying to mix cake batter or soft cookie dough. I sent it to get repaired, thinking that something was wrong with it. Well, I just finished kneading bread dough by hand because the “fixed” machine just couldn’t handle it. I was a bit unsure about getting the machine, because I had read mixed reviews about it, some great, some horrible. I figured the bad reviews must be from people who don’t have much experience with mixers. I was wrong. This mixer is a bad product. Viking must be getting lots of complaints about it. When I called for assistance, they immediately had me call an outside repair company. I’ll have to call Viking again and somehow resolve this.
**I have since contacted Viking and they were unwilling to fix it in any way. Basically, this machine has been $599 in the garbage can.
June 23rd, 2010 at 1:57 am
After extensive research on the web and through friends’ experiences, I decided to opt for this 7-qt mixer. Two other major brands I considered are Hobart and of course, KitchenAid. The DeLonghi mixer comes close to specs and features, but is also marketed under Kenwood and Hamilton Beach. I sure wouldn’t want to pay premium price for a Hamilton Beach. The Hobart is a true commercial grade mixer but overkill for the occasional home use, not to mention at lease twice the cost. The KA doesn’t have the 1000 wattage or the professional feel like the Viking 7-qt mixer. One thing my wife appreciates about this unit is that it has rear wheels for easy maneuverability around the countertop - the average stand mixer weights over 20 lbs so this feature definitely helps. Although the availability of accessories for this mixer is few, however, I do notice that the included beater, whisk, and dough hook are well-made, stainless steel attachments (not plastic coating over metal). Overall, the Viking mixer is powerful, easy to use, and professionally designed that won’t look dated 10 years from now. This mixer must be a joy to work with because my wife’s been baking almost every week since we got it. By the way, the stainless gray model one sees on the Viking website is grayer in color - only the bowl, attachments, and the front “Viking” attachment cover are stainless. Highly recommended.