Cuisinart 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer SM-55 : This
heavy-duty Cuisinart 5 1/2-Quart Stand Mixer has the
power, capacity and precision to conquer any job your
recipes require. Super strength 800-watt motor and large
stainless-steel bowl tackles food preparation with
professional ease. With 12 speeds and 3 accessories you
can easily mix and whip up dinner for a hungry crowd or
even knead up to 12 cups of flour for bread dough. The
auto shutoff countdown timer means you'll handle
each job with timing perfection. Sturdy die-cast metal
unit weighs 19 lbs. with bowl and attachments. All stand
mixer accessories are dishwasher-safe. 14 1/2"L x
8"W x 13"H. Full five-year motor warranty,
limited three-year product warranty. Model: SM-55.
Product Features Ultimate power 800-watt motor
handles the heaviest mixing jobs with ease Extra-large
5 1/2-quart stainless-steel bowl holds triple recipes
and huge batches 12 speeds ensures the just-right
control you prefer Tilt-back head makes it easy to
attach accessories 15-minute countdown timer with
digital precision and auto shutoff for perfect results
3 power outlets for attachments: High-speed for blender
and food processor, Mid-speed for citrus juicer,
Slow-speed for large meat grinder and pasta maker
Includes tools for all mixing, whipping and kneading
tasks Fold function designed for folding in delicate
ingredients Professional chef's whisk aerates
ingredients for lighter, fluffier meringues and
scrumptious desserts Flat mixing paddle mixes the
thickest batches of cookie dough with precision and ease
Dough hook smoothly kneads homemade breads, pastries and
pizzas Wide-pour spout on the splashguard eliminates
splatters and keep countertops clean Bowl's two
sturdy handles make lifting and balancing a full bowl
simple Optional attachments can be purchased
separately Includes 5 1/2-quart stainless-steel
bowl Chef's whisk, Dough hook, Flat mixing
paddle, Splashguard How-to DVD with food expert and
author Maureen Petrosky (approximately 75 minutes)
Instruction book Recipe book with more than 60 recipes
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
4 of 4 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer SM-55
5
out of 5
The One I've Been Waiting For!
June 5, 2008 BeeCeeEssfrom Greensburg, PA
"I recently received the Cuisinart Stand Mixer SM-55 for my 35th wedding anniversary. This is the dream stand mixer, in my opinion. I'm a Baby Boomer and I have a lot of trouble with arthritis that has weakened my hands and wrists. I can't stir up heavy batters or bread doughs by hand like I used to. I know my husband missed those home-made baked goods he enjoyed for so many years. My old stand mixer just didn't have enough power to do the sort of tasks I required help with, so I've been shopping for a long time for THE BEST mixer to replace it. I've never liked the KitchenAid mixers. This Cuisinart mixer is it! It mixes up a double batch of bread dough smoothly and quickly. I get perfect results every time. I never thought I'd use the automatic timer built into the mixer, but this is a great feature. You set it and walk away while the mixer purrs away and then shuts off automatically when the job is done. The parts are easy to get on and off (a must for me!). The mixer attachments are coated with a non-stick coating to make them easier to clean (they can even go into the dishwasher). The bowl has 2 handles to make it easy to manipulate. The exterior of the stainless steel bowl is mirror bright and smooth. The interior has a rougher, brushed surface to help it "grip" the heavy batters while the dough hook or paddle are rotating. The motor has 800 watts of quite, dependable power. It has never once heated up during a long work session. It also has a slow start feature that automatically starts the beater moving at the slowest speed, then it speeds up to whatever setting you have chosen so you don't have flour or other ingredients flying all over the counter. This mixer is sturdy, built to last and rock stable. It never wobbles or moves around the counter when heavy dough is being beaten. The cookbook and DVD that come with the mixer are a nice plus, but I did find some errors in the bread recipes where they call for only one packet of yeast for two loaves of bread. It takes two packs for two loaves to get a proper rise out of the bread dough. Other than that, there is not a single thing I could complain about with this mixer. Even my arthritic hands can manage to get the splash guard on and off easily enough. The 5-1/2 quart model is just the right size for my husband and myself. It's not so huge that I can't lift or move it and it doesn't take up too much space on my counter. It handles any task that I ask of it from bread doughs, cakes, cookie batters, custard pies, even making meatloaf! Treat yourself to this great product."
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Review 2 for Cuisinart 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer SM-55
5
out of 5
Worth Waiting For
March 20, 2008 CookieMomfrom Racine, WI
"I have wanted a stand mixer for many years. I finally decided to buy one and went to look at the KitchenAids, ready to take the plunge. I was very disappointed, even at a great sale price. The finish of the product was just not all I expected after thinking about buying one someday for such a long time. They seemed clunky just getting the bowl on and off the stand, on several different sizes of mixers. I went home without a mixer. Within a week I saw a full page magazine ad for the new Cuisinart mixer. We are happy with other Cuisinart products - a food processor, cookware. I seached where to find the Cuisinart and couldn't believe the difference in the quality of the finish when I found it. I bought the 5.5 qt. Cuisinart stand mixer since this is my first stand mixer. It is so easy to use - incredibly smooth operation, shifts effortlessly between speeds. The timer is a great feature and I was surprised I had not seen one on a KitchenAid since they were supposed to be the best for so many years. Now I cannot imagine buying a stand mixer without one. I was not sure how easy the bowl would be to clean with the openings for the lock mechanism on the bottom but it is no problem at all. I just put it in a tub of hot, soapy water and it cleans up easily. I used it for Christmas baking; cookies are the biggest baking effort I do every year. I bake between 1,500 and 2,000 cookies, many kinds, and give them as gifts. I had the Cuisinart stand mixer in time to use it for the Christmas 2007 "baking season" and what a difference it made. It handled all those batches of cookie dough in a snap! And as I mentioned, it was a cinch to clean the bowl between different types of cookies. I've also used my stand mixer to make the best mashed potatoes I have ever made, to stir up a quiche and other egg dishes and pasta fillings, and to make meatloaf and meatballs. I am looking forward to trying it for many other kinds of recipes. My only disappointment (and this is a small one, one that I hope will be temporary) is Cuisinart has not yet published a cookbook with recipes specifically geared to their stand mixers. There are recipes in the instruction book, but I would love a book with many more recipes. What better way to encourage use of the product? I bought two cookbooks written for the KitchenAid stand mixer and have not noticed any problems due to differences in the mixers, however I am still keeping my eyes open for a Cuisinart stand mixer cookbook. The lack of an additional cookbook may be because the Cuisinart stand mixers are a relatively new product. Would I buy again? Yes! Do I recommend this to others? Yes, to anyone in the market for a stand mixer, even first time users. I had misgivings about taking up space on the kitchen counter to leave a stand mixer out all the time, but the Cuisinart is actually attractive to leave out. And with a stand mixer, you do need to leave it out so it is ready to go any time. I notice it when passing through the kitchen and it makes me think of what else I can make with it, what recipe to try next. I'm actually having more fun cooking and baking now that we have such a great stand mixer. Thank you Cuisinart!"
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Review 3 for Cuisinart 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer SM-55
5
out of 5
Sorry this product wasn't around 30 years ago
March 13, 2008 Travelerfrom Sebastian, FL
"I love to bake and bought this product to replace an old electric mixer. I chose Cuisinart because being a senior citizen my wrists are getting weaker and the two handles on the bowl are wonderful vs. the pitcher-style handle of the competition. The shape of the bowl fits perfectly on my hip when pouring out batters. The timer is excellent for senior moments when I walk away with the mixer running, the fold feature is great, and the ease of use and cleaning up is fantastic. I found when whipping potatoes I must first use the paddle then the whipping beater to avoid lumps. The hook and beaters are easy to change and clean. The only negative I have is the plastic splash guard. The product is super heavy duty, but the plastic splash guard is rather flimsy, difficult to get attached and unattached, and I do expect it to crack eventually. It is easy to use, the DVD not only shows you how to use the product, but actually demonstrates the recipes in the recipe book which is included. I highly recommend this product for young and old. Thinking back over all the baking I have done in my lifetime, I am sorry Cuisinart was not around 30 years ago."
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Review 4 for Cuisinart 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer SM-55
Top 100 Contributor
5
out of 5
Powerful Workhorse!
November 9, 2007 bugster2from Lake Forest, CA
"I tested this unit with everything from egg whites to a double batch of bread dough. It creams butter beautifully, whips whites in no time flat and can handle the stiffest cookie or bread dough with ease. I kneaded a double batch of challah for 15 minutes and there were no signs of labor or overheating. The only problem I had was with a whole grain bread that wanted to crawl up and over the top of the dough hook. This problem was rectified by using the 7 quart model. It has a longer dough hook which the dough didn't climb. The unit showed no signs of walking across the counter when kneading heavy bread dough. The unit also has a 15 minute timer which is terrific if you need to walk away from the job. It also has a fold feature which is a couple of turns of the paddle at the slowest speed. The unit has 3 hubs for accessories. The lid is removable and the unit is very easy to clean. The bowl is heavy and must be tucked under an arm in order to scrape out the contents. The addition of a vertical third handle would solve this problem. My conclusion is that if you are a serious bread bakeror mix large quantities of anything, I would pick the 7 quart unit, otherwise the 5 quart model is plenty big enough for the average cook."
