Customer reviews for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70 : This
heavy-duty Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer has the power,
capacity and precision to conquer any job your recipes
require. Super strength 1,000-watt motor and extra-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 15 cups of flour for bread dough. The
auto shutoff countdown timer means you'll handle
each job with timing perfection. Optional attachments
can be purchased separately. Includes how-to DVD and
more than 60 recipes. Full five-year motor warranty,
limited three-year product warranty. 14 1/2"L x 8
1/4"W x 14 1/2"H. Sturdy die-cast metal unit
weighs 20 1/2 lbs. with bowl and attachments. Model:
SM-70. Product Features Ultimate power 1,000-watt
motor handles the heaviest mixing jobs with ease
Extra-large 7-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 7-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
Overall rating:
(18 reviews) 18
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16 out of 18(89%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
Review 1 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
Jeprs
fromHoulton, ME
I make cakes and I have burnt up the motor on two hand mixers in the past 6 months making frosting. This mixer saved my sanity!! I love it.
Pros: Easy to Clean/Wash, quality, easy to use, construction, Appearance/ Design /Style, Performs Well, Number of speeds, capacity
Cons: Cord Length
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Review 2 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
Tilly
fromKennett Square PA
I have only used this machine once to make bread dough and I am in love for life..Need I say more?
Pros: easy to use, construction, Appearance/ Design /Style
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Review 3 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
fewreviews
fromMaine
I had noticed this beauty in the store long before my old faithful Kenwood died in a cloud of smoke during holiday baking this year after years of battle duty . As I was in the thick of things, I had limited time to research and was convinced by an article in Cook's illustrated (which preceded the introduction of this machine on the market) to go for the KitchenAid 600 Pro mixer. However, when I loaded the biscotti dough from my dead machine into the new KitchenAid, the load knocked it off its pins and heaved the dough onto the counter. I didn't have much luck with multiple batches of shortbread either. Same problem. Although my five quart Kenwood had been handling exactly the same multiple batches for years, the KitchenAid clearly could not. I took it back and bought the Cuisinart 7 quart. It had no problem muscling through multiple batches of bread and cookie dough. Although I was leery of Cuisinart 's newness to the field, I'm now sold.
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Review 4 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
I have just finished testing the 5 and 7 quart Cuisinart mixer and the attachments. The 7 qt mixer will handle a triple loaf batch of challah with ease. There is no overheating, the mixer will not shimmy across the counter and the dough will not crawl up and over the dough hook. It has a fabulous timer that can be set for up to 15 minutes of mixing. The fold feature is a couple of turns of the paddle each time the button is pressed. The bowl is very deep but still managed to handle one batch of cookie dough, whip 2 egg whites efficiently. It will cream butter till light and fluffy. The unit is surprisingly light weight and easy to clean. The head automatically locks when the head is lowered. The mixer is also short enough to fit under most upper kitchen cupboards. The only problem I have found is with the mixer bowl. It needs a vertical third handle. As it is the bowl can't be held with one hand while scraping with the other. The bowl must be tucked under an arm in order to scrape out the contents.
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Review 5 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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So far a great mixer.
PostedJanuary 2, 2012
Anonymous
fromLecompton, KS, USA
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Cooking Level:Expert
I've only used it 6 or 7 times so far but it is handling much larger loads than my previous model by their main competitor in the price range, without breaking a sweat, Clean looks, smooth quiet and efficient. The count down timer is a great bonus.
I've worked in the food industry all my life and very much appreciate this mixers capacity.
We'll have to see how it holds up over the long haul, but I'm guessing longer than my last one.
Better warranty (3x) as well.
I've worked in the food industry all my life and very much appreciate this mixers capacity.
We'll have to see how it holds up over the long haul, but I'm guessing longer than my last one.
Better warranty (3x) as well.
Pros: Warranty, Low noise, construction, Performs Well, capacity, Functional/Useful
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Review 6 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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good purchase
PostedDecember 6, 2010
applefarmer
fromwashington state
Very good purchase. Easy to use and happy with the job is has done so far.
Pros: easy to use, Low noise, capacity
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Review 7 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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Great Mixer
PostedAugust 12, 2010
misukismom
fromRichmond, Ky
I purchased this mixer over a year ago and have used it extensively. It has yet to let me down. It has a large capacity, plenty of power and is a breeze to operate. I have no complaints except there has not been a cover made to fit it (I have the 7 qt). If you are debating between this and a Kitchenaid, buy this one. You won't be sorry.
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, durability, Easy to Clean/Wash, easy to use, quality
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Review 8 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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Great looking work horse
PostedJanuary 13, 2010
RZRBCK
fromFaetteville, Arkansas
While shopping for a large capacity stand mixer I was torn between a Viking and this Cuisinart. I really like the looks of both of them. After reading several negative Viking reviews I decided on this one. I am very glad I did. I have had it for about 18 months and I use it ALL the time. It handles double and triple batches of cookie dough with ease. I have not had any trouble with bread dough---even triple loafs. This is not made for professional bakers. It will overheat if you push it too far but it re-sets after cools off. This has only happened once while I was using mine. I really like the timer function. You can set it and walk away. The pour shield takes a while to get used to but works very well. This is a beautiful mixer.
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, capacity, construction, Easy to Clean/Wash, easy to use, Functional/Useful, Low noise, Number of speeds, Performs Well, quality, size, True to Color, Value for Money
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Review 9 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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disappointed
PostedJanuary 2, 2010
sandy883
fromMaine
I have always heard that cuisinart was a good name so I bought the 7 qt. mixer as I have a small bakery.....so my mixer has gotten a work out. The only problem is, is that I have had to send it back to the company twice because the mixer binds up (for whatever reason) and totally stops, never to start again. I usually make 3 loaves of bread at a time and a 7 qt. mixer should be able to handle that. That is why I bought it. Maybe I just got a lemon this time. We'll see.
I really depend on it when it is working right. I love the fact that it has a 3 year warranty.....good thing.
I really depend on it when it is working right. I love the fact that it has a 3 year warranty.....good thing.
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, durability, Easy to Clean/Wash, easy to use, Warranty
Cons: Gets Hot, Unreliable
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Review 10 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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LOVE HER!
PostedOctober 30, 2009
Anonymous
fromHayward, CA
If you are looking for a stand mixer, look no further...she is the one for you.
She is a workhorse! I have made double batches, and triple batches of cookies, pie crusts (with frozen butter),cakes, frostings, and the likes. She has always, always, always, done the job.
She is very easy to use, and I use her for everything. I got mine discounted, and so did not have the paddles, but once they got here, they have never disappointed me.
The cons I have are as such: when flour flies up, it's a pain to get all the cracks and crevices clean; she vibrates a little, but not so much that it will move, and also, one of my paddles has some of the Teflon missing from the bottom where it rubs against the bowl.
If I had to buy a stand mixer all over again, I would buy this one in a heart beat. I wanted a professional series stand mixer without the turn lever that raises the bowl, and I found that in this mixer.
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, Easy to Clean/Wash, easy to use, Easy to view/Read, Fast/ Speed, Long-lasting, Number of speeds, Performs Well, quality, Value for Money
Cons: No variety in color, Noise
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Review 11 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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Great Mixer
PostedOctober 30, 2009
NateW
fromIowa
I bought this because it seems more heavy duty than the kitchen aide and being a guy I like the larger motor. (More horsepower is always good!) So far I have used this for just about everything and I love it. It gets used at least once a week for something. AWESOME!
Pros: Appearance/ Design /Style, construction, Easy to Clean/Wash, easy to store, easy to use, Performs Well
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Review 12 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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Still looking for the ideal home mixer
PostedSeptember 17, 2009
TheBreadDoctor
fromSheboygan, WI
I now am the relatively unsatisfied owner of BOTH a Kitchenaid 620 Professional mixer and a 7 qt Cuisinart stand mixer. As a weekly sourdough bread baker, my Kitchenaid was falling short; it was LOUD and would overheat if I tried 2 consecutive batches of bread dough (10-11 cups flour). I took it apart and found the PLASTIC gear housing had cracked and I believe was the cause of the loud noise and a likely cause of failure in the near term.
I purchased the Cuisinart based on the claims of durability and power. I have to admit the Cuisinart hasn't overheated, but despite the larger stated capacity, the mixing attachments are designed in such a way that of dough with 11-12 c flour will override up to the mixer and clog up the rotating base. It really handles less than the 6 qt capacity of the Kitchenaid. This is a definite shortcoming of the Cuisinart. Don't believe the claims of a 7 quart capacity. I would put it's true capacity at about 5 1/2 qt.
I purchased the Cuisinart based on the claims of durability and power. I have to admit the Cuisinart hasn't overheated, but despite the larger stated capacity, the mixing attachments are designed in such a way that of dough with 11-12 c flour will override up to the mixer and clog up the rotating base. It really handles less than the 6 qt capacity of the Kitchenaid. This is a definite shortcoming of the Cuisinart. Don't believe the claims of a 7 quart capacity. I would put it's true capacity at about 5 1/2 qt.
Pros: Number of speeds, Warranty, Weight
Cons: Construction, Noise, mixing attachments poorly designed
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Review 13 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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Power Tool - Flimsy Construction
PostedJanuary 30, 2009
jmacx2
fromSt. Louis, MO
The motor handles double or triple batches of stiff cookie dough with ease. Unfortunately, the base and top are constructed of flimsy plastic that cause the entire unit to twist, wobble, and walk across the countertop. Much less substantial construction than my Kitchen Aid. Beaters, bowl, and speed control all work perfectly and included bowl cover/pour spout is a plus.
Pros: powerful, efficient mixing
Cons: too much flimsy plastic
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Review 14 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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LOVE IT
PostedJanuary 11, 2009
its not as bulky as the kitchenaid one and is alot more easier to use. I have this in the brushed chrome and love it.
Pros: functional
Cons: limited colors
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Review 15 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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Pretty Good, but not enough muscle
PostedJanuary 8, 2009
oaktownbaker
fromOakland, CA
Having been a KitchenAid devotee since I cut my eye-teeth on cooking, I was wooed away to Cuisinart after reading some great reviews. I LOVE the 7 qt mixer's ability to handle the double or triple batches that I usually make. I liked the idea of the 1000 watt motor, since I frequently make bagels or sourdough with the ultra-hard bread flour from King Arthur. But after putting this high-gluten dough in the mixer, it started to strain almost immediately and the machine died in 2 minutes. Thankfully it was only an internal circuit breaker and did come back to life after it cooled down. Other than this, it does a great job with all other tasks I put to it. But just don't expect a professional level of power from it.
Pros: size, general features, add-ons
Cons: can't handle stiff dough, very loud
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Review 16 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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Lifesaver!!
PostedJanuary 8, 2009
Aure
fromWashington, DC
This Stand Mixer is perfect for a lazy cook like me. Making homemade cookies is a hassle when you have to mix all that flour by hand. I broke so many spoons making cookies, but the mixer makes it so much easier! I put the ingredients in the bowl and the mixer works its magic.
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Review 17 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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Cuisinart still tops
PostedJanuary 2, 2008
Cuisinartlover
fromFlorida - East Coast
I ordered the Quisinart stand mixer because of my great experience with other Quisinart products. This one is no exception. I have challenged this mixer with everything I can think of, including a recipe using the 17 cups of flour -- it's fantastic and has easily handled every task I gave it. I mixed up small batches of scrambled eggs, whipped up the best meringue I've ever tasted and handled my annual "huge" order of cinnamon roll dough with no trouble at all. I'm not crazy about the plastic trim but my other Cuisinart products also have plastic trim and I can't find a complaint about it after many years of usage. The bowl is large but very conveniently tucks under my arm for scraping it out. As with my other Cruisinart products, I'm expecting many years of satisfied use.
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Review 18 for Cuisinart 7-Quart Stand Mixer SM-70
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hew stand mixer
PostedOctober 26, 2007
gourmetmom
fromSarasota,Fl.
Great digital power to mix the toughest of ingredients,like dough. Attachments are easy to take off and put on. Many options to get you through the mixing with ease and precision
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