Been waiting for this to come down in price. With Mary inspiring my Mrs she wants a decent mixer and this seems just the trick! Plus standard John Lewis servicing guarantee of 5 years!! Can't go wrong!
Thanks to Basualdo I've just found out you can also claim a Free Joseph Joseph Index Chopping Board with knives & Scales worth £125!
An excellent cupboard filler to go with the bread maker and ice cream maker
andrsnh
15 Dec 155#45
I'm a trained professional baker, had the Classic mixer for a number of years before getting the 6.9L bowl lift. I've used the Classic/Artisan/6.9L bowl lift.
Yes this price is fantastic, however time for a little clear up of people giving advice that the Artisan is a far superior mixer.
The Classic and Artisan have the following in common:
They both use the same nylon gears, these tend to fail under abusive heavy mixing (hence 500g flour restriction for bread).
They both have the same diecast metal bodies/same footprint/same aesthetics.
The Whisk/Paddle/Dough Hook attachments are the same for the Classic and Artisan, they're interchangeable between models as are the bowls, hub attachments, as well as accessories such as the ice cream bowl.
Differences:
The Classic motor on paper is marginally less powerful, in real world usage it's not really noticeable and neither should exceed 500g of flour when making bread due to the nylon gears.
The Classic bowl is brushed (hides scratches), the Artisan bowl is polished.
The Classic bowl doesn't have a handle - in my experience this is a little bit annoying HOWEVER with what you save you can pick up a second bowl.
The Classic bowl is 500ml smaller than the Artisan - this difference is unnoticeable unless you're running the mixer filled to the brim (not recommended because again nylon gears) in which case you should consider a larger mixer such as the 6.9L.
The Classic mixer doesn't have a splash guard - I personally don't like the guards they don't really work and they rattle.
The Classic mixer only comes in white.
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sheilajay
15 Dec 15#1
Great price but only available in raspberry ice. Lovely colour but would not suit my kitchen.I am sfter the almond cream colour. Still at £363.69
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Thanks to Basualdo I've just found out you can also claim a Free Joseph Joseph Index Chopping Board with knives & Scales worth £125!
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Yes this price is fantastic, however time for a little clear up of people giving advice that the Artisan is a far superior mixer.
The Classic and Artisan have the following in common:
They both use the same nylon gears, these tend to fail under abusive heavy mixing (hence 500g flour restriction for bread).
They both have the same diecast metal bodies/same footprint/same aesthetics.
The Whisk/Paddle/Dough Hook attachments are the same for the Classic and Artisan, they're interchangeable between models as are the bowls, hub attachments, as well as accessories such as the ice cream bowl.
Differences:
The Classic motor on paper is marginally less powerful, in real world usage it's not really noticeable and neither should exceed 500g of flour when making bread due to the nylon gears.
The Classic bowl is brushed (hides scratches), the Artisan bowl is polished.
The Classic bowl doesn't have a handle - in my experience this is a little bit annoying HOWEVER with what you save you can pick up a second bowl.
The Classic bowl is 500ml smaller than the Artisan - this difference is unnoticeable unless you're running the mixer filled to the brim (not recommended because again nylon gears) in which case you should consider a larger mixer such as the 6.9L.
The Classic mixer doesn't have a splash guard - I personally don't like the guards they don't really work and they rattle.
The Classic mixer only comes in white.
All comments (52)