KitchenAid - KHM512IB Ultra Power 5-Speed Hand Mixer - Ink Blue

Questions & Answers (41)

• Q: Is this mixer dual voltage? (3 answers)

  A: Hi Expatbaker100, The 120 volt (U.S.) appliances are not compatible with 220/240 volt requirements of other countries (as well as vice versa). What many consumers are not aware of is the potential danger that differences in cycles/second can create. Where in the United States electricity is delivered at 60 Hertz (Hz), most other countries deliver the electricity at 50 Hz. Running 60 Hz appliances in a 50 Hz environment forces the motor in your appliance to run at a slower speed, and can potentially cause immediate motor or operational failure. Not only is this failure not covered by any manufacturer's warranty, but has been known to result in electrical shortages and/or fires. Additionally, KitchenAid does not recommend the use of a transformer for any KitchenAid countertop appliance. Doing so could cause damage to your appliance or the home electrical system, as noted above.

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• Q: Does the KHM512IB come with 12-tine whisk and storage bag? Manual seems to indicate that these are included, but mines didn't come with those accessories. (2 answers)

  A: Came with unit and one set of beaters.

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• Q: can I get extra beaters for my hand mixer? MOD KHM512ER (2 answers)

  A: Hi Grama, KitchenAid does offer dough hooks, wire whip and a blending rod for your hand mixer. Please check with your local retailer for availability.

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• Q: Does anyone use this mixer for making sugar cookie dough. Cookie decorating type. (4 answers)

  A: I used this beater for cookies and frosting. It worked great

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• Q: Does it come with a plastic storage case? (2 answers)

  A: My red mixer did not come with a case

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• Q: Someone complained on another site that the beaters aren't very long and didn't reach to the bottom of the bowl. Anyone know how they compare with Cuinsanart? They advertise longer beaters... Thank you, Debra (6 answers)

  A: I noticed that something was off when I was mixing up my batters. I initially pondered why the batter didn't mix well and assumed I had been hurried. On the second batter, I spent more time observing and realizing that the beaters do not make full contact with the bottom of the bowl. After I finished the batters, I measured my beaters against my Cuisinart beater and immediately decided that I would replace the missing beater for my Cuisinart as the short beaters on my Kitchen Aid would not work well for me. I was surprised at the noticeable difference that the length of the beaters make.

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• Q: Does it have dough hooks? (4 answers)

  A: Hi KMP50, The KHM512 does not include dough hooks.

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• Q: I'm looking for a hand mixer with a true low speed. The one I have now has 6 speeds, but the lowest one throws flour all over me and the walls. (5 answers)

  A: I have a KitchenAid hand mixer that does not throw flour when I use it on a low speed. I have even used it on a medium setting and it did not throw flour everywhere. You will love it if you buy one. The beaters are thin and that makes a difference

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