[Costco] Costco: KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus Stand Mixer 4.5QT, 300W $239.99

Apr 27th, 2020 9:09 pm

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danomed [OP]: Sr. Member; Jun 10, 2003; 718 posts; 296 upvotes

Apr 27th, 2020 9:09 pm

[Costco] Costco: KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus Stand Mixer 4.5QT, 300W $239.99

Deal Link:: https://www.costco.ca/kitchenaid-ultra- ... 50639.html
Price:: 239.99
Expiry:: May 14, 2020
Retailer:: Costco

Costco has the Power Plus Stand Mixer Silver, Red, and Onyx for $239.99. Amazon's lowest price is $235 last April.

Great for all the COVID baking going on. Just can't find any yeast.

Features:
300 W
10 speeds
59-point planetary mixing action
4.3 L (4.5 qt.) polished stainless steel bowl with comfortable handle

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Apr 27th, 2020 9:14 pm

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Kaitlyn: Deal Guru; May 6, 2005; 10994 posts; 1165 upvotes; Squamish

Apr 27th, 2020 9:14 pm

So how's this compare to artisan? Seems so similar

Apr 27th, 2020 9:19 pm

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SPARTACVS: Deal Addict; Jul 21, 2005; 2178 posts; 568 upvotes; Lévis

Apr 27th, 2020 9:19 pm

Kaitlyn wrote: ↑ So how's this compare to artisan? Seems so similar

It's a bit less powerfull I think (25W less). Also, think the bowl is a bit different. What are your needs, frequency you'll use it and for how much peoples on an average?

Pourquoi pas?

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Apr 27th, 2020 10:24 pm

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w01f: Member; Jan 20, 2007; 334 posts; 86 upvotes; Montreal

Apr 27th, 2020 10:24 pm

I've been thinking about one of these for some time now, what does this model lack vs a more powerful model?
I'm mainly interested in basic baking mix, kneading dough, and possible pasta/meat grinder add-on.

Apr 27th, 2020 10:59 pm

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bk: Deal Addict; Apr 20, 2003; 1226 posts; 1058 upvotes; Markham

Apr 27th, 2020 10:59 pm

w01f wrote: ↑ I've been thinking about one of these for some time now, what does this model lack vs a more powerful model?
I'm mainly interested in basic baking mix, kneading dough, and possible pasta/meat grinder add-on.

For denser bread doughs, the Ultra (300W) or the Classic Plus (275W) should be the minimum. They may struggle with 2 loaves, but should be fine for 1 loaf. The Artisan (325W) is fine for 2 loaves, but still should not be done every day. The regular Classic or Artisan Mini (250W) may have trouble with even a single loaf, but have no problem with things like cake mixes.
They should all be able to use the pasta and meat grinders, but need to rest for about an hour after every few pounds.

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Apr 28th, 2020 12:39 am

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zayzay: Member; Mar 23, 2018; 237 posts; 85 upvotes

Apr 28th, 2020 12:39 am

For those who may be interested in the Artisan, I just bought an Artisan refurb on the Kitchenaid site for $209 + 10% off from the signup email.

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Apr 28th, 2020 1:03 am

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raizedeals: Newbie; Sep 26, 2018; 47 posts; 48 upvotes

Apr 28th, 2020 1:03 am

zayzay wrote: ↑ For those who may be interested in the Artisan, I just bought an Artisan refurb on the Kitchenaid site for $209 + 10% off from the signup email.

I just bought that one too.. steal

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Apr 28th, 2020 1:25 am

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Kaitlyn: Deal Guru; May 6, 2005; 10994 posts; 1165 upvotes; Squamish

Apr 28th, 2020 1:25 am

zayzay wrote: ↑ For those who may be interested in the Artisan, I just bought an Artisan refurb on the Kitchenaid site for $209 + 10% off from the signup email.

The refurbished comes with warranty but it's very short isn't it? Though I don't know how their warranty even works I carrying wouldn't pay cost to ship them the whole thing!

Apr 28th, 2020 8:11 am

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Jonothekiller: Newbie; Apr 16, 2012; 12 posts; 2 upvotes

Apr 28th, 2020 8:11 am

The 10% sign up says it excludes refurbished

didnt work.

Apr 28th, 2020 6:27 pm

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frostiex: Deal Addict; Mar 13, 2007; 1101 posts; 366 upvotes; Calgary

Apr 28th, 2020 6:27 pm

Kaitlyn wrote: ↑ So how's this compare to artisan? Seems so similar

A long time ago, I was shopping for standup mixers. Most of the new kitchen Aid motor contains plastic gears. The only model (at that time) that I know kitchen Aid have metal gear box was the professional series.
after research, I ended up with a Kenwood mixer. I have had mine for over 5 years now and it is just as powerful as day one. I use it to make all sorts of stuff, bread, chinese toss noodles, beef balls. Best investiment.
the mixer here is probably good to hobbyists and not serious home cooking.

Costco has the kenwood on sale but sold out at this time...probably for obvious reasons.
https://www.costco.ca/kenwood-6.6-l-(7- ... 81079.html

Apr 28th, 2020 8:32 pm

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Kaitlyn: Deal Guru; May 6, 2005; 10994 posts; 1165 upvotes; Squamish

Apr 28th, 2020 8:32 pm

frostiex wrote: ↑ A long time ago, I was shopping for standup mixers. Most of the new kitchen Aid motor contains plastic gears. The only model (at that time) that I know kitchen Aid have metal gear box was the professional series.
after research, I ended up with a Kenwood mixer. I have had mine for over 5 years now and it is just as powerful as day one. I use it to make all sorts of stuff, bread, chinese toss noodles, beef balls. Best investiment.
the mixer here is probably good to hobbyists and not serious home cooking.

Costco has the kenwood on sale but sold out at this time...probably for obvious reasons.
https://www.costco.ca/kenwood-6.6-l-(7- ... 81079.html

Which kenwood do you have? On their site they have the Chef and Chef Major (looks like costco is the chef major or a custom variation of it?) whereas I also see references to a kmix model, though that's not listed on their site

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Apr 28th, 2020 9:09 pm

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frostiex: Deal Addict; Mar 13, 2007; 1101 posts; 366 upvotes; Calgary

Apr 28th, 2020 9:09 pm

Kaitlyn wrote: ↑ Which kenwood do you have? On their site they have the Chef and Chef Major (looks like costco is the chef major or a custom variation of it?) whereas I also see references to a kmix model, though that's not listed on their site

I have the titanium chef major. I believe it was sizing difference. . major being larger. Then there are cooking chef with heating option.
Which I don’t care for. Btw, when shopping for standup mixers. Wattage doesn’t mean a lot..it is about how long it can sustain that power. I love the attachment option. I have never had a mixer’s attach actually works good. They are always mediocre. But these actually works! Specially love my purée attachment :P

Apr 28th, 2020 9:17 pm

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utrkos: Newbie; Dec 11, 2008; 66 posts; 37 upvotes; toronto

Apr 28th, 2020 9:17 pm

raizedeals wrote: ↑ I just bought that one too.. steal

Definitely worked for me (my wife) and it was in 100 % cosmetic and functioning condition. Best deal!

Apr 28th, 2020 10:10 pm

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Kaitlyn: Deal Guru; May 6, 2005; 10994 posts; 1165 upvotes; Squamish

Apr 28th, 2020 10:10 pm

frostiex wrote: ↑ I have the titanium chef major. I believe it was sizing difference. . major being larger. Then there are cooking chef with heating option.
Which I don’t care for. Btw, when shopping for standup mixers. Wattage doesn’t mean a lot..it is about how long it can sustain that power. I love the attachment option. I have never had a mixer’s attach actually works good. They are always mediocre. But these actually works! Specially love my purée attachment :P

Last question (I think!) - as you have the larger chef major, how does it handle smaller batches? At least in reviews they often compare whipping a single egg white, which often times the larger ones fail at.

Apr 28th, 2020 10:39 pm

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Hatij18: Newbie; Apr 8, 2018; 91 posts; 43 upvotes

Apr 28th, 2020 10:39 pm

Jonothekiller wrote: ↑The 10% sign up says it excludes refurbished didnt work.

Just got one with mixer Bible book. Total including tax 210.19

Apr 28th, 2020 10:51 pm

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frostiex: Deal Addict; Mar 13, 2007; 1101 posts; 366 upvotes; Calgary

Apr 28th, 2020 10:51 pm

Haha...I really am not sure. I can’t say as in my real life cooking in the past 5 rears with this mixer...I have never had to do just ONE egg white??
But I don’t see why not as the paddles and whisk are all adjustable. And my wisk is at the bottom of the bow. I would also buy the paddle with silicone paddle.

Apr 28th, 2020 11:46 pm

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cncpun: Newbie; Dec 10, 2003; 68 posts; 36 upvotes

Apr 28th, 2020 11:46 pm

Jonothekiller wrote: ↑ The 10% sign up says it excludes refurbished didnt work.

Worked for me.

Apr 29th, 2020 12:10 am

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zayzay: Member; Mar 23, 2018; 237 posts; 85 upvotes

Apr 29th, 2020 12:10 am

Jonothekiller wrote: ↑ The 10% sign up says it excludes refurbished didnt work.

Hmmm it should work though, if you put the code in during checkout. Worked for me and a few other people here.

Apr 30th, 2020 4:27 pm

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aintic: Deal Addict; Apr 1, 2017; 1302 posts; 1999 upvotes

Apr 30th, 2020 4:27 pm

Kaitlyn wrote: ↑ Which kenwood do you have? On their site they have the Chef and Chef Major (looks like costco is the chef major or a custom variation of it?) whereas I also see references to a kmix model, though that's not listed on their site

I scored a Chef on Amazon for $350. It goes on sale once or twice a year. Very powerful mixer, definitely more so than my Kitchen Aid bowl lift. The bowl is 5 qt instead of Major's 7qt, and it's 750W to Major's 800W. That's all the difference I think.

Apr 30th, 2020 11:24 pm

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estnumari: Jr. Member; Mar 7, 2011; 120 posts; 85 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 30th, 2020 11:24 pm

utrkos wrote: ↑ Definitely worked for me (my wife) and it was in 100 % cosmetic and functioning condition. Best deal!

What were the contents of the refurbished model? It doesn't say on the website.