KitchenAid 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer with Accessories, KSM70SKXX, Cast Iron Black

I would like to apologize to my arms for ever making them knead dough by hand. This is not a mixer. It is a war machine disguised as a baking tool. I have fed it bread dough so dense it could double as a medieval weapon. It did not struggle. It did not hesitate. It rotated with the confidence of something that knows it is stronger than me. Cake batter? Silky. Cookie dough? Obliterated. 6lbs of potatoes? It barely considers it cardio. And the bowl-lift mechanism? Dramatic. Industrial. Theatrical. When you lift the bowl up into position it feels like you’re preparing for launch. I almost expect dramatic music and a countdown. It’s heavy. It’s sturdy. It does not scoot across the counter like lesser appliances. You will choose its spot wisely because once it’s there, it lives there now. This is not a “tuck it into a cabinet” kind of mixer. This is a permanent kitchen resident with strong opinions. The kitchen is no longer yours. It belongs to the Kitchenaid. If you bake occasionally, this might be overkill. If you bake regularly, cook in bulk, meal prep, shred meat, or want to own an appliance that emits chaotic domestic power and could take over your house, this is your machine. Five stars. Ten if I could. I welcome my countertop overlord.

I purchased this KitchenAid 7-quart mixer, in contour silver, at a sale price of $549. It stopped working about 3 minutes into mixing icing, only the second time I used it. Just STOPPED. I followed all of the troubleshooting guidelines, however, it still did not work. I checked my breaker, plugged it into different outlets, kept it unplugged for 30 minutes….all to no avail. There was no smell when it stopped. It wasn’t warm. I was just flabbergasted when it “quit”. I was so excited to be able to finally get this mixer. I had dreamed of having one for at least 20 years. I didn’t even get to use it for the tough jobs so many people brag about! I know this sounds melodramatic, but my dreams were sure shattered. I began the return process through Amazon. I saw an option of returning the defective mixer, and replacing it with another, same make and model. However, Amazon could not fulfill the request (no reason given) after I selected the option, probably because the mixer is no longer on sale. I will say, however, that the return process is seeming relatively easy. Luckily I had kept my box! FedEx will be picking it up at no (further!) cost to me. Packing the mixer back up was a beast of a job, but with my husband’s assistance, we were able to do it. As of right now, I am not sure I am going to order another one. I don’t want to go through that emotional turmoil again. I had been in the middle of making icing for my granddaughter’s birthday cake. Thank goodness my old, trusty Sunbeam Mixmaster got me through the remaining mixing. I did not review the ratings on this model before I purchased it because the KitchenAid (mixers) has always had such an outstanding reputation. I know people who have had their mixers for 25 years and they are still working perfectly. But now that I’ve had an opportunity to review the feedback from others on this particular model, I see that I am not the only one who had problems. It seems there are issues with the durability of the 7 quart mixer in general—many, many with this same exact problem. I’m not sure if it is just the batch that Amazon got or if other retailers have lemons too, but KitchenAid needs to do better. This was a tough disappointment. I was so excited when I received this beautiful mixer that I had dreamed of for so, so long. I can’t recommend a product that failed, therefore, my rating reflects that. This mixer failed during one of the easiest tasks possible for any mixer, let alone one that costs upward of $550.

The KitchenAid® 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is an outstanding addition to any baking class, whether you’re a seasoned instructor or a passionate student. Its robust construction ensures remarkable stability, even when tackling dense bread doughs or large batches of batter, so you can mix with confidence and ease. The variety of included attachments—such as the flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip—are all exceptionally practical, allowing you to explore a wide range of recipes from airy cakes to hearty artisan breads. Each attachment fits securely and is easy to swap, streamlining your workflow. The mixer’s generous bowl capacity means there’s plenty of room for ambitious projects, making it perfect for group lessons or preparing multiple loaves at once. Overall, this stand mixer makes the baking experience more enjoyable, efficient, and creative, offering reliable performance and versatility for any culinary classroom.

Just received this mixer and am excited to use it. Hoping other negative reviews prove to be false; otherwise will update this review. Really hoping the KitchenAid quality is real. Shipping box, manufacturer's box and packing styroform were badly damaged; the contents appear to be fine.

My old 325watt 5 quart Kitchenaid has been struggling with kneading bread dough. I've rebuilt it once but it still sometimes would stop and hum. It's still fine for everything else, though loud. We have had it, for, I believe, over 25 years. For Thanksgiving, I made fresh bread (delicious) but had to do all the kneading by hand--this is why old-time bakers all had big muscular arms--it's a workout! The old machine will go to one of our offspring because it still does everything else better than a hand mixer, and probably any other mixer. This machine is 500 watts, and 7 quarts, and comes with the regular beater, squeegee beater for things like cake mixes, a wire whisk, improved pouring shield, and a pig-tail dough hook, a huge improvement on the old flat hook. First time making bread (NEVER go over the #2 speed!) it powered through the dough quietly and only after many, many minutes got a little warm, where the old one couldn't be run for more than 2 minutes at a time (when kneading dough) with a minute or two to cool each time. I didn't even have to do a final hand knead! Despite being bigger and stronger it actually doesn't take up much more real estate than the old one and feels a bit lighter surprisingly, although still very heavy. Lots of little improvements: A nice knob on the lifting jack handle, a better-looking brushed nickel knob on the speed control over the old black plastic one, and 11 speeds rather than ten. The pouring shield is now one piece rather than two and enclosed on top rather than open, and works very well. They even upgraded the power-takeoff locking screw and cover. Finally, they added a cord wrap when not using it. So far, the only drawback is the handsome textured matte black finish: flour gets stuck on it much more easily than on the smooth finish. I do not know if the other colors are the same or smooth, but this was the right color for our kitchen.

Purchased a KitchenAid 7-quart mixer at the sale price of $549 on day one; died two minutes into mixing batter. I did the recommended troubleshooting process, plugged into other outlets, checked the circuit breaker & kept unplugged for a full day. Still did not work. I called KitchenAid, and they were willing to replace it but would take 6-8 weeks. They then offered to refund my money only after they received the mixer. I opted to return to Amazon as it was brand new. I really wanted a mixer for the holidays, so, on a gamble, I ordered a second mixer at full price, $649. With both, I added the Acurion insurance (Acurion refunded me right away). After dropping off the first mixer at UPS, I discovered that Amazon will not release $$ funds $$ until they receive the mixer. I did not know this when purchasing the second mixer. Now I am $1200 on hold on my credit card. Not only are my funds held, but the return is via UPS Ground, a slow boat. This KitchenAid 7-quart mixer must be a bad batch from the KitchenAid for Amazon. Very tough disappointment! I really hoped that the second one would have worked for me. With a 7-quart mixer, I opted to purchase from Amazon to get insurance, and I hoped the 7-quart would be more powerful for batched bread dough and large amounts of cookie batter. I did end up going to Costco for the smaller size 6-quart KitchenAid Mixer, and so far (two days in) it is working fine.

In Love. Great quality and size . Dough came out perfect. Very easy to clean.

Mejor imposible buena calidas bello el color buen tamaño ,potente super recomendda en serio y el color bello envio super en tiempo en fin me encanto

Es un excelente producto , me encantó no llegó dañada llegó excelente y la usamos muy seguido y no a dado ningún problema hasta hoy

Cómprala cuando halla descuentos, es una excelente desición y es de las mejores marcas de batidora

Excellent product

Excellent quality. Replaced my old one I had for 20 years.

la mejor herramienta en la cocina