Type: Stand, 10 Speeds, With 6 quart (5.7 liter) Mixing Bowl, 575 Watts
The Professional 600 Series mixer can effectively mix up to 14 cups of all-purpose flour per recipe and produce up to 8 Loaves of White Bread, 13 Dozen Cookies, or 8 Pounds of Mashed Potatoes. With its 575-watts, the Professional 600 is the most powerful KitchenAid mixer yet. Soft Start mixing feature helps minimize ingredient splatter and flour puff with gentle acceleration to selected speed after start-up. Electronic Speed Sensor monitors operation to maintain precise mixer speed. Commercial-style motor protection automatically shuts off the mixer when overload is sensed to protect the motor. Durable all-steel gears provide reliable service. Solid, truly seamless one-piece motor head design is easy to clean.
Price Range: $289 - $500
Epinions Rating: 
(32 Reviews)
Mixer Type: Stand
Speed Settings: 10 Speeds
Power Output: 575 Watts
Bowl Size: 6 quart (5.7 liter)
Warranty: 1 Year
Height: 16.5 in.
Width: 11.25 in.
Depth: 14.5 in.
Product ID: 25608878
Run don't walk away from this product!!!
Author's Rating:
Pros: NONE
Cons: Breaks easily Costly repairs Plastic parts
The Bottom Line: Don't waste your money
Review: I purchased my first Kitchen Aid Mixer about 7 years ago. I purchased the 5 qt. Artisan mixer. I LOVED it!!! So as my need grew I decided to go up the line to the next level the Professional 600 series. Right from the start I was disapointed with the... Read Full Review by march972, May 17, 2008
Everythings better with KitchenAid!
Author's Rating:
Pros: Different Colors, Works better than anthing i have ever used!
Cons: Very HEAVY!
The Bottom Line: I think that everyone should have one! It works great and everything about it works well!
Review: I have loved using the KitchenAid 575 Watts Professinal 600 KP26M1X Stand Mixer. My roommate has one and i have used it for this whole year. I have so many great things to say about the KitchenAid 575 Watts Professional 600 KP26M1X Stand Mixer... Read Full Review by hrawlins, Apr 9, 2008
Excellent mixer, esp when combined with the 3qt bowl and combi-whip
Author's Rating:
Pros: Powerful Large Capacity Durable (at least so far)
Cons: Doesn't do small volumes well at all without the KN3CW accessory.
The Bottom Line: I certainly don't regret this purchase. I was planning on including list price as a con, but I think you get what you pay for, even at full list price.
Review: The mixer is a beast. The 575W motor has breezed through everything I have thrown at it, including many batches of rather stiff bread dough. The soft-start is nice, but I am not sure how useful it truly is. Even with the soft-start, the speed ramps up... Read Full Review by leesclave, Feb 20, 2008
Kitchen Aid Pro 600: An Excellent Mixer
Author's Rating:
Pros: Easy to use, quiet and able to handle large batches of dough or batter.
Cons: Bowl is so deep, you have to stop and scrape the bottom.
The Bottom Line: If you love to cook and need something to help cut time and effort, the Kitchen Aid Pro 600 can't be beat.
Review: I had wanted the Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer for years. After going through several other mixers, I became convinced that Kitchen Aid was clearly a leader in its field. My father, who was a chef and restaurant owner, always used Kitchen Aid in his... Read Full Review by Candy4947, Jan 10, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: Powerful motor.
Cons: Not enough color selection.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: It's a great mixer. Stood up to my bread dough with no problems! And whips egg whites with ease! Good... Read Full Review by grazina, Jan 9, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: Attractive, lots of attachments. The pasta attachments made pasta making a breeze.
Cons: It's not durable.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I wish I could give this mixer more cudos, but I can't. Using 7 cups of whole wheat flour in a recipe, the mixer struggled a bit. Using it 2-3 times a week, pretty much exclusively for making bread, it died on me. Given that the mixer is rated a 14... Read Full Review by orion940, Jan 8, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: Does not"walk"when in use.
Cons: Burned up! Poor replacement on their"no hassle"return policy.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I am an experienced baker, having owned a Bosch mixer for over thirty years. I have never had a repair done to that mixer, even with baking frequently when our children were all home. I decided to give my old mixer to my daughter, so I purchased this 6... Read Full Review by kg46, Jan 7, 2008
Every kitchen should have the help of a kitchen aid.
Author's Rating:
Pros: Very strong, durable, well worth the money.
Cons: More than just a simple hand mixer would cost.
The Bottom Line: It's easy to clean, easy to use, and gets the job done with less clean up
Review: This has been a great kitchen tool to have, even helping with those small everyday simple tasks. The kitchen aid is not only easy to use but easy to clean as well. With easy wipe up and wash. It also doesn't create the mess of a normal hand mixer... Read Full Review by wlframe, Nov 12, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Mixes bread and cake and can do egg whites and potatoes. Durable and fast.
Cons: Doesn't really replace a food processor for all tasks. Attachments can be a bit clumsy.
The Bottom Line: I love my KitchenAid for bread baking and cakes. It is durable and fast.
Review: Introduction If you ask many people, their one ideal kitchen appliance, the one they aspire to own is a KitchenAid. This retro-looking, heavy mixer is unique in its field. With a powerful motor, a number of available attachments, it is almost as... Read Full Review by knitsnbytes, Oct 16, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Thorough, sturdy, versatile, easy to clean
Cons: Accessories can be expensive
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this model to serious home bakers. Smaller models will suffice those who don't bake extensively.
Review: I received my 600 as a gift, having struggled with a cheap hand mixer through graduate school. This KitchenAid model is great for baking! I've challenged it with doughs ranging from soft roll to tough bagel and it's done a stellar job. I don't use it for... Read Full Review by murphied, Aug 14, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Pure strength, ease of mixing
Cons: Doesn't always mix to the bottom of the bowl, high-pitched noise on higher speeds
The Bottom Line: Despite a few downfalls, I highly recommend this machine for anyone who does more than casual baking.
Review: In the middle of making sugar cookie dough, my little hand mixer blew its motor. I went out to Bed Bath and Beyond right then to look for a new mixer. I just wanted another $20 hand mixer, but my husband said I could have the Kitchen Aid for an early... Read Full Review by sparky11, Apr 2, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: power, power, power!!! large bowl, great mixer for the price
Cons: none
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I used to be a professional baker so I love the power this mixer has. It allows me to make bigger batches of bread and cookies than my old kitchen aid at one time, thus giving me more time to do other... Read Full Review by tandapelkey, Mar 19, 2007
KitchenAid Mixer for the Amateur or Professional!
Author's Rating:
Pros: Durable, sleek design, easy to use, excellent and timeless brand
Cons: Doesn't always reach the bottom of the bowl, heavy, accessories sold separately
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I've wanted a KitchenAid for years! My handheld mixers just don't compete. I can whip up a batch of mashed potatoes, cookies, cakes, bread dough, etc. in minutes! This is a very durable appliance. I have used it with no problem and my kids love... Read Full Review by branandnessasm, Feb 21, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: POWER!!!!
Cons: I have outgrown it already and want a restaraunt style Kitchenenaid floor mixer!!!
The Bottom Line: null
Review: This mixer had replaced about 5 appliances I had or wanted in my kitchen! I am an avid from scratch cook and I LOVE this mixer! I am now selling my food processor,bread machine and a few other things as this baby has replaced them! This baby... Read Full Review by freyaulfr, Dec 31, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: see above
Cons: see above
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Pros:> Motor is strong> Lots of attachments available> Solid construction Cons:> Standard bowl is not that great - things still get stuck down the bottom (ie flour and other dry goods)> The mixer attachments could touch the... Read Full Review by aussiemick, Dec 30, 2006
Won Me Over! KitchenAid Pro 600
Author's Rating:
Pros: PowerKnead Spiral Dough Hook, Lower Profile 6 Quart Bowl, Soft Start
Cons: NONE!
The Bottom Line: Perfect for beginners or advanced bakers. Power to accomodate just about any task needed. PowerKnead dough hook is awesome! Now I can get rid of my breadmaker, yeah!
Review: I just purchased the KitchenAid 575 Watts KP26M1XLC Stand Mixer (Licorice color). I have owned for approx 7 days now and have made numerous loaves of sweet, white and whole wheat bread to give to my co-workers for Christmas. I must say that I am... Read Full Review by lellerbrock1, Dec 26, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Very versatile&absolutely wonderful for breads&cookies
Cons: Making pies&cakes with the whisk attachment is a little trickier
The Bottom Line: I'd definitely recommend this for anyone who does a lot of their own baking, but I don't know that I'd recommend it to start a baking business.
Review: THE OBSESSION Being a total Food Network junkie, I began to notice that the KA is also what many of the chefs (Emeril, Rachel Ray, Ina Gartner etc) use in their"network"kitchens. Whether this is because its a good machine or because its a plug for KA... Read Full Review by doddaa2001, Nov 27, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Great accessories, handles large volumes of dough, etc. Easy to attach, remove accessories, pouring shield.
Cons: Failed sooner than it should have. I'd prefer stainless attachments.
The Bottom Line: Get one of these machines. In spite of having had trouble with my first machine and now my second (4 yr old) machine, I'd still buy another Kitchenaid Pro 600.
Review: I bought a 5 qt. stand mixer a couple of years before I bought my Professional 600. The 5 qt. died almost immediately and I had to revert to my old Sunbeam for Thanksgiving. However, Kitchen Aid replaced the machine as soon as I called and I used the... Read Full Review by b11151946, Oct 23, 2006
Excellent for a big job, but fails at the details
Author's Rating:
Pros: Excellent for bread dough and typical baked goods. Easy to clean. Handsome, too!
Cons: Won't beat small amounts and too large to fit in or under my cabinets.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: This is an excellent mixer for heavy-duty jobs, like bread dough, double batches of cookie dough and similar items. It handles average-size job well, too. The only thing it can't do is the small jobs such as whipping a small amount of cream or a couple... Read Full Review by kidfxr, Aug 12, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Easy to use - easy to clean - does a superb job!
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I bought this Stand Mixer as I now make my own Dog food. I tried the recipe the first time by hand and knew I couldn't continue putting that pressure on my shoulder. I chose a KA as they have such a good reputation and I sure wasn't disappointed. This... Read Full Review by difyr, Jul 12, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Huge mixing bowl, 10 speeds.
Cons: None whatsoever!
The Bottom Line: null
Review: This mixer brings a lot to the table. It is the strongest, most efficient mixer I have ever used. There is nothing that this mixer cannot handle. It is extremely durable, from the machine itself to the attachments to the bowl, none of it seems the least... Read Full Review by erino87, Jan 4, 2006
