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Brand | KitchenAid |
Color | Candy Apple Red |
Product Dimensions | 7.5"D x 3.5"W x 6.4"H |
Special Feature | Dishwasher Safe Jars |
Controls Type | push Button |
Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
Model Name | KHM926CA |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
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About this item
- 9 Speeds: Combine ingredients at speed one for slowly stirring in chunky ingredients, speed six for mixing bread batter and creaming butter and sugar, then speed nine for whipping meringue.
- Soft Start Feature brings the beaters up to the selected speed gradually to help prevent ingredients from splattering.
- Lock the cord into either the left or right side of the mixer so you can approach ingredients from any angle. The round cord is easy to wipe clean.
- Soft Grip Handle provides comfort while mixing.
- Easily and quickly remove any accessory from the hand mixer with the single-handed press of a button.
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Various speeds to mix every recipe to the desired consistency; mix from a slow stir to a high whip.
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Price | $104.49$104.49 | $85.49$85.49 | $99.95$99.95 | $79.95$79.95 | $59.95$59.95 |
Speeds | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Cord Type | Corded | Corded | Cordless | Corded | Corded |
Lockable Swivel Cord | ✓ | ✓ | Cordless | ✓ | ✓ |
Beater Ejector Button | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Beater Type | Stainless Steel Turbo Beater II | Stainless Steel Turbo Beater II | Stainless Steel Turbo Beater II | Flex Edge Beaters | Stainless Steel Turbo Beater |
Pro Whisk | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | - |
Dough Hooks | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
Blending Rod | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
Storage Features | Bag | - | - | Clip | - |
Available Colors | Candy Apple Red, Contour Silver, Empire Red, Onyx Black, White | Contour Silver, Empire Red, Liquid Graphite, Onyx Black, White | Black Matte, Matte Charcoal Grey, Empire Red, Onyx Black, Passion Red, Blue Velvet, White | Contour Silver, Empire Red, Ice Blue | Aqua Sky, Black Matte, Empire Red, Tempest Grey, Ice, Onyx Black, White |
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Soft Start FeatureBrings the beaters up to the selected speed gradually to help prevent ingredients from splattering. |
Lockable Swivel CordLock the cord into either the left or right side of the mixer so you can approach ingredients from any angle. The round cord is easy to wipe clean. |
Beater Ejector ButtonEasily and quickly remove any accessory from the hand mixer with the single-handed press of a button. |
Stainless Steel Turbo Beater II AccessoriesThe Stainless Steel Turbo Beater II Accessories are ideal for mixing heavy ingredients. Dishwasher safe. |
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Brand | KitchenAid |
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Color | Candy Apple Red |
Product Dimensions | 7.5"D x 3.5"W x 6.4"H |
Special Feature | Dishwasher Safe Jars |
Controls Type | push Button |
Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
Model Name | KHM926CA |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Item Weight | 2 pounds |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | KitchenAid |
ASIN | B00CT9Y6J6 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | KHM926CA |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,328 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #6 in Hand Mixers #877 in Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 24, 2013 |
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Product Description
Mix, knead whip and blend all of your favorite recipes with this 9-Speed Mixer featuring and Exclusive Accessory Pack. This hand mixer comes standard with 2 Turbo Beater II Accessories, 2 Dough Hooks, a Pro Whisk, Blending Rod and Storage Bag to neatly protect and organize everything.
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Easy to clean | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Easy to hold | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | — |
Blending power | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.7 | — |
Value for money | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 |
Easy to use | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.8 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | always quality | Amazon.com |
number of speeds | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | — |
wattage | 100 watts | 60 watts | 60 watts | 60 watts | 220 watts | — |
material | Polycarbonate | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | — | Stainless Steel |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
weight | 2 pounds | 2 pounds | 2 pounds | 2 pounds | — | 0.31 pounds |
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Customers like the blending power, speed, ease of use, and noise of the food mixer. They mention that it has excellent power, wonderful mixing tools, and has additional speeds. Some appreciate the slow start and the ability to mix with one hand. They say it's easy for quick baking projects and that the noise is identical. Customers are also satisfied with appearance, and quality. However, some disagree on value and power.
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Customers like the quality of the food mixer. They say the beaters are heavy duty, it does a great job without taking up much space, and it's stronger than their previous hand mixer. The mixer performs very well and gets the job done quickly. Some say there are no issues with operation. The beating and mixing tools are good quality, and the mixer has held up well over the years.
"...The mixer has a great number of speeds which is perfect for not flinging ingredients all over your counters...." Read more
"...It works efficiently, is relatively quiet for a mixer, and comes with a cloth bag for the accessories. It is light and easy to use...." Read more
"...I appreciate the durability and quality that the brand offers. Although this is smaller than other appliances, it is powerful...." Read more
"...of quality stainless steel beaters and the new 9 speed comes with a better grade of beaters, 2 dough hooks , 1 whip and 1 blending tool that can be..." Read more
Customers like the speed of the food mixer. They say the slow ramp up of the speed is nice, lightweight, easy to set up, and love all the different speeds. They also say the 9 speeds give more power and better mixing for cookie doughs. Customers also say that the speed controls work logically, are conveniently placed, and are easy to use.
"...Additionally the interface to change the speeds is easy to use and very intuitive which is wonderful for times where you may want to start the..." Read more
"...This has been a great replacement and has additional speeds compared to my older one...." Read more
"...use powerful Direct -Current Motors and both produced the very same top speed and torque...." Read more
"...Good attachments. Only issue is it is not too easy to switch speeds if you don't have a very strong hand. Otherwise...buy it." Read more
Customers are mixed about the power of the food mixer. Some mention it has excellent power and wonderful mixing tools, while others say it's not powerful enough to handle mixing cookie dough.
"...based on my experience for it's easy of cleaning, the power it's able to produce, how easy it is to operate, and the versatility with the attachment..." Read more
"...Although this is smaller than other appliances, it is powerful. Making the perfect cookies takes no time...." Read more
"Two reasons I rated this a 4: The disappointing amount of power, and on the second batch of banana bread I made today, the beaters would not..." Read more
"...It took it to a great point where I could just hand knead the dough the rest of the way. It’s a little therapeutic, I guess...." Read more
Customers like the blending power of the food mixer. They say it has excellent power and wonderful mixing tools. Some customers mention that it works well for mixing heavy doughs, and that the 9 speeds give more power for better mixing. They also say the whisk is very effective for mixing dry ingredients and that hooks and beaters work great for mixing.
"...The 9 speeds give more power and better mixing for cookie doughs. You have a up and down arrow that you push to increase the speed easily...." Read more
"...They really helped with the annoying initial mixing of the bread dough which was always the worst part...." Read more
"Such a handy substitute for mixing with out bringing out the big gun which is also by KitchenAid...." Read more
"Mixes quickly and effortlessly, easy to set up and operate." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the food mixer. They mention that it's super easy to use, set up and operate, and very one hand user friendly. They say that it is so much easier for quick baking projects, mixing drinks, or whipping up cream. The attachments and the guide show you how to use them. They also say that the mixer makes very quick work of whipping egg whites.
"...for it's easy of cleaning, the power it's able to produce, how easy it is to operate, and the versatility with the attachment's that came with it." Read more
"...It is light and easy to use...." Read more
"...Making the perfect cookies takes no time. Elevating mashed potatoes with a large chunk of cream cheese and whipped it together… perfect!..." Read more
"...i love it ! so much easier and faster" Read more
Customers like the appearance of the food mixer. They say it has a classic design, is light weight, and has guiet. Some customers also like the color and the different options.
"...dough hooks and the whisk, it also has a puree attachment and a nice fabric bag to store them in...." Read more
"...The new 9 speed power cord also has avery nice and permanent rubber strap at the end of the power cord that allows you to neatly fold up the power..." Read more
"...I like the color and the different options. The beaters are heavy duty. The 9 speeds give more power and better mixing for cookie doughs...." Read more
"...There is also a small bag to keep the extra beaters in. The color is amazing. I really think it is nice so far...." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the food mixer. They say the beaters are quiet and the noise generated from both is identical. The motor is powerful yet quiet, and the mixer runs quietly.
"...It works efficiently, is relatively quiet for a mixer, and comes with a cloth bag for the accessories. It is light and easy to use...." Read more
"...of torque on my wrist from both was the same and the noise generated from both was identical and not as quiet as some have stated in their reviews..." Read more
"...after my children are in bed, one bonus of this mixer is it is not loud at all. It’s way more quiet than my original Kitchen Aid stand mixer...." Read more
"This hand mixer does not disappoint! First of all, it's so much more quiet than previous brands I've had, one of which sounded like a power drill!!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the food mixer. Some mention it's well worth the price, while others say it'll not be worth the money. Some say the product is of good quality, while other complain about the cheap plastic gears that wore out quickly.
"...is a quality product at and excellent price and you will not be disappointed with the 5 speed hand mixer...." Read more
"It may be a little pricey, but I will say it’s well worth it like this for my wife who bakes a lot and she definitely notices level...." Read more
"...light as a feather has merit, ease of handling, BUT this thing is cheap plastic...." Read more
"...This blender/ mixer is worth every penny. I would buy again, but hopefully not right now...." Read more
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I've now used this hand mixer to make a large variety of baked goods, from muffins, to cakes, some frosting and even bread.
The mixer has a great number of speeds which is perfect for not flinging ingredients all over your counters. Additionally the interface to change the speeds is easy to use and very intuitive which is wonderful for times where you may want to start the mixing slow but then speed it up after the ingredients have begun to be incorporated with one and other.
The mixer also came with a lot of attachments out of the box, the beaters are great for batters and frostings. However I was pleasantly surprised to see a pair of dough hooks and a whisk.
I haven't used the whisk yet but the dough hooks! let me tell you what, I never expected a hand mixer to be able to handle dough as well as this thing does. Such a small tool was able to handle enough dough for me to make two pizzas without even having to break out a stand mixer or manually knead at all.
Lastly the hand mixer also came with some nice add-ons like a bag that's able to hold all the attachments which will certainly help with not misplacing them.. or at least keeping them together so you're not digging through drawers for one of the two beaters. There is also a great rubber strap on the cord for the hand mixer which helps hold the cord in a shortened bundled state rather than completely uncoiled.
I would highly recommend this product based on my experience for it's easy of cleaning, the power it's able to produce, how easy it is to operate, and the versatility with the attachment's that came with it.
I purchased this along with a few other small kitchen appliances from KitchenAid. I appreciate the durability and quality that the brand offers. Although this is smaller than other appliances, it is powerful. Making the perfect cookies takes no time. Elevating mashed potatoes with a large chunk of cream cheese and whipped it together… perfect!
The mixer not only comes with the standard beaters, dough hooks and the whisk, it also has a puree attachment and a nice fabric bag to store them in. Each type of attachment has its own sewn in pockets perfectly sized so nothing gets lost. Removing the attachments is as easy as one button so you can do it one handed but it’s firm enough to make sure you don’t accidentally eject the whisk while moving at high speed. The cord is nice and durable with an attached rubber band/strap for easy fold up and storage.
Overall I highly recommend this purchase since it saved so much time and energy. I’ll definitely be a loyal customer of KitchenAid for years to come.
I decided I would make a batch of "Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies" and use them both during the mixing portion of this recipe. Anyone who bakes will certainly agree that any cold butter cookie dough recipe is a challenging recipe for any hand mixer and the torque from the hand mixer can be brutal on your wrist. A KitchenAid Pro Line 7qt Stand mixer is the correct tool for this task but there is a lot more cleaning involved when using a stand mixer and its a great recipe to gauge the quality of your current hand mixer.
I would have placed this review on Amazon.ca ( my favourite place to buy things ) but unfortunately at this time this item it is not currently being sold by Amazon.ca. Hopefully my neighbours to the south will benefit from this very honest and in-depth review of this product even though it's not a verified purchase through Amazon.com. I will post it on Amazon.ca as soon as I see it listed and shipped and sold by Amazon.ca.
There is very little difference in size or weight or balance for these two items. They both stand on there end on the counter and the older 5 speed sits more secure and sold ( less likely to tip over ) than the new 9 speed. The cord length is generous on both but the 5 speed power cord is in a fixed position on one side while the 9 speed offers the versatility of changing the power cord position either to the left or right or centre on the hand mixer. The new 9 speed power cord also has avery nice and permanent rubber strap at the end of the power cord that allows you to neatly fold up the power cord for easier and better storage. The 5 speed only came with a pair of quality stainless steel beaters and the new 9 speed comes with a better grade of beaters, 2 dough hooks , 1 whip and 1 blending tool that can be inserted in either side of the hand mixer. It should be noted that the dough hooks are intended for lighter recipes or less dense mixtures than bread dough like tea biscuits etc. It's doubtful in my mind ( and I'm not even going to try ) to make bread dough using a hand mixer with dough hooks. A stand mixer is far better suited for that task .
Both these units use powerful Direct -Current Motors and both produced the very same top speed and torque. If there was any difference between the 5 speed on high ( #5 setting ) and the 9 speed on high ( #9 setting ) it was not detectable by yours truly. The Digital 9 speed does have a definite lower speed on #1 setting than my older 5 speed and thats a blessing. The 9 speed automatically goes to the lowest setting ( #1 ) every time it is turned and I like that feature. The digital control on the 9 speed is slower than the old slide mechanism on the 5 speed when adjusting the up and down speeds. On the 9 speed you must push the arrow once for every increase or decrease in speed. The amount of torque on my wrist from both was the same and the noise generated from both was identical and not as quiet as some have stated in their reviews and is still noisy. The beaters ejected easily on both and both units cleaned up quickly after use.
The bottom Line. The only improvement I personally found between the new 9 speed and my old 5 speed was the lower speed on #1 setting. The colour of the new 9 speed is nice. The side view photo below ( 4th from the left ) depicts the exact colour of the KHM926CU hand mixer. The tool bag is well made and a nice feature and will keep your hand mixer tools all in one area and easier to find. The power cord ( strap ) used for storing the unit on the 9 speed is also well made and well designed.
I gave the KitchenAid KHM926CU 9 speed Digital Architect hand mixer FIVE STARS because there is absolutely nothing wrong with this product and I purchased it for $2.00 less than what I paid for my old KitchenAid 5 speed hand mixer many years ago. If your in the market for a hand mixer and budget is a priority, then the KitchenAid 5 speed at less than $50. is a quality product at and excellent price and you will not be disappointed with the 5 speed hand mixer. If you can afford a few dollars more and prefer the digital controls and the newer design over the 5 speed model, then by all means go for the 9 speed or even the 7 speed. Be patient. All small appliances items constantly go on sale through-out the year. I recommend this and any KitchenAid products when it comes to a Hand Mixer or a Stand Mixer.
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2016
I decided I would make a batch of "Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies" and use them both during the mixing portion of this recipe. Anyone who bakes will certainly agree that any cold butter cookie dough recipe is a challenging recipe for any hand mixer and the torque from the hand mixer can be brutal on your wrist. A KitchenAid Pro Line 7qt Stand mixer is the correct tool for this task but there is a lot more cleaning involved when using a stand mixer and its a great recipe to gauge the quality of your current hand mixer.
I would have placed this review on Amazon.ca ( my favourite place to buy things ) but unfortunately at this time this item it is not currently being sold by Amazon.ca. Hopefully my neighbours to the south will benefit from this very honest and in-depth review of this product even though it's not a verified purchase through Amazon.com. I will post it on Amazon.ca as soon as I see it listed and shipped and sold by Amazon.ca.
There is very little difference in size or weight or balance for these two items. They both stand on there end on the counter and the older 5 speed sits more secure and sold ( less likely to tip over ) than the new 9 speed. The cord length is generous on both but the 5 speed power cord is in a fixed position on one side while the 9 speed offers the versatility of changing the power cord position either to the left or right or centre on the hand mixer. The new 9 speed power cord also has avery nice and permanent rubber strap at the end of the power cord that allows you to neatly fold up the power cord for easier and better storage. The 5 speed only came with a pair of quality stainless steel beaters and the new 9 speed comes with a better grade of beaters, 2 dough hooks , 1 whip and 1 blending tool that can be inserted in either side of the hand mixer. It should be noted that the dough hooks are intended for lighter recipes or less dense mixtures than bread dough like tea biscuits etc. It's doubtful in my mind ( and I'm not even going to try ) to make bread dough using a hand mixer with dough hooks. A stand mixer is far better suited for that task .
Both these units use powerful Direct -Current Motors and both produced the very same top speed and torque. If there was any difference between the 5 speed on high ( #5 setting ) and the 9 speed on high ( #9 setting ) it was not detectable by yours truly. The Digital 9 speed does have a definite lower speed on #1 setting than my older 5 speed and thats a blessing. The 9 speed automatically goes to the lowest setting ( #1 ) every time it is turned and I like that feature. The digital control on the 9 speed is slower than the old slide mechanism on the 5 speed when adjusting the up and down speeds. On the 9 speed you must push the arrow once for every increase or decrease in speed. The amount of torque on my wrist from both was the same and the noise generated from both was identical and not as quiet as some have stated in their reviews and is still noisy. The beaters ejected easily on both and both units cleaned up quickly after use.
The bottom Line. The only improvement I personally found between the new 9 speed and my old 5 speed was the lower speed on #1 setting. The colour of the new 9 speed is nice. The side view photo below ( 4th from the left ) depicts the exact colour of the KHM926CU hand mixer. The tool bag is well made and a nice feature and will keep your hand mixer tools all in one area and easier to find. The power cord ( strap ) used for storing the unit on the 9 speed is also well made and well designed.
I gave the KitchenAid KHM926CU 9 speed Digital Architect hand mixer FIVE STARS because there is absolutely nothing wrong with this product and I purchased it for $2.00 less than what I paid for my old KitchenAid 5 speed hand mixer many years ago. If your in the market for a hand mixer and budget is a priority, then the KitchenAid 5 speed at less than $50. is a quality product at and excellent price and you will not be disappointed with the 5 speed hand mixer. If you can afford a few dollars more and prefer the digital controls and the newer design over the 5 speed model, then by all means go for the 9 speed or even the 7 speed. Be patient. All small appliances items constantly go on sale through-out the year. I recommend this and any KitchenAid products when it comes to a Hand Mixer or a Stand Mixer.
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Powerful Performance: The 9-speed options give you ultimate control for various recipes.
Compact Brilliance: With dimensions at 8.9D x 20.3W x 15.2H cm, it fits seamlessly into any kitchen.
Turbo Beater II & Pro Whisk: These accessories make mixing a breeze, ensuring perfect results.
👎 Cons:
Pricey Pick: While it's an investment, the features may be more than casual bakers need.
Limited Color Options: More choices would be great for those looking to match kitchen aesthetics.
In conclusion, the KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer is a true kitchen companion with superb functionality, though the price may be a consideration for some buyers. Mixing up culinary delights has never been easier!