My kids bought me this stand mixer for Christmas. I LOVE it. Best gift ever! I mixed my cake batter with it, washed it in hot soapy water, and then mixed up some buttercream.  The glass bowl cracked. I am truly heartbroken. The replacement glass bowls are sold out everywhere. I do not know which, if any, metal bowls to replace it with.  I will say that my kitchenaid stand mixer is the best and would recommend it, but stay away from the glass bowl.  ksm45-ksm200 series