It's my 1st proper stand mixer. I feel the mixer arm does not lift up high enough to remove the bowl. Find I have to us a spatula then put the bowl back on trying not to tip the mix out.. I found it great for making butter cream but even with guard on icing sugar came next time I'll throw a tea towel over. Buns and cakes turned out light and good.. I'm not baking every day so it works for me.