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Question: Does anyone know how this compares to the Kitchenaid 9-speed model?
Document: I purchased this hand mixer to replace a 28-year old model that finally died. This mixer has more features than the old one, and much more power. I especially like how it starts on few low revolutions, regardless of setting, to give you a few seconds to get the mixer down in the ingredients without them splattering all over the room. With 9 speed settings, you have control for whatever it is you are mixing.
I do not own a stand mixer and have a tiny kitchen with no room for one. I wanted one really good hand mixer and this really fit the bill. I had looked at kitchenaid but the great reviews on this one along with the handy storage convinced me to get it. It is easy to use. I know people have complained that the lowest speed is too fast and makes ingredients fly around. I avoid it by turning it on before I put it into the ingredients.
The Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed is a great mixer. I make a heavy batter pound cake that needs to be mixed well. My old mixer just couldn't do the job. In fact it definitely started to get hot and smell of burning up the last time I used it. When I received the Cuisinart HM-90S I had to try it out. It worked wonderfully. I'm thinking of getting each of my daughters this model.
I originally tried out the KitchenAid 9 speed mixer and it just felt poorly made and didn't feel or sound like it was gonna last long. Quite the opposite with this Cuisinart; very well made mixer casing, mixer blades, etc...The only thing I'd be concerned with is the trigger which ejects the mixers from the mixer. But I'm prolly over-thinking it.
I had to look again at the setting to ensure it was on 1, and then I wondered if I got a defective mixer for all the power on the first setting. Since I had already given my Kitchenaid Architect 9 speed mixer to one of my best friends after her mixer died, I didn't have a back up other than the big Kitchenaid Professional stand mixer, which was too big for this small job. So I decided to tough it out with the new Cuisinart.
I purchased this mixer to replace my old KitchenAid KHM9PWH 9-Speed Professional Hand Mixer that decided it will not work anymore. Before I purchased the Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Handheld Mixer, I did a lot of research on hand mixers that might be suitable for my needs. I ultimately chose the HM-90S for several reasons:1. Cuisinart seems to be a trusted brand for small kitchen appliances such as hand mixers and blenders. (in my opinion)2.
As anyone would know from using new equipment such as a drill, or other rotating devices, that smell is to be expected. That's the brushes inside the motor housing burning off residue from the factory, and later on, dust or foreign debris as well (flour). As time goes on that smell should diminish, as mine did just in the 10-12 times I used it today.
(In theory HM-70, is not much different from the HM-90S model. The difference between the HM-90S and the HM-70 that I noticed is that the HM-90S has 9 speeds including storage case and the HM-70 has only 7 speeds. All other description of the two models are the same.
I barely used this mixer except for the occasional brownie mix, mashed potatoes or holiday fixings. The mixer was great and super convenient with the accessories and holding case until it died after 8 months of minimal use. The electric motor goes from 9-1-7-1 when you try to use the mixer. So essentially, its useless. We contacted cuisinart and we are getting another refurbished model and had to pay for shipping to and from our house. Ridiculous! I expected more from a $70 mixer.
It does seem to start slow, surge, then settle at the selected speed, all in the span of about 3 seconds - from the sounds of the motor. When observed in my mixing bowl the beaters actually did start slow and then settle into the selected speed, contrary to what my ears were hearing from the motor. The slow start was extremely brief though. Anyone who has owned any other mixer brand found on a cheap retail shelf will not mind this.
Answer: All of the Internet reviews show this is highly superior; more powerful and does not have the known gear stripping issues of the Kichenaid