Product review (2 stars): Replaced Kitchen Aid with another Kitchen Aid
Since I am replacing a 20 year old 3/4 hp Kitchen Aid with another I have the chance to examine the differences.  I would have to say if this new unit last half as long as the high quality old unit I'll be surprised.  This top of the line unit didn't even come with a power cord restraint, where as the old unit it was built in.  Hence another 22 miles driven for a $0.50 part.  As far as operation goes its just not as good at cleaning itself out.  The cheap cheesy sound cover vibrates and makes more noise than than if it didn't have it on.  What can one say, ever since Whirlpool bought out Kitchen Aid the quality of any of there products has suffered along with the consumers that buy them. Time will tell??!!
In fact I am getting ready to replace all major appliances in my house and have my doubts if any will be Whirlpool.  I know that doesn't leave much seeing how Whirlpool has bought most of the quality companies in the USA just so they can ride their good names, cheapen their products all for higher profits.  Where's the consumer protection agency when us consumers need them?  These reviews are the most powerful tool we have now.

I give this item a two star rating based on one 50 cent universal power lead restraint not included and the noisy cheap cheesy cover its has.