KitchenAid Evergreen Tilt-Head Stand Mixer 5KSM180WSAEG review

u0026#149;u0026#032; Fairly basic instructions. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Heavy motor head is not spring loaded. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Small control lever, stiff to operate.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Unit can still operate when motor head is lifted. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Bowl may jam on after mixing. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; No eject button to remove beater, hand can get covered in mixture. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Smooth wooden bowl has no handle. Can make it awkward to remove a load. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; No splash guard, some ingredients can splash out need to slow down the speed. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Whining noise during operation. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Wooden bowl is not dishwasher safe. For best care, regularly season bowl after each use with food safe mineral oil, manufactured food safe wood polish or walnut oil. Wood is a natural material that shows signs of wear as you use it – however marks won’t affect it’s usage. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Caring for your wooden bowl with regular seasoning, using oil can affect the result of whipping egg whites to a stiff peak. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Noticeable chip in the interior of the wooden bowl. Wood can become scratched and dented if blades are dropped on the soft wood. Avoid storing attachments inside the bowl. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Wooden bowl may be prone to staining. u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Not recommend to add hot/boiling foods or liquids to the wooden bowl. u003cbru003e