| If you like the old Bosch Universal Mixer you are going | | | | can do all that it does and the basic unit only measures |
| to love the new Bosch Universal Mixer Plus. Bosch has | | | | 12" Deep, 15.5" Wide, 10.6" High. It is a full size mixer and |
| improved what many believed was the best stand | | | | food processor that can fit comfortably in an |
| mixer on the market. The biggest improvement is they | | | | apartment. Unlike some competitors whose full size |
| increased the motor output from 700 to 800 watts of | | | | stand mixers take up a significant part of the counter |
| power. It now has 4 speeds with a pulse mode instead | | | | top and need a fair amount of room for the mixer to |
| of 3 speeds. Many competitors feature as a many as | | | | raise and lower into the bowl. |
| 15 speeds. The truth is that the average person uses 3 | | | | There is a down side to the Bosch Universal Mixer |
| to 4 speeds and ignores the rest. | | | | Plus. Like the old universal mixer the plus only comes in |
| Bosch Universal Mixer Plus Features | | | | white for a color choice. White is a color that matches |
| They kept the unique belt drive transmission that | | | | any decor. But, if you want a pink, blue or metallic gray |
| delivers consistent torque at low or high speeds. | | | | stand mixer you are going to have to go with |
| A large capacity mixing bowl holds up to 6 quarts or | | | | Kitchenaid. |
| 12 pounds of dough for bread or cookies | | | | Value versus Price |
| Some built in features that make this a superior stand | | | | Bosch has a reputation for durability and dependability |
| mixer are the sealed transmission, the automatic | | | | similar to the Maytag repair man. The average life of a |
| overload shut off, and the ergonomic design. | | | | Bosch universal mixer is 17 years according to one |
| Bosch warranties the unit for one full year on the | | | | source. If you look at the average price of $400-$500 |
| complete machine and for 3 years on the motor and | | | | for one of these mixers and plan to keep it for at least |
| transmission. | | | | 10 years that would make the cost of the mixer less |
| Accessories & Attachments | | | | than $5 per month. Yes, there are mixers that sell for |
| Accessories included with the Mixer Plus are the | | | | a lot less. Chances are that you will be replacing them |
| dough hooks, French whisks or whips, 6 qt high | | | | more often too. |
| capacity mixing bowl, splash ring, and lid. And a 6 cup | | | | Summary |
| blender attachment. The Plus mixer is compatible with | | | | Bosch improved an already great mixer and made it |
| all the previous attachments and accessories of the | | | | better. 800 watts of power, 4 speed transmission and |
| Bosch Universal Mixer. And boy, are there | | | | a larger capacity bowl that can mix up to 12-15 pounds |
| accessories. The universal mixer is a versatile all-in-one | | | | of bread or cookie dough are great features. If you |
| food processing center. Bosch has attachments for | | | | own an older Bosch now is a good time to upgrade. If |
| berry crushing, meat slicing, ice crushing, julienne, grating, | | | | you are considering buying your first full featured stand |
| and general food processing. Attachments or | | | | mixer this one is a great choice. It's a great value at |
| accessories for everything from juicing to sausage | | | | less than $5 per month and you can also be assured |
| making are available for the Bosch Universal mixer as | | | | this is a solid dependable machine backed by a |
| well as the universal plus. | | | | respectable warranty. |
| One of the amazing things about this machine is that it | | | | |