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| About - Breville BEM800XL |
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The Breville BEM800XL is part of the mixer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, stand mixer models like the BEM800XL are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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Detachable hand mixer |
No |
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Single beater style |
Yes |
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Whisk |
Yes |
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Bowl-lift style |
Tilt-head |
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Takes power attachments |
No |
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Two loaf capable |
Yes |
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
For Light Use Only
3/21/2013
Pros
Capacity
Even Mixing
Cons
Machine Stops 10 Min
Not For Advanced Breads
Best Uses
Cakes & Cookies
Meringue
Pies
Comment:
I was very excited when this machine came on the market as I am a great fan of Breville products, and even more interested after reading how highly it was rated. Unfortunately, while it's fine for light usage such as cookie doughs, it's terrible when making yeasted bread doughs that require lengthy beating (such as when adding butter to make brioche). There is a timer on the machine that turns it off at 9:59 minutes, requiring that the user turn off the machine and turn it on again (spoke to manufacturer and they say it's to keep the motor from overheating); it gets very hot if you need a longer mixing time. I do, however, like that the head can be lifted up to provide greater access to the bowl, and I love the scraping function on one of the leaf attachments.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(3 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
Not good for Bread dough
2/8/2013
Pros
Even Mixing
Works Quietly
Cons
Can't Handle 6cups Flour
Cannot Handle 6cps Flour
Started Smoking After 6 M
Best Uses
Cakes & Cookies
Meringue
Comment:
After 15 years with a Kitchenaid 600, I ordered this one based on CR rating. I received it yesterday, mixed up one batch of challah dough. Kneaded for 3 minutes, shut it off. Added flour as dough was sticky, turned it back on for another 3 minutes and by the end smoke was coming out the front vent. Breville offered to replace it. I returned it and opted for 7qt Kitchenaid. I make a lot of bread, some stiff, some not, but I don't want to worry.<br />It was great for a cake batter, quiet too.<br />I would recommend for cake and the like.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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