KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS
- 4.5 quart bowl, stainless steel and removable
- 275 watt motor, 10 speeds
- Tilt-head design with a front attachment hub
- Flat beater, dough hook and 6-wire whip in the box
- 24.2 lb, 14.1 x 8.7 x 13.9 inches
- 1 year limited warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A sound home-baking stand mixer for cakes, cookies and bread dough in modest batches. Attachments are separate purchases, so plan on buying any extra tools.
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ASIN: B00004SGFWModel: K45SS
Overview
Not a hand mixer, the Classic Series K45SS is a countertop stand mixer whose head tilts back so the bowl can be lifted out and ingredients added. The motor drives a planetary mixing action around the bowl.
The tilting head and the hub for optional hub-powered attachments make this a flexible kitchen base, from grinders to pasta makers. The caveat is bowl size: large holiday batches of dough will push it, so think about how much you bake at once.
Who it's for
The K45SS suits a kitchen where counter space is shared with other appliances and the mixer comes out for weekend baking. It is a poor match for a bakery-style workload or a cook who wants a different color from white.
Pros and cons
- Head tilts back for easy bowl access
- Bowl lifts out for emptying
- Hub accepts optional KitchenAid attachments
- Beater and hook are dishwasher safe
- Attachments are sold separately
- Heavy base makes moving it a chore
- Bowl size limits very large batches
Performance notes
Mixing quality depends on the planetary action, where the beater travels around the bowl while spinning on its own axis, and on the motor holding speed under a heavy dough load. A direct drive transmission passes that power to the tool. Lower speeds stir and knead, higher speeds whip.
Specifications
| Brand | KitchenAid |
|---|---|
| Model | K45SS |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D X W X H | 14.1"D x 8.7"W x 13.9"H |
| Item Weight | 24.2 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4.5 quarts |
| Number Of Speeds | 10 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Wattage | 275 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Controls Type | Stainless Steel |
| Item Type Name | Stand Mixer |
| Special Features | Removable Bowl |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the KitchenAid K45SS?
The listing names a stainless steel bowl, a coated flat beater, a coated dough hook and a 6-wire whip.
Does the K45SS work with KitchenAid attachments?
The listing says it is compatible with KitchenAid attachments through its hub. The attachments themselves are sold separately.
Is the K45SS a bowl-lift mixer?
No. The listing describes an easy-access tilt-head design, where the head tilts back instead of the bowl being raised.