Ankarsrum Assistent Original AKM 6230 Stand Mixer 7.4 Qt
- 7 liter stainless steel bowl, 21 cups of flour
- 600 watt motor with knob controls
- 45 to 130 RPM with an electronic speed sensor
- 12 minute timer built into the on/off knob
- Dough roller, scraper, knife and hook included
- 3.5 liter Tritan bowl with balloon and single-wire whisks
- 28.2 lb on a 13.1 by 18.5 inch footprint
- Seven year warranty on the motor, one year on other parts
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A heavy bread mixer built around a revolving bowl and fixed tools, strong on dough and light batters alike. It needs a permanent counter spot and works differently from a tilt-head mixer.
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ASIN: B06XK2RFHRModel: AKM 6230Category: Stand Mixers
Overview
A busy home bakery counter is the setting for this mixer, which turns a stainless bowl against fixed tools instead of spinning a beater through the dough. A roller and scraper work the dough together while the hook handles drier, heavier mixes. A second plastic bowl with whisks covers whipping.
Bread bakers get a bowl that revolves against a roller and scraper, which treats wet doughs and gluten-free batters gently. Whisks in a separate bowl extend the range to cream and egg whites. The limitation is size and weight, since the base wants a permanent spot on the counter.
Who it's for
Weekly bread bakers and cooks working with wet or gluten-free doughs will use the roller and scraper actions most. The separate whisk bowl covers cream and egg whites, so one machine handles both jobs. Occasional bakers short on counter space will find the footprint more than they need.
Pros and cons
- Revolving bowl works dough against fixed tools
- Roller and scraper suit wet and gluten-free doughs
- Separate bowl and whisks for cream and egg whites
- Timer knob runs it while you do other tasks
- Heavy base needs a permanent counter spot
- Whisk bowl holds far less than the dough bowl
- Attachments carry only a short parts warranty
- Whisk bowl is plastic, not stainless
Performance notes
The bowl turns while the roller and scraper stay in place, so dough is folded and pressed rather than whipped around by a moving arm. An electronic speed sensor adjusts motor torque to the load, which matters most with stiff dough. The dough hook stretches and folds drier mixes as the bowl turns. Whisks and the plastic bowl handle aeration at the other end of the range.
Where it stands among stand mixers
- #8 most-searched brand and model of the 14 stand mixers lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 56 stand mixers we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Ankarsrum |
|---|---|
| Model | AKM 6230 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.1 inches deep, 18.5 inches wide, 18 inches high |
| Item weight | 28.2 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 7 liters |
| Wattage | 600 watts |
| Speed range | 45 to 130 RPM |
| Construction & materials | |
| Container Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Metal, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Zinc |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 7 liter stainless bowl, dough roller, dough knife, dough scraper, dough hook, dust cover lid, 3.5 liter Tritan Double Beater Bowl, balloon whisks, single-wire whips |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Seven years on the motor, one year on other parts |
| Other details | |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Control Type | Knob |
| Timer | 12 minutes |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ankarsrum AKM 6230 a tilt-head mixer?
No. The bowl revolves on the base against fixed tools, and the listing describes a roller, scraper and dough hook for dough plus a separate bowl with whisks and whips for light batters.
What comes with the Ankarsrum AKM 6230?
The listing names the 7 liter stainless steel bowl, dough roller, dough knife, dough scraper, dough hook, dust cover lid, a 3.5 liter Tritan Double Beater Bowl, multi-wire balloon whisks and single-wire whips.
Can the Ankarsrum mixer run while I do something else?
The on/off knob doubles as a 12 minute timer, so the mixer stops by itself, and the motor has overload protection.