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joy5678
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Location: Tennessee
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:19 pm |
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I saw a demo of a mixer attatchment called the Sideswipe. It looked like it worked pretty good at getting mix off the side of the bowl so that it would not have to be scraped down. Has anyone used one of these? If you have can you share how well it works? I'm thinking of getting one but would like some input first. Thanks |
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tiggy2
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Joined: Oct 07, 2005
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Location: Omaha, NE
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Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:02 pm |
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I'm waiting for them to get the one for the 6 qt. mixer so I can order one. |
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joy5678
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Location: Tennessee
Birthday: Nov 20
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Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:30 pm |
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I sure would like to hear from those of you who are "in the know" regarding this side swipe. I'm really leary about buying gadgets that I know nothing about. If you have used one, give me a holler and let me know what cha think. Thanks so much! |
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MOBOGAL
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Joined: Jul 13, 2007
Posts: 76
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Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:59 pm |
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Hi 
I have this (for the 5qt Artisan KitchenAid), and I've used it many times. I'd have to rate it thumbs up, but it does have a few cons. Here's my summary:
Pros: mixes things FAST and really well, no more ingredients stuck to the side or bottom of the bowl, easy clean up. Overall, I'd say it performs just as advertised and definitely reduces mixing time/speed
Cons: it makes my mixer head "bounce" especially at high speed (I did call customer service about this, they say the bounce isn't harmful, and some mixers are more prone to it than others), batter clings to the fins and does take a few more minutes to scrape off, but the blades are nonstick, so it's no biggie
Hope that helps a little! If you have other questions, I can try to answer! |
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leily
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Location: Iowa
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Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:06 pm |
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I have this and agree with most of MOBOGAL's review.
I had problems at first with my head moving up and down, but I turned the adjustment screw out a little to raise the head and it works great.
The only part I don't like is it is not as easy to clean the stuff off of the paddle as the original Kitchen Aid one, but for the most part I like it. I still use the Original and the Swiper about 50/50 depending on what I am making. |
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andpotts
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Location: WA
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Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:15 pm |
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I'm happy to read reviews from CC's who have used this, I have one on order and I'm looking forward to trying it out! Here's a link to the other post where we were talking about it
http://forum.cakecentral.com/c.....83367.html |
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joy5678
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Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:53 pm |
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Hey, thanks so much. Sounds like I'm gonna have to get one, or better yet put it on my wish list for Mothers day!! I get irritated having to scrape the sides of the bowl & this just might be the answer I'm looking for. Your comments are soooo appreciated. |
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amyfj1
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Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:01 pm |
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On their website they say, "This model does NOT fit bowl-lift mixers, which use a crank-type lever to raise and lower the bowl." Does anyone know why it can't be used with this type of mixer? I really want one but have the crank-type mixer. |
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joy5678
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Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:11 pm |
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I contacted the company to purchase one but found out that they did not make one to "fit" the lift mixer. I was really disappointed because that is what I have. They were in the process of putting one on the market but I have not checked back to see if it is out yet. That's about all I can tell you for now. |
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joy5678
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Sugar_Plum_Fairy
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Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:49 pm |
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Thanks, Joyce. I've never even heard of this before now. Learn something new every day on CC much to the dismay of my poor hubby's wallet! |
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pamconn
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Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:08 pm |
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I just used the Beater Blade. It's from a different company and I believe that they make one for both the tilt head and the bowl lift models.
http://www.beaterblade.com/cat.....elcome.htm
I love it! I liked the way this one worked on the demo as oppessed to the sideswipe demo. |
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psanders76
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Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:46 pm |
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I just checked AMAZON and I found a beater blade for the 5-Quart KitchenAid Bowl Lift Mixers . Here is the link:http://www.amazon.com/Design-Beater-5-Quart-KitchenAid-Mixers/dp/B0015TMHSI/ref=pd_bxgy_k_text_b |
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joy5678
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Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:12 pm |
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leily
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Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:56 pm |
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Now I kinda wish I would have seen the beater blade first... I like the solid side which would be quicker to clean.... maybe the side swipe will go to my aunt since she doesn't use her mixer as much but would appreciate it. |
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Just checked the web sit again and they still do not have a blade to fit the lift bowls yet! 
Guess we'll just have to keepa scrapping for now. 
Luv that man! Just keep feeding him cake! Thank you so much for the info. I just hate scraping down & can't wait to get this blade. You all are
