The KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart is a tilt-head stand mixer with 10 speeds and a 325 watt motor. It suits home bakers who want one bowl big enough for 9 dozen cookies in a single batch KitchenAid.
Artisan at a glance
5quart polished stainless steel
Bowl
10
Speeds
325watts
Motor power
26lbs as shipped
Weight
KitchenAid lists these specs on its Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer page, model KSM150PS KitchenAid.
KitchenAid lists the Artisan at 13-29/32 in high, 8-45/64 in wide and 14-3/32 in deep KitchenAid. The head tilts back to open the bowl, and KitchenAid does not list the height in that position.
How much does the KitchenAid Artisan weigh?
KitchenAid lists a gross weight of 26 lbs, which is the weight as shipped KitchenAid. KitchenAid's repair page calls stand mixers heavy, and sells a shipping kit to post one back Product Help.
How many watts is the KitchenAid Artisan mixer?
KitchenAid lists 325 watts for the Artisan KitchenAid. The manual gives 325 watts max for models KSM120 to KSM200, and says the rating is printed on the serial plate manual.
Artisan Series or Artisan Plus?
Pick the Artisan Series for the classic 10 speed tilt-head with a 5 quart bowl. The Artisan Plus is KitchenAid's newer tilt-head, with a bowl light, 11 speeds and Precision Speed Control KitchenAid.
→You want a bowl light and 11 speeds: pick the Artisan Plus KitchenAid.
→You want less counter space used: pick the Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart KitchenAid.
→You want more power in the bowl: pick the 5.5 Quart Bowl-Lift KitchenAid.
Good to know before you buy
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KitchenAid lists this model at 120 V and 60 Hz, with a 3 prong plug. That is the US supply, so check your own supply before you order KitchenAid.
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The power cord is 4 ft, and the manual says not to use an extension cord. Plan a spot near a grounded outlet. The manual says to have an electrician fit an outlet closer if the cord is short KitchenAidmanual.
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The manual says to stay at speed 2 or below for yeast doughs. Going past speed 2 with yeast dough may damage the mixer manual.
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The hub attachments are sold separately. The box holds the bowl, flat beater, dough hook, wire whip and pouring shield. KitchenAid lists over 10 hub-powered attachments to add later KitchenAid.
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The manual says to hand wash the wire whip. The bowl, flat beater, dough hook and pouring shield go on the dishwasher top rack manual.
How the Artisan compares
KitchenAid Artisan vs Classic
The Artisan adds half a quart of bowl, 50 more watts and a pouring shield. The Classic Series 4.5 Quart mixes up to 8 dozen cookies in a batch, with the same 10 speeds and the same tilt-head body KitchenAid.
The Artisan takes 9 dozen cookies a batch. The Artisan Mini takes 5 dozen, weighs less and takes up less counter space, with the same power as the Classic KitchenAid.
The Artisan tilts its head back so you can reach the bowl from above. The 5.5 Quart Bowl-Lift raises the bowl to the beater instead, and KitchenAid says it gives twice the power in the bowl of the KSM150 above speed 2 KitchenAid.
KitchenAid lists the Artisan for cakes, cookies, breads, frostings, mashed potatoes and shredded chicken KitchenAidmanual. The manual matches each job to an accessory manual:
KitchenAid says the bowl holds enough for 9 dozen cookies, 4 loaves of bread or 7 lbs of mashed potatoes in a single batch KitchenAid.
What is planetary action?
KitchenAid says the shaft turns one way while the accessory spins the other way KitchenAid. That is what carries the beater to 59 touchpoints around the bowl. KitchenAid says every one of its stand mixers works this way.
How many attachments fit the power hub?
KitchenAid lists over 10 optional hub-powered attachments, sold separately KitchenAid. The list runs from food grinders to pasta makers, spiralizers and ice cream makers. They all drive off the one hub at the front of the motor head manual.
Is the KitchenAid Artisan bowl dishwasher safe?
Yes, KitchenAid lists the 5 quart stainless steel bowl as dishwasher-safe KitchenAid. The manual puts the bowl, bowl lid, flat beater, dough hook, flex edge beater and pouring shield on the top rack manual.
Before you start
The manual says to clean the wire whip by hand, and never to put the mixer body in water manual.
Can you make ice cream with the Artisan?
Yes, with the Ice Cream Maker Attachment, which is sold separately. The freeze bowl sits on the bowl-clamping plate of a tilt-head mixer, in place of the mixing bowl ice cream manual.
KitchenAid says to freeze the bowl for at least 15 hours first, then mix on STIR for 20 to 30 minutes ice cream manual. Starting batter should stay under 46 oz, which makes about 2 quarts. The freeze bowl is hand wash, and the dasher is dishwasher safe.
How to set up and use it
Unplug the mixer and turn it to OFF/0.
Unlock the motor head, lift it, then lock it up.
Place the bowl on the clamping plate and twist to lock it.
Slide the accessory up and rotate it over the pin on the shaft.
The manual says not to scrape the bowl while the mixer runs manual. Scraping once or twice during a mix is usually enough.
Which speed for which job?
The manual sets out the speed control guide manual:
STIR: start every mix, slow stirring, combining and mashing.
2: mixing and kneading yeast doughs, heavy batters and candies.
4: semi-heavy batters such as cookies, and creaming sugar with shortening.
6: medium-fast beating, creaming and whipping, and finishing cake batters.
8: whipping cream, egg whites and boiled frostings.
The lever also reaches speeds 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 for finer control. The manual says to lift the lever slightly as you move it across the settings.
Care and quick fixes from the manual
How to clean it
Turn the mixer to OFF/0 and unplug it.
Wash the bowl, flat beater, dough hook and pouring shield on the dishwasher top rack.
Wash the wire whip by hand.
Wipe the mixer body with a soft, damp cloth manual.
How to adjust the beater to bowl clearance
KitchenAid sets the clearance at the factory so the flat beater just clears the bottom of the bowl Product Help. Ingredients left at the bottom mean the beater sits too high. A chipped white beater, or one that hits the bowl, means it sits too low.
Tilt the motor head back and lock it.
Turn the beater height adjustment screw counterclockwise to raise the beater.
Move the screw in small steps, because over-adjusting stops the bowl lock lever locking.
If the head will not lock
KitchenAid says an accessory hitting the bottom of the bowl can stop the head closing Product Help.
Take the beater, whip or dough hook off the shaft.
Lower the head and try the lock lever again.
If it locks, adjust the beater to bowl clearance.
Raise and lower the head slowly, and look for the silver hinge pin sticking out.
The head locks in the down position, and KitchenAid says to lock it before you switch the mixer on Product Help.
If you see oil around the beater shaft
KitchenAid says the mixer is packed with enough solid grease to last its lifetime Product Help. Over time, some oil separates out and settles at the lowest point in the motor head. KitchenAid says this happens more in warm weather and when a mixer sits unused.
Run the mixer with an empty bowl from time to time.
After a long gap, run it at speed 10 for 2 minutes before you bake.
Switch it off and wipe the oil from around the planetary action.
Fit the pouring shield first, to catch any splatter Product Help.
If it will not start
Check that the mixer is plugged in.
Check the fuse or circuit breaker for that outlet.
Switch the mixer off for 10 to 15 seconds, then on again.
If it still does not start, let it cool for 30 minutes manual.
The manual says a mixer that warms up under heavy loads is normal. It also says not to take the mixer back to the retailer, because retailers do not provide service.
How to get it repaired
KitchenAid repairs stand mixers at its factory in Greenville, Ohio Product Help. The factory offers a shipping kit with a box and packing, and the kit covers postage to the factory and back. Send the bowl and flat beater with the mixer, so the technicians can test and adjust it.
KitchenAid says an authorized service facility can also repair a mixer and sell internal parts Product Help. The warranty does not cover damage from a self repair.
KitchenAid Artisan FAQ
What is the warranty on a KitchenAid stand mixer?
The manual lists a one year full warranty from the date of purchase manual. Within that year, KitchenAid offers Hassle-Free Replacement: it delivers an identical or comparable mixer and collects the original. The warranty covers normal single family home use.
Can I buy a replacement bowl?
Yes, KitchenAid sells the 5 quart polished stainless steel bowl with a comfort handle, part K5THSBP KitchenAid. KitchenAid says it fits all 4.5 and 5 quart tilt-head stand mixers.
Does the Artisan come with a pouring shield?
Yes, KitchenAid lists a 1 piece pouring shield in the box KitchenAid. The manual says the bottom rim of the shield fits inside the bowl, and that you pour through the chute.
How many colors does the Artisan come in?
KitchenAid says the Artisan comes in over 20 colors KitchenAid. The model number ends in a color code, so KSM150PSER is Empire Red.
How much is the KitchenAid Artisan mixer?
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The verdict
4/4 PASS
No. 008 · KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
Everyday baking, batch after batch.
The Artisan Series 5 Quart suits home bakers who want one mixer for big batches and for everyday jobs. KitchenAid pairs a 5 quart dishwasher-safe bowl with 10 speeds, 325 watts and 59 touchpoints around the bowl. The power hub takes over 10 attachments later, which is what carries it past cakes and bread.
4/4 PASS
