Overview: If you love to spend your days creating delicious homemade pastries and cakes, you definitely need a stand mixer. The Sunbeam 2371 MixMaster Stand Mixer offers all of the features of a pricier stand mixer without the high price tag.
You can use this stand mixer for anything from day-to-day tasks like making pizza dough for homemade pizzas or mixing pancake batter on the weekends to more ambitious projects like the perfect birthday cake with homemade frosting or high-volume cooking and baking endeavors during the holidays.
Contents
Mixing Bowl: 2 Quart and 4 Quart Glass Bowls
Additional features include a large turn dial for setting the speed, an on/off and speed indicator light, a head that tilts back and locks into place for easy bowl access, and a button for simple attachment removal, as well as an ergonomically designed soft-grip handle for maximum comfort when lifting and lowering the head
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Attachments/Accessories: A pair of chrome beaters for making the batter, meatloaf, and all textures in-between; a pair of whisks for egg whites, mayonnaise, creamy salad dressing, and other air-infused creations; and a pair of hooks for mixing and kneading yeast doughs
Warranty: 1 Year Limited
Sunbeam 2371 PROs
1. Sunbeam Quality:
Although this is not the most expensive stand mixer on the market, in the small appliance niche, Sunbeam still spells quality. Offering excellent service and a reputation for long life, the Sunbeam family of products is well respected in the cooking world.
Whether you are a first time stand mixer owner or you have had several of these appliances, you will absolutely appreciate Sunbeam’s commitment to giving you a quality product at a price that everyone will find affordable.
2. Excellent Accessories:
Many stand mixers in this price range do not include the number or quality of accessories that are found with the Sunbeam Mixmaster. From heavy duty glass bowls in varied sizes to smooth chrome beaters, the Mixmaster gives you all of the accessories that you need to get started in the kitchen.
You can use the included dough hooks for breads and other heavy doughs, and then switch easily to the beaters for delicate whipped creations. Whether you are making the family a meatloaf or creating a delicious dessert, the Sunbeam MixMaster has the ability to carry you easily through your day.
3. Affordable Price:
Because it is one of the more affordable stand mixers available on the market today, the Sunbeam MixMaster is a terrific purchase for newlyweds outfitting a new home or retirees getting back to basics in the kitchen. This mixer suits everyone’s budget easily, without being one of those cheap machines that end up forcing you to spend the extra cash shipping it back to the manufacturer for repair.
4. Size:
The Sunbeam MixMaster is one of the smaller versions of the counter top stand mixer. This means that your counter space will not be completely taken up by this one single appliance. This is good news for anyone with a small apartment kitchen or limited counter space. The Sunbeam MixMaster is actually just small enough to store easily under the counter, or even in a cabinet above the counter top area.
Sunbeam 2371 CONS
1. Single Style Rotation:
Although the Sunbeam MixMaster does offer a unique tilt-locking mixing head, it does not turn the bowl while you mix. This means that you will spend some time in the kitchen working that dough off of the upper edges of your mixing bowl.
The tilt head does give you some flexibility when it comes to placing the beaters into the bowl at an angle, but this appliance does not have the planetary rotation of a more expensive model of stand mixer. This could be a deal-breaker for people who have owned a more efficient stand mixing model.
2. Glass Bowls:
Included with the Sunbeam MixMaster are two glass mixing bowls in varying quart sizes. Although it is very nice to get two bowls with the mixer, the glass material choice is not a favorite among many chefs. Drop one of these bowls on your tile floor, and you might end up replacing more than just the bowl. Fortunately, the bowls are easily replaced because of their standard quart sizes. Unfortunately, glass is much heavier than the standard stainless steel or aluminum mixing bowl material offered with many other stand mixers. You can replace those glass bowls with metal versions by ordering them through Sunbeam directly or the store where you purchase the mixer.
Sunbeam MixMaster is a terrific purchase for the home baker or chef who does not spend every day mixing new concoctions in the stand mixer. This mixer does not have all of the fancy features offered by some of the more expensive models, and it does carry a slightly smaller motor.
This means that under heavy daily use, the Sunbeam MixMaster might not hold up as well as some of the more expensive and larger stand mixer models. This little stand mixer is versatile and easy to use, making it a wonderful addition to almost any kitchen countertop.
Specifications & Features:
- Model number: 2371
- Type: Stand mixer
- Motor power: 350 Watt
- Mixing capacity: 4 Quarts
- Removable head for easy cleaning and storage
- Dimensions: Measures 14.8 x 13.6 x 12 inches
- Weight: 17-1/2 pounds
- Speed control: 12-speed settings
- Materials: Plastic, Rubberized Grip
- Color Choices: None
Final Thought:
From variable speeds to plenty of included accessories, the Sunbeam MixMaster is packed with value. Simple to use, this stand mixer is perfect for the starter kitchen or the experienced chef. A cushioned handle and easy to clean surface make the Sunbeam MixMaster a top choice in countertop appliances.