DeLonghi DSM7 7-Quart Stand Mixer, Brushed Aluminum
by DeLonghi America, Inc
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: DeLonghi America, IncBrand: DeLonghi
Model: DSM7
Product features:
- 7-quart, 1,000-watt stand mixer with 6 power speeds plus pulse for added control
- Made in Italy; brushed die-cast aluminum body and components; overload protection
- Splash guard; tilting head lift; stainless-steel dishwasher-safe mixing bowl
- Nonstick dough hook, stainless-steel whisk, and nonstick flat beater included
- Measures approximately 16 by 13-1/2 by 9-3/4 inches; 10-year motor warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of DeLonghi DSM7 7-Quart Stand Mixer, Brushed Aluminum
Customer Review: Quality powerful mixer suitable for moderate use
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading all the reviews here and on every other website about many mixers I decided on the DSM7. The other mixers I gave serious thought to were the Viking 7 qt and KitchenAid professional 6 qt. I was looking to get something better suited for bagel dough and double batches of my favorite breads than my base 4.5 qt KitchenAid Classic (250 watt).
Fit/Finish: High quality, almost everything is made of metal. The bowl is nicely polished stainless steel, the mixer is brushed aluminum, and even the covers for where attachments go are polished metal (over plastic). The mixer looks nice. Everything fits together nicely, the included clear plastic 1 piece (2 if you count the flip lid) splatter guard fits snugly on the head of the mixer and seals well to prevent flour and liquid from escaping. Everything fits perfectly except for the speed control knob on my unit drags slightly when I turn it.
Mixers attach easily, but the attachment isn't positive; I usually end up tugging on it to make sure it is in place. Note that the handles on the bowl are offset when it is attached, they are about 10-4 (clock) if facing the mixer. This is because they line up at 9-3 when attaching the bowl, and as you tighten they turn to 10-4.
Function: The mixer is powerful, but not unstoppable. It is also loud (but not obnoxious), 1100 watt motors make a significant amount of noise. After reading all the reviews I became overconfident in the power of this unit so I made a triple batch of my favorite cinnamon rolls, using just over 3 lbs of flour (right at the max for the unit). The mixer was straining a little to knead the dough, and just like my kitchen aid the head wiggles around a lot and the mixer shifts positions when worked hard. After about 5 minutes of kneading the unit shut off. It has an auto power-off function if it starts to overheat. I kneaded the rest of that batch by hand.
After trying to kill the DSM7 with the triple batch of cinnamon rolls (next time I will just make a double batch) I made some bagels. I went with a single batch, or about 12 large bagels. Two batches would exceed the flour limit. The mixer had no trouble kneading the dough and never overheated, even after 10 or more minutes. My 250 watt KitchenAid always strained and groaned with a single batch and became dangerously hot.
One design feature I like is the dough hook. There is a plastic cup around the top that helps prevent the dough from creeping up the hook and getting tangled around the shaft and making a mess. This cup also catches crusty dough and keeps it from falling back into the fresh dough. The hook does an excellent job with kneading the dough. I am also impressed with the tight fitting splash guard, it doesn't leak like the loose fitting 2 piece KitchenAid guard. The guard attaches to the mixer head, so when you lift the head the guard goes up with the head and you have full access to the bowl.
Finally, I love the tilt head. The head on the DSM7 locks in the upright position, so when you lift the head with dough attached to the hook it doesn't pull the head back down. The KitchenAid classic also has a tilt head, but it doesn't lock upright. The cord "retracts" into the base, but you have to push it in and pull it out. It isn't automatic and it can get frustrating (it is like trying to thread a string through a straw).
Cleaning: The unit is easy to clean with the exception of a few small gaps that need to be cleaned with a brush. A rag with some white vinegar does an excellent job of cleaning the brushed aluminum and polished chrome. The bowl is dishwasher safe (I imagine the whisk is too), but the dough hook and paddle should probably be washed by hand.
Conclusions: This is a great all around mixer for making bread every week. The construction quality is impressive, and I have a feeling this mixer will last a long time. I think the power is probably overstated at 1100 watts, but it isn't lacking in power. It doesn't feel more than 4 times as powerful as the 250 watt KitchenAid Classic I have. Before you buy a mixer make sure you know what you want to use it for. This mixer fits my kneads better than any of the other mixers available in this price range, but if you just need it for light duty the KitchenAid might be a better value.
The reason I bought the DSM7 over the KitchenAid and Viking because they both had mixed reviews. The Viking seemed to have poor quality control, and people didn't like the bowl design on the KitchenAid, and the plastic gears were failing. I know if the gear box fails in the DSM7, I can order a gearbox with all metal gears from the UK.
Description of DeLonghi DSM7 7-Quart Stand Mixer, Brushed Aluminum
The DeLonghi DSM7 7-quart stainless-steel stand mixer has a heavy-duty 1000-watt motor and comes with a 10-year warranty. The unique mixing action and planetary motion of the beater and the beater socket results in thorough and perfect mixing results every time. Its six speeds plus pulse dial control is easy to use and guarantees the perfect speed for all mixing tasks. Comes with three large mixing tools for specific baking needs: the nonstick dough hook is specifically designed to make mixing and kneading quick and effortless; the stainless-steel whisk produces a light, fluffy texture, perfect for mousses, soufflés, and meringues; and the nonstick flat beater increases efficiency and reduces the beating time. It is ideal for mixing cake and cookie batter. Made in Italy.Stand Mixers
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