Just learning to use this.  The first time I used it, there was more clean up making it more work than using my hand mixer.  It also rubbed against the top of the bowl ruining part of the cookie dough I was making.  Part of this was my fault...I forgot or didn't know the plastic "guard" had to be on every batch.  Hubby has adjusted the beater portion so it shouldn't rub any more.  I'll get brave again and try it, hoping no more messes and good results with whatever I decide to make.  It is heavy and rather than put it away we've opted to leave it out on our counter.  I'll try to update the review as we make more with it.  We're hoping to purchase additional attachments for use in making tomato juice.
Just learning to use this. The first time I used it, there was more clean up making it more work than using my hand mixer. It also rubbed against the top of the bowl ruining part of the cookie dough I was making. Part of this was my fault... I forgot or didn't know the plastic "guard" had to be on every batch. Hubby has adjusted the beater portion so it shouldn't rub any more. I'll get brave again and try it, hoping no more messes and good results with whatever I decide to make. It is heavy and rather than put it away we've opted to leave it out on our counter. I'll try to update the review as we make more with it. We're hoping to purchase additional attachments for use in making tomato juice.