Starwind SPM8183 Planetary mixer: bigger and more poweusaul

Starwind SPM8183 is the second planetary mixer of this manufacturer that we have tested. In December 2020 we told you about Starwind SPM5183. And here’s a new model in silver color. Let’s see what features this mixer.

Design and Construction of a Starwind SPM8183 Planetary Stand Mixer

The Starwind SPM8183 is bigger than its predecessor. It is higher and slightly wider.

Dimensions: 340×380×200 mm.

It has to do with a big bowl volume: the whole 7 liters. It’s made of stainless steel and has a narrow bottom, making it easier to whip small amounts of food. Has a carrying handle. This is important: a bowl with 1.5 kg of batter is heavy enough, and so it is easier to carry.

Power cord 135 cm, you can put the mixer far enough away from the power source.

Stands firmly on the table: the legs with suction cups are firmly fixed to the table top, so the device stands firm even when stirring stiff dough.

Silicone lid is held on the body by rubber mounts as on all planetary mixers of this manufacturer . Large, wide-rimmed opening in front of the lid, perfect for adding ingredients while the mixer is running. This clever detail adds to the convenience of cooking and helps keep you calm and in a good mood, which is important for the quality of baking!

Accessories

Attachments are standard:

• Whisking beater.
• Mixing spatula.
• Hook for dense dough.

All nozzles are metallic and firm, with a simple and convenient attachment. Lasts a long time, it’s hard to break.

Also includes a silicone spatula. It has a very good way of keeping the dough and cream out of the bowl: no scratches on the surface and practically no residue.

Control

There is a lever handle for raising and lowering the housing instead of a button.

Press: housing is raised, press again – lowered.

Many people find this system more reliable than the pushbutton system. During our testing of different planetary mixers we have not experienced any problems with either the button or the lever. Therefore, it is difficult to say which device will last longer. We pressed the handle and lifted/lowered the body dozens of times – everything works fine.

Plug into the socket and the blue LED in the plastic insert around the switch flashes.

Rotate it clockwise, the speed increases from the first to the sixth. Turning counterclockwise activates the pulse mode, which works only when you hold the switch by hand. The changeover is stepless, a characteristic click is heard when passing the speed symbol. During the mixer is lit all the time. By the way, the plastic insert protects the body from dirt, thanks to it there is no fingerprints.

To fix the dough hook, you need to insert it into the grooves and turn it. Pulling out – similar. This is how most planetary mixers work.

Bowl must be positioned so that the handle does not get in the way. Put it in and turn it. Tooltip on the cabinet.

In general, the operation of the planetary mixer is the same as in many models. A striking distinguishing detail – the lever to lift the body instead of the button.

Features

Designed for preparing all kinds of doughs and creams.

The product’s temperature must not exceed 70° C.

Maximum ingredient volume 1.5 kg.

Working time

• Thick mixtures – max. 6 min., 10 min break.
• Hook for the test – recommended time 3 min., 1-3 speed, max. Capacity – 1000 g flour + 538 g water.
• Mixing paddle – 3 min., 2-4 speed, 660 gr flour + 840 gr water.
• Whisk – 3 minutes, 5-6 speed, 3 egg whites and 200 grams of sugar.

Starwind SPM8183 and Starwind SPM5183 have the same capacity and working time. But the Starwind SPM8183 model has a higher power, the maximum power is 1600 watts.

Test results

For a month we have been mixing dough with this planetary mixer: for pancakes, cakes, pies, homemade bread. We made shortbread dough, biscuits, marmalade. Whipped whites, cream, cream of condensed milk and butter. In general, the mixer worked very hard.

• We practically didn’t go beyond the maximum time allowed: there was no need to. Six minutes is enough time for any food manipulation.
• The noise level of the mixer is not tiresome: no need to run to another room. Yes, it’s noisy, but not too noisy, you can pretty much do other kitchen things while the mixer is cooking.
• Assembly and disassembly of the mixer is quite simple and standard procedure. Takes a couple of minutes.
• Very handy spatula included. With its help, it is easy to get all the leftovers from the walls of the bowl, on which there is not a scratch. If you have a planetary mixer but don’t have one, definitely get one. You won’t regret it!
• A bigger bowl is more convenient, even for small amounts of ingredients. The lid always stays clean, mixing quality increases, uniformity is reached faster.
• Does not bounce, stands firmly on the table top thanks to the Velcro strips. There is another difficulty: it is difficult to move the mixer, you need to apply a certain force to do this.
• Looks great, it is pleasant to look at and easy to use.

Large volume, lever control, high power.

Not suitable for small quantities, e.g. for whipping the whites of an egg.

The Starwind SPM8183 planetary mixer gets the “Consumer Recommendation” mark