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Oster Planetary Review

PROS / This mixer kneaded bread dough as effectively as larger, more
powerful mixers.
CONS / The Oster mixer doesn't have any additional attachments accessible
for purchase.
VERDICT / Oster Provides a stand mixer that employs planetary-style mixing
That hits every point of the bowl for thorough mixing. It also works well
For some dough recipes, but you can't double a recipe, because the engine
Won't have the ability to handle it.
Oster's stand mixer is one of those smaller components on our lineup, which means
You may leave it out on a counter and not feel as though it's taking up
It uses planetary-style mixing, which means
the paddle, whisk and dough hook orbit while the bowl rotates, hitting
more points on a bowl than a center-style mixer. This is especially helpful
This Oster performed well in
Our bread dough test, picking up all of the bits of dough along the 4.5-
quart stainless steel bowl.
But, like even the best stand mixers, this one left some unmixed butter on
the sides of the bowl. Egg whites, however, did not reach stiff, dry peaks
in the allotted time. At best, they came to a frothy soft peak.
You get a splashguard with this mixer, which helps protect you from
clouds of flour or splashes of cream as the mixer incorporates various
ingredients. It also has a slow start -- you can begin the mixing process at
the first, lowest speed and then increase up to 12, for whipping or aerating.
Handles on the bowl make it easy to move it around, and it's safe to clean
In the dishwasher, as are the attachments, even though it's ideal to wash those
pieces on the top rack only.
As you may expect with electric mixers, you get a paddle, whisk and dough
hook attachment. However, that is as versatile as your Oster stand mixer
Gets -- there are no additional attachments sold separately.
A two-year warranty covers any defective parts your mixer may have. From
The manufacturer's website, you can access FAQs, user manuals and
recipes. You can also contact Customer Care by phone or contact form on
The site.
Oster Planetary
Summary
Although this Oster stand mixer is not the best choice overall, it handles
Itself well with smaller amounts of dough. And though it cannot replace
Several other appliances in your kitchen, it does what it claims well
enough -- and it has a smaller footprint than similar stand mixers.c