Product Description

Eight hundred watts of power and planetary mixing action ensure efficient mixing and beating. Not only can this heavy duty stand mixer knead even the toughest whole grain bread dough into submission, it also has a sufficient range of settings, allowing it to tenderly beat a meringue. Locking pop up heads make clean up snap. A special stirring speed helps prevent flour pouf, and liquid splatter during the initial mixing stage. Max speed is engineered for whipping custards, cream, and meringues - in other words when you want to incorporate maximum air. There are numerous attachments available for this unit to increase its multi-tasking capabilities. If you've become a fan of Viking's reliability, quality and style, no doubt this stand mixer would be a most welcome addition to your kitchen.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #206098 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: White
• Brand: Viking Range
• Model: VSM500-WH
• Dimensions: 25.70 pounds

Features

• Exclusive design with all-metal construction
• Planetary mixing action - beater rotates clockwise while shaft revolves counter-clockwise
• Motor positioned in pedestal -- lower center of gravity for greater stability
• Primary power delivery for standard accessories - V beater, whip and dough hook (all included), and optional colander / sieve
• High-speed power delivery for optional disc slicer / shredder, blender and juice extractor attachments

Customer Reviews

Viking VSM500
Viking VSM500 Professional Stand Mixer is a perfect example of superior quality and workmanship all too uncommon in today's market. Elegant in appearance, great attention has been given to every detail and design funtions second to none. Heart of this brute is 800 watts of pure power that will mix anything you desire, from thick cake or cookie batter to the toughest bread dough without ever thinking about bogging, while the wide range of speeds and attachments makes it delicate enough for even the most sensitive meringues. Rock solid with a precision locking pop-up head that is so convenient when accessing or removing the beautifully crafted stainless steel bowl with handle. Can't help but wonder why other brands haven't followed Viking's sensible example. The unit comes with beater, whip and dough hook, all three feature the same quality construction exhibited elsewhere in the mixer. Attachments are easy to attach and remove, and flawlessly built from heavy duty stainless steel so you'll never worry about corrosion or flaking and peeling like the competitors. Purchased to replace an Osterizer that served faithfully for the last twenty years, couldn't be more pleased with this great appliance. While it is more expensive than Oster or KitchenAid, in a side-by-side comparison the Viking wins hands down. Thankfully this reputable company continues to prove some things built in the USA are still the best!

VSM500 ISSUES
Bought a VSM500 for my wife for Xmas 2005. The issues we have had: 1. The instruction manual asks you to remove the beaters/dough hook etc in a clock wise manner. So, we got the beater in but then couldn't get it out. We tried and tried and were very discouraged. Well, my wife went back in and tried some hours later and it just popped right off. So we repeated the process and realized that to get the accessories off you actually have to remove them counter clockwise. Would be clockwise if you were looking down on the unit. Anyway, initially found that discouraging. Also, there is a round plastic piece that the mixing bowl sits on as it comes out the packaging, do not discard. Granted we have had the unit all of one day, but the plastic piece actually helps put the bowl on and take it off. Without it we found it to be somewhat tight.
I post this here b/c I couldn't find anything when I was looking to see what the problem was with our unit.
Having listed all the cons I still say, kudos to viking on the whole. The machine works remarkably well. Mashed potatoes, whipped cream, bread, rolls all in a day! Powerful unit, thoughtfully designed! Very well made accessories. Buy an extra bowl, makes the process go very smoothly if you are making more than one thing. Hope this helps

Powerful, tough as nails and looks good too
This machine is one tough cookie. I have had mine for almost a year now and it is showing no signs of slowing down. The finish is extra strong and it still looks brand new. I use it mostly for mixing bread dough. It seems if you can fit the dough in the thing it will mix it up.

I would have bought the 7-quart model but it will not fit under our cabinets. But I'm not disapointed in the 5-quart model at all.

It is easy to move with the back pivot wheels. Just grab the the bowl handle and wheel it back and forth. It also slides left and right just as easily. Set the front down and it holds firmly in place even when under heavy loads.

I have no attachments for it yet, but I will be buying the meat grinder in the future. I have no doubts this thing will be able to handle meat grinding with ease, but as of yet I haven't tested that.

The bowl on mine can be dificult at times to remove. That could be a problem for someone who is not of average strength. I usually spray a little Pam into the attaching points of the bowl after clean up as a lubricant to make the bowl removal easier for the next usage.