Need help picking out a mixer?

I would like to get my mom a mixer for christmas but im totally lost. i thought i would just get her a kitchenaid and be done but the more research i did on it the more i found out how crummy it actually is. she does a lot with bread and pasta doughs and my research says that kitchenaids have faulty gearing and the motor will burn up with continued use making thick doughs.



i finally came across two brands that i really liked. kenwood and Delonghi. i know i can get a delonghi on ebay but i found a kenwood that i really want to buy from amazon in England.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-Titanium鈥?/a>



i was wondering if this mixer would work in the US or would i need an adapter. if it doesn't is there a suitable model for my moms needs.



Thanks for the helpNeed help picking out a mixer?
I don't know where you got your info.Kitchenaid is the best.They do make several models so be sure and get one with enough power for the type of use expected.Need help picking out a mixer?
I have used a Kitchen aid mixer for years... go to Consumer Reports and look at their reviews. Kenwood is a good make. Contact them and see about the adaptor.



If she is always making bread then get her a bread maker and a kitchen aid for less strenuous stuff.Need help picking out a mixer?
The Kitchenaid on my counter is 30+ years old, no problems. Made a lot of bread with it too. My daughter did manage to burn one out. She sent it back to KA, They replaced it-no charge. even paid to have the old one sent back.
Cuisinart 5.5 Mixer was highly recommended by Cook's Illustrated

In addition to acing its way through heavy tasks like kneading bread and pizza dough and churning cookie batter full of oats, nuts, and dried fruit, this machine offers a host of modern updates鈥攁 digital timer with automatic shut-off, a fold function for incorporating ingredients delicately, and a splash guard attachment with a built-in feed tube. It also features a spiral dough hook, which worked more efficiently than most other models to knead dough.
http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodli鈥?/a>

This website has smaller and larger capacity choices.