The Bosch kitchen mixer is uniquely designed with its motor beneath the bowl, making it more compact and lightweight. BOSCH Universal Plus Kitchen Machine is many appliances in one. In addition to mixing, kneading and whipping, with the purchase of additional accessories, it can be used as a blender, meat grinder, pasta maker, or shredder/slicer. Dual wire whips create a triple whipping action and allow you to whip as little as one egg white into over a cup of meringue. The cookie paddles are perfect for creaming butter and mixing medium to thick batters and cookie doughs (please note butter. The cake paddles thoroughly mix pourable batters or light mixtures without incorporating too much air. Ideal for quick breads, muffins, and pancakes which can become tough and chewy if over-mixed. The heavy-duty dough hook is designed to mimic the motions of hand kneading to stretch, tuck, and fold the dough for maximum gluten development, kneading 100% of the dough every 4 rotations around the bowl. With the included dough hook extender, you can knead as little as one loaf of bread (3 cups flour) or up to 14 1-pound loaves, with either white or whole grain flour. The powerful belt-driven transmission delivers adequate torque to knead light or heavy loads without overheating or bogging down. The dough hook can mix up to 34 dozen cookies in a batch. Features Includes: Sturdy 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl With Center Post* Dough Hook Wire Whips Plastic Whip Driver Dough Hook Extender Splash Ring Mixing Bowl Lid 500 watt motor. Easy-to-use (4 speeds plus impulse) with slower low-speed setting; faster high-speed setting. Belt drive transmission Overload and restart motor protection 4 suction cup feet keep machine securely in place Removable drive shaft for easy cleaning 3-year warranty on motor and transmission 1-year warranty on attachments and other parts Dozens of attachments and accessories available Integrated cable storage Ergonomic, unique, modern design. Durable, easy to clean surface Bowls and most accessories are dishwasher safe Dishwasher safe: Splash Ring, Mixing Bowl Lid, Stainless Steel Bowl, Wire Whips (Top Rack Only) Hand Wash: Dough Hook, Plastic Whip Driver Dimensions: 18 × 15 × 15 in Weight: 17 lbs Capacity: 6.5 Quart *The included Stainless Steel Bowl is NOT recommended for heavy doughs, such as Challah bread or large quantities of whole wheat dough.