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Specifications
- Motor: 600 watts, high torque, with a variable speed sensor that adjusts power to the load
- Speed: self-adjusting, 45 to 130 RPM
- Timer: built-in 12-minute timer
- Main bowl: stainless steel, 7 liters (7.4 quarts)
- Liquid dough limit: 1.5 liters (1.6 quarts)
- Construction: die-cast aluminum body with chrome-plated zinc dials
- Dimensions: 15.7 inches deep x 10.6 inches wide x 14.2 inches high (39.9 x 26.9 x 36.1 cm)
- Weight: 19 pounds (8.6 kg)
- Made in: hand-assembled in Ankarsrum, Sweden, as the Assistent has been since 1940
- Warranty: 7 years on the motor, 1 year on attachments
- Model: AKM6230, Ankarsrum item 3008 (Knife Merchant SKU AKM 6230 BC)
In the Essential Package
- 7-liter stainless steel mixing bowl
- Dough hook
- Dough roller
- Dough knife
- Spatula
- Bowl cover
- Recipe book
Assistent Original Colors
| Color | Ankarsrum item number |
|---|---|
| Red | 3006 |
| Light Crème | 3011 |
| Glossy White | 3016 |
| Harmony Beige Matte | 3021 |
| Sunbeam Yellow | 3019 |
| Forest Green Matte | 3017 |
| Nordic Sage Matte | 3025 |
| Ocean Blue | 3018 |
| Royal Blue Matte | 3009 |
| Black Diamond | 3014 |
| Black Chrome | 3008 |
Tips for Best Results
- Add the dough liquid first, even when using dry yeast, then the yeast, then the flour together with any seasoning.
- Keep the dough knife in place with either the dough hook or the dough roller; Ankarsrum advises using it every time.
- Choose the dough hook for large, heavy doughs, and the dough roller for smaller doughs, bun doughs and doughs with butter.
When We Recommend the Black Chrome Ankarsrum Assistent Original
Who it Fits Best
Serious home bakers who make bread regularly, often in large quantities, and want a machine that handles stiff, heavy dough without struggling.
Where it Excels
Big, dense doughs such as sourdough and rye, where the rotating bowl and the base-mounted motor keep the machine steady on the counter.
Professional Comparisons
America’s Test Kitchen selected the Ankarsrum Assistent Original as the winner of its stand mixer review, ranking it above the KitchenAid 7 Quart Bowl-Lift, Bosch Universal Plus, Breville the Bakery Chef, Cuisinart Precision Master, and others. A key factor was kneading speed: KitchenAid advises staying at or below speed 2 when kneading dough with the dough hook, and the review reports no such restriction for the Ankarsrum. Its testing used the previous Basic Package.
Chef Feedback
“This is the mixer Chef David uses in his own kitchen. The ingredients need to be added in a different order than is typical, so there’s an adjustment period when learning to use the machine, but the improved performance is well worth the extra effort.”
Trade-offs & Considerations
Ingredients go in a different order than on a typical mixer, so expect a short learning period over the first few batches. Plenty of helpful videos are available to shorten that curve. The mixer is also sizable, and its attachments take storage space.
Additional Info
| SKU | AKM 6230 BC |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ankarsrum |
| Country of Manufacture | Sweden |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 3008 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | No |
