I just bought mine and used it to do a Pavlova which took only a few minutes so far so good it usually takes me half an hour with my hand beater.....It did reach the sides and the bottom i only hope it keeps on going well.....I mainly want it for...

Very slow mixer. Can't handle even the lightest cake batter. Doesn't mix mixture properly - sides and bottom not touched haven't tried any of the attachments. Not game to. It's big and cumbersome and should be avoided at all costs

Am not impressed with this at all, mixing doesn't get anywhere near the sides or the bottom of the bowl and even on higher speeds doesn't mix that well. The meat grinder attachment is ok not that wonderful. I wish I had never bought it, a waste of my...