Attachments for KitchenAid Mixer

I really like my KitchenAid mixer, for the fact that it mixes my cakes batter really well and for its aesthetic value.  To top it, I like that there are many attachments available that make the mixer versatile for many other uses : pasta making, food grinding and shredding, sausage making, juicing, etc, etc.  The only drawback is that, while these attachments are nice and useful, they are very costly in Malaysia.

 

People have been saying left and right that KitchenAid products are very cheap in the USA and naturally, I planned to purchase the attachments that I need (want) during my work visit there two weeks ago.   However, I was also cautioned against the compatibility of the attachments purchased in USA with the European model mixers, which is exactly what I own.

 

The main difference between the USA and European model is the voltage.  KA mixers for used in USA are of 110V while the European models are 220V.  The difference in voltage will either cause the mixer to not work properly or even in some cases, burnt the motor.  Information that I obtained online said that using a USA model in countries with 220V is still possible with the right power transformer.

 

The second difference between the two models is the presence of a small circular metal piece located just below the motor head and right above the area where we attach the dough hook and balloon whisk and the paddle/beater.  This circular metal piece can be found in the European models but not the USA.  I was told that the ice cream maker attachment that is meant for USA models will not fit the European models.  So question is, will other attachments fit?

I have been searching online for information about this.  What I found seemed to be contradicting and so did the word by mouth from people around me.  Nevertheless, I went ahead with the purchase of some of the attachments when my KA vendor said they will fit.  I was thinking, at least there will be someone responsible if they are not usable.

So, I purchased the pasta roller and cutter set, food grinder and the flex edge beater. Upon coming home, I tested them right away and was delighted to see that they fit like a glove and work without any problem at all. 

Food grinder

Pasta roller

Flex edge beater

Very pleased for getting all these attachments at a fraction of their prices in MY.  These will surely make it into my shopping list the next time I go to the USA again.