The age of your mixer may not be as significant as the model - the serial number will help you find the age if you still need it. Search for Kitchenaid on Google and find the customer services number for your country. They will help you. They show three mixer products on the UK site - all very pretty. 0800 988 1266
Peccavi
November 2008
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