-The 5-quart stainless steel bowl has a transparent cover that prevents flour from clouding and keeps the bowl dust free when not in use -The lid is hinged so that you can add ingredients easily -Automatic electronic speed control with pulse maintains constant power regardless of the load -Three mixing tools perform specific baking tasks: a K Beater for mixing cakes, preparing pastries, and combining ingredients; a Balloon Whisk for whisking air into eggs and cream; and a Dough Hook for kneading bread dough -Unique planetary mixing action of the beaters ensures that all ingredients are thoroughly blended -Metal casing, metal gears, and motor power combine for optimum durability, reliability, and strength -Three additional concealed power outlets accommodate numerous optional accessories. Accessories include a blender, a meat grinder, slicer/shredders, a pasta maker, a grain mill, citrus juicer, and non-citrus extractor -Simple "pop up" head lift for easy tool change and bowl removal