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Clearance: Famag IM-5S Mixer, Arctic White
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Clearance: Famag IM-5S Mixer, Arctic White

This is a scratch/dent/blemish clearance item. Please check the table below to see how we rate our clearance items. 

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Italian-made Famag spiral mixers are world renowned for outstanding baking results. As Famag's exclusive importer, Pleasant Hill Grain is proud to offer these high performance mixers! 

Engineered expressly for ideal dough-mixing and kneading results, Famag spiral mixers feature a spiral agitator that remains stationary while the bowl rotates, bringing the dough to the stainless steel dough hook with each revolution. This action is exceptionally thorough and uniform, while avoiding both overworking and overheating of the dough. An integrated offset breaker bar ensures ideal metering of the dough into the spiral hook. This three-way kneading process is exceptionally thorough and fast, yet the low impact and widely distributed dough contact of the spiral hook completely avoids overworking and overheating of the dough. Wide-range, infinitely variable speed adjustment lets you dial in precisely the action you want.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN

Famag mixers feature heavy duty chain overhead drive, with a high torque dual-belt final drive. FAG sealed industrial ball bearings are used for exceptionally long life. Construction is robust throughout, as attested to by the mixer’s substantial 66 lb. weight. Epoxy powder coating over a steel cabinet protects the handsome appearance of your Famag mixer.

Tilting or Fixed Head

The Famag Grilletta IM-5 mixer is available with either a tilting head that features a high lift drive and lift assist, or with a fixed head. The model with the fixed head is the IM-5, and the model with the tilting head and removeable bowl is the IM-5S. The bowl is removable on the mixer with a tilting head, and is not removable on the mixer with a fixed head.

If you're mixing high hydration doughs we recommend you purchase a tilting head/removable bowl model so it's easier to remove the dough from the bowl, and to clean the bowl. It's easy to remove low hydration dough from the fixed head mixer than it is to remove high hdyration dough, and cleaning the bowl after mixing low hydration dough is easily done with the bowl attached to the mixer.

FAMAG GRILLETTA MODEL COMPARISON

Model
Tilting Head
Removable Bowl
Spiral Hook Speed Range
Ratio of Bowl to Dough Hook RPM
How to Order
IM-5

98-245 RPM 1:8 On Famag Mixer webpage.
IM-5S YES YES 98-245 RPM 1:8 Above on this page.
IM-5 HH

130-312 RPM 1:9 Call or email to place special order.
IM-5S HH YES YES 130-312 RPM
1:9 On Famag Mixer webpage. 

HIGH HYDRATION OR HEAVY DOUGH

Thanks to the spiral hook’s action, mixtures that overtax other designs—such as pizza or bagel dough—are handled easily, quickly and efficiently in the Famag spiral dough mixer. Doughs of all kinds, from heavy to high-hydration artisan doughs, come out smooth, silky and perfectly developed.

SUPER CAPACITY RANGE

Famag's Grilletta IM-5 mixes and kneads up to 11 lbs. of dough at 60% hydration (or more at higher hydration), but also handles batches as small as 1.7 lbs (0.8 kg) equally as well. In terms of flour capacity, this is 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg) down to 1.1 lb (0.5 kg). Capacity of the stainless steel bowl is 8.4 quarts. Unlike inferior designs, the kneading arm of the Famag IM-5S lifts high for bowl access and removal, and provides lift-assist.

Famag Mixer Capacities at 50-60% Hydration

Flour

Total Weight

IM-5

6.6 lbs / 3 kg

11 lbs. / 5 kg

IM-8

11 lbs / 5 kg

17.6 lbs. / 8 kg

IM-10

15.4 lbs / 7 kg

23 lbs. / 10.5 kg

IM-15

17.6 lbs / 8 kg

26 lbs. / 12 kg

IM-20

26.4 lbs / 12 kg

39.6 lbs. / 18 kg

IM-30

37 lbs / 12 kg

66 lbs. / 30 kg

IM-40

55 lbs / 25 kg

83 lbs. / 38 kg

IM-50

72.7 lbs / 33 kg

110 lbs. / 50 kg

Notes 

  1. Heavier doughs can be mixed when the hydration level is higher than the 60% hydration formulas listed above. 
  1. The flour used for these capacity tests was 00 durum wheat flour.

Speed Based on Hydration 

Variable speed mixers have a speed dial marked from 1-10. For normal dough with a hydration of 55-65%, the mixer can be operated at speeds 1 through 5. With 65-75% hydration, at speeds 1 through 6-7, and with dough over 75% hydration, at speeds 1 through 8-10. These are general guidelines, as dough characteristics vary. If mixing dough that's less than 60% hydration, it's recommended to only fill the bowl to 50% capacity, and mix for only 10 minutes at a time; judgment must be exercised in any case, to avoid kneading dough so dry it’s outside of normal baking parameters, regardless of the hydration numbers. With dough over 60% hydration, dough can be mixed for up to 20-25 minutes before the mixer should be turned off for about 40 minutes.

FORWARD AND REVERSE MIXING 

There are two buttons on the Famag mixer for controlling the direction of both the dough hook and bowl. The left arrow button moves the spiral hook in a downward motion, and the right arrow button moves the hook in an upward motion. The left arrow button can be referred to as the “forward” direction while the right arrow button can be referred to as the “reverse” direction. 

Some users incorporate ingredients with the spiral hook turning in an upward motion, to reduce the amount of oxygen incorporated into the ingredients, and then switch to a downward motion to knead the dough. Others users prefer to mix with the hook turning in a downward motion from start to finish.

artisan bread slippersGOURMET DREAM MACHINE 

Whether you’re a commercial user or a dedicated home enthusiast, Famag offers exceptional value as well as performance. They’re competitively priced, and backed by a three year warranty covering either home or commercial use. As a gourmet chef at home, or at work, the Famag spiral dough mixer will quickly take its place as your trusted culinary partner. Order yours today and see just how much you’ve been missing!

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THIS PRODUCT IS MADE IN ITALY!

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Descriptions of Ratings for Clearance Store Items

Rating

Description
(Expanded descriptions in next table)

Minimum Discount

Mechanically Perfect

Standard Return  Policy

Full
Warranty

R1

Returned. Non-working surfaces have new or nearly new appearance. Working surfaces may have slight wear marks. Very close scrutiny is required to tell that the item isn’t brand new. Packaging may not be perfect.

10%

Yes

Yes

Yes

R2

Returned, nearly-new appearance. Slight to moderate flaws on non-working surfaces, such as a mixer cabinet or lid.

Varies by Item

Yes

Yes

Yes

FR

Factory refurbished. Mostly returned items which have been brought fully up to new-equipment performance specs at the factory.

Varies by Item

Yes

Yes

No

D

Demonstration items have been operated briefly at Pleasant Hill Grain.

Varies by Item

Yes

Yes

Yes

SDB

From new stock; has moderate damage such as a scratch, dent, or paint blemish.

Varies by Item

Yes

Yes

Yes

NOS

New old-stock. A brand new item that isn't the newest model.

Varies by Item

Yes

Yes

Varies by Item

Additional notes: 

  1. The ratings are for cosmetic condition only. All Clearance Store merchandise is guaranteed to function perfectly. 
  2. Items are offered under normal terms of sale: Please review policies before ordering. 
  3. Some clearance items ship in plain (but carefully boxed) packaging, rather than the manufacturer’s original carton. 
  4. Important: All clearance items may have been exposed to various allergenic foods. 

Bottom Line: If you’re a highly detail-oriented person, we recommend sticking to “R1.” But after a week’s use, the only real difference between one of these items and a brand new one will be the money you saved.

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Specs

Manufacturer Part Number
IM-5S
UPC/EAN Number
0605546917326
Color
White
Width
18.7
Depth
10.25
Height
Head down: 15.25", head up: 26"
Weight (lbs.)
66
RPM
Slowest: Hook 80, Bowl 8 / Top speed: Hook 240, Bowl 24
Speeds
Variable
Volts AC
110
Hertz
60
Amps
3.2
Cord Length
70"
Cord Storage
Yes
Cord-End Plug
Std. 120V
Origin
Imported
Warranty Length
3 year home, 1 year commercial
Commercial Warranty
Yes
Country of Manufacture
Italy

Shipping

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Accessories for this product:

Chef's Choice 615A Slicer

We have a Chef's Choice 615A Slicer available on our clearance page.

Slice all kinds of cheese, meat, bread and much more, quickly and easily with this quality new slicer from Edgecraft/Chef'sChoice®. The 615A features precision depth control and a strong, high quality 120 watt gearmotor. Micrometer control dial selects slices from deli-thin to half-inch or thicker. Large multipurpose 7-inch stainless steel blade handles a wide range of food sizes and shapes. Parts remove easily for cleaning, a serving tray (not pictured) and metal food pusher are included.

The Model 615A slicer is gear driven, so there's no belt to slip under load.

Whether you’re entertaining guests or serving up fresh food for the family, this elegantly styled electric food slicer is engineered for power, efficiency and smooth operation. The Model 615A will help to quickly and easily slice a wide variety of foods including meat, vegetables, bread and cheese. It’s the perfect solution for home chefs who seek innovative options for preparing meals, entertaining cost effectively, controlling portions and enjoying freshly sliced foods.

The Model 615A’s precision thickness control allows users to slice from deli-thin to approximately 3/4" thick. Its intermittent and continuous on/off switch and safety button secures food carriage in “lock” position to limit access to blade when not in use.

The Chef’s Choice 615 and 615A slicers are identical; the "A” simply specifies that it was made in a new Chef's Choice production facility.

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$189.99

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Häussler Utility Cart with Wheels
With all-welded construction, this cart is as strong and stable as it is handsome. The large soft-tired casters roll quiet and won’t mark floors. Two easy-locking wheels ensure that your mixer will stay right where you want it. Wheels measure 2-7/8" diameter.
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Rolling Kitchen Cart, 20 x 12 x 26.5 inch

Our silver kitchen cart with 3" adjustable height caster wheels is a strong, durable and attractive way to add extra workspace to your kitchen! This small kitchen cart is an ideal option for heavy stand mixers that you don't want to set on your counter or move around without wheels. Two caster wheels swivel and lock into place. The large soft-tired casters roll quietly and won’t mark floors. This cart, exclusive to Pleasant Hill Grain, measures 20" x 12" x 26.5" and is large enough and strong enough to handle the Famag Grilletta, Famag IM-8S, and Famag IM-10S mixers, as well as the Haussler Alpha mixer. See all of our dough mixers here .

Casters require assembly to cart.

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$399.00

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Artisan Baker's Gift Bundle

Are you ready to wow an aspiring artisan bread baker in your life? The Artisan Baker's Gift Bundle will start them on their journey!

The best way to measure ingredients for baking is to weight them, and the OXO Good Grips Scale weighs up to 11 pounds in ounces, pounds, kilograms and grams. A feature we especially appreciate is the pull-out digital display so we can read the weight even when we have a large bowl on the scale.

Proofing dough in the round rattan proofing basket made by Frieling, with a basket liner, is an easy way to create a boule for a truly artisan-style bread. Proofing bags (pack of 100) are an easy way to keep the dough humid while it's proofing, so it doesn't dry out.

Scoring is the technique of slashing the top of bread dough with a lame to allow the bread to open up while rising, as it bakes. The Mure & Peyrot Adour scoring lame is easy to use, and comes with a cover to keep the blade protected when not in use. We do offer replacement blades.

The German-made Haussler Star dough stencil is a unique tool that is sure to delight! The stencil impresses an attractive star-shaped design in bread rolls and buns. It's especially good for making Austrian Kaiser rolls.

Maldon sea salt flakes from the shores of the Blackwater Estuary in England are a gourmet way to finish artisan breads. We like to sprinkle Maldon flakes on focaccia bread, and chocolate chip cookies too!

Also included is our favorite 100% Whole Wheat Bread recipe printed on a thick, glossy recipe card!

Gift wrapping not included.

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$159.00

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Syncoat® Lubricant, 8 Wt Oz

It penetrates, stays put, and reduces friction virtually to zero. In a nutshell, that’s Syncoat®.

Ideal for culinary mixer drive chains, this full-synthetic formulation will keep your mixer running quite and smooth. By dramatically reducing wear, Syncoat® pays for itself many times over—not only in reduced replacement parts costs, but in saved maintenance and repair time as well. It gets into nooks and crannies that heavier greases can’t, and as a full synthetic it won't gum up and harden. Syncoat® is the perfect tool for a crucial job!

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$14.95

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Fabric Cover for Famag IM-5/8/10 Mixers

This TNT fabric cover fits the 8 kg and 10 kg Famag mixers, and can be used over the 5 kg mixers but it will be a looser fit. The cover is stain resistant and water repellent.

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$24.00

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Zassenhaus Bread Slicer

Thanks to the Zassenhaus Manual Bread Slicer, slicing homemade bread into perfectly uniform slices is as easy as turning a crank. This classic hand slicer combines nostalgia with modern German design, making toast or a sandwich made with your own fresh bread, a whole lot easier. The painted finish and classic wood base provides a beautiful touch to your kitchen.

If you want a precision tool for slicing and cutting homemade bread in your own kitchen, look no further! The Zassenhaus bread cutter features an ultra sharp stainless steel blade with a special serrated edge made in Solingen, Germany. The four suction cups on the bottom of the base help secure the bread slicer while slicing. We've found that the suction cups secure best to glass, marble, and quartz surfaces.

This manual bread slicer is sure to impress you with its highly adjustable design that allows you to choose the exact thickness of your slices, up to 0.7”. The Zassenhaus bread slicer is the perfect tool for slicing everything from crusty artisan bread to soft enriched breads. Adjust the knob on the base to the desired thickness of your slice, and turn the handle as you guide the bread along the blade. To clean, simply wipe carefully with a damp cloth.

Founded in 1867 as an export store for small steel goods and tools, Zassenhaus has become the epitome of high quality spice and coffee mills, as well as many other useful, high quality kitchen tools. Zassenhaus combines classic, timeless styles with reliable functionality and innovative design.

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$219.95

Customer reviews

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Great for dough
By JC in KS on 9/26/2020 Verified Buyer

I purchased an IM5 mixer (not the M5S) primarily for 75-85% hydration doughs. So far the mixer has been used for a few batches each of ciabatta, pizza in teglia dough, and focaccia, and it has been a treat to use when compared to the old KitchenAid. The dough is beautiful right out of the mixer, silky smooth with impressively developed gluten strength.
The mixer itself is quiet and cool running and appears to be a quality piece of equipment.

Don't be afraid if they're back-ordered either - this showed up about two weeks before Pleasant Hill's guess at a "back in stock" date. A very nice surprise!

Moderator : Thanks for your review, JC. For the record, our posted ETAs aren't really guesses. They're almost invariably based on statements from suppliers or actual shipment tracking info. Glad you like your Famag!
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Awesome dough kneader
By Walter S. in CA on 7/31/2020 Verified Buyer

Works as advertised. The hard work of kneading bread becomes easy as pie! Awesome dough kneader.

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Good even with high hydration doughs
By ROBERTO Z. in FL on 1/30/2021 Verified Buyer

Excellent mixer with outstanding results even with high hydration doughs. My first run was a 83% Asian milk bread and it turn out superb. The gluten was perfectly develop and separated from the bowl nicely. My only regret now is not having ordered the next size up.

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Clanking Noise
By Steve on 12/22/2024 Verified Buyer

This mixer has certainly made a positive impact on my sourdough and Neapolitan pizza dough however, the locking base on mine is slightly off so each rotation of the bowl hits against the metal back causing it clank. I'm certainly disappointed given the cost and high esteem which are given to Famag.

Moderator : Steve, our customer service people will be happy to help resolve this issue. We don't see a record of your having reached out to us, so we'll attempt to contact you ASAP. 
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21 Month Review
By TAG on 10/08/2024 Verified Buyer

Pleasant Hill Grain customer service was excellent, which means I will continue to buy from them again in the future. Thank you PHG!

I bought the High Hydration IM-5 with tilting head/removable bowl. The machine is expensive and amazing. It's a commercial quality spiral mixer in a compact size that exceeds the output needs of a small family kitchen. The tilting head/removable bowl for me, results in the ease of both cleaning and loading of ingredients that I seem to like to do in different places in the kitchen. The "HH" High Hydration option, was a small fee to upgrade, in case I ventured into more troublesome dough hydrations not achievable at home or a bakery without such a machine. I would say, that it is a recommended must-do option. Higher hydration sourdough loaves or 00 Napoleon pizzas, etc are amazing above 70% hydration. For those who think their Kitchen Aid Pro, Cuisinart Precision Master, Ankarsrum, etc are on the same level, you are all fooling yourselves. I set aside money for several months, as I debated buying a mixer of this quality and price point, but after having experienced it first hand, I wish I would have bought it sooner.

My complaint against Famag and the fix. Having a removable bowl means things won't be as tight as permanently fixed objects. With my mixer, there was a slight knocking noise as the bowl is rocking under tension from the dough and hook at higher speeds. The Fix: a 4x4 or 5x5 square inch of paper towel (single layer) placed under the bowl before latching it into the under carriage. I don't think my mixer is an outlier and this review is mainly meant to share this knowledge, which has further increased my appreciation of this machine.

I was also interested prior to buying, how small of a load could this mixer be effective at mixing? I've used it to mix many batches of as little as 400g of flour at 70-80% hydration.

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Everything I wished for
By Joel Leon on 5/13/2024 Verified Buyer

It mixed 600g of flour with 80% hydration perfectly. Did the same for 700g flour and again with 1110g flour at 80% hydration.

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Didn’t realize dough could feel this way
By Cam on 3/21/2024 Verified Buyer

Game changing mixer. The silkiness of the dough it produces is so nice. Mixer itself is a beast. Built very well. Wouldn’t be surprised if this gets passed down a generation or two.

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Necessary & Enjoyable Upgrade
By Kyle P on 3/20/2024 Verified Buyer

When it comes to tools, I'm a "buy the best you can afford and cry once" kind of person and this machine falls into that category.

Like so many, I'm wanting to transition from home baking of breads and pizzas to baking for the public. Hand/short mixing and my 6qt Kitchen Aid taught me the rules and the Famag IM-5S is allowing me to dial in the recipes I will use outside of the home... while still at home! Something to note about Famag as a company and PHG as an importer/distributor... they are customer service oriented. Famag listened to the feedback they received about their once-straight-not-curved breaker bars being too far from the spiral and altered their product for the better.

PHG with its small teams and *amazing* customer service makes dealing with an Italian manufacturer more than a pleasant experience. No regrets on this purchase whatsoever.

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The Ferrari of the Kitchen
By Jack on 3/19/2024 Verified Buyer

If your goal is to make the best possible dough for Neapolitan pizza, sourdough bread, focaccia, or anything else that requires gluten development, look no further.

The Famag IM-5S is an absolute workhorse and will elevate your dough game 10x (compared to a standard KitchenAid mixer). Also looks great on the counter.

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Works better than Hobart counter mixer
By Ralph M. on 9/08/2024 Verified Buyer

Very happy with this mixer, does a great job on pizza dough and very quiet. It was on back order and came a week earlier then expected, which was nice.

Pleasant Hill is great to do business with, kept me in formed of my order.

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