Sunbeam FPSBHS0302 5-Speed Stand Mixer
- 250 watts, 5 speeds
- 3 quart stainless steel bowl, removable
- Detaches as a hand mixer, docks as a stand mixer
- Dough hook and flat beater included
- Not dishwasher safe, knob control
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light-duty combination mixer for cake batter and cookie dough that can also leave its stand to work in a bowl of your own. The low wattage and small bowl rule out large or stiff bread doughs.
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ASIN: B003VPEAO8Model: FPSBHS0302Category: Stand Mixers
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Overview
Lifting the motor head off the stand turns it into a hand mixer, and docking it back down lets the beaters work the stainless steel bowl on their own. A knob on the body steps through the speeds, and the bowl pulls free for pouring and washing.
Two tools in one is the point: a hand mixer for quick jobs and a stand that holds it while you add ingredients. Power is modest and the bowl is on the small side, so heavy yeast dough will strain the motor even with the dough hook fitted.
Who it's for
Occasional baking in a kitchen with little cupboard space, where the stand comes out for cakes and the hand unit does whipped cream, is the use case. Someone mixing large batches or dense bread dough regularly should move up to a heavier stand mixer.
Pros and cons
- Doubles as a hand mixer
- Stainless steel bowl lifts off
- Dough hook and beater included
- Knob control steps through speeds
- Hand wash only
- Small bowl for family batches
- Low power for stiff dough
- Dimensions not listed
Performance notes
Output depends on the motor holding speed under load: in the stand, the beaters sweep a fixed path while the bowl stays put, so scraping the sides between additions matters. Stiff dough slows the head and heats the motor, which is why light doughs are the sensible limit. Hand mode lets you chase batter around a larger bowl of your own.
Specifications
| Brand | Sunbeam |
|---|---|
| Model | FPSBHS0302 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 3 quarts |
| Number of Speeds | 5 |
| Wattage | 250 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Container Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Plastic, Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Other details | |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
| Control Type | Knob |
| Special Features | Removable Bowl, Detaches For Hand Mixing |
Frequently asked questions
Will other beaters fit the Sunbeam FPSBHS0302?
The listing names only its own dough hook and flat beater; no attachment compatibility is stated. Treat the included chrome beaters and hooks as the set.
Is the Sunbeam FPSBHS0302 a full-size stand mixer?
No. It is a hand mixer with a stand and a 3 quart bowl, driven by a 250 watt motor, so it handles batters and light doughs rather than large bread loads.
Can the Sunbeam mixer bowl go in the dishwasher?
The listing says the item is not dishwasher safe, so wash the bowl, beaters and dough hook by hand.
Does the Sunbeam FPSBHS0302 knead bread dough?
A dough hook is included, but at 250 watts it is suited to light doughs. The listing does not give a flour capacity.