A:Answer The mixer comes with a stainless steel whisk, for light mixing, a spade shaped beater for heavier ingredients, such as mashed potatoes, and a bread dough mixing hook, in the box. All other attachments and accessories, such as bowl spatter shield, the pasta maker attachment or the ice cream making bowl have to be purchased separately. You can find the whole line of attachments and accessories available for any KitchenAid mixer at the KitchenAid website.