Kitchenaid Bowl Height Adjustment

Unplug your mixer and remove any attachments from it.

Kitchenaid bowl height adjustment. Get kitchenaid mixer parts and attachments for your mixer here. Your stand mixer is adjusted at the factory so the flat beater just clears the bottom of the bowl. If there are loose bits of metal it might be time to get a new beater and if there s an issue with the finish or deep scratches. Fortunately on a kitchenaid pro 6 this setting couldn t be easier to adjust just rotate the screw on the front of the machine counterclockwise to raise the bowl.

This quick adjustment tip stops kitchenaid mixer beaters from hitting the sides of the mixing bowl. Adjust the height of the beater with this quick fix now that you know that your beater height needs to be adjusted all you need to do is turn one little silver screw. And if this sounds crazy have no fear this is a kitchenaid approved approach so you will not damage your mixer. How to adjust the beater height on your kitchenaid stand mixer for tilt head mixers.

How to adjust the beaters on a kitchenaid stand mixer. We offer you directions for both tilt head and bowl lift models. Tilt the head back and look for a screw at the hinge where the top and body of the mixer meet. If the dime is traveling slowly around the bowl moving about a half inch with each pass of the beater the bowl height is correct.

The dime test can help you determine the adjustment because a its 1 16 inch thickness is the amount of clearance that is proper for the bowl and attachment. Comparison of kitchenaid s bowl lift stand mixers. Once your bowl height has shifted the more you use it without taking a moment to adjust it the more damage it will cause. While kitchenaid recommends a 1 16th of an inch gap between the attachment and the bottom of the bowl other mixer brands may have different recommendations so you should consult.

Kitchenaid not mixing properly bowl lift mixer adjustment everything kitchens. However this clearance may need to be adjusted so that the beaters are closer to the bowl during the mixing process without coming into contact with the bottom or sides of the bowl. Adjust the beater to bowl clearance. How to adjust the beater to bowl clearance on kitchenaid stand mixers if you would like to download or view product literature for your appliance please visit our manuals and literature page.

On bowl lift mixers the adjustment screw can be in one of two places. Check the bottom of the beater blade and the inside bottom of the bowl for wear and tear.