Adjust the beater to bowl clearance.
Kitchenaid mixer bowl height adjustment. Kitchenaid not mixing properly bowl lift mixer adjustment. Comparison of kitchenaid s bowl lift stand mixers duration. Your stand mixer is adjusted at the factory so the flat beater just clears the bottom of the bowl. It s easier than you think and will make your appliance last longer and food taste better toolsstand mixerflat beater blade not.
I ve never been much for tilting models but the process of adjusting both styles is nearly identical. How to fix your kitchenaid mixer with the turn of one screw. 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 duration.
Kitchenaid mixer comparison professional hd mixer artisan mixer and pro 600 bowl lift mixer duration. In the world of stand mixers there s two different types. Those with a tilting head and those with a bowl that raises and lowers while the head stays still. We offer you directions for both tilt head and bowl lift models.
Unplug your mixer and remove any attachments from it. 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. Everything kitchens 51 275 views. 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.
If for any reason the flat beater hits the bottom of the bowl or is too far away from the bowl you can correct the clearance easily. 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 height of the beater with this quick fix. Use a flat head screwdriver to turn this screw a quarter turn at a time to adjust the beater height.
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. 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. And if this sounds crazy have no fear this is a kitchenaid approved approach so you will not damage your mixer. On bowl lift mixers the adjustment screw can be in one of two places.