Kitchenaid recommends only adjusting the height a quarter turn at a time and performing the dime.
Kitchenaid bowl lift adjustment. Adjust the beater to bowl clearance. I had a 5 qt previous to that for over 10 years and it never needed it either. 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. If you would like to download or view product literature for.
And if this sounds crazy have no fear this is a kitchenaid approved approach so you will not damage your mixer. Everything kitchens 51 275 views. We offer you directions for both tilt head and bowl lift models. Shop all limited edition bowl lift stand mixers tilt head stand mixers.
Check you books for the adjustment info. The adjustment to lower the beater is clockwise right while the adjustment to raise it is counter clockwise left. Your stand mixer is adjusted at the factory so the flat beater just clears the bottom of the bowl. Friendly audio video 167 271 views.
How to adjust the beater height on your kitchenaid stand mixer for tilt head mixers. On bowl lift mixers the adjustment screw can be in one of two places. How to adjust the beater to bowl clearance on kitchenaid stand mixers. Adjusting the beater to bowl clearance dime test last updated.
Get kitchenaid mixer parts and attachments for your mixer here. If you have a bowl lift mixer the screw is located on the inside of the stand and is visible. My book shows how to adjust the bowl lift. This quick adjustment tip stops kitchenaid mixer beaters from hitting the sides of the mixing bowl.
Kitchenaid mixer comparison professional hd mixer artisan mixer and pro 600 bowl lift mixer duration. Some bowl lift stand mixers have a screw that turns in the opposite direction so if the adjustments shown do not raise or lower the beater as desired reverse the turn. Bowl lift models have an adjustment screw on the lower portion of the stand and you ll need to place the bowl s lift handle in the down position to see it after unplugging the unit. I ve had a 6 qt for over 10 years and haven t had a problem so haven t adjusted it.
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.