I had a KitchenAid mixer, but it did not mix well for me. It left dry ingredients in the bottom of the bowl and I had to stop the mixer, raise it up and use the spatula to mix it into the batter. Does anyone else have this problem? I had a KitchenAid mixer, but it did not mix well for me. It left dry ingredients in the bottom of the bowl and I had to stop the mixer, raise it up and use the spatula to mix it into the batter. ... » Read More I had a KitchenAid mixer, but it did not mix well for me. It left dry ingredients in the bottom of the bowl and I had to stop the mixer, raise it up and use the spatula to mix it into the batter. Does anyone else have this problem? « Show Less
628485
i think its not a problem, it´s simple the way you have to operate every single mixer
628486
You also need to make sure that you are using the right beater for the job!
628487
No better or worse than any other mixer. It is the nature of the process. Have had a Kitchen Aid in the house for 30 years, great appliance. Accept the process, you have to break a few eggs when you bake a cake!
628488
I have been very happy with my mixer. I did purchase a beater than has the rubber "spatula" finish on it that works great to scrape the bowl as you mix.
628489
Mine did the same thing when I first got it. You can adjust the height of the beaters. Lift the top up, like you're going to remove the bowl. There is a screw underneath where the top attaches to the stand. Use a screwdriver to adjust the beater. You turn it to the right to lower it. That fixed mine.
48160
I didn't have issues with things flying out of the bowl, but I did have issues with things flying to the sides of the bowl and not mixing at all. Reminded me of that ride at carnivals where they spin you around and then drop the floor... the centrifugal force is so strong that you stick to the wall. That's what happened to me on a few recipes I tried making.
207790
Return the item with a description of the problem. Or contact the mfg. With the complaint. I am very pleased with my mixer and have had no problems.
99884
My daughter owns a Kitchen Aid and I would put this mixer up against hers anytime. The only problem I have with it is that the very bottom of the bowl doesn't get mixed in. However, my daughter has the same problem with the KA. Thus, when I finish mixing, I just make sure i hand mix the bottom for a few seconds and voila! All done. I love this mixer! Easy to use and has all of the attachments you need.!
2111136
I e-mailed the distributor and explained the problem of having something that I couldn't use and they e-mailed me not only the directions but recipes. It's easy to use once you know what you have. Hope you have as much success as I did. I use it very often and really like the convenience and the fact that it doesn't heat up my kitchen. I live on the desert so hate anything that adds heat. Good luck
526881
We mixed it without a food processor, and it turned out great. I would probably let it raise a little longer, and do NOT over bake. It is done sooner than it looks. A food processor probably wouldn't hurt. I don't think we even used a mixer (just a spoon) the last time.
993019
When I used a mixer, it removed the red coloring from the bowl. Basically it scratched up the sides of the bowl.
1764463
I have had none of the problems reported here. I have made several flavors of ice cream and they have come out great. I have even added ingredients such as cherries when I made Chocolate ice cream. I believe the key to success is to make sure the ingredients are very cold when put into the frozen bowl. You do have to hold the lid down for the first few minutes until the mixer is moving smoothly, but then it works perfectly. It has to be eaten right after making the ice cream. I have never put it back into the freezer for later so I don't know how that works. Good luck if you try again.
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I don't think Kitchenaid makes this grease. It is a food grade high temp grease. I am quite sure you can do a little bit of web searching to find the same grease in a smaller container to repair your mixer. The thing is the time your mixer will be out of commission while waiting for replacement. It will come quick from Amazon, but it will be way, way more than you need.
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The bowl remains stationary. The KitchenAid stand mixer uses a planetary gear system to mix the ingredients in the bowl using any one of several attachments - a whisk (they call it a wire whip), a dough hook, or an edge beater. The best way to see how it works is to go to youtube and search for "Kitchenaid mixer in action". If you do much baking or cooking, you will find the KitchenAid Stand Mixer very handy and worthwhile.
1047881
i haven't had the problem..And I hope I don't!..perhaps try to soak in warm or hot water to loosen possibly stuck flour or dough..let me know what works! HAPPY BAKING!! And I agree with other suggestion of spraying "PAM"on blades prior to baking
116651
I am glad those who have answered aren't having this problem, but I really am only interested in resolving my problem and hearing from anyone who has the same issue only, not that some people don't have this issue, that doesn't help at all. I have researched other websites and find there are many others who also have this problem, has something to do with internal plastic. Guess it's time to move onto a new mixer.
426837
because of so many reviews of the kitchenaid version being cheap plastic. i ended up wanting to make wheatgrass and had to buy the kitchenaid food grinder anyway to do so with my mixer, big mistake. there are shavings of metal with my wheatgrass. i wish i never bought the kitchenaid food grinder/juicer attachment. I do love and cannot live without my mixer but these attachments are garbage. the ravioli attachment is also garbage. it only stuffs a very small amount of stuffing inside. hope this helps!
1691131
Check out the video on this item at Everythingkitchens.com, it will show you how this works. I hope this helps. It is a great mixer.
1157294
Can't imagine what might be the problem. If the mixing tool is spinning and rotating there should be a good kneading process in the bowl. Our recipe just made a small amount of dough but the kneading hook did a fine job even with a small amount of dough. Don't know. Dennis & Marilyn
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That never happened to mine. Think that must be a problem. Call customer service at KitchenAid.
1689914
The mixture does mix well. The noise level is about a 5 or so ( no louder than our old Sunbeam. The only complaint I have is that if you are using the plastic "guard cover" it is very difiucult to add additional ingredients with the mixer running. So I just cut it off and raise the guard and add them. If you decide that you want the smaller mixing bowl for this unit be sure and check with the Oster people for the new bowl. I understand the small bowl will not fit the new model.