KitchenAid Frequently Asked Questions

By Chef Austin

 

Which KitchenAid mixer should I buy?
Check out our Chef's Review: Choosing the Best KitchenAid Mixer to see all the mixer options available.

Which KitchenAid mixer do I have?
You can find the model number of your mixer either on the original box, the instruction manual, or underneath the mixer. Watch our instructional video here.

Can KitchenAid accessories (flat beater, flex edge beater, dough hook, wire whip) go in the dishwasher?
KitchenAid's flat beaters, dough hooks, wire whips, and other accessories come in a variety of materials, so you'll first want to identify the material your accessory is made to know if it is dishwasher-safe. All coated and fully stainless steel mixer tools are dishwasher-safe (top rack only). All burnished accessories are not dishwasher-safe and need to be hand washed to prevent oxidation. Always follow the cleaning instructions that came with your manual. 

Can KitchenAid stand mixers knead dough?
Yes! KitchenAid stand mixers come with a dough hook for kneading dough. For serious dough kneading, we recommend the Professional 600, Professional 6500, 7 Quart Proline, or 8 Quart Commercial Stand Mixer as they are best suited for making large amounts of bread dough.

Can the KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer make bread?
The KitchenAid Artisan is great at kneading bread dough before transferring to a pan to bake.

Which KitchenAid accessory is best for bread dough?
We recommend using the flat beater accessory for initially mixing in bread dough ingredients. Once incorporated, switch to the dough hook to knead the dough.

Which KitchenAid mixer accesory should I use to mix cookie dough?
We recommend using the flat beater accessory for mixing cookie dough. You can also use the Flex Edge Beater which mixes cookies and scrapes the sides of the bowl for you.

Which KitchenAid accessory should I use for mashed potatoes?
We recommend using the flat beater attachment for making mashed potatoes. You can then attach the wire whip to get an even finer and fluffier mashed potato.

Which KitchenAid accessory should I use for creaming butter?
We recommend using the flat beater accessory for creaming butter.

What KitchenAid accessory should I use to make frosting?
We recommend using the flat beater accessory for most frosting. We recommend using the Flex Edge Beater that mixes frosting and scrapes the sides of the bowl for you. For thinner frosting and icing, you can use the wire whip accessory. 

Which KitchenAid accessory should I use for royal icing?
We recommend using the wire whip accessory for mixing royal icing.

What KitchenAid accessory should I use for mixing cake batter?
We recommend using the flat beater accessory for cake batters. You can also use the Flex Edge Beater that mixes cake batter and scrapes the sides of the bowl for you.

Which KitchenAid accessory should I use for mixing pound cake batter?
We recommend using the flat beater accessory for mixing pound cake batter.

How can I make pasta with a KitchenAid Mixer?
View our Homemade Pasta from Scratch recipe here and watch our video of Chef Austin making pasta with the KitchenAid mixer.

How do I remove my KitchenAid mixer bowl from the mixer?

My KitchenAid mixer shakes when it's mixing. How do I fix this? 

 

Are KitchenAid mixer bowls microwave-safe?
Only the KitchenAid Glass Bowl for 4.5qt & 5qt tilt-head mixers are microwave safe.

What do I do if my KitchenAid mixer doesn't have a spring or is missing the spring from beater shaft?
If your KitchenAid mixer came without a spring on the beater shaft, this is normal. The newer KitchenAid mixers are produced without a spring as it is unnecessary for functionality. This makes the beater shaft easier to clean as well.

Which KitchenAid stand mixers come with a glass bowl?
The KitchenAid Artisan Design Series, KitchenAid 6qt Professional 600 Design Series, and KitchenAid 6qt Professional 6500 Design Series all come standard with glass bowls. You can get the KitchenAid Glass Bowl for 4.5qt & 5qt tilt-head mixers and for 6qt Bowl Lift mixers separately to upgrade your stand mixer that came with a metal bowl. 

Which KitchenAid mixers have a DC motor?
The Professional 6500, 7 Quart Proline, or 8 Quart Commercial Stand Mixer are all KitchenAid mixers that have DC motors.

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