My KitchenAid started to smoke and then stopped, luckily at the end of my knead. I took it back to Costco and got my money back. I'd had it for a couple years but it only had light use and it was one of their heavy duty units. After reading all the online reviews I decided I wasn't going to be spending any more money on KitchenAid products. I replaced it with an Ankarsrum unit. Extremely happy with it.
PSA: KitchenAid Stand Mixer Hinge Pin
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You are 100% correct. Their entry level mixers aren't made to be used every day in a commercial setting. They're made for light use. Doughs can be a struggle. Smart of Kitchenaid to use the nylon gearing with the smaller motors. A lot easier replace some gearing than a new motor if they get abused.
Was it their Professional model? That should hold up for dough. I've only heard good things about Bosch mixers and dough. Another alternative for people who might be interested.
It was their professional 6qt model. I bought the heaviest model available with the intention of possibly adding a meat grinder attachment down the road. I didn't have a lot of use on it. Most of the bread dough was single loaf recipes. I expected a lot better.
That's too bad. I know Kitchenaid had a class action lawsuit brought against them at one point because of faulty motors but I believe that's been awhile.
Good information - Thank you.
Where do yo find the synthetic food grade grease in small quantities?
Thanks
Why only in small quantities?
Don't forget, a 55gal drum of food grade grease is tomorrow's UDS build
I used this - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007PB6SNA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
out of stock currently
Thanks for the tip.
My wife's is in the 25-30 year range and never had an issue or noticed anything loose. She puts it through a work out mixing for days when she does her Christmas cookies.
Just put checking the screws on my list for the weekend.
My wife's is in the 25-30 year range and never had an issue or noticed anything loose. She puts it through a work out mixing for days when she does her Christmas cookies.
Just put checking the screws on my list for the weekend.
That's strange. Are you sure everything was put back in order correctly? I'm not sure how there could be any play in the mixer other than something that was maybe not put back in order. I'm not saying you're wrong but I've never heard of anyone having play in their mixer afterwards. I've done around 15 mixers and never experienced that. Would you have any idea where the play is coming from? That way I might have an idea and I can take some pics for you and maybe you could compare if you crack yours back open.
Unfortunately I haven't found any in small quantities. I use Tri-Flow food safe synthetic grease.
I really do suggest using synthetic food safe synthetic grease if you take the time to grease it. What I've read and others mentioned that the synthetic grease won't break down like regular food safe grease will. Regular grease will work but you will need to run the mixer at least once a week to condition the grease from breaking down or hardening. When they sit is the problem.
I mentioned earlier in the thread that I'd post some pictures of the mixer cracked open. Here is a picture of the grease that's hardened up.
Old crappy Kitchenaid grease removed.
A little time consuming but seeing what it looks like before and after is the big pay off. No more crappy grease that will break down in the future.
Old crappy Kitchenaid grease removed.
A little time consuming but seeing what it looks like before and after is the big pay off. No more crappy grease that will break down in the future.
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