If you’ve been preparing dishes that explicitly call for a stand mixer in the recipe, you might be wondering why or what that even is. Or maybe you’ve recently been introduced to the world of cooking and are looking to invest in a nice, new kitchen appliance. Regardless, if you are unfamiliar with the stand mixer and its purpose in …
What Kind of Grease Is Used in KitchenAid Mixers?
The grease in your KitchenAid mixer acts as a lubricant for the internal gears, and without it, you’d have some serious problems. The grease dissipates heat and friction, and it also prevents the metal components from wearing or rusting. I know that KitchenAid puts enough grease in the mixer to last for the mixer’s lifetime, or they, at least, say …
Stand Mixer Glass Versus Metal Bowl – What’s the Difference?
A good mixing bowl is reliable, sturdy, and easy to clean. Some mixers come with glass bowls, while others come with stainless steel bowls, but is one better than the other? I’d say that it comes down to personal preference. Some people are going to prefer the glass bowl, and others are going to prefer the metal bowl. If your …
How Long Do KitchenAid Stand Mixers Last?
The history of KitchenAid goes all the way back to the early 1900s and they produced some of the first stand mixers ever made. KitchenAid is renowned for its quality and engineering; even today, their mixers last an incredibly long time. Of course, it’s different for everybody. I’ve heard plenty of stories of family KitchenAid stand mixers being passed down …
How to Turn a Hand Mixer Into a Stand Mixer
If you don’t like the idea of paying a couple of hundred dollars for a stand mixer, I don’t blame you. Stand mixers are expensive, that is if you want a good one, but hand mixers are an entirely different experience that doesn’t quite match up. That might leave you asking if there’s a way to transform your hand mixer …
What Size Stand Mixer Do I Need?
The size of your stand mixer definitely matters and considering that bigger sizes will cost more money, I wouldn’t recommend buying the larger size unless it’s absolutely necessary. Some brands such as KitchenAid also have miniature machines that have a smaller capacity than their main line of products. These might save us some money but they aren’t always appropriate. So …
How to Disassemble the KitchenAid Stand Mixer
KitchenAid stand mixers are well built and extremely robust but over time, they’ll run into issues just the same as anything else. There are resources and services facilities that make it somewhat easy to have your mixer repaired. Also, the machines are basic enough that many people can take them apart, diagnose an issue, and repair them at home. When …
Why Are Stand Mixers So Expensive?
Anybody who enjoys baking or cooking, in general, even if it’s just a mild interest, would love having a stand mixer in his or her kitchen. If you want to make a living off your cooking, owning one of these is almost a requirement. They help you make better doughs and batters and they allow you to crank out desserts …
What Is a Paddle Attachment for a Stand Mixer?
Stand mixers are some of the best appliances that you can have in your kitchen, especially if you love cooking. When you have a stand mixer, you’ll never have to tire yourself out stirring a cake batter and you’ll never break another spoon off in a thick bowl of cookie dough. Every stirring, mixing, and whisking task instantly becomes effortless. …
How Often Does a KitchenAid Stand Mixer Need Grease?
A stand mixer isn’t something that you replace every year. This is an appliance that should last you many years and for the price, it definitely should. However, you’ll have to put in a little work. All machines require a little maintenance; often, this just means making sure that they are properly lubricated. So, as with the oil in your …