Does your flex edge beater make a bumping sound as it goes around. I have two, one for each of my mixers, and they both bump. KA says that's normal but it doesn't sound normal to me. Please let me know if you have that thumping sound too.
325787
yes, mine thumps a little, esp if the batter is really thick, like oatmeal cookies. Make sure your bowl is fit in it's fitting really tight; my bowl was a little loose once, and jiggled around, thumping and jumping.
466616
Mine does the same thing, makes a loud clicking noise when mixing bread or thick cookie dough. Kitchenaid's response was: "The clicking noise is normal, especially under a heavy load." so it is a known problem. Personally, I would call this a design defect. No other motorized appliance I have ever used made noises unless it was broken. I may opt for a smaller model or a different brand.
821202
I'm wondering if you accidentally pressed the beater bar button, too when you turned the power off? They're right next to each other.
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.
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.
329027
Mine did that too from day one. The box it came in was damaged and I assume that is what caused the weird noises. It wasn't worth the time and money to ship it back so I just used it until it started giving me uneven heat. Then I junked it.
461875
There is a way to adjust the height of the blade in the bowl. It sounds like you need to move the height of the beater up a tiny bit. See your instruction booklet.
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.
1001901
Yes, it has happened to me a few times. You have the option of removing the beater before the final rise as Bonnie stated before. The manual has instructions that describe this option.
207792
Reduce the content of metal filings in your recipes? :)Your experience is the opposite of mine, but maybe one beater isn't setting right and it's being smacked about by the other... Make sure both beaters are in completely and don't turn much without the motor running.It should still be under warrantee, maybe this is a question for the manufacturer.
1535011
Farmer-Al, wish I could tell you the loudness compared to the two items you listed in your question but I haven't heard either of those before. I don't if it helps or not, but I will tell you all I know for the loudness.... it's similar in 'noise' to my blender but not quite as loud. I use a KitchenAid blender. :-)
663951
speed button is forward and backward, but honestly, I did end up having to trash it, as the piece that held the beaters must have cracked and they stopped spinning. I ended up buying the chk-7 which I like even better than this one, because it has the initial slower start when turning it on, and also had more speeds. I've had the second one longer than the first lasted. (it's been just about 2 years on the second type)No batter getting into the fan at all, other than if I accidentally dropped it. I did love the mixer while it lasted, just wish it lasted longer, and again, I prefer the better model. To me it was worth the extra $. speed button is forward and backward, but honestly, I did end up having to trash it, as the piece that held the beaters must have cracked and they stopped spinning. I ended up buying the chk-7 which I like even better than this one, because it has the initial slower start when turning it on, and also had more speeds. I've had the second one longer than the first lasted. (it's been just about 2 years on the second type)No batter getting into the fan at all, other than if I accidentally dropped it. I did love the mixer while it lasted, just wish it lasted longer, and again, I prefer the... » Read More speed button is forward and backward, but honestly, I did end up having to trash it, as the piece that held the beaters must have cracked and they stopped spinning. I ended up buying the chk-7 which I like even better than this one, because it has the initial slower start when turning it on, and also had more speeds. I've had the second one longer than the first lasted. (it's been just about 2 years on the second type)No batter getting into the fan at all, other than if I accidentally dropped it. I did love the mixer while it lasted, just wish it lasted longer, and again, I prefer the better model. To me it was worth the extra $. « Show Less
695575
When you first turn it on one it comes out with a high burst and quickly turns to low. I feel that it isn't low enough, but with the very thin beater blades it may appear faster.
1181982
This is my first clipper so I thought they were all this loud. It doesn't bother me a bit as I just use it at home. Mine arrived without any scratches. Maybe exchange yours?
1157296
Whoa...may be the mixer head connecter insertion. Have you made "adjustments" for the height with the tool? Might be some of the problem, too. Mine seems to be somewhat loose at insertion with any of the beater attachments, which made me leery at the beginning; but it whips up double cookie batches with no problem. I make Divinity with it and whips it up great without any over-heat. I never tried it for bread dough, as I like to knead bread myself. I would call the 800 customer service number and talk to them about it, but first try your adjustment tool. Sorry you having problems with it...maybe I need to whip up a batch of French Bread to see how mine does...big snow storm here and roads are un-drivable in Champaign County in IL...so might just get it out and make some bread! :o) Let me know if the adjusting tool helped.
194974
Mine has noise which I think its due to the fact that the mixer requires 120v power outlet and where am from one can only have 110v or 220v.I believe thats what causing the noise, again its my conclusion...no promises
2134123
My 430 is two months old, used 30 min 4x week, and has developed that knocking sound - that's why I am on this site, looking for advice. Looks like a tech call is in my future. I'll report back.