The manual mentions a wire bowl guard that is not shown in the product pictures. Can the mixer be turned on/used if the bowl guard is not in place?
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The metal bowl guard is on the KitchenAid KSMC895 8-Qt Commercial Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer only. That is the only difference between this model and the KSMC895. I did my research before purchase, was concerned about splash and safety. The metal guard has to be down when running and ingredients are added to the bowl using a tiny chute. Some of users of the KSMC895 even suggested removing the guard for accessibility. I ended up with this model, the KSM8990, and will be getting the KitchenAid KN256PS 1-Piece Pouring Shield and crossing my fingers that it will work.
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The wire bowl guard is an option. It is not necessary, and the mixer can be operated without it.
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My mixer did not come with a shield. The mixer works fine without. The KitchenAid KN256PS 1-Piece Pouring Shield - Fits THIS Bowl-Lift mixer perfectly and is extremely useful for adding ingredients.
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I don't have a bowl guard at all. So I would say yes you can use it that way. I'm not sure I've ever seen a bowl guard.
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Yes. It did not come with a bowl guard and I use it all the time without one with no problems.
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I'm not sure re the item you mention. It is not part of the mixer package to my knowledge. But to answer your question, no wire guard is needed. This mixer is wonderful...a real workhorse. I am still thrilled with it after a year. I have a home baking business so it gets used 24/7! It was a great purchase for me!
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Mine does not have a wire bowl guard. I have aa plastic guard. You can used the mixer with or without it. Love this mixer!!
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You can also adjust the height of your bowl with the small screw that is located on the mixer. here is a video link on how to from Kitchenaid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocnETNExLc0
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Contact Amazon right away so they can take the appropriate steps to correct this. Other than that, you can also contact the company that shipped the unit and maybe they will send you the part or replace the unit. Referring to the part "Bushing", it may be the locking part that locks the upper drum in place. There is no small bowl to put underneath. I empty the bowl when done and any uncrushed ice is discarded. Then use a paper towel under the crusher to soak up the drips. The only critism of this is that it is very loud. Other than that, it works like it should.
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I honestly do not know, it works with my mixer. If your mixer has the locks for the bowl, the things at the bottom of the bowl stand that requires you to place the bowl then turn it to lock it in place it should work. Amazon has an excellent return policy if it does. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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We no longer have the plate we ordered or the mixer. It didn't fit (I had a very old KitchenAid) so I didn't use it and gave the mixer away. Sorry :(
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yes one of the beaters has a rubber nob on the end and it turns the bowl while it mixes very nice mixer for the price have used mine quite a bit when i first got it and had no problems with it.
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Make sure you have all the mechanisms locked into place. The bowl must be locked in as well as the lid. If you think you have correctly addressed this problem, refer to customer service for further assistance.
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I strongly recommend that you call the manufacturer or a good vendor like the Chef's catalogue or Williams Sonoma. We had a very difficult time getting an answer on what fit our mixer, and finally just hoped for the best and got lucky. It shouldn't be so difficult! It is best determined by the size of the bowl you use, rather that the model number.
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I had 2 bowls and both wouldn't stay in place . I figured it must be the bottom plate . One person said the plate didn't fit but I decided to give it a try anyway. The bowl fit ,but it was tight. The more I used it the better the bowl fit . My mixer is from 1976 . I hope this helps you .
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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.
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I am sorry. I really do not know the answer. Have you tried to contact the seller. I think your bowl may be a little bigger than mine, but cannot be sure.
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No! The mixer would sit on the cord if you tried to put it under the mixer.
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Set the bowl aside and look at the spot on the mixer where the bowl should sit. There is a ring held on by 3 screws. Remove those screws and rotate the ring, which will re-position the notches. Re-insert the screws.
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Yes it does and it works better than the one your mixer came with. It catches more resting on the side of the upper part of the bowl.
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Yes it works fineNoting changes with the bowl, it is the same stock bowl that came with the mixer originally. I broke my original bowl and reordered this one. The bonus...the lid
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I would call kitchen aide to determine that. This wire whip does not work on all models...It's crazy!!
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I also have had only stainless steel bowls for my KitchenAid mixer. However, both of the bowls screw into the base of the mixer and if screwed in properly, remain locked in regardless of what I am mixing. I did, however, have to replace the metal plate on the base of the mixer recently because the threads had worn down and the bowls kept unscrewing. A new metal plate cost only about $8 or $9 and took about a minute to replace using a screwdriver. So, I would first check that your bowl is properly screwed down, and then check the condition of the threads on the base plate.