How do you get the bowl to stay in place? I went from a bowl-lift stand mixer to this one and the bowl flew off when I started to mix it. HELP!
56090
I believe it secures with a small turn/rotation. One direction secures the bowl and the other releases it. It's basically a thread but only rotates about 5 degrees.
56091
It should have notches at the bottom of the bowl, they twist into place at the base.
56092
There is a nob on the bowl that fits into the stand & when all else fails,read instructions.
56093
Hello Cindy,The bowl locks into the base by giving it a quarter clockwise turn.
56094
Sit the bowl on the platform and turn it to the left and it locks in place. You were kidding with this question weren't you?
56095
Hello Cindy, The bowl locks into the base by giving it a quarter clockwise turn.
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I also have had some trouble getting the splashguard back on after removing it.....I wasn't pushing it in place properly, I guess....once I got it firmly on again, it did not fall off, nor did it wobble. I am older, and have noticed that I'm losing my strength in my arms and hands....after fiddling with it a few times, I was able to get it to stay in place. Addendum: The splashguard does wobble when the arm is up or the arm is down without the bowl underneath it. The guard does not wobble when the arm is down and the bowl is underneath it. I used my mixer the other day and realized that it does wobble....when not in use!
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when looking at the holes for the beaters on the mixer, the right side has a diagram showing that the male beater (the one with an extra "ring" near the base of the beater) goes on the right side. The one with no "ring" goes on the left side. Also, push firmly until you hear a "click". that should do the trick. If you mix them up, then they will slide right out. Also, dont push the top button near the on switch...that pops out the beaters when done. hope that helps!!!
471846
I think it does move around. I still own it but it's starting to split. However, you may use the tip people use with mixers bowls. Try seeing if laying down a slightly damp dish towel under the board and see if this stops it from sliding while you are working.
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How many quarts is the bowl,and if you measure the bowl opening and depth they should have one that works. Is your mixer a tilt or lift style? if it is a lift style remember that the height is adjustable so the the sideswipe doesn't rub on the bottom to hard resulting in beater failure
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I didn't have issues with things flying out of the bowl, but I did have issues with things flying to the sides of the bowl and not mixing at all. Reminded me of that ride at carnivals where they spin you around and then drop the floor... the centrifugal force is so strong that you stick to the wall. That's what happened to me on a few recipes I tried making.
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Mine had a pin with a spring and ate holding it in. Almost like how a kitchenaid mixer you add beaters. Push up against the ring with the blade and turn to the notch. Comes off. Look up attach beater to kitchenaid on YouTube. Same concept but much smaller lol.
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It must be defective. We didn't have any problem attaching it to our mixer. You should exchange it.
556231
No the bowl will not fit. I also would steer you away from that mixer. I had mine for 6 months and it's already burned up.
1560010
It should spin the bowl just by the action of the whisks. It creates it's own motion, probably due to the viscosity of whatever you're whisking.
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When I received the first one that I ordered here the box specifically stated that it was for the mixer with the head that did not tilt as mine does. I ordered the replacement for my mixer (with the tilting head) and, as others have stated, it does not fit well at all. It actually seams like I need a different size bowl. We do not use the mixer enough to have us look for another size bowl so we just put it off to the size and do not use it. My advice would be that regardless of the type of mixer do not waste your money. It fits so loosely that you almost need a hand to hold the cover while you are mixing. Hope this helps. When I received the first one that I ordered here the box specifically stated that it was for the mixer with the head that did not tilt as mine does. I ordered the replacement for my mixer (with the tilting head) and, as others have stated, it does not fit well at all. It actually seams like I need a different size bowl. We do not use the mixer enough to have us look for another size bowl so we just put it off to the size and do not use it. My advice would be that regardless of the type of mixer do not waste your money. It fits so loosely that you almost need a hand to hold the cover while... » Read More When I received the first one that I ordered here the box specifically stated that it was for the mixer with the head that did not tilt as mine does. I ordered the replacement for my mixer (with the tilting head) and, as others have stated, it does not fit well at all. It actually seams like I need a different size bowl. We do not use the mixer enough to have us look for another size bowl so we just put it off to the size and do not use it. My advice would be that regardless of the type of mixer do not waste your money. It fits so loosely that you almost need a hand to hold the cover while you are mixing. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I had the same problem. What I do now..fill the blue bowl (I know, obvious) then place it somewhere firm, like on the counter. Put the bottom and tighten it just till it makes contact, do not over tighten, I use one finger to screw it on. Then press down around the edges of the bottom piece firmly so it slides on and then tighten the rest of the way. But again, do not over tighten, turn just till it makes contact. Hold it over the sink to be sure it does not leak. It will come off almost as easily. Had mine for almost 2 years now and no problems.
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use both hands holding the sides of the bowl, close the lid from the bottom, while it close to the top, slightly use both of your index fingers to squeeze the bowl, and use your thumb to push the lid down. Now it closed perfectly.:) make sense?
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I have the tilt head and bought my sister a lift one without realizing it. After baking at her house, I regret it. The bowl is VERY DIFFICULT to attach and detatch, and you need to detatch it in order to get to the stuff in the bowl since you can't tilt the head out of the way. The tilt head has a simple twist to get off the bowl. The lift head doesn't lift enough for you to mix the ingredients that went up on the sides back in or really do anything. I hear the lift is more powerful. If you're just making meringues and cookies, I'd definitely stick with the tilt head.
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Hi, I am sorry I don't have an answer for you. I also bought the 5 qt glass bowl and mine doesn't lock in either. I use for other purposes now. I don't recommend this product at all. I really like my KitchenAid mixer and use it just about every day. I wanted the glass bowl for my meringue and I couldn't get a refund either. I am sorry I couldn't help you.
2251965
I thought the same as well, but they do close, it's just tricky. You have to kind of keep your hand on one side of the bowl while closing the rest. Or press against yourself while closing at the same time, this may not make any sense, sorry! Hope you get it to close!
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I just use a bowl that fits, so that the food processor sits on it comfortably without wobbling. I didn't have to go and buy a special bowl, I used a regular mixing one.