Can anyone compare the Flex Edge to the SideSwipe beater? Individual tilted blades on the SideSwipe may be better at keeping batters down in the bowl.
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I use the Flex edge all the time and it is great at keeping all the batter in the bowl and it pushes it to the center, where it can get incorporated into the mix. I hope this helps, I love this little beater. I use it much more often that the regular beater, and I even use it on thicker mixes and it works just as well.
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Works well. Since I purchased mine KitchenAid has come out with sizes for all mixers. Check it out.
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The side swipe blades crack and break off after about 40 uses. I'm hoping to get at least a year of use from this blade.
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I have both the flex edge and the sideswipe beaters - i love them both - and use them for different batter types. I use the flex edge for "thinner" batters like brownie and cake mixes. I use the sideswipe for thicker or chunky batters - like oatmeal raisin or chocolate chip cookies.
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I have this blade and the original blade that came with my kitchen aid mixer. I prefer this one over the other for keeping the sides of the bowl cleaner. But I still use both as I do a lot of baking.
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The "beaters" is actually a single attachment. It spins from the center and the whole attachment moves in a larger circle. The bowl does not spin.
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I grew up using the Kitchen Aid mixers in my mom's & grandma's kitchens, both of which had the tilt head. When I got my own as a wedding gift (I didn't pick it out), it has the bowl lift rather than the tilt head. My husband likes it well enough, I guess, but I am not a huge fan of it. I much prefer being able to tilt the head back and reach in to scrape the bowl, because it seems like with the bowl lift I have to not only lower the bowl, but basically take it all the way off the stand in order to really be able to get in there and scrape the sides.
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I imagine it's because they've reinforced the beater retainers. This is the very reason I replaced my old mixer. The retainers would no longer hold onto the attachments. I do feel a bit more secure about these.
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I am so happy with this beater. I wish I had purchased one of these mixers years ago. The blade scrapes the sides quite well and keeps the bottom of the bowl scraped and mixes well.
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Hi, so far I have the meat grinder, juicer and ice cream making bowl and they fit well. But for example the bowl shield didn't fit my glass bowl and also you need to look for model numbers when you buy additional beaters. My model was limited edition so not everything fits, but if you buy a standard model with a metal bowl, I think it's easier.
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Hi Maa, My advice would be that you check your warranty. I think you will find that it's not very lengthy. Just make certain if you have a tilt head mixer you get the same in the beater and the same for the lift bowl mixer. That said, I've used mine countless times without any problem. Enjoy the convenience of not having to continuously scrape down the bowl.
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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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We haven't used the beater blade yet. We mostly use the mixing and hook blades, which work good. Sorry I'm not much help.
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HI I recently bought a 7qt Stand Mixer (Cuisinart) So I Searched (Cuisinart 7qt Stand Mixer Accessories) There was a different paddle then what I got but is better as it has rubber sider for Scraping down the sides of the bowl so you won't have to. I am going to Order one as I like it. Include the size of your stand mixer Like I did . So Here's to Baking and not having to scrape down the sides anymore !!!! :) The cost was 43.99 . Worth the Price. Merry Christmas !
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sorry, I can't... all I can say is that without having used the kitchenaid brand with the solid rubber edge, I would go again for the SideSwipe as it really moves the dough off the side of the bowl in a very efficient way.
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I have never had a problem with this blade. It's like anything else, start slow and increase speed. I have a splatter shield but you can easily make something quick if you cut a paper plate half way and then cut a hole in it. What I will say is this is an amazing blade. I have the kitchen aid version which only has rubber on one side--this one is way better. No dried ingredients on the bottom, more even mixing and it will cut your mixing time as well. I LOVE this product! Good luck.
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Yes. Some models, like the one Costco is selling, come WITH the flex-edge beater....
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For throwing I prefer you not use this one. This is because its single side blade which requires proper throwing technique so that you don't damage the blade I suggest you get dual edged throwers Because they really teach beginners the technique
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I'd really have some safety concerns about doing, the outward pressure may cause the bowl to crack and then come off. You might get away with it if you use the tailstock as suggested and at only very low speeds.
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I'm extremely satisfied with the original KitchenAid flex edge. I used it today for a smooth pancake mix. The beater fits perfectly the bowl and leaves no lump. For thicker dough, the original beater is stronger and appropriate since we must beat until the dough does not stick the bowl.
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I'm not sure what you mean by adjust the mixer. But you can use either or both when mixing something. Sometimes I would start with the regular beater and then switch to the side swipe.