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KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH Beater Head Adjustment

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  1. KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH Beater Head Adjustment, Adjust the height: step 1, image 1 of 2 KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH Beater Head Adjustment, Adjust the height: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the mixer arm and locate the large screw where the base meets the arm.

    • Using a flathead screwdriver, turn the screw counter-clockwise to raise the beater head or turn it clockwise to lower the beater head.

    • The beater head should pass only about 1/16th of an inch above the base of the bowl. One good way to get the height right is to place a dime in the bowl and adjust the height until the beater head barely brushes the dime as it passes.

    Thank you! Problem solved!!!

    mirdel - Reply

    Bravo,ich wusste bisher nicht, wozu die Schraube gut ist!

    Arbeitsgruppe Dialog - Reply

    Der Trick mit der Münze ist gut, eine 5ct Münze sollte bei laufender Maschine nur leicht touchiert werden und ein paar Millimeter in der Schüssel weiter bewegt werden.

    KaiVi - Reply

Conclusion

Once your beater head is at the appropriate height, you're good to go.

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Very helpful. Thank you for the info, it worked!!

suz - Reply

I have a K5ss by Hobbart. Do you know how to adjust the bowl/beater clearance.?This machine does not have the screw that adjusts the clearance like the K45ss does. The manual tells how to turn a screw to adjust the clearance on a k45ss, but says to consult an authorized dealer for the k5ss. I called around and nobody in my area works on mixers. Is this something I can do myself? Any help would be appreciated.

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