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!
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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.
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It should have notches at the bottom of the bowl, they twist into place at the base.
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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.
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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?
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Hello Cindy, The bowl locks into the base by giving it a quarter clockwise turn.
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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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No, the bowl does not rotate. The beater(s) turn and rotate within the bowl. You do need to scrape the bowl during the very initial mixing.
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Problem I have with mine is the bowl falls through the holder. Otherwise it could work for you.
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The only time I had a problem with overflowing was once when the bowl wasn't completely level on the floor. If you place your bowl on carpet or other soft flooring, you might need to use something underneath it to balance it out.
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This happened to me also. I believe that the metal piece that supports the stem is not quite straight but I'm not sure about that. I did notice, before that happened, that I had difficulty getting the pieces to separate...could be the reason. I have not had any more trouble with breakage but the tightness is still there. I wouldn't be surprised if it happened again. I have ordered a new processor, same model, but wanted the same size so that I could still use all my various blades & bowls. Time will tell if that fixes the problem.
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The metal bracket closest to the bowl does NOT turn on mine. I was able to make it work on horizontal bars by putting a large metal washer behind that bracket and in front of the inside bars and then attached the other bracket piece and wing nut on the outside. Hope that helps!!
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My wife has only used her's one time so far. But it seemed to mix up everything very well. Just saw a mixer attatchment that has like rubber spoon edges on the mixer. That might even be better. Good luck!
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I have a feeding matt with a rubberized backing underneath the feeder and it stays in place. The bowl to the feeder is held pretty firmly by the feeder itself, but try setting the feeder on a matt with a rubberized backing. Hope this helps.
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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.
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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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I have tried duct tape, gorilla tape, mounting tape, etc. My cats are too strong, I guess, and always managed to get the bowl out. Now I use a thin, oval headband (think giant rubberband) that goes all the way around the bowl and the feeder. I've used gorilla tape to keep it in place. Two weeks and so far the bowl has stayed attached, which is a record.
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I am glad those who have answered aren't having this problem, but I really am only interested in resolving my problem and hearing from anyone who has the same issue only, not that some people don't have this issue, that doesn't help at all. I have researched other websites and find there are many others who also have this problem, has something to do with internal plastic. Guess it's time to move onto a new mixer.
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The bowl stays still while it mixes. Just the hook or whatever you have attached does the moving.
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dont force it, mine got stuck on, almost broke my mixer getting it off. ive found no solution yet aside from leaving a 1 star review.
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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.
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I had this problem too. Went to Chefs; they tightened the gray ring and showed me how to tighten it more by holding the bowl down and turning it. Also when you unlock it, don't push on it hard.