The head to my kitchen aid mixer bounces up when kneading dough

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My kitchen aid mixer has two problems. One, the bowl doesn't stay locked in its seat. Runs for 10-20 seconds and boom it's loose. up and down.

that mixer has two different beaters one for next to the outside of the bowl and one for the center of the bowl if you get them backwards the beaters will bounce on the side of the bowl

Dec 30, 2017 • Food Mixers

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How do you tilt the head back on this k45 model?

You will find a sliding lever on the side opposite the speed control. Pushing it toward the rear will unlock the head and allow it to be lifted.

If this does not work, you will need the Service Manual which shows the locking mechanism's action:

http://www.kitchenaidparts.eu/documents/pdf/service-manual/classic-svc-manual-new-email-version.pdf

Mar 16, 2015 • KitchenAid Mixer Parts - K45 Stand Mixer...

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Kitchenaid artisan mixer locking switch only locks 3/4 the way and motor head bounces when mixing dough, although is still locked down.

Make sure that the hinge pin is locked up firmly with the grub screw that is accessed with machine upside down on a towel. It is right up the middle of the pedestal. Next fit bowl & flat paddle and adjust head height with the screw that you can see when the head is raised up. The screw is right in by the middle of the hinge for the head unit. Screw it in (clockwise) a bit to lower and anti clockwise to raise. You want to screw it in enough to just hear the paddle tinging on the bowl and then anti clockwise the screw so it just clears. 1/4 turn from tinging is roughly it. If the head is still not locking down you may need to run a rat tail file through the locking slot to allow the lock better engagement. This is a last resort, if you file too much it is permanent and cannot be reversed so don't do it until everything else has been done properly. It's not a big job for your local Kitchen Aid service agent to sort out for you.

Dec 29, 2014 • KitchenAid Kitcheaid 5 Qt. Artisan Stand...

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Mixer arms shake when kneading bread

You have not supplied a model number and the bowl lift models are not all the same. A couple of items you could check, make sure that the bowl retaining clip that engages with the dimple on the pedestal side of the bowl is not broken. Make sure any bolts/screws holding the pedestal to the base or the pedestal to the motor are tight. Even if you supply a model number I can't think of anything else to look at unless the handle is not lifting the bowl up tight enough. I think on some models the arm holds the carrier up with some pressure which would help stop the wobbles.

Jul 13, 2017 • KitchenAid Kitchen Aid KP26M1X 6 Quart...

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Hello. I have a Kitchen Aid mixer made by Hobart between 1975 and 1978. It is a stand mixer with a 5-quart bowl that lifts and locks into place. While it was kneading a bread dough, the motor...

Hello Suzann,

I understand that you are having a problem with your Kitchen Aid 5 Quart mixer. It sounds like you have stripped the gears or the worm gear out. Although, it may not be an expensive parts repair it is not an easy task to complete if you are not mechanical enclined. There are many different little gears in these units.

My suggestion would be to take it a local appliance repair shop that works on mixers. If you can tell me the city that you live in I would be more than happy to give you the location of one or two repair shops. As the unit is so old you want to invest in a new unit and keep that one as a reminder of how long Kitchen Aid has been around.

Thank you for choosing FIxYa.com

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Mar 16, 2011 • KitchenAid KITCHEN AID 5 Quart Artisan...

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Motor head locking lever is hard to unlock on Kitchenaid mixer after kneading dough.

Hello Flyfishing19,

The problem that you are experiencing is due to the torque that is put on the head while mixing dough. The lock is still working fine, although it is getting wear. You can replace the locking mechanism. However, it will work for a while longer. If you want to change the mechanism post back to this thread and I will be happy to locate you one and explain how to change it.

Mar 06, 2011 • KitchenAid KSM150PS Artisan Series Stand...

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I have a kitchen aid stand mixer and the head jiggles when it is on and the entire unit "hops" and shakes at high speed. what's going on and how do i fix it?

This sounds like an issue of beater to bowl adjustment, which can come out of alignment naturally over time and with use of the machine.

If the flat beater is striking the bottom of your bowl, this may cause the locking mechanism to loosen and may cause the mixing head to "bounce" during use.

Your Use and Care Guide will cover the "beater to bowl adjustment," which you can do at home in a few minutes with a flathead screwdriver.

Mar 08, 2009 • KitchenAid KSM5PS Heavy Duty Stand Mixer

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Beater rubbing bottom of bowl

This sounds like an issue of beater to bowl adjustment, which can come out of alignment naturally over time and with use of the machine.

If the flat beater is striking the bottom of your bowl, this may cause the locking mechanism to loosen and may cause the mixing head to "bounce" during use.

Your Use and Care Guide will cover the "beater to bowl adjustment," which you can do at home in a few minutes with a flathead screwdriver.

Feb 14, 2009 • KitchenAid KITCHEN AID 5 Quart Artisan...

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Kitchenaid Mixer will not lock

This sounds like an issue of beater to bowl adjustment, which can come out of alignment naturally over time and with use of the machine.

If the flat beater is striking the bottom of your bowl, this may cause the locking mechanism to loosen and may cause the mixing head to "bounce" during use.

Your Use and Care Guide will cover the "beater to bowl adjustment," which you can do at home in a few minutes with a flathead screwdriver.

Hope this helps!

Nov 03, 2008 • KitchenAid KSM150PS Artisan Series Stand...

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The motor head will not stay locked when mixing dough. it seems to me that the hole in which the locking mechanism fits is slightly out of line. is that just a factory messup or is it somthing i can fix?

This may have a simple solution: This sounds like an issue of beater to bowl adjustment, which can come out of alignment naturally over time and with use of the machine.

If the flat beater is striking the bottom of your bowl, this may cause the locking mechanism to loosen and may cause the mixing head to "bounce" during use.

Your Use and Care Guide will cover the "beater to bowl adjustment," which you can do at home in a few minutes with a flathead screwdriver.

Sep 15, 2008 • KitchenAid KSM150PS Artisan Series Stand...

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This sounds like an issue of beater to bowl adjustment, which can come out of alignment naturally over time and with use of the machine.

If the flat beater is striking the bottom of your bowl, this may cause the locking mechanism to loosen and may cause the mixing head to "bounce" during use.

Your Use and Care Guide will cover the "beater to bowl adjustment," which you can do at home in a few minutes with a flathead screwdriver.

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Yes! It's the "beater to bowl adjustment" trick. I got the KA shipped to my house yesterday and today is the first time to use it. Well, while making the dough, the locking position keeping switching to the unlocking position plus the bouncing beater head looked very scary.

All I did is follow the guide of the "beater to bowl adjustment'. There is a screw right underneath the middle of the beater head. Turning the screw clock-wise makes the beater head lower so the locking knob can be turned further toward the "Lock" position. I let it keep stirring the dough for long enough like15 minutes and never got unlocked this time.

Thanks, QuiteRoit!

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Hiya,

There are 3 possible causes for this to happen. Please see below link to help page and videos to assist you:
http://www.kaparts.co.uk/Help/KitchenAidHelp/KitchenAidMixerHelp/HeadofMixerBouncingorWobbling/tabid/659/Default.aspx

Does the head of your mixer bounce or wobble

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Hello. I have a Kitchen Aid mixer made by Hobart between 1975 and 1978. It is a stand mixer with a 5-quart bowl that lifts and locks into place. While it was kneading a bread dough, the motor...

Motor head locking lever is hard to unlock on Kitchenaid mixer after kneading dough.

I have a kitchen aid stand mixer and the head jiggles when it is on and the entire unit "hops" and shakes at high speed. what's going on and how do i fix it?

Beater rubbing bottom of bowl

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