How to Fix an Overheating KitchenAid Mixer
The KitchenAid stand mixer is attractive to home cooks because of its reputation for being a heavy-duty workhorse in the kitchen. Its motor provides power to knead dough, grind meat and extrude pasta. Despite these attractive advantages, there's a limit to what the KitchenAid stand mixer can do. It overheats at times, and unless this problem is addressed immediately, the motor is likely to burn out. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Reduce the speed at which you're mixing the ingredients if the motor begins to overheat and struggles to do its job. A lower speed reduces the force exerted on the motor.
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Reduce the mixing time to prevent overheating. Some mixtures are fine when beaten for a shorter period of time.
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Allow the mixer to rest between uses. Sometimes, overheating happens when the mixer is used repeatedly in the same cooking session. Give the motor a rest between uses.
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Keep the unit clean. Wipe up spilled or spattered food immediately.
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Take your KitchenAid mixer to a professional small appliance repairman if it's overheating and the preventive measures don't help. Let the pro clean the inside and oil where necessary. Ask if there is anything broken or malfunctioning. Don't attempt to open your machine yourself.
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Tips & Warnings
Some models of the KitchenAid stand mixer have an automatic sensor that will turn off the motor when it overheats.
The motor on a KitchenAid mixer naturally gets hot with use. Acquaint yourself with the feel of the motor when you use the machine for a simple task, such as beating cake batter. When the motor is truly overheating, you'll notice excessive heat, and you may also notice a hot metallic smell or a burning oil smell. Prompt reaction is vital to ensure the motor doesn't burn out.
Don't expect your KitchenAid stand mixer to be invulnerable. Although it is heavy duty, it's still a simple kitchen appliance and must be operated with care. Follow all directions in the manufacturer's instruction books.
