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wakemeupwhenitsover

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Fri Mar-11-05 02:41 PM
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help! Bread making question

Edited on Fri Mar-11-05 02:46 PM by wakemeupwhenitsover

I've misplaced my dough hook for the kitchenaid mixer. I went over to their site & there are 4 different dough hooks. Which one should I get?

Does it matter? None of them are very expensive, so cost isn't an issue.

I hate all these choices. :)

http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomframe.jsp?query=kitchenaid&page=1&offset=0&result_url=redir%3Fsrc%3Dwebsearch%26requestId%3D2eb5835ecc7dce53%26clickedItemRank%3D1%26userQuery%3Dkitchenaid%26clickedItemURN%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.kitchenaid.com%252F%26invocationType%3D-%26fromPage%3DNSCPToolbarNS%26amp%3BampTest%3D1&remove_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitchenaid.com%2Fhttp://search.netscape.com/ns/boomframe.jsp?query=kitchenaid&page=1&offset=0&result_url=redir%3Fsrc%3Dwebsearch%26requestId%3D2eb5835ecc7dce53%26clickedItemRank%3D1%26userQuery%3Dkitchenaid%26clickedItemURN%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.kitchenaid.com%252F%26invocationType%3D-%26fromPage%3DNSCPToolbarNS%26amp%3BampTest%3D1&remove_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitchenaid.com%2F

I don't know what I'm doing wrong; the link I'm giving you only goes to their main site-I have to then scroll over to 'attachments'. I keep trying to give the direct link but can't do it. :(

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Warpy

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Fri Mar-11-05 03:16 PM
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1. This is the site I found

and you'll need to know the size of your bowl.

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/buyitnow64/kistmiflbewi.html

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wakemeupwhenitsover

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Fri Mar-11-05 03:28 PM
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2. better link-thanks

but not as many choices for dough hooks. I still don't know which one to get. :)

best

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housewolf

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Fri Mar-11-05 04:36 PM
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3. Let's see if we can figure out what model Kitchenaid you have

How long have you had it?

Do you know what size bowl it has (4 qt, 4.5 qa, 5 qt, 6 qt)?

Do you know what the wattage is (there might be a sticker on the back of the mixer head with a model # and/or wattage)

Does the head pull up away from the bowl or is the head stationery?

Do you have the manual handy? It would have the model # on it.

Once we get the model number figured out, it will be easy to figure out which dough hook you need.

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wakemeupwhenitsover

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Fri Mar-11-05 04:51 PM
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4. it's 300 watts

Model KSM90PSBU. The head pulls away from the bowl. I'm not sure the bowl size, but it's not super big, probably 4 qts. I'll go measure & if it's any different I'll edit this.

I had no idea the model would matter. I saw 4 different dough hooks-2 burnished (whatever that means) 2 coated, 2 c-hook & 2 spiral. I was curious if I should get a c-hook, or a spiral, & should I get it burnished or coated.

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Warpy

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Fri Mar-11-05 05:01 PM
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5. Tilt head Kitchenaids

especially those purchased at one of the discount stores like Target or K Mart, generally have 4.5 Qt bowls.

I've used a burnished dough hook on a big Hobart mixer. I have the cheapeset Kitchenaid with a coated hook, and less seems to stick to the coating. I've kept it slick by careful cleanup.

Still, it's worth a trip to wherever you bought your mixer to ask them how big the bowl is. You might even be able to order a dough hook where you bought your mixer and have it more quickly than you can get it online.

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wakemeupwhenitsover

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Fri Mar-11-05 06:31 PM
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7. do I want the c hook or the spiral? n/t

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Stinky The Clown

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Fri Mar-11-05 07:19 PM
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8. The spiral only fits the larger models

I think only the standard "C" hook will fit yours.

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wakemeupwhenitsover

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Fri Mar-11-05 10:35 PM
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9. I also have the cheapest kitchenaid.

I got it at one of the discount outlet stores. They had a limited selection of them for $165 & I couldn't resist even though I'm not a bread baker & really couldn't justify it. You/re right, the bowl holds 4 1/2 quarts if you fill it to the very, very top.

Funny, I have the biggest cuisinart ever, with every attachment known. That was a fine purschase since I use it constantly.

I'll go with the burnished c-hook until I hear differently. :)

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Stinky The Clown

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Fri Mar-11-05 05:40 PM
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6. Here's the dough hook you need

http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=STAND%20MIXER%20ACCESSORIES&categoryId=158&productId=368

All tilt head Kichenaid mixers are 4-1/2 qts. No Kitchenaid tilt head mixer was *ever* a different size.

The link is to Kitchenaid's site. I am certain you can get this for a few bucks less lots of other places.

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grasswire

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Sat Mar-12-05 01:05 AM
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10. yeah, you might try eBay

Good luck!

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