KitchenAid 5KSM7990 Product Manual page 10

Test the Beater to Bowl Clearance: Plug the Stand Mixer into an earthed outlet. Turn
2.
Stand Mixer ON and test each speed, making sure the beater does not touch the Bowl
during operation. If the beater is too far away from the bottom or is hitting the Bowl,
proceed to next step to make adjustments.
(OPTIONAL) To adjust Beater to Bowl Clearance: Lower the Bowl to the down position.
3.
Locate the screw revealed when the Bowl is lowered.
NOTE: Do not adjust the screw located on the spring latch.
Turn the screw slightly counterclockwise (left) to raise the beater, or clockwise (right) to
lower it. Adjust the beater so that it just clears the surface of the Bowl. Check again the
clearance of the Beater to the Bowl.
IMPORTANT: When properly adjusted, the Stainless Steel Flat Beater will not strike on the
bottom or sides of the Bowl. If the Flat Beater or the Wire Whip is so close that it strikes the
bottom of the Bowl, coating may wear off the beater or wires on the whip may wear.
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A B
A. Raise Bowl
B. Lower Bowl