KitchenAid KSM7581BZ Use & Care Manual page 8

Setting up your Stand Mixer
Step 5: Test Beater to Bowl Clearance.
beater should just clear the bottom of the bowl but should not touch it. Plug Stand Mixer in. Turn 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 step 6 to make the necessary adjustments.
Fig. 4
Raise Bowl Lower Bowl
IMPORTANT: The Stand Mixer may become warm during use. Under heavy loads with extended mixing time
periods, you may not be able to comfortably touch the top of the Stand Mixer. This is normal. The Stand Mixer
motor may emit a pungent odor during initial operation. This is common with electric motors.
Congratulations! Your Stand Mixer is now set up and ready for use.
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Check the proximity of the Flat Beater to the bowl. The
Step 6: Adjusting your Beater to Bowl Clearance.
Mixer. Lower the bowl to the down position. Adjust the Beater Height
Adjustment Screw to lower or raise the bowl, (Fig 4). Repeat Steps 2-5
with the Stainless Steel Whip and Spiral Dough Hook.
Unplug Stand