Hi, I just got the Bosch universal mixer. After first week of use there are scratches on the plastic center column in the bowl. Is this normal wear or am I doing something wrong?
Currently only used the dough hook with extender and mostly making bread in batch of approx 11-12 cups (1500g) 100% whole wheat flour with 65-70% hydration. Machine seems to be handling it well.
Thanks.
Congrats on your new Bosch! An all around great mixer.
Is your Dough Hook Extender the plastic add on piece? There is also a newer stainless steel dough hook that has a stainless extender cast into it.
I've got an original Bosch Universal that I bought in 2000 and still use and a Universal Plus that I bought last year and neither of them have the scratch marks. I make batches of dough once or twice a week about the same size as yours. Sometimes a little larger or smaller.
I suspect that your Dough Hook Extender is rubbing. Have you removed the bowl from the base and spun the dough hook assembly around? Does it move smoothly or does it rub on the center post? It should not wobble, but move smoothly and uniformly around the bowl. Also look at the base of the bowl to make sure that the Drive Shaft Assembly is snapped into place properly.
Look forward to seeing what you find out.
Dave
That being said, after many mixes my plastic Bosch bowl has no deep scratches. I have moved to the old style S/S bowl since I mostly mix bread dough.
Thanks for the reply. I think you are right; the plastic dough hook extender is rubbing the plastic column. It glides smooth, but definitely touching the column in that area where it is rubbed. Good to hear that it should be able to handle my batch of dough.
Hey! Don't worry, scratches on the plastic column are pretty common, especially with heavy use. 100% whole grain flour with high hydration puts a strain on the mixer, and while Bosch usually handles these tasks well, the parts can get a bit worn.