Anyone "go rogue" with a spiral dough hook?

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logdrum on 7 Jan 2010 at 06:11

Has anyone tried using a KA spiral dough hook on a model not specifically listed as intended for its use? I have a 20 y/o KSM5 (5 qt.) that is driving me nuts w/ the dough climbing up the "c" hook. Otherwise, it's a great machine that hasn't given me one second of trouble in 20 years of use.

 

-d

I have a spiral dough hook for my KA 6qt and I'm not sure that it would fit in a 5qt.  It would "work" in a different model but the length could be an issue.  If I remember I will measure it when I get home.  Otherwise I am sure someone else on here is at home with a spiral hook and would be more than willing to measue the length.  Good luck.  You will love the spiral.  It is a beautiful addition to the KA kingdom.

Try spraying you dough hook with a spray non-stick cooking oil and slowing down on the mixer's speed.

Thanks for your reply! The dimensions given on the "Chef's" webpage match those of my current dough hook-I believe it's 6 3/4". My biggest concern is that the hook will tax the motor (it is a 325w model-the biggest they made at that time).

 

@ flournwater: I rarely if ever go over 2 (or 2 1/2) so any slower won't really knead; I'll try the spray method tonight.

 

-d

I also was curious about up grading to the spiral design. I checked the K.A. website and there is no mention of the new type hook being compatible with an older mixer. So I gave up on the idea. I am sure if it was interchangeable they would advertise it. Why would they overlook a potential source for more sales?

Edit- I know maybe to sell more new mixers? LOL Maybe not.

The Spiral Dough hook is limited to certain models, Professional 5 Plus (KV25 series) and the Professional 600 (KP26M series.) These models have been designed to use the spiral dough hook, which uses a more vertical action to process a load, compared to the horizontal action of the 'C' shaped dough hook. 

Using the spiral dough hook on any other mixer models may cause harm to the mixer – and will void the warranty.

KA-Leah

http://forum.kitchenaid.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6362

At least she said may harm...

I was told the same thing when I called Kitchen Aid to ask about  my model (KT2651). That is the Epicurean which was made only for 2 years. It is 475 watts and has a 6 quart bowl. I guess, after they made it, they must have decided to give it more power and discontinued it in favor of the 600 Pro model. I got a bargain on it when KA was discontinuing it, but I now wish I had the Pro 600.

Well, the hook was already on my Christmas wish list and I did get it, so we shall see if the mixer holds up to its use. I will be careful not to go over speed 2 or to use it for long periods. I won't be using it a whole lot, of course, because I love stretch and fold method for most breads, but there are some I would like to use the dough hook with. I also plan to use if for certain cookie doughs.

Catherine