I have an opportunity to buy a Bosch Machine, not sure how old it is.  The Model is UM3, Serial # LR49392. Cost is $85.00.

The casing is a little yellowish, the bowl is a plastic one, but all the parts seem to be in good working order.  It has a blender attachment for the side.  It is not very quiet in motion.  

Some questions:

1) Can you lock out the blender side when using the mixer?

2)  How old is it?

3)  Are the parts interchangable?

4) Will it last a long time?

5) Are there parts for it that are no longer available?

6) Is it good for cakes / muffins too?

7) Is the food processor attachment any good?

8) Can you get a grain flaker or mill for it?

9)  Should I get it?

Thanks for all opinions!

Celeste.

Are there any Bosch Universal users in New York City who wouldn't mind giving their thoughts to a Manhattanite who is conisdering one but can't find a place to even see these in action? videos posted by salespeople aren't too helpful - more interested in knowing versatility, etc for Manhattan-apartmennt-sized quantities of food including whipped cream + cookies. Thanks!

Hi!  

I need to replace the Blender's Drive Coupling on my Bosch Univeral Mixer.

Before I go ahead and order the replacement part, I want to know how to go about replacing this part, because I haven't been able to figure out how to take it apart on my own, and I can't instructions anywehre online. 

I do know how to replace the high speed drive part - that part just slips on and off, with a tiny bit of help... 

In case it's relevant - have the "classic" Bosch Universal Mixer -  I originally purchased my Bosch Universal Mixer in late 2005, it has the plastic blade casing.

Thank you in advance for your help!

~ Susan

So ... I got my long awaited Bosh Universal Plus.  I am so happy to assign the second hand Kitchen Aid to cookies and quick breads and make loaves and loaves of challah in my gigantic Bosch.  Thursday is my day to bake for my Friday "customers", but since I just got the Bosch I decided I would do a test run earlier this week.  I made 4 loaves of plain challah and they were wonderful.  I learned from others that unlike the food processor or the Kitchen Aid, it is best with the Bosch to add liquid first and then add the flour one scoop at a time.  SO last night I measured out my 5 pounds of flour, a cup of sugar and all the other ingredients that I need to make my first massive batch of dough (I had to do one pound at a time in the food processor and KA) so that I can hit the ground running this morning while I get the kids off to school.  First thing this morning I get my liquids in, I add my flour, sugar, salt, and vanilla but find that I need less flour than I thought, I figured that it must be the wonderful mixer doing its magic.  Anyway, I set the machine to speed three for ten minutes and start to get the kids up and ready.  My seven year old asks if there is time for eggs for breakfast.  EGGS!  I forgot to add the EGGS!  You can not have egg challah without egg! - No wonder the dough was so dry!  ARG!  Well of course in a panic I start adding eggs which of course just makes a yellow sloshy mess in the mixer AND all over the counter which is where it is all going since I have the lid off - throw some flour in on top as if that is going to fix anything.  It was as if I had flushed my wedding ring down the toilet and then just started flushing everything I own down with it -I was in such a panic that here I am adding 6 eggs to an already mixed dough! 

Well having already learned the hard way that flour can be replaced, but my time can not - I centered myself, tossed the entire mess into the trash and just started again.  I now have 6 lovely challahs cooling on the rack and a whole mess of rolls to give as samples.  I have to buy more flour as I only buy 10 pounds at a time, but I am happy that I was able to brush myself off and start fresh.

So the long and the short of it is that I LOVE my new Bosch - I just need to remember that it is only a mixer - I am still the baker.

Sharon

www.thebraidedloaf.com

Owners of the NEW Bosch Universal PLUS - do you see a major improvement from the Bosch Universal model?  Is it EASIER to clean as they claim?  Larger Bowl? Does it walk on counter top?

Would like to hear your experiences with and comments of the new machine vs. the older model.

Thanks,

I think I gave my new Bosch Universal Plus mixer an adequate first trial this afternoon.

Last week, when I was effusing about how wonderful Hamelman's Sourdough Seed Bread was, Fleur-de-Liz came back with something to the effect that it was okay, but Hamelman's Multi-Grain Levain is really good.

This intelligence merged with my wanting to give each of my office staff a loaf of home-baked bread tomorrow, which is our last work day before shutting down until after New Year's Day.

I've ordered a new mixer.

 I've reached the limit of what I can reasonably expect from my Kitchen Aid Accolade 400. It has served me well, and I've certainly learned a lot using it to mix and knead breads. But I want to mix larger batches of dough. I want to try formulas that demand longer kneading times, higher kneading speeds or both. And I don't need to prove that the Kitchen Aid isn't up to a job by destroying it.

Hello all have a few questions that I should separate into two forums but decided to just have a go in one.