December 30, 2012 - 1:34pm
Overheating mixer
Has anyone had the experience of overheating the KitchenAid Pro600? I was mixing Hamelman's Baguettes with Poolish, double the home formula, when my machine overheated and stopped. Fortunately after cooling down it seems to work fine. It's possible I mixed too long; I've doubled recipes before and never had this happen.
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There are multiple views on this. Is it the mixer or the user that is the problem?
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http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/31500/ka-pro-600-speed-and-length-q-bread#comment-239309
That mixer cannot handle a double batch. You'll have to stick to making one at a time.
are you mixing on?
The KA series never made sense with their capacity claims, saying 14 cups of flour or whatever. In my experience they can do 1 to 1.5 lbs of flour without any problem for the 600 series. My 10 qt commercial mixer can only do about 2 lbs without issues.
I usually mix at speed 2, but this time I increased it. I bake sourdough breads, and when I bake, I like to make 4 - 6 loaves to give to friends. I guess I'll have to mix in several batches, or do some hand kneading, which I like to do when I have the time.
I just bought one and it's still in the box. I read the manuel and it said that you should expect it to get hot sometimes and not to worry. Also, if it shuts off just let it cool down and restart it. That will not harm it. Also, as mentioned above, only mix on 2. I like what Willy. B. said today. Willy's contribution is very helpful and encouraging.
I make 5 lb batches of pizza dough all the time with my Pro600, using Sir Lancelot (hi-gluten) flour. I never go above second speed, and the motor stays cool. The only time it gets hot is when grinding flour.
I won't go above speed 2, at least not for very long. I'd like to try making the 5 lb batches of pizza.
Go with about a 63% hydration and high gluten flour and let proof a couple hours at room temp, divide into portions and let retard at least 24 hours in the fridge. I like two or three days myself, and get it out in the AM for that evening. You'll love it!