DawnM Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Ok, my KA arrived. The thing is huge and won't even fit under my cabinets! :glare: I thought our cabinets were 17" off the counter and they are, but there is a lip on the front that comes down to make it only 16". Anyway, that isn't even my question. I tried to whip some egg whites today. But I put in FOUR egg whites and the stupid beater isn't even low enough to whip 4 egg whites. I had to pull out my hand mixer to beat them. Are all KAs like this or only the large ones? Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I have a large one, but it is 20 years old. It whips eggs. However, my simple Braunstick with the whisk attachment does it just as well, with less clean up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 But does it whip between 2 and 4 egg whites only? I am quite sure mine will whip eggs just find if I put over 8 of them in there! Dawn I have a large one, but it is 20 years old. It whips eggs. However, my simple Braunstick with the whisk attachment does it just as well, with less clean up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I think there's a way to lower it if your beaters don't reach low enough in the bowl. Mine (the Classic Plus) was fine so I didn't pay attention to the instructions, but I do remember seeing them as I browsed through the manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks Kathy, I don't see that in my instruction manual. I really struggled with which of the KA mixers to get and finally decided on the 6 quart. I am hoping I made the right decision. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 My KA is old, too (17 years) and it will whip 1-2 egg whites without any problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I just use my hand mixer if I am only using 2 to 4 egg whites. It seems like overkill to use my big stand mixer for a handful of egg whites. But then the only time I have whipped egg whites was to make chocolate chip meringue and my handy dandy hand mixer is perfect for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 But does it whip between 2 and 4 egg whites only? I am quite sure mine will whip eggs just find if I put over 8 of them in there! Dawn I can't remember if I've ever done less than 3, but yes, I use the balloon with a metal bowl and it makes a scraping noise on high gear and whips them. Back when I cooked with a fiery passion, I had a copper liner I put in the plastic bowl that came with the machine. That would do one, and yes, the copper did a nice job. I have heard the machine changes now and then. I know my old dough hook was replaced with a much better one. Just as a wild guess, I'd try the paddle on high until the eggs "got going", and then switch to a balloon. In your situation I'd give that a shot. Or, start on a lower speed so that the egg is not flung up along the sides so much until it has some bulk. Just some guess. GL, and HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I just use my hand mixer if I am only using 2 to 4 egg whites. It seems like overkill to use my big stand mixer for a handful of egg whites. But then the only time I have whipped egg whites was to make chocolate chip meringue and my handy dandy hand mixer is perfect for that. If you've made a batter recipe, and you need whites to fold in, I have popped the whisk and my second bowl on. You already have everything out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 I did not start with the paddle but I did the lower speed thing. I guess if I have to do that much work and switch paddles, etc....I will just stick with the hand mixer. Is yours the 6 quart? Dawn I can't remember if I've ever done less than 3, but yes, I use the balloon with a metal bowl and it makes a scraping noise on high gear and whips them. Back when I cooked with a fiery passion, I had a copper liner I put in the plastic bowl that came with the machine. That would do one, and yes, the copper did a nice job. I have heard the machine changes now and then. I know my old dough hook was replaced with a much better one. Just as a wild guess, I'd try the paddle on high until the eggs "got going", and then switch to a balloon. In your situation I'd give that a shot. Or, start on a lower speed so that the egg is not flung up along the sides so much until it has some bulk. Just some guess. GL, and HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewgirlie Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I have the small KA and it whips eggs fine. Maybe we should trade :D? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I have an older and smaller one. Mine is probably 20 yrs old. It will whip 2-3 eggs without a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Is yours the 6 quart? Dawn Hmmm. It is the biggest one they made back then. I think there is a bigger "engine" now, but same sized bowl. It is the one with crank to raise and lower the bowl. For the most part, I've used mine to make bread dough, cakes and cookies. When I make waffles, which I whip eggs for, I usually do it with a hand cake whip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Maybe this will help. This one talks about the beaters being too low rather than too high, but the adjustment is the same and it has pictures. I can see not wanting to pull out a hand mixer when everything for the stand mixer is already out and getting dirty. I don't even have a regular hand mixer anymore. I gave it to my niece when I bought my KA. I do however, have an immersion blender that also has a whipping attachment, and I have one of those tiny hand mixers. Sometimes it's easier to use one of those than the big stand mixer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in MS Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Maybe this will help. This one talks about the beaters being too low rather than too high, but the adjustment is the same and it has pictures. I can see not wanting to pull out a hand mixer when everything for the stand mixer is already out and getting dirty. I don't even have a regular hand mixer anymore. I gave it to my niece when I bought my KA. I do however, have an immersion blender that also has a whipping attachment, and I have one of those tiny hand mixers. Sometimes it's easier to use one of those than the big stand mixer. She is right. You can adjust the beaters. Never use a hand mixer if you have a KA. These things were made for whipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I have a big KA -- bought last year -- and it does small amounts of egg whites and/or cream just fine. Agree with those who say you probably have to adjust the beater level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakimberly Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 yeah, my 6 quart I bought in January had the same problem. Fixed the level on the beaters and no problem now. I adore my KA! I want to marry it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Thank you. I will have DH see if he can adjust it. I am not sure I am smart enough to figure it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Ok, DH tweaked it a bit. I will try it out tomorrow am with egg whites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 IT WORKED! THANK YOU! DH adjusted it last night and it worked perfectly this am, even better than my hand held mixer did. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I have a 6 quart, and the beater touches the bottom of the bowl basically. There is an adjustment to make to have it be that low, if it isn't. Something about how it should be low enough that a penny just barely fits under it, if I remember right. I think it was in the manual, but you could go to their website too. I often whip up whipped cream, and only use a cup of it to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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