KitchenAid says its stand mixer bowls are dishwasher safe, except the hammered copper bowl. Coated and stainless steel beaters are too. An uncoated, burnished aluminum beater is not, and the wire whip is hand wash.
What decides it is the finish on your attachments. KitchenAid moved to dishwasher safe beaters in 2018, so a newer coated beater is fine. An older silver burnished aluminum beater oxidizes in the dishwasher and turns dull grey. KitchenAid says that film is harmless and can be removed. Your manual for the exact model is the final word.
| Bowl | Dishwasher safe (stainless, glass or ceramic), except the hammered copper bowl |
|---|---|
| Coated or stainless beater and hook | Dishwasher safe, top rack |
| Uncoated burnished aluminum beater | Hand wash |
| Wire whip | Hand wash in hot soapy water |
| Mixer body | Wipe with a damp cloth. Never immerse it |
How to wash stand mixer attachments
- Check the finish. White or coated silver is dishwasher safe, and plain silver burnished aluminum is not.
- Put the bowl and coated attachments on the dishwasher, with attachments on the top rack.
- Wash burnished aluminum and the wire whip by hand in hot soapy water and dry them straight away.
- Wipe the mixer body with a soft damp cloth and avoid household cleaners.
- Do not store beaters on the shaft.
What happens when you get it wrong
- Grey film. A burnished aluminum beater oxidizes in the dishwasher or after a long soak. KitchenAid says the film is harmless and can be removed.
- A damaged wire whip. KitchenAid says the wire whip is not dishwasher safe, so wash it in hot soapy water.
- Water in the mixer. The body should be wiped with a damp cloth and never immersed.
Hand washing in hot soapy water, which KitchenAid says works for most attachments.
A coated beater if the plain silver one keeps oxidizing and you want dishwasher convenience.
Frequently asked questions
Is the KitchenAid mixer bowl dishwasher safe?
Yes. KitchenAid says all of its stand mixer bowls are dishwasher safe, apart from the hammered copper bowl that came with one 2022 design.
Are KitchenAid beaters dishwasher safe?
Coated and stainless steel beaters are, on the top rack. Uncoated burnished aluminum beaters are not.
Why did my beater turn grey?
Burnished aluminum oxidizes in the dishwasher or when it soaks. KitchenAid says the film is not harmful and can be removed.
Can you wash the wire whip in the dishwasher?
KitchenAid says the wire whip is not dishwasher safe. Wash it in hot soapy water.
Can you put the mixer in water?
No. Wipe the body with a damp cloth. Never immerse it.