LEOLADYS KITCHENAID MIXER HISTORY: February 2012

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Chapter Twenty -- KA model K5SS

CHAPTER TWENTY

KITCHENAID MODEL K-5SS

　

　

　

　

　

1978 K5SS replaced the K-5A as the new solid state version.

　

　

　

　

　

ATTACHMENTS

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Pelican slicer

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve

Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Ice cream maker

　
Post-war versions of the attachment (that went with the K5-A, K4-B, 3C, 4C, and so on) lack the indicator and were first made with both wood buckets. If I recall correctly, the wood-bucket units were made in two sizes. At some point the wood bucket was replaced with the green fiberglass unit, which came with a reversible stand that allowed use on either of KA's mixer offerings (tilt head or bowl lift).

　

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

Chapter Nineteen -- KA model 45SS

CHAPTER NINETEEN

KITCHENAID MODEL K-45SS

　

　

　

　

　

In 1978 K45SS was introduced as the solid state version of the K-45.

　

　

Chapter Eighteen -- KA model K-45

CHAPTER 18

KITCHENAID MODEL K-45

　

　

　

　

　

　

1962 4.5 quart capacity model K45 was introduced. The most popular KitchenAid mixer ever, the K45 is still an important model in the line. It replaced the beloved Hercules like K-4B!

　

ATTACHMENTS

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer -- Citrus Juicer is now white plastic
Pelican Vegetable slicer now has stainless steel discs
Rotary Vegetable slicer -- has stainless steel cone rather than cylinder cutting pieces

Food Grinder -- now has the squared food opening rather than the rounded opening

Sausage stuffers are white plastic now
Can opener

Colander & sieve -- This is the style that fits in the top of the standard mixing bowl. This design is necessary on the tilt-head mixers (for obvious reasons) but eventually they started using the same design for the K5-A.
Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Fiberglas Ice cream maker 4 qt version for K-5A

K-45 has it’s own Colander and Sieve a smaller version

2 qt fiberglass ice cream maker for K-45

Post-war versions of the attachment (that went with the K5-A, K4-B, 3C, 4C, and so on) lack the indicator and were first made with both wood buckets. If I recall correctly, the wood-bucket units were made in two sizes. At some point the wood bucket was replaced with the green fiberglass unit, which came with a reversible stand that allowed use on either of KA's mixer offerings (tilt head or bowl lift).

　

　

　

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

Chapter Seventeen -- KA model 4-C

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

KITCHENAID MODEL K-4C

　

　

　

　

　

Model K-4C introduced- Model K-3C enhanced with a 4 quart glass bowl. Has a single multi-purpose beater. No dough hook or flat beater was designed for this model since it was designed for light duty. Stainless steel bowls are still available through Kitchenaid! My friend mix finder said, “The 4C is possibly the finest "home" mixer ever designed. The all purpose beater does a fabulous job of creaming and aerating. “

　

　
ATTACHMENTS

Beater

Bowl

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Pelican slicer

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve K-4C colander and sieve -- just a smaller version

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Ice Cream Maker

Post-war versions of the attachment (that went with the K5-A, K4-B, 3C, 4C, and so on) lack the indicator and were first made with both wood buckets. If I recall correctly, the wood-bucket units were made in two sizes. At some point the wood bucket was replaced with the green fiberglass unit, which came with a reversible stand that allowed use on either of KA's mixer offerings (tilt head or bowl lift).

　

　

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

1979 The last K-4C was produced.

Chapter Sixteen -- KA model 3C

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

KITCHENAID MODEL K-3C MIXER

　

　

　

　

1950 Model K-3C - Model K-3B cosmetically re-designed. Has only a multi-purpose beater. There is no dough hook or flat beater made for it.

　

　

ATTACHMENTS

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Post-war versions of the attachment (that went with the K5-A, K4-B, 3C, 4C, and so on) lack the indicator and were first made with both wood buckets. If I recall correctly, the wood-bucket units were made in two sizes. At some point the wood bucket was replaced with the green fiberglass unit, which came with a reversible stand that allowed use on either of KA's mixer offerings (tilt head or bowl lift).

Pelican slicer

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve

Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Ice cream maker

　

　

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

　

　
KA sold a kit specifically for conversion of the 3C plate to a 4C plate, so the 4C bowl could be used on the 3C. The kit from KA included the replacement plate, and either a glass or aluminum bowl.

　

　

　

　

1955 KitchenAid mixers appeared in new colors at the Atlantic City Housewares Show… Petal Pink, Sunny Yellow, Island Green, Satin Chrome, and Antique Copper. (Interestingly, pastel colors for the kitchen were touted as "new" at the Chicago Housewares Show this past January).

　

Chapter Fifteen -- KA model 3-B

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

KITCHENAID MODEL K-3B

　

　

　

　

　

　

1944 - Model K-3B replaced the model K-3A, with few changes. Has only a multi-purpose beater. There is no dough hook or flat beater made for it.

　

Chapter Fourteen -- Hobart N-50

CHAPTER 14

1946 The end of World War II saw the resumption of peace-time production, which was moved from Dayton to Greenville.

Here I digress slightly from the Kitchenaid brand mixers to talk a little about the 5 qt Hobart commercial mixers.

Here is a tidbit that I bet you didn't know! I sure didn't!

I bet you can tell the major silhouette difference between a KA Model G and one of the earliest Hobart N50. Yes, they both have fuses in the back and the rear of the motor housing is basically flat, unlike the later Hobart N-50 mixers. The Model G is 1/10hp and the N50 is 1/8hp. The later N50's dropped the fuse and went from 1/8hp to 1/6hp. But you know all that right?

But I bet you don't know that in a manual copy I received from Hobart for my first run N50 tells a different tale! This manual is dated March 1947.

Why is that relevant?

Because the first N-50 mixers did not come off the assembly line until October 1947 not March 1947 according to my information.

My N-50 mixer was one of those first produced in that October 1947 run. The date is October 9, 1947. What is even better, I have several pieces of written documentation from Hobart to prove it!

What does all this information have to do with the price of tea in China? Nothing at all, but stay with me........ there is information to be gained.

This must have been the original design for the N50! Were they prototypes? I know that a few of these flat back models are available on the secondary market.

ATTACHMENTS

In addition to the flat beater, whip, and dough hook that a model G mixer came with, this mixer also may have come with a pastry knife that is identical to the Model G pastry knife.

This mixer’s hub is designed to use all of the KA hub attachments AND the bowl for the 5 qt Kitchenaid model G and the Kitchenaid K-5A can be used on this mixer

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Pelican slicer

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve

Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Ice cream maker

　

　

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

　

　

　
Another interesting variation has come to light. The HOBART CT 345

　

　
I did some more searching and found one other reference to this. I searched on "Hobart ct345" and got one hit from the Dept. of Energy (DOE). It was a PDF doc stating they used a Hobart CT-345 as a soil mixer.

Here's the link:
http://www.osti.gov/bridge/purl.cover.jsp;jsessionid=C8B871B1302F01B8C8C8D3890F827DD3?purl=/783800-SGiGEx/webviewable/

If you view the PDF and search for Hobart or CT-345 you'll see the reference.

At first glance, it looks like a regular old N50, but there are two features that may make this a unique version that warranted a unique model number from Hobart:

The pictures are small, but the attachment hub looks to me like it may be removable. If it is, I think this might possibly be a good thing (more accessibility to internal components).

There is also some unique device at the top of the pedestal. Maybe it's some sort of bowl holder. It might even be custom-made and appears to be held in position by longer bolts (than the OEM bolts) that also hold the front of the pedestal to the motor housing. Maybe the machine was used to mix some pretty tough stuff and this device holds the rim of the bowl more firmly in position.

All speculation, of course.

　

　

　

　
ALWAYS REMEMBER THESE TIPS FROM MY FRIEND MIXFINDER [KELLY BEARD] WHILE USING YOUR N-50.

The larger N-50 or its predecessor the model G was based on the commercial mixer which uses a transmission to change beater rpms while the motor runs at a constant speed. You MUST stop the N-50 mixer and allow the beater to come to a complete stop before shifting gears to prevent severe damage to the gear box. Like riding a 3 speed bike, the heavier the pull or load the lower the gear you shift to. The N-50, under a heavy load on speed 3 can stall.

I have both a model G and an N-50 which has a 1/8 horsepower motor like you would find in a washing machine. It can run all day without producing great heat or stress to the motor.

Later models of the N-50 have a 1/6 hp motor.

An N-50 might be a wise investment for someone needing to use the power hub commercially. Every attachment designed to fit the attachment hub in the whole history of Kitchenaid is interchangeable, old on new and new on old.

*The new ice cream attachment can only be used on selected models because it is attached to the planetary.

　

Chapter Thirteen -- KA model K-4B

CHAPTER 13

KITCHENAID MODEL K-4B

　

　

1944 Model K-4B - Replaced model K-4A. The K-4B is a very popular long running model . With it's tilt top head, and it's dependable muscular mixing ability, it enjoyed immense sales. The 4qt bowl screws into the base.

　

　

　

　

PHOTO OF KA MODEL K4B

ATTACHMENTS

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Post-war versions of the attachment (that went with the K5-A, K4-B, 3C, 4C, and so on) lack the indicator and were first made with both wood buckets. If I recall correctly, the wood-bucket units were made in two sizes. At some point the wood bucket was replaced with the green fiberglass unit, which came with a reversible stand that allowed use on either of KA's mixer offerings (tilt head or bowl lift).

　

Pelican slicer

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve
　

This is the style that fits in the top of the standard mixing bowl. This design is necessary on the tilt-head mixers (for obvious reasons) but eventually they started using the same design for the K5-A.
Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Ice cream maker

　

　

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

Chapter Twelve -- KA model K-4

CHAPTER TWELVE

KITCHENAID MODEL K-4

　

　

The Model 4 (sometimes called the K4) was an update of the Arens-designed Model K, and was the first 4 quart planetary mixer KitchenAid produced.

I wonder if the model K4 was maybe also referred to as the K4A at some point, or in some literature, since the K4 ended production in 1944, when the K4B came out (perhaps that's why they called it the K4B, because it replaced the K4/K4A??). In the reference materials that I have, there's no mention of a K4A, but the K4 was produced between 1940 and 1944, and then the K4B is listed as having started production in 1944 and continued to about 1962, so I'm thinking maybe the K4A that is mentioned in that history is synonymous with the K4.

The design eventually evolved into the K4-B, and later into the K45, both of which were extremely popular machines and sold thousands. The original color of the Model 4 was most likely white.

No photos are available or any attachment information.

　

　

　

　
ATTACHMENTS

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Pelican slicer

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve

Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Ice cream maker

　

　

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

Chapter Eleven -- KA model K-5A

CHAPTER ELEVEN

KITCHENAID MODEL K-5A MIXER

　

　

　

1941 On the eve of World War II, model K5A was introduced. It replaced the KA model G 5qt narrow bowl mixer. It has remained virtually unchanged until 1978 when the KSS series replaced it.

The earliest K5-A mixers had he plain bands with nothing behind the speed control. I think it was in 1962 they went from the brass band with the engraved script logo to the screen-printed block logo. They had the Hobart name, but no shield on the name band. The latest K5-A's from the 1970's had the Hobart name in their logo shield on the band behind the speed control switch.

There is no way to pin down a date from the serial number of newer K5-A's. The engraved band with the serial number was discontinued in 1962 about the same time that stainless steel bowls were added.

　

　

　

ATTACHMENTS

Bowl style changes

1941 Bowls are 5qt tinned metal with handle flanges and open lip edge like the Model G bowls.

The first stainless steel bowls have the handle flanges and the open lip edge.

On later editions of the K-5A, the bowl flange handles were removed but the open lip edge remained.

Still later editions of the bowl have rolled top edges rather than the open lip design for home use [open lip bowls continued to be made for commercial models for sanitary reasons].

　

　

　

Beater style changes

Notice the slight changes in design of the beaters. They are smaller than the G model beaters also.

The flat beaters have few strips in the grid and the tinned wire whip has fewer wires than the whip designed for the G model.

Also note the dough hook has a flat cap top now. The dough hook will undergo a few slight changes over the years to come.

Later beaters had the white plastic dishwasher safe coating, leaving only the commercial models with burnished aluminum beaters.

　

　

Old attachments continued with the K-5A according to my manual

Pea Sheller
Aluminum Bowl Splash guard
Aluminum bowl chute
meat grinder
aluminum sausage stuffer
Water jacket - now made in stainless steel
oil dropper
Can Opener -- with slight revisions

Colander & Sieve

This style is shown in an early K5-A manual I have and has slight changes. The biggest difference is that a wood paddle replaced the ceramic rollers. The shape of the bowl is a little different as well. It uses the water jacket attachment to catch the juice that comes through the colander.

Pelican head slicer
glass citrus juicer
Knife Sharpener
Silver Buffer
Cast Aluminum Rotary Slicer and Shredder

This new version Comes One Fine and One Coarse Grating Cone, plus One Thick and One Thin Slicing Cone. These cones replaced the drum style slicers in the old version.

2qt wood ice cream maker replaced 3 qt ice cream maker

Post-war versions of the attachment (that went with the K5-A, K4-B, 3C, 4C, and so on) lack the indicator and were first made with both wood buckets. If I recall correctly, the wood-bucket units were made in two sizes. At some point the wood bucket was replaced with the green fiberglass unit, which came with a reversible stand that allowed use on either of KA's mixer offerings (tilt head or bowl lift).

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

Production of KA stand mixers were limited due to WWII.

All three Arens-designed mixers are virtually unchanged today. They appear in many museums and have won awards for outstanding design.

There is no official information on the age of K-5A's, but I have tried to compare serial numbers with known dates when I can.

One appeared on eBay several years ago that matched serial number 5B12599 to December 1941 with a photo of the original receipt. I would hazard a guess that yours is also from the 1940's.

There is no way to pin down a date from the serial number of newer K5-A's. The engraved band with the serial number was discontinued in 1962 about the same time that stainless steel bowls were added. They were discontinued in 1978 when the mixer became the K5SS.

The latest K5-A's from the 1970's had the Hobart name in their logo shield on the band behind the speed control switch. Early models had the Hobart name, but no shield. Still earlier were the plain bands with nothing behind the speed control.

K5A that was a wedding present in Dec. of 1941 serial number 5812599.

One bought it in 1948 serial # 5B17687

K5-A, #5B10252, which was purchased new in the Mid 40's

　

　

The original K5-A came with a tinned bowl and had an etched or engraved trim band that is probably made of brass. The serial number is stamped on the trim band and many start with 5BXXXXX. The logo type is quite a bit different from that found on later mixers. The print is a bit less of a Block and the “K”, “h”, and “A” are quite stylized when compared to later and modern logos.

Some time in the late 1950’s or more likely the early 1960’s stainless steel bowls became standard, the logo was changed and the band became screen printed instead of etched. The serial number is not stamped on band of this generation of K-5A’s. I assume that it is stuck under the mixer base like current mixers are.

Later K5-A’s came with coated tools and somewhere in its evolution the gray/brown cord became white. It continued until the late 1970’s when it KitchenAid mixers added a solid state speed control and the K5SS was introduced.

Before the 70s the power cords were gray or brown, but afterwards were white.

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

Chapter Ten -- KA model K-4

CHAPTER TEN

KITCHENAID MODEL K-4

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

Model K-4 introduced. Basically, it is the model K enhanced with a 4 qt bowl and with 10 speeds.

　

ATTACHMENTS

Due to enlarged bowl, the beaters are larger than the model K -- Flat beater, Whip, and Dough hook.

Tinned metal 4 qt bowl.

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Pelican slicer

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve

Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Ice cream maker

　

　

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

　

　

　

THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A KA K4A, BUT IF SO, THERE HAS NOT BEEN ONE TURN UP THAT I HAVE SEEN YET.

Chapter Nine -- KA model K-3A

CHAPTER NINE

KITCHENAID MODEL K-3A

　

　

　

　

1940 Model K-3A replaced K-3, It is an updated version. Has only a multi-purpose beater -- this one without the spiral wire on the beater. There is no dough hook or flat beater made for this light duty mixer.

　

　

ATTACHMENTS

Since I do not have a manual for this model, I am not sure what, if any additional attachments other than the glass juicer were produced and advertised with it.

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Pelican slicer

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve

Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Ice cream maker

　

　

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

Chapter Eight -- KA model K-3

CHAPTER EIGHT

KITCHENAID MODEL K-3 MIXER

　

　

　

　

1939 Model K-3 A 3 speed model was introduced. This is a nice little mixer designed to compete with the cheaper more affordable Sunbeam mixers.

　

　

　

ATTACHMENTS

Has only a multi-purpose beater. There is no dough hook or flat beater made for it as this mixer was designed for light duty home use. As you can see, the beater is a different style than those used on the later 3-A, 3-B, 3-C and 4-C mixers. The additional spiraled wire on the beater is unique to this mixer. The manual calls it the "All-Purpose Whip-N-Beater".

Has a 3 qt tempered glass bowl, and looks like the more popular KA 3-B bowls which were introduced later.

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Pelican slicer

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve

Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Ice cream maker

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

Chapter Seven -- Kitchenaid model K

CHAPTER SEVEN

KITCHENAID MODEL K MIXER

　

　

　

　

1936 KitchenAid Manufacturing Co. came back under the Hobart banner as the company acquired "full ownership and control" of mixer operations. Nationally acclaimed editor and designer, Egmont Arens, was retained to design three new mixer models.

1937 Arens-designed model K was introduced. The first mixer to use a bowl that is secured to the base with an interlocking motion. The K has 3 speeds and is a sturdy little mixer constructed along the lines of a miniature Kitchenaid model G.

　

　

　

　

ATTACHMENTS

Note the bottom of the 3 qt tinned metal bowl that screws onto a little pin on the base -- this is the famous interlocking bowl system.

Has aluminum beaters proportioned to fit the small 3 qt bowl --- Flat beater, Whip, and Dough hook.

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Pelican slicer

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve

Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

　

　

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KitchenAid production was moved to Dayton,

Chapter Six -- KA model R and D

CHAPTER SIX

1933 MODEL R & Model D - Made in limited quantities with a faceted chromed body.

　

There has been a controversy brought to my attention by WACEM members regarding whether the model D KA actually exists. No one has ever seen this mixer, although we are aware of the genuine existence of the model R.

I took my information from this web source.
http://www.collectorville.com/kitchen/mixer_kitchenaid.htm

There is some apparent mistakes in other areas of this website, so it is a legitimate question whether the KA model D is a real mixer.

Just bringing this new info to your attention, so you can keep in mind.

If you have ever seen this dodo bird KA model D, let us know and please include a photo or illustration.

　

　

ATTACHMENTS

Note the porcelain look fruit juicer and the unique beater! I wonder if it is porcelain or enamel. And is that some kind of bowl holder with it? Since I do not have a manual for this model, I am not sure what, if any additional attachments were produced and advertised with it.

And ta dah!!!! The earliest time I have seen it pictured anywhere — drum roll please!

The legendary KA pea sheller! Yes, the pea sheller with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal KA attachments. The pea sheller who can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in his bare hands, and who disguised as Clark Kent.......oops wrong story.

This great hub attachment is designed for the peas to be put through the chute into rubber rollers stem end first. Use a deep bowl to catch the hulls on the left side allowing peas to roll into the pan on the right side.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

　

　

1936 KitchenAid Manufacturing Co. came back under the Hobart banner as the company acquired "full ownership and control" of mixer operations. Nationally acclaimed editor and designer, Egmont Arens, was retained to design three new mixer models.

Chapter Five -- KA model M

CHAPTER FIVE

1932 Model M, was also introduced with production discontinued in 1933.

Wow, a vintage model M sold for $891.07 in February 2007 on Ebay!

　

　

　

PHOTO OF KA MODEL [see the photo taken at the KA museum] http://www.flickr.com/photos/curiouslee/332268998/in/photostream/

ATTACHMENTS

From this photo, it appears this model uses the same type of beaters as the model F and it looks like a stainless steel bowl. Since I do not have a manual for this model, I am not sure what, if any additional attachments were produced and advertised with it.

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Pelican slicer

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve

Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Ice cream maker

　

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Chapter Four -- KA model A or Caudette or Kaidette

CHAPTER FOUR

1932 Model A, or the Caudette/Kaidette, was introduced. It is the smallest Kitchenaid ever made, and has a rotating bowl. Only 2000 Kaidettes, which were on the market through 1936, were produced.

　

　

　

　

PHOTO OF KA MODEL

ATTACHMENTS

Note the 2 beaters made like flattened sunbeam beaters. And look, the juicer attachment and bowls look like they are made of porcelain.

Since I do not have a manual for this model, I am not sure what, if any additional attachments were produced and advertised with it.

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Pelican slicer

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve

Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Ice cream maker

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

　

　

Chapter Three -- KA model F

CHAPTER THREE　

1930's With the development of three new models, KitchenAid moved to make its food preparers more affordable.

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

1931 Model F was advertised at $89.80 in a November issue of The Saturday Evening Post. 3 ½ quart bowl

　
ATTACHMENTS

Since the model F has a 3 ½ qt bowl, although the beaters look like the model G mixers’ they are smaller to fit the bowl IMHO.

Since I do not have a manual for this model, I am not sure what, if any additional attachments were produced and advertised with it.

Coffee/cereal grinder

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Pelican slicer

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve

Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Ice cream maker

There were quite a few different variations of the ice cream freezer attachment over the years. In the pre-war years, the Model C-10, Model H-5, Model G, and Model F mixers each had their own specific version of the attachment. All of these used wooden buckets, and had a spring-loaded indicator that let the user know when the ice cream was frozen. With the exception of the Model G unit, all of these freezers are extremely difficult to find.

　

　

　

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

Chapter Two -- KA model G

CHAPTER TWO

KITCHENAID MODEL G MIXER

　

1923 Commercial radio became a reality. Paul Whiteman debuted George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. And an advertising campaign for the KitchenAid home mixer was launched in national media, including the highly respected Good Housekeeping and The Saturday Evening Post.

1927 Lindbergh made his successful solo flight across the Atlantic. Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs. And, John H. Smitzler, a New York salesman, also set a record, selling seven KitchenAid mixers in one day.

The KitchenAid model G, more compact and 50% lighter than model H-5, was introduced. Priced at only $111.00, it represented an even greater value than the model H-5. The same capacity and power as the H-5, the G experienced immediate popularity, selling 20,000 units in its first three years on the market… almost twice the number of model H-5's sold between 1919 and 1927, the year the H-5 was discontinued.

Specs: 1/10 hp

Among the early users of KitchenAid stand mixers, were such famous names as John Barrymore, Marion Davies, E.I. DuPont, Henry Ford, Myrna Loy, Federick March, Ginger Rogers, and New York Governor Al Smith.

For reference, the engraved KitchenAid drip rings were started around 1937-1938.

Painted finish

　

ATTACHMENTS

Now to a machine I am extremely familiar with! The Kitchenaid model G mixer's attachments!

Wire Whip:
The whips are 11 tine wire whips that are metal with tin coating. The sleeve holding the wires are cast metal -- I believe they are cast aluminum. If your mixer is missing it's wire whip you can use a modern Hobart N-50 mixer stainless steel wire whip - it fits perfectly. Or if you have the whip, but wires are missing, you can have them replaced and the whip re-tinned by some of the dealers on the internet that repair parts for the big commercial mixers. *The 5 qt more modern KA K-5a or KSS beaters will fit the attachment stem, but are too short for this machine.

Pastry Knife:
This solid cast aluminum attachment is wonderful for cutting shortening into flour in a sanitary manner and for some operations requiring a minimum amount of beating, and which offer too much resistance to the flat beater. It is great for pie crust, baking powder biscuits, dumplings, short cake, tarts, and fancy pastry. This is an attachment which is no longer available unless you find it used on the secondary market.

Flat Beater:
This is solid cast aluminum also, and is used for beating all heavy mixtures from butter and sugar to fudge, cookies, and nut breads. You can tell this beater from uncoated K 5-A flat beaters by the longer height, the larger number of spokes, and the little tail at the top of one side of the beater. If your mixer is missing it's flat beater you can use a modern Hobart N-50 mixer cast aluminum flat beater - it fits perfectly. *The 5 qt more modern KA K-5a or KSS beaters will fit, but are too short for this machine.

Dough Hook:
This is a solid cast aluminum beater, and it is used for kneading doughs. You will notice the top of the hook near the j slot is a cone shape compared to modern "C" dough hooks with their flat area near the j slot. If your mixer is missing it's dough hook you can use a modern Hobart N-50 mixer cast aluminum dough hook - it fits perfectly. *The 5 qt more modern KA K-5a or KSS beaters will fit, but are too short for this machine.

Model G Bowl attachments

Bowls

5qt tinned metal bowls with handles.

Aluminum Splash Guard
Made of pressed sheet aluminum this Attachment Sits on Top of the Bowl and Is Designed to Minimize Splash out During the Mixing Process.

Aluminum Pouring Chute
Of pressed sheet metal this Is Meant to Lend a Helping Hand When Additional Dry Ingredients must Be Added to a Mixture While the Beater, Whip, or Dough Hook Is Operating.

Tinned metal Ice or Hot Water Jacket
The Water Jacket Surrounds the Mixing Bowl and Should Be Filled with Cold or Ice Water When Preparing Quenelles, Whipping Cream, Etc.; and with Warm or Boiling Water When Beating Icing or Mashed Potatoes. It Is Also Used as a Receptacle under the Colander and Sieve Set.

Tinned metal Colander and Sieve Set
This Attachment Forces Cooked Fruits and Vegetables Through a Finely Perforated Sheet Metal Surface with a Pestle like Wood Beater Bar – like the Classic Colander. I have seen a fine sieve insert, and a coarser seive insert -- only use one at a time. The model G set has a rolling ceramic beater attachment to force the food through the holes in the sieve. These were provided with the Model G. There may have been a version for the Model F as well. The H5 had a similar (or maybe the same- not sure on that) attachment.

Cast Aluminum Food Grinder
This Grinder Has That Sturdy Construction and Clear Thinking Prevalent in All Hobart Products. There Are Several Size Grinding Plates You Can Use. What Is Best Is You Don’t Have to Worry That this Little Grinder Will Crack or Break. Notice too that the food chute is rounded and the later models are squared at top.

Sausage Stuffer
These are made of molded sheet aluminum and are very hard to find. There was a large one and a small one. This is the large one.

Cast Aluminum Disc or Pelican Head Vegetable Slicer
You Can Find this Slicer with a Slicer Plate, a Fine Grater Plate, a Coarse Grater Plate, and an Ice Chipper Plate. This Attachment Can Slice Large Whole Vegetables Beautifully. A Marvelous and Unique Feature Is a Kind of Dial-a-slice Thickness Selector, Built into the Attachment. Simply Pull the Shaft of the Slicing Plate Toward You, Turn the Round Nut on the Shaft Clockwise, and You Will Get Thin Slices; for Thicker Slices Turn the Nut Counterclockwise –Easy as Apple Pie! This version does not have a narrow slicing tube. My oldest looking Model G manual shows this version.

And then, this one with the narrow feed chute and wood pusher. What is apparently a later Model G manual shows this particular pelican version for the first time. This is the model that continued to be produced by KA throughout its long reign from the 30's through part of the 70's when it was dumped for the ill fated DVSA.

No, the discs will not interchange. The narrow (two) mouth discs are larger. Discs for the wide mouth pelican are hard to find. When found, the frames of the slicer and shredder discs are often broken/distorted/unusable, as they were made of pot metal.

Special Triple Action Ice Cream Freezer
It is made of wood and has a capacity of about 3 quarts -- sufficient for 12 servings. Use only on first speed and with chipped ice. Keep the gears and mechanism of the freezer head oiled to prevent rust and corrosion. I would suggest soaking the wood bucket in water overnight to tighten the seams to avoid leakage during use.

There were quite a few different variations of the ice cream freezer attachment over the years. In the pre-war years, the Model C-10, Model H-5, Model G, and Model F mixers each had their own specific version of the attachment. All of these used wooden buckets, and had a spring-loaded indicator that let the user know when the ice cream was frozen. With the exception of the Model G unit, all of these freezers are extremely difficult to find.

A word of warning, though- use caution when using a non-original ice cream freezer on a Model G. The original Model G freezers have an indicator which lets you know when the ice cream has reached the right consistency. Later freezers did not have this feature, because the later electrically speed controlled mixers (K5-A, K4-B, etc.) could be relied on to stall out if the ice cream mixture got too thick. The Model G is a much more powerful mixer- they have the power to break the freezer attachment (or themselves) if left unchecked.

Oil Dropper
A one quart metal [now cast aluminum] tank with a faucet for regulating the flow of oil into the bowl. This attachment will help you make home made mayonnaise easily. If you will notice the design of the oil dropper is different from the model H oil dropper. This is more rounded and appears cast in one piece -- not as crude as the H oil dropper.

Coffee and Cereal Grinder
This is a wonderful cast metal [I think it is aluminum] attachment that allows you to grind either coffee, dry wheat, or dry corn. It can make coarse whole wheat flour and corn meal. You set a container on the platform to catch the ground flour.

Cast Aluminum Juice Extractor
This Is a Horizontal Juicer, Where You Place a Glass or Pitcher under the Juicer on a Little Platform Provided to Catch the Citrus Juice as it Comes off the Reamer. It is designed to juice oranges, lemons, and small grapefruit.

Now for the piece' de resistance!!!!!! or however you spell it!

It is my holy grail. The thing I want more than any other.......

The KA model G kitchen cabinet with the vitreous enamel top and the sliding attachment trays! How I lust after it! I don't care if I get the 24 inch wide tambour door version or if I get the 18 inch wide solid door version.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

On the subject of Model G serial numbers. I have come to the conclusion, that the first two digits of the serial numbers are for the year of production.

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

A model G2!

I can only extrapolate that the mixer was a prototype for a model that was never released or was released only for a short period of time. There is also the possibility that it may have been the prototype for the model G.

　

Attachments

Coffee/cereal grinder.

Pea sheller

Citrus juicer

Ice cream maker

Pelican slicer

Then there is this pelican, which was apparently originally made for the Model G KA MIXER. My oldest looking Model G manual shows this version.

And then, this one with the narrow feed chute and wood pusher. What is apparently a later Model G manual shows this particular pelican version for the first time. This is the model that continued to be produced by KA throughout its long reign from the 30's through part of the 70's when it was dumped for the ill fated DVSA.

Rotary slicer

Meat grinder

Can opener

Colander & sieve

Here's the earlier version with the ceramic rollers. These were provided with the Model G. There may have been a version for the Model F as well. The H5 had a similar (or maybe the same- not sure on that) attachment. Both of these use the water jacket attachment to catch the juice that comes through the colander.

Hot/cold water jacket

Splash shield

Pouring chute

Oil dropper

Knife sharpener

Silver Buffer

Ice cream maker

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There were two different cabinets available. The No. 18 cabinet is 18" wide, and has a swinging door on the front. It holds a limited number of attachments. The No. 24 cabinet is 24" wide and has a roll-up tambour front door. It holds all of the attachments, with the exception of the ice cream freezer.

　

　

　

　

ALWAYS REMEMBER THESE TIPS FROM MY FRIEND MIXFINDER [KELLY BEARD] WHILE USING YOUR N-50.

The larger N-50 or its predecessor the model G was based on the commercial mixer which uses a transmission to change beater rpms while the motor runs at a constant speed. You MUST stop the N-50 mixer and allow the beater to come to a complete stop before shifting gears to prevent severe damage to the gear box. Like riding a 3 speed bike, the heavier the pull or load the lower the gear you shift to. The N-50, under a heavy load on speed 3 can stall.

I have both a model G and an N-50 which has a 1/8 horsepower motor like you would find in a washing machine. It can run all day without producing great heat or stress to the motor.

Later models of the N-50 have a 1/6 hp motor.

An N-50 might be a wise investment for someone needing to use the power hub commercially. Every attachment designed to fit the attachment hub in the whole history of Kitchenaid is interchangeable, old on new and new on old.

*The new ice cream attachment can only be used on selected models because it is attached to the planetary.

　

LEOLADYS KITCHENAID MIXER HISTORY