The Bosch stand mixer is a strong, resilient machine. The large volumes of food it is capable to mix makes many families happy. For example mixing 15 lbs of dough, or 10 lbs of potatoes will be no problem for this tough machine. Many families have passed there Bosch mixer down to descendants. Keeping this machine properly cared for will maximize its lifespan and prevent bacteria from building up in the machinery.
Bosch Universal Plus Mixer Cleaning Instructions
Many parts of the Bosch Universal Plus Mixer are dishwasher-safe, which is highly convenient for a busy home chef.
Plastic mixing bowl
Remove the bowl from the stand mixer by turning the bowl clockwise. It should pop off easily. Before placing the bowl in the dishwasher, be sure to remove the drive shaft from the base of the bowl. One counter clockwise turn to the base of the drive shaft should allow you to remove the drive shaft easily. The drive shaft cannot go in the dishwasher.
Mixing bowl lid and splash ring
Place all these parts in the dishwasher separated from each other to ensure no food becomes trapped between the joining parts.
Wire Whips
The base whips you receive with your Bosch Universal Plus Mixer can be placed in the utensil section of your dishwasher. However, you cannot place the whip metal driver (the item which the whisks attach to the motor) into the dishwasher.
For the parts of your Bosch Universal Plus Mixer which cannot go in the dishwasher, the cleaning process for these parts is not much more difficult than using the dishwasher.
Stand mixer base – Harsh chemicals and abrasive sponges can scratch the finish of your stand mixer base. Using just water or gentle dish detergent on a cleaning rag or paper towel, clean the outside of your stand mixer base. Do not let any water leak into either the motor at the base of the machine or the upper motor.
Motors – There are two motors on the Bosch Universal Plus Mixer, the bottom motor for mixing heavy ingredient loads and the upper motor for high-speed blending and food processing. Once your mixer is unplugged, use a completely dry Q-tip or paper towel to clean around these motors. They need to stay completely dry to operate properly. To help the motors run smoothly, use a food-safe oil to lubricate them, such as Petrol-Gel or Hobart Machine Oil.
Drive shaft – Multiple components come with a drive shaft including the mixing bowls, slicer shredder attachment, and ice cream maker. Do not submerge the drive shaft in water while cleaning these attachments. This can damage the bearings. Detach drive shaft and wipe clean with a damp rag or sponge to remove residue.
