Did I ruin my Kitchen Aid mixer paddle attachment?
I put the metal paddle in the dishwasher and when I took it out, all the shiny finish was gone and when I touched it, black was coming onto my hands.
It looks like it took it down to the bare metal. I rubbed it with a paper towel until no more black came off but I don't want to use it if it is going to contaminate the food.
What a piss off, I paid $500 for the mixer and was careful to wash everything by hand and the one time someone puts it in the dishwasher it is ruined for life. B.S.
Update:Thanks so far. I will call the Kitchen Aid #. And this came about by my fiance "helping" as well.
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You probably have an aluminum paddle. Dishwashers, particularly residential with the very caustic detergent, are the worst thing you can do to aluminum. You may be able to get all the black off so it won't transfer to your food, but don't put it in the dishwasher again.
Kitchenaid Mixer Dishwasher Safe
You must have an older model than I do...my paddles are coated with a white thick ceramic coating. However, it has chipped in two places and I can see the metal under it now. I would definitely call teh company. Know your model number...they may not replace it but at least you can buy a new one...the mixer itself is a dream....just sounds like you are having troubles with the accessories.
I would call the toll free number that should be in the paper work that came with the mixer. Try to look at the box it came in as well, sometimes that number is there. What a crock of crap to spend that kind of money and have that happen. If nothing works, go to the store where you bought it and ask how to get the number you need.
Call the company -- my husband has "helped" in the kitchen a few times and put my Kitchen Aid attachments through the dishwasher and that has never happened. Sounds like a defect to me.
I am surprised it isn't dishwasher safe. That said, here is how to contact Kitchenaid. Good Luck!
http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/page/custom...
I called the company and the told me they would not recommend I use them. They would not replace them. Did any one have any luck with the company? [email protected]
Youll be ok, clean it with a sos pad, itl bee like new, no worries
call were you bought it and ask that question,they should know more than anyone!