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To attach the KitchenAid ice cream maker, switch off and unplug the mixer, then follow the steps for its head style: tilt-head or bowl-lift. The drive assembly faces a different direction on each type. Confirm it engages the dasher, secure the head or raise the bowl, and start the mixer at speed one before adding the ice cream base.

Before attaching the ice cream maker

  • Turn the mixer off and unplug it before assembly.
  • Identify whether your mixer is tilt-head or bowl-lift; the drive assembly orientation differs between them.
  • Check compatibility against your exact mixer model and attachment version. KitchenAid identifies model KICA0WH as fitting household KitchenAid stand mixers except the Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart; its setup article separately names the KPM5 bowl-lift mixer as an exception. The two sources do not present an identical exclusions list, so verify your model in the instructions supplied with your attachment.

The attachment consists of a freeze bowl, dasher, and drive assembly. KitchenAid also describes an optional freeze bowl adaptor ring for select models.

Attach it to a tilt-head mixer

  1. Turn off and unplug the mixer. Tilt the motor head back and remove the mixing bowl.
  2. Put the dasher inside the freeze bowl, then set the freeze bowl on the bowl-clamping plate.
  3. Place the drive assembly on the motor head with side A closest to the beater shaft. Slide it into place, center its curved edges on the motor head, and press upward to secure it.
  4. Lower the motor head so the drive assembly engages the dasher. If it does not engage, slide the drive assembly forward or back until it does.
  5. Lower the head fully and move the locking lever to LOCK. Check that the head cannot be raised, then plug in the mixer.

Attach it to a bowl-lift mixer

  1. Turn off and unplug the mixer. Lower the bowl-lift handle and remove the mixing bowl.
  2. Fit the freeze bowl over the locating pins and press the rear bowl pin into the spring latch. If it does not fit, remove and rotate the bowl so the other pin faces the latch.
  3. Place the dasher inside the freeze bowl.
  4. Set the drive assembly on the dasher with side B closest to the beater shaft. Slide it into position and check that it is centered and secure.
  5. Raise the bowl so the dasher and drive assembly engage, then plug in the mixer.

Start the mixer before adding the base

Once the parts are assembled, turn on the mixer at speed one before pouring in the ice cream base. KitchenAid warns that adding the base before starting the mixer can cause it to freeze prematurely and lock the dasher or attachment, potentially causing breakage. Its Product Help instructions state: “Always set the mixer to speed one before adding your ice cream base to the bowl.”

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Freeze and use the bowl

KitchenAid’s official pages give different minimum freeze times: its setup article says at least 15 hours, while current Product Help instructions say at least 16 hours. Follow the instructions supplied with your particular attachment. The bowl begins thawing after removal from the freezer, so use it promptly. KitchenAid lists capacity of up to 2 quarts on the product page; that is the stated product capacity, not an independent performance measure.

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  • Fits most KitchenAid Bowl-Lift Stand Mixers, except the following 5, 5.5 and 6 Quart models: K5SS, KSM50, KSM500 and KSM450. >It is not compatible with Professional line Stand Mixer models: KSM90 and KG25H. Please verify your model number compatibility before ordering. *Stand Mixer sold separately.
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Replacement part

If you need a replacement dasher, KitchenAid lists part 9707758G as fitting attachment model KICA0WH. Confirm the model and part compatibility before ordering.

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