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The Greasy Truth: How Over-Lubrication Ruins Mixers
That moment when your cookies taste like machine oil instead of vanilla – all because of well-intentioned but excessive greasing.
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The Grease Paradox
While lubrication is essential for mixer maintenance, many bakers unknowingly create these problems:
- Oil contamination in dough and batters
- Attracted flour dust forming abrasive sludge
- Premature wear from grease migration
Professional Maintenance Guidelines
✅ Correct Application
Use only food-grade grease applied with:
- Cotton swabs for gears
- Microfiber cloth for shafts
- Never more than pea-sized amount
⏰ Frequency Matters
Ideal maintenance intervals:
- Home use: Every 6 months
- Commercial use: Monthly
- After heavy dough sessions
🚫 Common Mistakes
What professionals avoid:
- Greasing non-moving parts
- Using petroleum-based products
- Applying grease near motors
Mixers Designed for Easy Maintenance
Modern stand mixers like the 7L professional stand mixer feature:
- Sealed bearings requiring less lubrication
- Removable grease ports for clean application
- Stainless steel construction resisting sludge buildup
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Troubleshooting Signs
Too little grease: High-pitched whining during operation
Too much grease: Black sludge around moving parts
Wrong grease type: Rubber parts swelling or cracking
Keep Your Mixer Running Smoothly
Proper maintenance extends equipment lifespan and protects food quality.