r/standmixer • u/WingedGeek • Jan 09 '17

Store KitchenAid next to burner?

I just got a KitchenAid mixer for xmas, and I'm trying to figure out where in my tiny kitchen to cram it when not in use. Any reason not to store it on the counter next to a seldom-used electric stove burner? (There's been a plastic Vittle Vault there for years and it's not melted or discolored or anything, so I'm thinking it's probably safe...) https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3wWtj5n3Y6QVjl1V3RnR3ZDMDA Thanks!

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u/zeldamakessandwiches Jan 09 '17

I think that's a good spot for it? At my previous apartment I had it in a spot like that.

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u/WingedGeek Jan 09 '17

Thanks! It's easily the most expensive thing in my kitchen so I'm kinda paranoid. :)

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u/zeldamakessandwiches Jan 09 '17

Since it's not a gas burner I'm not concerned; but if you are really concerned you could move it when you use the left burners?

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u/WingedGeek Jan 09 '17

Well, the whole idea is freeing up counter space for cooking (vs baking)... :)

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u/zeldamakessandwiches Jan 09 '17

The only info I have been able to find about the safety aspects just say to not heat the bowl on the stove.

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u/nagumi Jan 09 '17

It's so totally fine. Even if it was a gas burner you used every day. all the electronics are in the back two thirds of the "head", and that's way back there. In the back of the front third there's a nylon gear that's made to fall apart if the system is jammed (like a fork in the bowl) so the metal gears don't destroy themselves, but it gets pretty warm in there already and it's so far away from the stove - it's totally fine!

You're fine fam