Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this attachment work with all KitchenAid stand mixers?

• A:Answer Yes, it works with all KitchenAid stand mixers by connecting to the power hub.

Q: QuestionIs this grinder attachment compatible with all stand mixers?

• A:Answer Yes, this attachment is designed for use with all KitchenAid stand mixer models.

Q: QuestionDoes this food grinder attach to the power hub?

• A:Answer Yes, this food grinder attachment easily connects to the power hub.

Q: QuestionWhat kind of grinding plates are included with this attachment?

• A:Answer This attachment includes fine and coarse grinding plates.

Q: QuestionWhat can I grind with this food grinder attachment?

• A:Answer You can grind fresh or cooked meat, fruits, vegetables, dry bread, and hard cheeses.

Q: QuestionCan I put the parts in the dishwasher?

• A:Answer Yes, the parts are dishwasher-safe.

Q: QuestionWhat material is the attachment made of?

Asked 7 years ago by Debra.

• A:Answer Hi Debra, The body of the food grinder attachment is aluminum and not dishwasher safe. The blades and other parts are stainless steel and able to be placed in the dishwasher.

  Answered 7 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionIs the internal screw drive food mover plastic or metal? Thanks

Asked 7 years ago by renfrommaine.

• A:Answer Every part is metal not plastic

  Answered 7 years ago by ShannonVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have a 28 year old KitchenAid mixer. Will this attachment fit/work?

Asked 6 years ago by Tuco.

• A:Answer Hi Tuco, All of the attachments that use the front hub of the mixers are universal on all models no matter how old the units are.

  Answered 6 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionWill it grind a chuck roast into the correct consistency for ground chuck hamburgers?

Asked 7 years ago by Dreamer.

• A:Answer Yes, we ground brisket for burgers. Worked great

  Answered 7 years ago by ShannonVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI’m interested in using this grinder on chicken breasts. Is it powerful enough to handle that? And second question...KitchenAid also has a white plastic attachment. Is the white option just as efficient on chicken breasts?

Asked 7 years ago by Derrick.

• A:Answer Cut chicken breast into pieces then start grinding. This is stronger than the plastic one. Cheaper is not better in this case. Happy grinding!!!

  Answered 7 years ago by MeAgainVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs there any way to sharpen the blades when they get dull?

Asked 5 years ago by Terry.

• A:Answer There is not a way to sharpen the blades.

  Answered 5 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionCan this grind nuts? Does it fits all kitchen aid mixer?

Asked 7 years ago by Fay.

• A:Answer Hi Fay, The Food Grinder Attachment is not recommended for grinding nuts and the attachment is universal on all KitchenAid Stand Mixers.

  Answered 7 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionCan I grind chicken drumsticks with the bones for my dogs raw diet?

Asked 4 years ago by Madmax.

• A:Answer No it would possibly jam the grinder in addition to the strain on the mixer motor

  Answered 4 years ago by BillyBobVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow do you grind chicken breast (cut into smaller pieces) without clogging up the shaft and having to continuously take it apart to clean and start over? I also tried partially frozen chicken with no luck.

Asked 5 years ago by Exerciser.

• A:Answer Did you freeze the entire grinder as well? That’s what I do.

  Answered 5 years ago by Teej1911Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this come with a storage case?

Asked 7 years ago by Fred.

• A:Answer No case, but the packaging is nice closed cell foam put it back on there after use.

  Answered 7 years ago by ZakerVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionis this compatible with "KitchenAid KSMFVSP Fruit and Vegetable Attachment Strainer, Plastic, White? " I read something saying the fruit strainer needed the grinder attachment.

Asked 2 years ago by Tahni.

• A:Answer Hi Tahni, The metal food grinder is not compatible with model KSMFVSP. The food grinder for this model is part number KSMFGA.

  Answered 2 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionCan I grind chicken or beef without using the cutting blade???

Asked 2 years ago by Sam.

• A:Answer Hi Sam, The food grinder attachment will not grind without the blade.

  Answered 2 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionCan this be used to grind fully frozen fruit such as cranberries?

Asked 4 years ago by happyholidays.

• A:Answer I’d imagine it could. I chopped my meat in chunks and slightly froze them. It worked out much better than room temp. I would assume frozen fruit would be fine.

  Answered 4 years ago by BAKER532Verified Purchase

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