"Petey the Wonder Dog" > wrote in message
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> Far as I can tell, someone wrote:
>>I just got a new Artisan 5-qt KA mixer. Beautiful machine! But it
>>says not to wash the wire whip in the dishwash. I'm wondering why not?
>>It's solid metal and must be stainless. Anyone know why they would
>>say this? Thanks.
>
> Some are not stainless. I usually put mine back on the machine and add
> soap and water to the bowl, let it run a bit and and rinse. Works well.

I have a KA mixer that I got in 1984. I have put my wire whip in the
dishwasher. It hasn't been hurt yet. I have no idea what it's made of.
It's not something I use all the often. I use the dough hook and the other
beater far more often.

Dawn