Anyone know is the metal pasta roller attachment compatible with older tilt-head stand mixers and is it safe to wash?

You are fine with a 15-plus-year-old KitchenAid tilt-head. The front power hub has stayed the same for decades, so any hub-driven metal pasta roller and cutter will fit. On cleaning, none of the metal rollers should be washed or immersed. Brush out flour, wipe with a dry cloth, and run a scrap of dough through to pull out residue. If it gets a little damp, let it air dry. No soap and no dishwasher.

If you want a buy-once option that just works, go with the Pasta Roller Attachment. It fits all KitchenAid stand mixers with the power hub and has a stainless steel build. It costs more than the generics and you still have to brush-clean it, but the fit, finish, and smooth rollers make it a dependable mid-tier choice that should last for years on an older mixer.

I use a mid 2000s tilt head and the metal roller set fits like it was made for it. Only thing I noticed is the attachment is fairly heavy so I support it with a hand while tightening the thumbscrew so it seats squarely. For cleanup I let the flour dry on it and brush it out, and finish with a pass of throwaway dough. If your kitchen is humid, let the attachment sit out an hour before storing and dust a whisper of flour on the rollers so you don't get those faint spots that can show up when you box it immediately. Also check the little hub cover is fully clicked in or you might get a squeak or rub.

For a buy once approach go with a solid metal roller set rather than a plastic style extruder since rollers are gentler on the mixer and easier to live with over time. Your older tilt head will accept it fine through the front hub. Stainless bodies resist discoloration better though even those should be kept away from the sink. Brush only & wipe dry, run a scrap of dough, done. First use often leaves faint gray streaks from factory residue, so feed a small piece of dough and toss it and you will be set. Simple routine and it will last for years.

Fits the standard front hub on older tilt head models with no adapter and just seat it fully and snug the thumbscrew to prevent chatter. Clean dry only by brushing and running scrap dough through until clean, never use water, soap, or a dishwasher.

Compatibility is a non issue on a 15 year old tilt head since the hub spec has stayed the same. What matters is using it in the way mixers expect. Speed two only and feed modest portions so the drive does not surge. ⚠️ Keep the dough on the dry side for the first passes to avoid smearing paste into the crevices. Cleaning should never involve water because the internal gears and pins are not sealed. 🚫💧 A stiff pastry brush and a toothpick for the corners is plenty and then a sacrificial strip of dough to lift whatever remains. 🪥 If you get a little moisture on it by accident, leave it open on the counter until bone dry before storing. ⏳