Speed Control Guide - KitchenAid K45SS Use And Care Manual

USING THE STAND MIXER

Speed Control Guide

Number Speed
1 STIR
2 SLOW MIXING
4 MIXING,
BEATING
6 BEATING,
CREAMING
8 FAST BEATING,
WHIPPING
10 FAST WHIPPING
NOTE: Do not exceed Speed 2 when preparing yeast doughs as this may cause damage to
the Stand Mixer.
14
Description
For slow stirring, combining, mashing or
starting all mixing procedures. Use to
add flour and dry ingredients to batter, and
add liquids to dry ingredients. Do not use STIR
Speed to mix or knead yeast doughs.
For slow mixing, mashing or faster stirring.
Use to mix and knead yeast doughs, heavy
batters and candies, start mashing potatoes
or other vegetables, cut shortening into flour,
mix thin or splashy batters. Use with Can
Opener accessory.
For mixing semi-heavy batters, such as
cookies. Use to combine sugar and shortening
and to add sugar to egg whites for meringues.
Medium speed for cake mixes. Use with: Food
Grinder, Rotor Slicer/Shredder, Pasta Roller,
and Fruit/Vegetable Strainer.
For medium fast beating (creaming) or
whipping. Use to finish mixing cake, doughnut,
and other batters. High speed for cake mixes.
Use with Citrus Juicer accessory.
For whipping cream, egg whites or
boiled frostings.
For whipping small amounts of cream, egg
whites or for final whipping of mashed
potatoes. Use with Pasta Maker and Grain Mill
accessory.
NOTE: Will not maintain fast speeds under
heavy loads, such as when using Pasta Maker
or Grain Mill accessory.