Product Usage; Speed Control Guide - KitchenAid 5K45 Series Owner's Manual

PRODUCT USAGE

SPEED CONTROL GUIDE

Speed
Action
Stir
1
Slow Mixing Stir
2
Mixing, Beating
4
Beating,
6
Creaming
Fast Beating,
8
Whipping
Fast Whipping
10
NOTE: The Speed Control Lever can be set between the speeds listed in the above chart to
obtain speeds 3, 5, 7, and 9 if a finer adjustment is required. To move Speed Control Lever
with ease, lift up slightly as you move it across the settings in either direction.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed Speed 2 when preparing yeast doughs as this may cause
damage to the Stand Mixer.
*Included with select models only. Also available as optional accessory.
Accessory
Flat Beater
*
Flex Edge
Beater *
Flat Beater
*
Flex Edge
Beater *
Dough Hook
Pastry Beater
*
Flat Beater *
Flex Edge
Beater *
Wire Whip
Pastry Beater *
Wire Whip
Description
For slow stirring, combining, mashing,
starting all mixing procedures. Use to
add flour and dry ingredients to batter,
and add liquids to dry ingredients. Do
not use speed 1 to mix or knead yeast
doughs.
For slow mixing, mashing, 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.
Cut butter into flour to make pastry
dough; Mash fruits and vegetables.
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. For shredding meats.
For medium-fast beating (creaming) or
whipping. Use to finish mixing cake,
doughnut, and other batters. High
speed for cake mixes.
For whipping cream, egg whites, and
boiled frostings.
For whipping small amounts of cream,
egg whites, or for final whipping of
mashed potatoes.
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