Speed Control Guide - KitchenAid KSM150PSER User Manual

SPEED USE FOR
Stir STIRRING
2 SLOW MIXING
4 MIXING,
BEATING
6 BEATING,
CREAMING
8 FAST BEATING,
WHIPPING
10 FAST WHIPPING
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 fi ner adjustment is required.
Use Speed 2 when preparing yeast dough – using any other speed may damage
the mixer.

SPEED CONTROL GUIDE

DESCRIPTION
For slow stirring, combining, mashing, starting
all mixing procedures. Use to add fl our and dry
ingredients to batter, add liquids to dry ingredients,
and combine heavy mixtures. Use with Ice Cream
Maker attachment.
For slow mixing, mashing, faster stirring. Use to mix
heavy batters and candies, start mashing potatoes or
other vegetables, cut shortening into flour, mix thin or
splashy batters, and mix and knead yeast dough. Use
with Can Opener attachment.
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,
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 attachment.
For whipping cream, egg whites, and boiled frostings.
For whipping small amounts of cream or egg whites.
Use with Pasta Maker and Grain Mill attachments.
NOTE: Mixer may not maintain fast speeds under
heavy load, such as when the Pasta Maker or Grain
Mill attachments are used. This is normal.
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