Speed Control Guide - KitchenAid KSM45 Series Manual

SPEED CONTROL GUIDE

Note
: The Speed Control Lever can be set to obtain speeds 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 if a finer
adjustment is required. Do not exceed Speed 2 when preparing yeast doughs as this may
cause damage to the Stand Mixer.
SPEED ACCESSORY
Stir
Flat Beater*
Flex Edge Beater*
1
Pastry Beater*
Flat Beater*
2
Flex Edge Beater*
Dough Hook
Flat Beater*
Flex Edge Beater*
4
Pastry Beater*
Wire Whip
Flat Beater*
Flex Edge Beater*
6
Wire Whip
8 Wire Whip
NOTE: To move the Speed Control Lever with ease, lift slightly up as you move it across
the settings in either direction.
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
1
Turn the Stand Mixer "OFF/0" and then
Unplug.
*Included with select models only. Also available as an optional accessory.
**Locking option is available on select models.
ACTION
For starting all mixing procedures, slow
STIR
stirring, and combining.
Cut butter into flour to make pastry dough;
STIR
Mash fruits and vegetables.
For slow mixing, mashing, and faster stirring.
SLOW
To mix and knead yeast doughs, heavy
MIXING
batters, and candies; mix thin or splashy
batters.
For mixing semi-heavy batters, such
as cookies, or to combine sugar and
shortening. Medium speed for cake mixes.
MIXING,
BEATING For shredding meats.
For adding sugar to egg whites for
meringues.
For medium-fast beating (creaming),
or whipping. Use to finish mixing cake,
doughnut, and other batters. High speed for
BEATING,
cake mixes.
CREAMING
For medium-fast whipping of ingredients
requiring incorporation of air, such as egg
whites.
FAST For whipping cream, egg whites,
BEATING, and boiled frostings.
WHIPPING
2
Unlock and lift the Motor Head. Then,
lock** the head to keep it lifted.
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