Speed Control Guide - KitchenAid KSM150PS - Artisan Series Mixer User Manual

SPEED CONTROL GUIDE

Number of Speed
Stir
Speed STIR
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 finer adjustment is required.
Do not exceed Speed 2 when preparing yeast dough. This may damage
the mixer.
For slow stirring, combining, mashing,
starting all mixing procedures. Use to add
flour and dry ingredients to batter, add
liquids to dry ingredients, and combine
heavy mixtures.
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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