Speed Control Guide - KitchenAid 5KSM3311 Manual

USING THE STAND MIXER

SPEED CONTROL GUIDE

All speeds have the Soft Start
at a lower speed to help avoid ingredient splash-out and "flour puff" at start-up,
then quickly increases to the selected speed for optimal performance.
NOTE: The speed control can be set between the speeds listed in the chart 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
½
1
2
4
6
8
10
NOTE: To move the speed control lever with ease, lift slightly up as you move it across
the settings in either direction.
feature which automatically starts the Stand Mixer
®
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
STIR For starting all mixing procedures, slow
stirring, combining, and mashing. Use to
add flour and dry ingredients to batter,
and to add liquids to dry ingredients.
Do not use Speed 1 to mix or knead
yeast doughs.
SLOW MIXING 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.
MIXING, For mixing semi-heavy batters, such
BEATING
as cookies. Use to combine sugar and
shortening, and to add sugar to egg
whites for meringues. Medium speed
for cake mixes.
BEATING, For medium-fast beating (creaming),
CREAMING
or whipping. Use to finish mixing cake,
doughnut, and other batters. High
speed for cake mixes.
FAST BEATING, For whipping cream, egg whites,
WHIPPING
and boiled frostings.
For whipping small amounts of cream,
FAST WHIPPING
or egg whites; for final whipping of
mashed potatoes.
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