Planetary Mixing Action; Mixer Use; Speed Control Guide - KitchenAid 5KSM5 Instructions Manual

Planetary Mixing Action

During operation, the flat
beater moves around the
stationary bowl, at the
same time turning in the
opposite direction on its
own axis. The diagram
shows the complete
coverage of the bowl made
by the path of the beater.

Mixer Use

The bowl and beater are designed to provide
thorough mixing without frequent scraping.
Scraping the bowl once or twice during
mixing is usually sufficient.
The mixer may warm up during use. Under
heavy loads with extended mixing time, you
may not be able to comfortably touch the
top of the unit. This is normal.

Speed Control Guide

NUMBER OF SPEED
1 STIR
2 SLOW MIXING
4 MIXING, BEATING
6 BEATING,
CREAMING
8 FAST BEATING,
WHIPPING
10 FAST
WHIPPING
Will not maintain fast speeds under heavy loads, such as when using Pasta Maker or Grain Mill
NOTE:
attachments.
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.
R-9
Your KitchenAid Mixer will mix faster and
®
more thoroughly than most other electric
mixers. Therefore, the mixing time in most
recipes must be adjusted to avoid
overbeating.
WARNING
!
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
To avoid personal injury and damage
to the beater, do not attempt to scrape
bowl while mixer is operating; turn
mixer off. Should scraper or other
object drop into bowl, turn motor OFF
before removing.