Operating The Stand Mixer - KitchenAid 5KSM45A Manual

OPERATING THE STAND MIXER

Operating the speed control
NOTE: The Stand Mixer may warm up during use. Under heavy loads with extended mixing
time, the top of the unit may become hot. This is normal.
Plug the Stand Mixer in a proper
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electrical outlet. Always set speed
control lever on lowest speed to start,
then gradually increase speed to avoid
splashing ingredients. See chart below.
Speed control guide
Speed Action
1 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 doughs as this may cause damage to the Stand Mixer.
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Attachment Description
For slow stirring, combining, mashing, and starting
all mixing procedures. 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.
For slow mixing, mashing, and faster stirring. Use
to mix and knead yeast doughs, heavy batters and
candies, start mashing potatoes or other vegetables,
cut shortening into flour, and mix thin or
splashy batters.
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.
For medium fast beating (creaming) or whipping. Use
to finish mixing cake, doughnut, and other batters.
High speed for cake mixes.
For whipping cream, egg whites, and boiled frostings.
For whipping small amounts of cream, egg whites, or
for final whipping of mashed potatoes.
Do not scrape bowl while Stand Mixer
is operating. The bowl and beater are
designed to provide thorough mixing
without frequent scraping. Scraping the
bowl once or twice during mixing is
usually sufficient.
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