KitchenAid KSMSFTA Sifter + Scale Attachment Manual
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PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
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SIFTER+SCALE ATTACHMENT SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:
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You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.
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You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will te you wnat the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
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This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
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This product contains one or more chemicals known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
- Read all instructions.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Turn the Stand Mixer OFF (and detach Sifter+Scale attachment from the Stand Mixer) after each use of the attachment and before cleaning. Make sure motor stops completely before disassembling.
- Avoid contacting moving parts.
- The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
- Also see the Important Safeguards section included in the Stand Mixer Use and Care Guide.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed for household use only.
USING THE SIFTER+SCALE ATTACHMENT
VOLUME-TO-WEIGHT CONVERSION GUIDE
Ingredients such as flour can vary widely in density. In order to achieve the most consistent results, we recommend measuring these ingredients by weight, not volume.
For recipes that only provide volume measurements, the chart below provides a good starting point for converting to grams. As you repeat a recipe, you can adjust as needed to find the optimal weight measurement for each dry ingredient to get the best results, every time.
INGREDIENT | APPROXIMATE CONVERSION* |
1 TEASPOON (TSP) | 1 TABLESPOON (TBSP) | 1 CUP |
All-Purpose Flour | 2.6 g | 7.8 g | 125 g |
Bread Flour | 2.9 g | 8.6 g | 137 g |
Cake Flour | 2.9 g | 8.6 g | 137 g |
Whole-Grain Flour | 2.5 g | 7.5 g | 120 g |
Baking Powder (Sodium Aluminum Sulfate) | 4.6 g | 13.8 g | 221 g |
Baking Soda | 4.6 g | 13.8 g | 221 g |
Salt (Table) | 6.1 g | 18.3 g | 292 g |
Brown Sugar (Packed)** | 4.6 g | 13.8 g | 220 g |
Granulated Sugar | 4.2 g | 12.5 g | 200 g |
Powdered Sugar | 2.5 g | 7.5 g | 120 g |
* Approximate imperial values based on USDA (US Department of Agriculture) figures. Your ingredients may differ. Other countries may use non-imperial measurement standards with different conversions. The included digital scale will measure to the nearest whole gram.
** NOTE: Do not feed brown sugar through the sifter, as it may clog the sifter screen.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE SIFTER+SCALE ATTACHMENT
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring recipes, and tips on how to use your Sifter+Scale attachment.
SIFTER+SCALE CONFIGURATIONS
The Sifter+Scale attachment is compatible with all household KitchenAid Stand Mixers, including all accessory stainless steel, glass, and ceramic bowls. It is not compatible with the Precise Heat Mixing Bowl, Ice Cream Maker, or the Pouring Shield.
The Sifter+Scale attachment can be used in multiple ways: to weigh and sift ingredients while slowly feeding them into the mixer bowl or into a separate container, to weigh and feed ingredients without sifting, and to weigh ingredients on your countertop.
To weigh, sift, and slowly feed ingredients into mixer bowl or separate container: Use the complete attachment for recipes calling for ingredients to be sifted and fed slowly into the mixer bowl or a separate container.
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To weigh and feed ingredients into bowl without sifting: Use the attachment without the sifter when weighing and feeding larger ingredients, such as whole oats, that do not need to be sifted. To add those ingredients slowly, you can limit the flow by using the ingredient valve.
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To use as a countertop scale: Set the scale on your countertop or table and place the lid/scale plate on top.
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ATTACHING THE SIFTER HOUSING TO THE STAND MIXER
Before using your Sifter+Scale for the first time, wipe the ingredient hopper, sifter assembly, and swivel chute with a warm damp cloth, then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Do not wash the sifter housing or digital scale. Dry with a soft cloth. See the "Care and cleaning" section for complete instructions.
- Turn the Stand Mixer off and unplug.
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- For Stand Mixers with a hinged attachment hub cover: Flip up to open.
For Stand Mixers with a removable attachment hub cover: Turn the attachment knob counterclockwise to remove attachment hub cover.
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- Insert the attachment shaft housing into the attachment hub, making certain the power shaft fits into the square hub socket. If necessary, rotate the attachment back and forth. The pin on the attachment housing will fit into the notch of the hub rim when in the proper position.
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- Tighten the Stand Mixer attachment hub knob clockwise until the attachment is completely secured to the Stand Mixer.
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ASSEMBLING THE SIFTER+SCALE ATTACHMENT
- To install the swivel chute: Lower the swivel chute into the sifter housing at an angle, aligning the marks on the swivel chute with the marks above the notches on the inside of the sifter housing. Properly installed, swivel chute will be seated securely in the sifter housing and will rotate easily.
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TIP: Aligning the handle tab on the chute with one of the notches as you lower the swivel chute into the sifter housing will help you to line up the marks.
- To install the sifter assembly: Lower the sifter into the sifter housing at an angle so that the drive shaft can be inserted into the sifter housing. Once the shaft is inserted all the way, press down on the sifter, opposite of the shaft, to click it into place.
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- To install the scale: Place the scale on top of the sifter housing with the digital scale display facing away from the Stand Mixer, and slightly left of center. Twist the scale counterclockwise until it locks into place.
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- To install the ingredient hopper: Align the ingredient valve with the corresponding notch on the scale, and lower the hopper onto the scale until fully seated.
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WEIGHING AND SIFTING INGREDIENTS
- Press
(On/off), then press
(Tare) until the display reads 0.
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- Before adding ingredients to the hopper, be sure the ingredient valve is in the closed position and swivel chute is pointed into the mixer bowl or an appropriate container.
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NOTE: If desired, the scale and hopper can sit on the countertop, and ingredients can be added until the target weight is achieved. The full scale and hopper can then be installed onto the attachment.
OPTIONAL: Press the lb/oz/g button to choose between pounds, ounces, and grams. The default setting is grams.
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- Add your ingredients to the ingredient hopper until you reach the target weight.
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TIP: Make sure your dry ingredients have no large or hard clumps before feeding them through the sifter. As with any sifter, large or hard clumps may not be broken up during the sifting process.
- Turn on the Stand Mixer to the desired speed, then open the ingredient valve. The ingredients will be sifted and flow into the bowl according to the selected speed.
NOTE: The sifter can operate at any speed, so select the speed that works best for your recipe.
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TIP: If your recipe calls for multiple dry ingredients, press
between adding ingredients for weighing, and stir them in the hopper before opening the ingredient valve.
NOTE: Once you've weighed your ingredients, you may turn off the scale at any time by pressing
. The scale will also shut off automatically after 5 minutes of non-use.
- Once sifting appears to be complete, tap the housing and then the chute to release all residual ingredients.
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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS
HELPFUL HINTS
- If the ingredients are sifting faster than desired, you can use the ingredient valve to limit the rate at which ingredients flow into the sifter.
- When releasing ingredients, it may be necessary to flip the valve back and forth 1-2 times or tap the hopper to ensure all ingredients are released.
- The maximum capacity of the scale is 1,000g / 2.2lbs / 2lbs 3oz, and the scale measures in increments of 1g / 0.002lb / 0.05oz.
- Do not feed brown sugar through the sifter, as it may clog the sifter screen.
- If ingredients become jammed in the sifter, turn the mixer off and use a spoon to clear the jam.
- Use dry ingredients only with the Sifter+Scale attachment.
- Make sure your dry ingredients have no hard or large clumps before feeding them through the sifter. As with any sifter, clumps will not be broken up during the sifting process.
- The ingredient hopper does not lock into place. If using a tilt-head Stand Mixer with the sifter attached, be sure to remove the ingredient hopper before lifting the mixer head to avoid the ingredient hopper tipping or falling off of the sifter.
- You may wish to place the lid/scale plate on top of the hopper to reduce dust when sifting.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE SIFTER+SCALE ATTACHMENT
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring recipes, and tips on how to use your Sifter+Scale attachment.
TROUBLESHOOTING
While using the Sifter+Scale attachment, you may see the following messages displayed:
Err
The scale has exceeded its weight limit. Remove ingredients from hopper, and try again with a smaller amount.
- - - Err1
Tare error. Remove ingredients and turn off power. Then, turn power back on. If Err1 is still present, call customer service.
CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE SIFTER+SCALE ATTACHMENT AND ACCESSORIES
- The following parts are dishwasher-safe, top rack only: ingredient hopper, sifter assembly, swivel chute, and scale plate.
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TIP: When placing the ingredient hopper on the rack, be sure it is lying on its side with the ingredient valve facing down.
- Do not immerse the scale or sifter housing in water or other liquid. Wipe clean with a warm, damp cloth, and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth before re-use or storing.
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- To disassemble the sifter assembly: Turn the collar to the left to loosen and release the screen for cleaning, if desired.
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REPLACING THE BATTERIES
The digital scale of your Sifter+Scale attachment is powered by 2 AAA batteries (included).
- Flip the digital scale over, and use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw on the compartment cover. Lift the compartment cover as shown.
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- Replace the 2 AAA batteries in the compartment. Make sure to replace the screw when reattaching the compartment cover.
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FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE SIFTER+SCALE ATTACHMENT
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring recipes, and tips on how to use your Sifter+Scale attachment.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
KITCHENAID SIFTER+SCALE ATTACHMENT WARRANTY FOR THE 50 UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, AND CANADA
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Sifter+Scale attachments operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
KITCHENAID® PASTA ROLLER AND CUTTERS WARRANTY FOR THE 50 UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, AND CANADA
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Pasta Roller and Cutters operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Length of Warranty: | One Year Full Warranty from date of purchase. |
KitchenAid Will Pay for Your Choice of: ![]() | Hassle-Free Replacement of your Metal Food Grinder attachment. See the next page for details on how to arrange for service, or call the Customer eXperience Center toll-free at 1-800-541-6390. OR The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center. |
KitchenAid Will Not Pay for: | - Repairs when your Metal Food Grinder attachment is used in other than normal single family home use.
- Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse or abuse.
- Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your Metal Food Grinder attachment to an Authorized Service Center.
- Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Metal Food Grinder attachments operated outside the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
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DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR, OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED, CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. |
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