Instant Pod Stand Mixer 6.3QT 140-1566-01 Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Welcome
2 WHAT'S IN THE BOX
3 INITIAL SET UP
4 USING YOUR STAND MIXER
5 MIXING TIPS
6 CARE, CLEANING, STORAGE
7 TROUBLESHOOTING
8 Product Specifications
9 LEARN MORE
10 Documents / Resources
- 10.1 References
- 10.2 Download manual

Welcome

to your new Instant Stand Mixer!
There's a whole world of information waiting for you as you get to know your Instant Stand Mixer. Here are some of the most helpful resources.
Get started with your new Stand Mixer!

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Stand Mixer
Overview - Stand Mixer

Mixing Attachments
Overview - Mixing Attachments
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

INITIAL SET UP

Remember to recycle!
We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle everything that can be recycled where you live. Be sure to keep this Manual for reference.

Unpack

Remove your new mixer from the box.
Remove all of the packaging material from in and around the mixer.
Remove the Pouring Shield from in the paper tray packed around the mixer.
The Dough Hook, Beater, and Whisk are packed inside the mixing bowl. When removing the attachments, place your hand on top of the mixer head before lifting. The mixer head tilt mechanism is spring assisted, and you'll want to hold it in place while lifting.
Make sure to remove the Dough Hook, Beater and Whisk from the Bowl.
Don't remove the safety warning stickers or the rating label from the mixer.
Wash the mixing bowl and attachments before using for the first time.

Placement

Place your mixer on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources. Do not place your mixer on top of another appliance.

Turn on

Plug the mixer into an electric outlet. The ring will flash until a speed is selected.

USING YOUR STAND MIXER

Control dial
The Control Dial is easy to use, with 6 speeds plus pulse.

Opening and closing the mixer
The Mixer Head is easy to operate and designed to stay in place whether open or closed.

To open
Opening the mixer

Place one hand on top of the Mixer Head and use the other hand to pull down on the Release Lever.
The Mixer Head will spring upward; make sure it locks into the open position.

To close
Closing the mixer

Pull down on the Release Lever.
Push the Mixer Head down until it locks in the closed position.

Using the Pouring Shield
The Pouring Shield can help keep ingredients in the bowl during mixing and has a pouring chute for adding ingredients during mixing.

To place the Shield on the Bowl

Ensure that the mixer is not plugged in. Before placing the Mixing Bowl onto the Mixer, slide the Pouring Shield onto the Mixer Head. Ensure that all 4 silicone pads on the Pouring Shield are fully seated around the Mixer Head.

To remove the Shield

After you've removed the Mixing Attachments from the Mixer, pull the Pouring Shield off the Mixer Head.

How to mix
Prep

Ensure the mixer is not plugged in
Lift the Mixer Head to the OPEN position.
Select the mixing attachment you want to use and place the opening over the mixing attachment shaft. Align the cutouts on the attachments with the pin on the shaft. Push the attachment in to compress the spring and rotate the attachment clockwise until the pin is securely seated in the slot of the mixing attachment.
Place your ingredients into the mixing bowl.
Place the mixing bowl in the mixer and turn the bowl clockwise to lock in place.
Return the Mixer Head to the CLOSED position.
Plug in mixer into outlet.

Mix:

Turn the Control Dial to the desired mixing speed.
You can adjust the mixing speed at any time during mixing.
When you're done mixing, turn the Control Dial to zero.
The Mixer will stop mixing if the Mixer Head is lifted during operation. The unit will stop. In order to restart mixing, close the mixer head and reset the Speed Control Dial to zero.
Once the unit has fully stopped, you can lift the Mixer Head to the OPEN position, turn the mixing bowl counterclockwise to unlock and remove the bowl.

MIXING TIPS

The Instant Stand Mixer handles any types of mixing. Here are some guidelines for speed and capacity.

Speed guidelines
Speeds shown are general recommendations. Use your own judgement or the recipe instructions.

Attachment	Speed	Action
Dough Hook	1	Folding in ingredients
Dough Hook	2-3	Kneading dough
Beater	1	Stirring dry ingredients
	2-4	Cutting butter
		Slowly mixing heavy creams
		Mixing cookie dough
		Mashing Potatoes
		Creaming butter
		Beating Frosting
Whisk	1	Starting whipped creams and egg whites
	5-6	Whipping for meringues
		Finishing whipped cream
		Finish mashing potatoes
		Fast whipping small amounts of egg whites

Max capacity
Overfilling the mixing bowl will cause problems when mixing. Here are some sample maximum amounts of ingredients.

Attachment	Maximum capacity
Dough hook	1000 g of all-purpose flour 600 g whole wheat flour
Beater	100 cookies (about 23 g of dough per cookie or roughly a rounded tablespoon)
Whisk	18 large egg whites

Tip: For large batches or dense ingredients like wheat and rye flour, do not operate the mixer continuously for over 10 minutes to prevent overheating.

CARE, CLEANING, STORAGE

Clean your Instant Stand Mixer after use. Always unplug the unit before cleaning. Before use or storing, make sure all surfaces are dry.

DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or other liquid, which may result in electric shock.

Part	Cleaning instructions
Exterior of unit	Clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry.
Mixing attachments	Dishwasher safe, top rack. Or clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap. Allow the mixing attachments to dry completely before storing.
Mixing attachment shaft	The mixing attachment shaft may produce small amounts of black residue due to high speed and friction when the machine is working. After each use, please clean it thoroughly and keep the area dry. To clean, use a damp cloth to wipe around the outside of the shaft. Use care when cleaning due to the sharp edges.
Mixing Bowl	Dishwasher safe. Or clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap. Allow the mixing bowl to dry completely before storing.
Mixing Bowl Pouring Shield	Clean with damp cloth and mild soap.
Power cord	Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles off cord.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you run into problems operating your Instant^® Stand Mixer, start here to see if we have a solution. If you can't resolve the problem yourself or if you have questions, get in touch with Customer Care and we'll be happy to help.

Problem	Cause	Solution
The mixer suddenly stops working during use	The mixer may have been run too long or the room temperature is too high.	Reset the speed to "0". Unplug the power. Wait for the mixer to return to room temperature (generally 15-30 minutes). Try restarting the process.
The mixer does not run when you try to mix	The electrical cord has come unplugged from the socket.	Verify that the power plug is plugged into the outlet.
	Power is off.	Wait for power to return before operating.
	Mixer Head isn't locked into place.	Make sure the mixer head is locked into the CLOSED position.
The mixer makes excessive noise when running	The mixer is louder at high speeds than low speeds	Choose the right speed to mix food according to the recommendations in the manual
	There is too much food in the bowl and the mixer is overwhelmed	Reduce the amount of food
	The mixer has been mixing for too long	Stop the mixer and allow it to cool down for a while before using
Mixing speed slows unexpectedly or is uneven	The room temperature is low, causing the lubricant in the mixer to harden	Remove the mixing bowl and let the mixer idle for 5 minutes to soften the lubricant
Mixing speed slows unexpectedly or is uneven	The food being mixed is too hard or overloaded, and the mixer cannot keep up	Reduce the amount of food in the bowl
Mixer sways and shakes when working	The foot pads on the base are off	Replace the foot pads
Mixer sways and shakes when working	The mixer is placed countertop that's uneven	Place the mixer on a smooth and flat countertop
The Mixer Head won't return to the closed position after inserting the mixing bowl with the Pouring Shield	The Pouring Shield is blocking the Mixer Head	Rotate the Mixing Bowl Pouring Shield on the mixing bowl and make sure it is tightly fitted

Product Specifications

Model	Wattage	Voltage	Volume	Weight	Dimensions
SM1600	400 W	120V/ 60Hz	6.3 Quart 6 Liter	5 kg 11 lbs	In: 14.88 L x 11.26 W x 12.8 H (Mixer + Bowl) Cm: 37.8 L x 28.6 W x 32.5 H (Mixer + Bowl)