Care And Cleaning; Beater To Bowl Clearance - KitchenAid STAND MIXER K5SS Instructions And Recipes Manual

WARNING
!
Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before inserting
or removing beaters.
Unplug mixer before cleaning.
Failure to do so can result in
broken bones or cuts.
Your mixer is adjusted at the factory so that the flat beater just clears the bottom of
the bowl. If for any reason, the flat beater hits the bottom of the bowl or is too far
away from the bowl, clearance can be corrected as follows:
4 ⁄ QUART MODELS
1
2
• Unplug mixer.
• Lift motor head.
• Turn screw (A) SLIGHTLY counter clockwise
(left) to raise flat beater or clockwise (right) to
lower flat beater.
• Make adjustment with flat beater, so it just clears
surface of bowl.
NOTE: If you over adjust the screw, the bowl lock
lever may not lock into place.
5 QUART MODELS
• Unplug mixer.
• Place bowl lift handle in down position.
• Turn screw (B) SLIGHTLY counter clockwise
(left) to raise flat beater and clockwise (right) to
lower flat beater.
• Make adjustments with flat beater, so it just clears
surface of bowl.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, the flat beater will not strike on bottom or side of
bowl. If beater or wire whip is adjusted too close so that it strikes bottom of bowl,
coating may wear off beater or wires may wear through on wire whip.

Care And Cleaning

Beater To Bowl Clearance

Bowl, flat beater and dough hook may
be washed in an automatic dishwasher.
Or, clean them thoroughly in hot sudsy
water and rinse completely before
drying. Wire whip should be hand
washed and dried immediately. Do not
wash wire whip in a dishwasher.
NOTE: Always be sure to unplug
mixer before cleaning. Wipe mixer
with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
commercial cleaners. Do not immerse
in water. Wipe off beater shaft
frequently, removing any residue that
may accumulate.
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A
B