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STAND MIXER
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
KitchenAid.com
1-800-541-6390
W10171783D

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  • Page 1 BOWL-LIFT STAND MIXER INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES KitchenAid.com 1-800-541-6390 W10171783D...

  • Page 2: Proof Of Purchase And Product Registration

    Proof of Purchase and Product Registration Always keep a copy of the sales receipt enable us to contact you in the unlikely showing the date of purchase of your event of a product safety notification and stand mixer. Proof of purchase will assure assist us in complying with the provisions you of in-warranty service.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Attaching the Pouring Shield ...................8 Using the Pouring Shield ..................8 Removing the Pouring Shield ...................8 Cleaning the Pouring Shield ..................8 ® Using Your KitchenAid Accessories ................9 Mixing Time ........................9 Stand Mixer Use ......................9 Speed Control Guide - 10 Speed Mixers ................10 Speed Control Guide - Commercial Mixers (Model KSMC50 Only) .........11...
  • Page 4 General Instructions for Mixing and Kneading Yeast Dough with the “Rapid Mix” Method ................47 Bread Making Tips ....................48 WARRANTY SERVICE AND INFORMATION KitchenAid ® Stand Mixer Warranty ................65 Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – 50 United States and District of Columbia ...66 How to Arrange for Warranty Service in Puerto Rico .............66...

  • Page 5: Stand Mixer Safety

    Authorized Service Center for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Call the KitchenAid Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390 for more information. 7. The use of accessories not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electrical shock or injury. 8. Do not use the stand mixer outdoors.

  • Page 6: Electrical Requirements

    Electrical Requirements Volts: 120 AC WARNING Hertz: 60 The wattage rating for your stand mixer is printed on the trim band or on the serial plate. Do not use an extension cord. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

  • Page 7: Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Features

    Spring Latch and Bowl Pin Shaft (not shown) Locating Pins Flat Beater* ⁄ or 5 qt Wire Whip* (see “Using Your Stainless Steel (see “Using Your Dough Hook* ® KitchenAid Bowl (see “Using Your ® KitchenAid Bowl Accessories” ® KitchenAid Accessories” Support section) Accessories”...
  • Page 8 Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Features Accessory Hub with Hub Cover Bowl Support Hub cover removes to reveal the Durable metal arms support the bowl for multipurpose accessory hub. The hub stable mixing. powers a variety of accessories that Locating Pins simplify food preparation and add culinary versatility (see “Optional Stand Pins fit through the bowl brackets to Mixer Accessories“...

  • Page 9: Assembling Your Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer

    Assembling Your Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Pre-Use Cleaning WARNING Before using your stand mixer for the first time, wash the mixing bowl and accessories Injury Hazard (see “Care and Cleaning” section). Unplug mixer before touching Attaching Mixing Bowl beaters. 1. Be sure speed control is OFF and mixer Failure to do so can result in is unplugged.

  • Page 10: Household Stand Mixer Speed Control

    Household Stand Mixer Overload Reset Button Speed Control Model KSMC50 Only Plug mixer in proper electrical outlet (see If the mixer is overloaded, “Electrical Requirements“ section). Speed the Overload Reset Button control lever should always to be set on will pop out and the mixer lowest speed for starting, then gradually will shut off.

  • Page 11: Using Your Kitchenaid ® Accessories

    Using Your KitchenAid Accessories ® Flat Beater for normal to heavy mixtures: cakes biscuits creamed frostings quick breads candies meat loaf cookies mashed potatoes pie pastry Wire Whip* for mixtures that need air incorporated: eggs sponge cakes egg whites angel food cakes...

  • Page 12: Speed Control Guide - 10 Speed Mixers

    Speed Control Guide – 10 Speed Mixers Speed Use For Description For slow stirring, combining, mashing, STIR STIR 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 SLOW MIXING stirring.

  • Page 13: Speed Control Guide - Commercial Mixers (Model Ksmc50 Only)

    Speed Control Guide – Commercial Mixers Speed Use For Description For slow stirring, combining, mashing, STIR STIR starting all mixing procedures. For slow beating, mashing and kneading SLOW MIXING yeast doughs. For mixing cookie and cake batters. MIXING, BEATING For beating, creaming and medium fast BEATING, whipping.

  • Page 14: Mixing Tips

    Stir Speed. The For all cakes, mixing times may batter should be thick enough to keep the change because your KitchenAid mixer fruit or nuts from sinking to the bottom ® works more quickly than other mixers.

  • Page 15: Egg Whites

    1 cup ......GRADUALLY to 8 egg whites ..... GRADUALLY to 8 1 pint ......GRADUALLY to 8 Whipping Stages Whipping Stages With your KitchenAid mixer, egg whites Watch cream closely during whipping. ® whip quickly. So, watch closely to avoid Because your KitchenAid ®...

  • Page 16: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning in hot sudsy water and rinse completely WARNING before drying. Wire Whip, burnished Dough Hook and burnished Flat Beater should be hand washed and dried Injury Hazard immediately. Do not wash Wire Whip, Unplug mixer before touching burnished Dough Hook and burnished beaters.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Problems

    If the problem is not due to one of the the top of the stand mixer. This is ® above items, see the KitchenAid stand normal. mixer Warranty section. Do not return 2. The stand mixer may emit a pungent the stand mixer to the retailer –...

  • Page 18: Optional Stand Mixer Accessories

    Accessory. The hub and shaft housing are tapered to assure a snug fit, even after prolonged use and wear. KitchenAid ®...

  • Page 19: Available Accessories

    Accessories - Sold Separately For More Information Call 1-800-541-6390 Multifunction Accessory Pack Model FPPA KitchenAid has packaged its three most popular Accessories in one carton. It includes a Rotor Slicer/ Shredder (RVSA), Food Grinder (FGA), and Fruit/ Vegetable Strainer Parts (FVSP).
  • Page 20 Accessories - Sold Separately For More Information Call 1-800-541-6390 Rotor Slicer/Shredder Model RVSA Includes 4 cones: thin and thick slicer, fine and coarse shredder. Grain Mill Model GMA Grinds low-moisture grains from very fine to extra coarse textures. Can Opener Model CO Opens cans quickly, leaves edges smooth and snag-free.
  • Page 21 Accessories - Sold Separately For More Information Call 1-800-541-6390 Water Jacket Model K5AWJ Fill with ice, cold or hot water to keep cold mixtures cold, hot ones hot. Pouring Shield Model KN1PS Minimizes splash-out when adding ingredients. Bowl Covers 2 pack, non-sealing bowl covers are dishwasher-safe (top rack).

  • Page 22: Appetizers, Entrees, And Vegetables

    Crabmeat Dip 1 package (8 oz) light Place cream cheese, cottage cheese, and mayonnaise in cream cheese mixer bowl. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 6 and beat about 1 minute, or until well blended. 1 cup reduced-fat Stop and scrape bowl.
  • Page 23 Layered Mexican Dip 1 package (8 oz) light Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and Flat cream cheese Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. Add Monterey Jack cup shredded hot cheese.
  • Page 24 Spinach and Cheese Crostini 1 baguette loaf, cut Place baguette slices on baking sheet. Bake at into " slices 375°F for 4 to 6 minutes, or until toasted. Set aside. 2 teaspoons butter or Melt butter in 10" skillet over medium heat. Add onion margarine and garlic.
  • Page 25 Mushroom-Onion Tartlets To make Pastry Crusts, place cream cheese and Pastry Crusts 4 oz light cream 2 tablespoons butter in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and Flat cheese Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Add cup flour.
  • Page 26 Stuffed New Potatoes 8 small new red Cut potatoes in half. Scoop out insides of potatoes, potatoes, boiled in leaving " shells. Place insides of potatoes in mixer bowl. skins Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute.

  • Page 27: Mashed Potatoes

    Mashed Potatoes 5 large potatoes (about Warm mixer bowl and Flat Beater with hot water; dry. lbs), peeled, Place hot potatoes in bowl. Attach bowl and Flat Beater quartered, and to mixer. Gradually turn to Speed 2 and mix about boiled 1 minute, or until smooth.
  • Page 28 Herbed Whipped Squash 1 large butternut Scoop cooked squash out of shell and place in mixer squash, baked (about bowl. Attach bowl and Wire Whip* to mixer. Turn to 3 cups cooked) Speed 4 and beat about 30 seconds. Add all remaining ingredients.
  • Page 29 Garden Quiche Baked Pastry Shell Follow procedure for Baked Pastry Shell. Cool (see “KitchenAid Pie 10 minutes. Pastry“) Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium- 1 tablespoon oil high heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook about 1 small onion, chopped 1 minute, stirring frequently.

  • Page 30: Cakes And Frostings

    Quick Yellow Cake cups all-purpose Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl. Add shortening, flour milk, and vanilla. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute. Stop and cups sugar scrape bowl. Add eggs. Continuing on Speed 2, mix 3 teaspoons baking about 30 seconds.
  • Page 31 Caramel Walnut Banana Torte Topping To make Topping: 1 cup firmly packed Place brown sugar, butter, and cream in small saucepan. brown sugar Heat over low heat just until butter melts, stirring constantly. Pour over bottoms of three 8" or 9" round cup butter or margarine baking pans.
  • Page 32 Angel Food Cake cups all-purpose Mix flour and cup sugar in small bowl. Set aside. flour Place egg whites in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and cups sugar, divided Wire Whip* to mixer. Gradually turn to Speed 6 and cups egg whites whip 30 to 60 seconds, or until egg whites are frothy.
  • Page 33 Old-Fashioned Pound Cake 3 cups all-purpose Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl. Add butter, milk, flour vanilla, and almond extract. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Stir Speed and mix about 1 minute. Stop 2 cups sugar and scrape bowl.
  • Page 34 Chocolate Cake 2 cups all-purpose Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl. Add shortening, flour milk, and vanilla. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute. Stop and cups sugar scrape bowl. Add eggs and chocolate. Continuing on 1 teaspoon baking Speed 2, mix about 30 seconds.
  • Page 35 Chocolate Almond Brownie Cake Cake To make Cake: 7 squares (1 oz each) Melt chocolate and butter in medium saucepan over low semisweet chocolate heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool slightly. cup butter or Place egg whites in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and Wire margarine Whip* to mixer.
  • Page 36 Applesauce Cake cups all-purpose Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl. Add applesauce, flour margarine, and eggs. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute. Stop and 1 cup whole-wheat scrape bowl. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 30 seconds. flour Turn to Stir Speed and add apple and walnuts, mixing just cups sugar...

  • Page 37: Buttercream Frosting

    Chocolate Frosting 1 cup butter, softened Place butter in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 1 minutes, 2 tablespoons light or until creamy. Stop and scrape bowl. Add corn syrup. corn syrup Turn to Speed 2 and mix well.
  • Page 38 13 x 9 x 2" cake). Per serving: About 228 cal, 0 g protein, 41 g carb, 7 g fat, 0 mg chol, 98 mg sodium. Fluffy KitchenAid Frosting cups sugar Place sugar, cream of tartar, salt, water, and corn syrup in saucepan.

  • Page 39: Cookies, Bars, And Candies

    Creamy No-Cook Mints 3 ounces light cream Place cream cheese, flavoring, and food color in mixer cheese bowl. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 30 seconds, or until smooth. Continuing teaspoon mint on Speed 2, gradually add powdered sugar and mix flavoring about 1...

  • Page 40: Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Divinity 3 cups sugar Place sugar, corn syrup, and water in heavy saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat to hard ball stage cup light corn syrup (248°F). Remove from heat and let stand until cup water temperature drops to 220°F, without stirring. 2 egg whites Place egg whites in mixer bowl.
  • Page 41 Macadamia Chocolate Chunk Cookies 1 cup firmly packed Place brown sugar, sugar, margarine, vanilla, and eggs brown sugar in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 30 seconds. Stop and cup sugar scrape bowl.
  • Page 42 Peanut Butter Cookies cup peanut butter Place peanut butter and butter in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 6 cup butter or and beat about 1 minute, or until mixture is smooth. margarine, softened Stop and scrape bowl.
  • Page 43 Fudge Brownies 1 cup margarine or Melt cup margarine and chocolate in small saucepan butter, softened over low heat; cool. Place remaining cup margarine, sugar, and vanilla in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and Flat 4 squares (1 oz each) Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about unsweetened chocolate 30 seconds.
  • Page 44 Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Place crust ingredients in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and Crust 2 cups all-purpose Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Stir Speed and mix about flour 1 minute, or until well blended and mixture starts to stick together.

  • Page 45: Pies And Desserts

    KitchenAid Pie Pastry cups Place flour and salt in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Stir Speed and mix about all-purpose flour 15 seconds. Cut shortening and butter into pieces teaspoon salt and add to flour mixture. Turn to Stir Speed and mix...
  • Page 46 68 g carb, 19 g fat, 0 mg chol, 301 mg sodium. 2 tablespoons margarine or butter KitchenAid Pie Pastry for Two-crust Pie (“KitchenAid Pie Pastry“ recipe) Country Pear Cobbler Combine all filling ingredients, except pears, in large...
  • Page 47 Add yolk mixture to saucepan. Cook over medium margarine or butter heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from 1 teaspoon vanilla heat. Add margarine and vanilla; cool. Pour into Baked KitchenAid Baked Pastry Shell. Pastry Shell (“KitchenAid Pie Pastry“ recipe) Place cream of tartar, salt, and egg whites in mixer bowl.
  • Page 48 Lemony Light Cheesecake Spray bottom and sides of 9" springform pan with Crust 15 reduced-fat creme- no-stick cooking spray. filled chocolate To make Crust: sandwich cookies, Combine cookie crumbs and butter in medium bowl; mix finely crushed (about well. Press mixture firmly into bottom of springform pan. cups crumbs) Chill while making Filling.

  • Page 49: Yeast Breads And Quick Breads

    General Instructions for Making and Kneading Yeast Dough with the Rapid Mix Method “Rapid Mix” describes a bread baking method that calls for dry yeast to be mixed with other dry ingredients before liquid is added. In contrast, the traditional method is to dissolve yeast in warm water.

  • Page 50: Bread Making Tips

    Always cover with towel to you become accustomed to bread making retain warmth in the bowl and keep the the KitchenAid way. dough from drafts. NOTE: The dough hook is either an included accessory or can be •...

  • Page 51: Shaping A Loaf

    Shaping a Loaf Pinch ends and turn under. Place, seam Divide dough in half. On lightly floured side down, in loaf pan. Follow directions surface, roll each half into a rectangle, in recipe for rising and baking. approximately 9 x14". A rolling pin will smooth dough and remove gas bubbles.

  • Page 52: Basic White Bread

    Basic White Bread cup low-fat milk Place milk, sugar, salt, and butter in small saucepan. Heat over low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves. 3 tablespoons sugar Cool to lukewarm. 2 teaspoons salt Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer bowl. Add 3 tablespoons butter or margarine lukewarm milk mixture and 4...
  • Page 53 Basic White Bread VARIATIONS Cinnamon Bread Prepare dough, divide, and roll out each half to a rectangle, as directed. Mix together cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in small bowl. Spread each rectangle with 1 tablespoon softened butter or margarine. Sprinkle with half of sugar mixture. Finish rolling and shaping loaves.

  • Page 54: Whole Grain Wheat Bread

    Whole Grain Wheat Bread cup plus Dissolve 1 tablespoon brown sugar in warm water in 1 tablespoon brown small bowl. Add yeast and let mixture stand. sugar Place 4 cups flour, powdered milk, cup brown sugar, 2 cups warm water and salt in mixer bowl.

  • Page 55: French Bread

    French Bread 2 packages active Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer bowl. Add dry yeast salt, butter, and flour. Attach bowl and Dough Hook* to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute, or until cups warm water well blended.

  • Page 56: Honey Oatmeal Bread

    Honey Oatmeal Bread cups water Place water, honey, and butter in small saucepan. Heat over low heat until mixture is very warm (120°F to 130°F). cup honey cup butter or Place 5 cups flour, oats, salt, and yeast in mixer bowl. margarine Attach bowl and Dough Hook* to mixer.
  • Page 57 Light Rye Bread cup honey Place honey, molasses, salt, butter, caraway seed, and boiling water in small bowl. Stir until honey dissolves. cup light molasses Cool to lukewarm. 2 teaspoons salt Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter or margarine lukewarm honey mixture, rye flour, and 1 cup all-purpose...
  • Page 58 Dill Batter Bread 2 packages active Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer bowl. Add dry yeast 1 tablespoon honey and let stand 5 minutes. cup warm water Add cottage cheese, remaining 3 tablespoons honey, (105°F to 115°F) onion, butter, dill seed, salt, and soda. Attach bowl and 4 tablespoons honey, Flat Beater to mixer.
  • Page 59 Vegetable Cheese Bread 2 packages active Dissolve yeast in warm water in small bowl. Set aside. dry yeast Combine whole wheat flour, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup warm water sugar, and salt in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and Dough (105°F to 115°F) Hook* to mixer.

  • Page 60: Basic Sweet Dough

    Blueberry Oat Bread 2 cups all-purpose Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl. Add milk, butter, flour orange peel, and eggs. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Stir Speed and mix about 30 seconds. 1 cup rolled oats With spoon, gently stir in blueberries.

  • Page 61: Cinnamon Swirl Rounds

    Cinnamon Swirl Rounds 1 cup firmly packed Place brown sugar, sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon, and brown sugar walnuts in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute. 1 cup sugar cup butter or Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
  • Page 62 Rapid Mix Cool Rise White Bread 6-7 cups all-purpose Place 5 cups flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and butter in mixer flour bowl. Attach bowl and Dough Hook* to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 20 seconds. Gradually add warm 2 tablespoons sugar water and mix about 1 minutes longer.

  • Page 63: Crusty Pizza Dough

    Crusty Pizza Dough 1 package active dry Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer bowl. Add yeast salt, olive oil, and 2 cups flour. Attach bowl and Dough Hook* to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute. 1 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) Continuing on Speed 2, add remaining flour,...

  • Page 64: Baking Powder Biscuits

    Baking Powder Biscuits 2 cups all-purpose Place flour, baking powder, salt, and shortening in mixer flour bowl. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Stir Speed and mix about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. 4 teaspoons baking powder Add milk.
  • Page 65 Sour Cream Coffee Cake cup firmly packed Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts in small brown sugar bowl. Set aside. teaspoons cinnamon Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and 1 cup chopped salt in mixer bowl. Add margarine, sour cream, and walnuts or pecans vanilla.
  • Page 66 Pancakes cups all-purpose Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in mixer flour bowl. Add all remaining ingredients. Attach bowl and Flat Beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and mix about 2 teaspoons baking 30 seconds, or until ingredients are combined. Stop and powder scrape bowl.

  • Page 67: Kitchenaid ® Stand Mixer Warranty

    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 DOES 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.

  • Page 68: Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty - 50 United States And District Of Columbia

    ® products meets the exacting standards fail within the first year of ownership, of KitchenAid that, if your stand mixer simply call our toll-free Customer should fail within the first year of Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390 ownership, KitchenAid will arrange Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.

  • Page 69: How To Order Accessories And Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Or write to: To order accessories or replacement Customer Satisfaction Center parts for your stand mixer in the 50 KitchenAid Portable Appliances United States, District of Columbia, P.O. Box 218 and Puerto Rico, call toll-free St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218 1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
  • Page 72 ® Registered trademark/TM Trademark/the shape of the stand mixer is a registered trademark of KitchenAid, U.S.A. W10171783D 5/10 ©2010. All Rights Reserved...

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