Kitchenaid K45sswh Owner's Manual

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Proof of Purchase and Product Registration .................................................... 3

Stand Mixer Safety ...................................................................................4

Important Safeguards ................................................................................ 4

Electrical Requirements .............................................................................. 5

KitchenAid Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty –

50 United States and District of Columbia ....................................................7

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – Canada ............................................... 7

How to Arrange for Warranty Service in Puerto Rico ......................................8

How to Arrange for Service after the Warranty Expires – All Locations ............... 8

How to Arrange for Service Outside these Locations .......................................8

How to Order Accessories and Replacement Parts ......................................... 9

Troubleshooting Problems ........................................................................... 9

Tilt-Head Stand Mixer Features .................................................................10

Assembling Your Tilt-Head Stand Mixer ...................................................... 11

Using Your Pouring Shield ........................................................................ 12

Using Your KitchenAid® Accessories ........................................................... 13

Mixing Time .......................................................................................... 13

Tilt-Head Stand Mixer Use .......................................................................14

Care and Cleaning ................................................................................ 14

Beater to Bowl Clearance ........................................................................14

Speed Control Guide .............................................................................15

Mixing Tips ........................................................................................... 16

Egg Whites .................................................................................... 17

Whipped Cream ............................................................................ 17

Attachments and Accessories .................................................................... 18

General Instructions ................................................................................19

Appetizers, Entrees, and Vegetables .......................................................... 60

Yeast Breads and Quick Breads ................................................................62

Cakes and Frostings ...............................................................................66

Pies and Desserts ...................................................................................76

Cookies, Bars, and Candies .................................................................... 85

Recipe Index .......................................................................................143

Stand Mixer Warranty .............................................................. 6

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PROOF OF PURCHASE &

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Always keep a copy of the sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your stand mixer. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

Before you use your stand mixer, please ﬁ ll out and mail your product registration card packed with the unit.

This card will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notiﬁ cation and assist us in complying with the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act. This card does not verify your warranty.

Please complete the following for your personal records:

Model Number _______________________________________________________

Serial Number _______________________________________________________

Date Purchased _______________________________________________________

Store Name and Location ______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

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STAND MIXER 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:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what 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.

seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not put stand mixer in water or other

liquid.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or

near children.

4. Unplug stand mixer from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off

parts and before cleaning.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas

and other utensils away from beater during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the stand mixer.

6. Do not operate stand mixer with a damaged cord or plug or after the

stand mixer malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Call the KitchenAid Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390 (1-800-807-6777 in Canada) for more information.

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7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause

ﬁ re, electrical shock or injury.

8. Do not use the stand mixer outdoors.

9. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.

10. Remove Flat Beater, Wire Whip or Dough Hook from stand mixer

before washing.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Volts: 120 V.A.C. Hertz: 60 Hz The wattage rating for your stand mixer

is printed on a tag under the mixer base. It is also listed on the trim band.

If the power cord is too short, have a qualiﬁ ed electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

The maximum rating is based on the attachment that draws the greatest load (power). Other recommended attachments may draw signiﬁ cantly less power.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

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KITCHENAID® STAND MIXER WARRANTY

Length of Warranty:

50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, and Puerto Rico: One-year limited

warranty from date of purchase.

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 speciﬁ c legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

KitchenAid Will Pay For:

50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada: Hassle-

free replacement of your stand mixer. See the following page for details on how to arrange for replacement. OR

In Puerto Rico:

The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center. To arrange for service, follow the instructions in the “How To Arrange for

Service“ sections.

KitchenAid Will Not Pay For:

A. Repairs when stand

mixer is used in other than normal single family home use.

B. Damage resulting

from accident, alteration, misuse or abuse or use with products not approved by KitchenAid.

C. Replacement parts

or repair labor costs for stand mixer when operated outside the country of purchase.

HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY –

50 UNITED STATES AND DISTRICT

OF COLUMBIA

We’re so conﬁ dent the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of KitchenAid that, if your stand mixer should fail within the ﬁ rst year of ownership, KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an identical or comparable replacement to your door free of charge and arrange to have your original stand mixer returned to us. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our one year limited warranty. Please follow these instructions to receive this quality service.

If your KitchenAid fail within the ﬁ rst year of ownership, simply call our toll-free Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Give the consultant your complete shipping address. (No P.O. Box numbers, please.)

When you receive your replacement stand mixer, use the carton and packing materials to pack up your original stand mixer. In the carton, include your name and address on a sheet of paper along with a copy of the proof of purchase (register receipt, credit card slip, etc.).

HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY –

CANADA

We’re so conﬁ dent the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of the KitchenAid brand that, if your stand mixer should fail within the ﬁ rst year of ownership, KitchenAid Canada will replace your stand mixer with an identical or comparable replacement. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our one year limited warranty. Please follow these instructions to receive this quality service.

If your KitchenAid® stand mixer should fail within the ﬁ rst year of ownership, take the stand mixer or ship collect to an Authorized KitchenAid Canada Service Centre. In the carton include your name and complete shipping address along with a copy of the proof of purchase (register receipt, credit card slip, etc.). Your replacement stand mixer will be returned prepaid and insured. If you are unable to obtain satisfactory service in this manner call our toll-free Customer eXperience Centre at 1-800-807-6777.

Or write to us at: Customer eXperience Centre KitchenAid Canada 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga, ON L5N 3A7

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