PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Speed control
lever
Beater height
adjustment screw
Bowl support
Locating pins
Bowl*
Motor head
Attachment hub
Attachment knob
Bowl lift lever
(not shown)
Beater shaft
Bowl handle*
Flat beater
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Wire whip*
Flex Edge beater
(select models only)
Spiral dough hook
*Style may vary depending on model
STAND MIXER SAFETY
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To avoid 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, and 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.
Call the KitchenAid Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390
for more information.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause
re, electrical shock, or injury.
8. Do not use the Stand Mixer outdoors.
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STAND MIXER SAFETY
9. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Remove at beater, Flex Edge beater, wire whip, or spiral dough hook from
Stand Mixer before washing.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed for household use only.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Volts: 120 A.C.
Hertz: 60 Hz
NOTE: The power rating for your Stand
Mixer is printed on the serial plate.
Do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a
qualied 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 signicantly
less power.
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USING THE STAND MIXER
SPEED CONTROL GUIDE — 10 SPEED STAND MIXERS
All speeds have the Soft Start® feature
that automatically starts the Stand Mixer
at a lower speed to help avoid ingredient
splash-out and “our puff” at start-up, then
quickly increases to the selected speed for
optimal performance.
SPEED USED FOR ATTACHMENT DESCRIPTION
Stir Stirring
2 Slow mixing,
Kneading
For slow stirring, combining, mashing, starting
all mixing procedures. Use to add flour and dry
ingredients to batter, and add liquids to dry
ingredients. Do not use STIR speed to mix
or knead yeast doughs.
For slow mixing, mashing, faster stirring. Use
to mix and knead yeast doughs, heavy batters,
and candies; start mashing potatoes or other
vegetables; cut shortening into flour; mix thin
or splashy batters.
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4 Mixing, Beating
6 Beating,
8-10 Fast beating,
Creaming
Fast whipping,
Whipping
NOTE: Use Speed 2 to mix or knead
yeast doughs. Use of any other speed
creates high potential for Stand Mixer
failure. The PowerKnead™ spiral dough
hook efficiently kneads most yeast dough
within 4 minutes.
For mixing semi-heavy batters, such as cookies.
Use to combine sugar and shortening and to
add sugar to egg whites for meringues. Medium
speed for cake mixes. Use with: Food Grinder,
Rotor Slicer/Shredder, Pasta Roller, and Fruit/
Vegetable Strainer.
For medium-fast beating (creaming) or
whipping. Use to finish mixing cake, doughnut,
and other batters. High speed for cake mixes.
For whipping cream, egg whites, and boiled
frostings. For whipping small amounts of cream,
egg whites or for final whipping of mashed
potatoes.
CAPACITY CHART
6-6.5 Quart
(5.67-6.15 L)
Flour 13-14 cups 10-12 cups
Bread 8 1/4 loaves 6 loaves
Cookies 13 dozen 9 dozen
Mashed
Potatoes
8 lbs 6.5 lbs
5-5.5 Quart
(4.73-5.20 L)
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