Kitchenaid KSM85, KSM200, KSM45, KSM120, K45 User Manual

K45 Series

KSM45–KSM200 Series

PARTS AND FEATURES

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Motor head

Speed control

Attachment hub

Beater shaft

Flat
beater

Wire whip

Dough hook

Bowl

Flex Edge
beater*

Pouring shield*

*Accessory sold separately

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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 the 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 any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the
nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of accessories not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause
re, electric shock, or injury.

8. Do not use the Stand Mixer outdoors.

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

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10. Do not let the cord contact hot surfaces, including the stove.

11. Remove the at beater, wire whip, or spiral dough hook from
the Stand Mixer before washing.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product is designed for household use only.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Voltage: 120 V
Frequency: 60 Hz
Wattage: 275 Watts MAX for models

300 Watts MAX for models

325 Watts MAX for models

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 qualified 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 significantly
less power.

K45, KSM45-KSM80

KSM85-KSM110

KSM120-KSM200

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT ACCESSORY

ACCESSORY USE TO MIX
FLAT BEATER

FLEX EDGE BEATER*

WIRE WHIP

Normal
to heavy
mixtures

Mixtures
that need air
incorporated

DESCRIPTION

Cakes, creamed frostings, candies,
cookies, biscuits, pie pastry, meatloaf,
mashed potatoes

Eggs, egg whites, heavy cream,
boiled frostings, sponge cakes,
mayonnaise, some candies

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DOUGH HOOK

Mixing and

kneading yeast

doughs

Breads, rolls, pizza dough, buns

*Accessory sold separately

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SPEED CONTROL GUIDE

NOTE: The speed control can be set between the speeds listed in the chart to obtain
speeds 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 if a finer adjustment is required. Do not exceed Speed 2 when
preparing yeast doughs as this may cause damage to the Stand Mixer.

SPEED ACCESSORY ACTION

STIR

2

4

6

8

STIR For slow stirring, combining, mashing,

SLOW MIXING For slow mixing, mashing, faster

MIXING,
BEATING

BEATING,
CREAMING

FAST BEATING,
WHIPPING

DESCRIPTION

starting all mixing procedures. Use to
add flour and dry ingredients to batter
and to add liquids to dry ingredients.
Do not use Speed 1 to mix or knead
yeast doughs.

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.

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.

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.

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NOTE: To move the speed control lever with ease, lift slightly up as you move it across
the settings in either direction.

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FAST WHIPPING

For whipping small amounts of cream,
egg whites, or for final whipping of
mashed potatoes.

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ASSEMBLING THE STAND MIXER

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Check to be sure that the Stand
Mixer is unplugged, and the speed

1

control is turned to “0”.

NOTE: To move the speed control lever
with ease, lift slightly up as you move it
across the settings in either direction.

Attach the bowl: Place the bowl on
the bowl clamping plate and gently

3

turn it in a clockwise direction to
lock it into place.

Raise the motor head: Slide the
locking lever to the unlock position

2

and lift the motor head.

Attach any accessory: Slip the
accessory onto the beater shaft and
press upward as far as possible. Turn

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the accessory counterclockwise to
hook the accessory over the pin on
the shaft.

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ASSEMBLING THE STAND MIXER

Lower the motor head until it is all
the way down, then slide the locking
lever to the lock position. Before

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mixing, test lock by attempting to
raise motor head.

(OPTIONAL) To adjust beater to bowl
clearance: Tilt the motor head back;

then, using a flat-head screwdriver, turn
the screw slightly counterclockwise (left)
to raise the beater, or clockwise (right)
to lower the beater. Adjust the beater so
that it just clears the surface of the bowl.
If you overadjust the screw, the bowl
lock lever may not lock into place.

IMPORTANT: Your Stand 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, you can easily correct the clearance.

NOTE: When properly adjusted, the flat beater will not strike on the bottom or sides
of the bowl. If the flat beater or the wire whip is so close that it strikes the bottom of
the bowl, coating may wear off the beater or wires on the whip may wear.

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(OPTIONAL) Place the pouring shield*:

Slide the pouring shield from the front
of the Stand Mixer over the bowl
until the pouring shield is centered.
The bottom rim of the pouring shield
fits inside of the bowl. The pouring
chute will be just to the right of the
attachment hub as you face the Stand
Mixer.

*Accessory sold separately

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OPERATING THE STAND MIXER

NOTE: The Stand Mixer may warm up during use. Under heavy loads with extended
mixing time, the top of the unit may become hot. This is normal.

Plug the Stand Mixer into a
grounded 3 prong outlet. Always
set the speed control lever on
lowest speed to start, then gradually

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increase speed to avoid splashing
ingredients. See the “Speed control
guide” to select the best speed for
your recipe.

NOTE: To move the speed control lever
with ease, lift slightly up as you move it
across the settings in either direction.

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Do not scrape the bowl while the
Stand Mixer is operating. The bowl
and beaters are designed to provide
thorough mixing without frequent

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scraping. Scraping the bowl once
or twice during mixing is usually
sufficient.

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NOTE: The pouring shield* can be

used to avoid ingredients splashing
out of the bowl when mixing as well
as to easily pour ingredients in the
bowl while mixing.

(OPTIONAL) Pour ingredients into the
bowl through the pouring chute.

DISASSEMBLING THE STAND MIXER

Raise the motor head: Check to
be sure that the Stand Mixer is
unplugged, and the speed control is

1

turned to “0”; then, slide the locking
lever to the unlock position and lift
the motor head.

Remove the accessory: Press the
accessory upward as far as possible,
then turn the accessory clockwise

2

and pull it away from the beater
shaft.

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(OPTIONAL) Remove the pouring
shield*: Lift the front of the pouring
shield clear of the rim of the bowl,
and pull away from the Stand Mixer.

Remove the bowl: Gently turn
the bowl counterclockwise to release

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it from the bowl clamping plate.

*Accessory sold separately

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OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

KitchenAid offers a wide range of optional attachments such as the spiralizer, pasta
cutters, or food grinder that may be attached to the Stand Mixer attachment power
hub as shown here.

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Check to be sure that the Stand
Mixer is unplugged and the speed

1

control is turned to “0”.

Insert attachment into attachment
hub, making certain that attachment
power shaft fits into the square
attachment hub socket. It may be
necessary to rotate the attachment

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back and forth. When it is in the
proper position, the pin on the
attachment will fit into the notch
on the hub rim.

Turn the attachment knob
counterclockwise to remove

2

attachment hub cover.

Tighten the attachment knob
by turning it clockwise until the
attachment is completely secured
to the Stand Mixer. See the

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Instructions manual that came
with your attachment for detailed
directions on using the attachment.

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TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS

EGG WHITES

Place room-temperature egg whites in clean, dry bowl. Attach bowl and wire whip.
To avoid splashing, gradually turn to designated speed and whip to desired stage.

AMOUNT SPEED
1 egg white GRADUALLY to 10
2 or more egg whites GRADUALLY to 8

Whipping stages

With your KitchenAid Stand Mixer, egg whites whip quickly. Avoid over-whipping.

WHIPPED CREAM

Pour cold whipping cream into chilled bowl. Attach bowl and wire whip. To avoid
splashing, gradually turn to designated speed and whip to desired stage.

AMOUNT SPEED
less than 3/4 cup (200 ml) GRADUALLY to 10
more than 3/4 cup (200 ml) GRADUALLY to 8

Whipping stages

Watch cream closely during whipping. Because your KitchenAid Stand Mixer whips so
quickly, there are just a few seconds between whipping stages.

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MIXING TIPS

Mixing time

Your KitchenAid Stand Mixer will mix
faster and more thoroughly than most
other electric mixers. Therefore, the
mixing time in most recipes must be
adjusted to avoid over-beating.

To help determine the ideal mixing time,
observe the batter or dough and mix
only until it has the desired appearance
described in your recipe, such as “smooth
and creamy.” To select the best mixing
speeds, use the “Speed control guide”
section.

Adding ingredients

The standard procedure to follow when
mixing most batters, especially cake and
cookie batters, is to add:

1/3 dry ingredients
1/2 liquid ingredients
1/3 dry ingredients
1/2 liquid ingredients
1/3 dry ingredients

Use Speed 1 until ingredients have been
blended. Then gradually increase to
desired speed.

Always add ingredients as close to side of
bowl as possible, not directly into moving
beater. The pouring shield can be used to
simplify adding ingredients.

NOTE: If ingredients in very bottom
of bowl are not thoroughly mixed, the
beater is not far enough into the bowl.
See the “Assembling the Stand Mixer”
section.

Cake mixes

When preparing packaged cake mixes, use
Speed 4 for medium speed and Speed 6
for high speed. For best results, mix for the
time stated on the package directions.

Adding nuts, raisins, or candied fruits

Solid materials should be folded in the last
few seconds of mixing on Speed 1. The
batter should be thick enough to keep the
fruit or nuts from sinking to the bottom of
the pan during baking. Sticky fruits should
be dusted with flour for better distribution
in the batter.

Liquid mixtures

Mixtures containing large amounts of
liquid ingredients should be mixed at lower
speeds to avoid splashing. Increase speed
only after mixture has thickened.

Kneading yeast doughs

ALWAYS use the dough hook to mix and
knead yeast doughs. Use Speed 2 to mix
or knead yeast doughs. Use of any other
speed creates high potential for unit
failure.

Do not use recipes calling for more
than 7 cups (900 g) all-purpose flour or
6 cups (800 g) whole-wheat flour when
making dough in a 4.28-L bowl.

Do not use recipes calling for more
than 8 cups (1 kg) all-purpose flour or
6 cups (800 g) whole-wheat flour when
making dough in a 4.8-L bowl.

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CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING THE STAND MIXER

IMPORTANT: Do not wash the wire whip in the dishwasher. Do not immerse the
Stand Mixer body in water or other liquids. These parts should be hand-washed.

Turn Stand Mixer off and unplug
before cleaning. Wipe the Stand
Mixer body with a soft, damp cloth.
Do not use household/commercial

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cleaners. Wipe off the beater
shaft frequently to remove any
accumulation of residue. Do not
immerse in water.

Bowl, pouring shield*, flat beater, and
white dough hook may be washed
in a dishwasher. Or, clean them

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thoroughly in hot sudsy water and
rinse completely before drying. Do
not store beaters on shaft.

IMPORTANT: The wire whip is not
dishwasher-safe. Clean it thoroughly
in hot, sudsy water and rinse

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completely before drying. Do not
store wire whip on shaft.

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*Accessory sold separately

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your Stand Mixer should malfunction,
please check the following:

1. The Stand Mixer may warm up during

use. Under heavy loads with extended
mixing time periods, you may not be
able to comfortably touch the top of
the unit. This is normal.

2. The Stand Mixer may emit a pungent

odor, especially when new. This is
common with electric motors.

3. If the flat beater hits the bowl, stop the

Stand Mixer. See the “Assembling the
Stand Mixer” section and adjust the
beater to bowl clearance.

4. The speed control lever does not move

smoothly or easily. To move the speed
control lever with ease, lift slightly up
as you move it across the settings in
either direction.

5. If your Stand Mixer should fail to

operate, please check the following:

• Is the Stand Mixer plugged in?

• Is the fuse in the circuit to the Stand
Mixer in working order? If you have
a circuit breaker box, be sure the
circuit is closed.

• Turn off the Stand Mixer for
10-15 seconds, then turn it back
on. If the Stand Mixer still does not
start, allow it to cool for 30 minutes
before turning it back on.

If the problem cannot be corrected:
See the “Warranty and service” section.
Do not return the Stand Mixer to the
retailer; retailers do not provide service.

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

KITCHENAID STAND MIXER WARRANTY FOR
THE 50 UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
PUERTO RICO, AND CANADA

This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Stand Mixers
operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Length of Warranty: One Year Full Warranty from date of purchase.
KitchenAid Will Pay

for Your Choice of:

Hassle-Free Replacement of your Stand Mixer. See
the next page for details on how to arrange for
service, or call the Customer eXperience Center
toll-free at 1-800-541-6390.
OR
The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct
defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be
provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.

KitchenAid Will
Not Pay for:

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

A. Repairs when your Stand Mixer is used in other

than normal single family home use.

B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration,

misuse or abuse.

C. Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your

Stand Mixer to an Authorized Service Center.

D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for

Stand Mixer attachments operated outside the
50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico, and Canada.

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