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 ngers out of feed and discharge openings.
6. Do not feed dough by hand. Always use the combo tool to push food.
7. Do not operate the Stand Mixer with a damaged cord or plug or after the
Stand Mixer malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
the Stand Mixer to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination,
repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of accessories not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause
re, electric shock or injury.
9. Do not use the Stand Mixer outdoors.
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PASTA PRESS SAFETY
10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter.
11. Do not let the cord contact hot surfaces, including the stove.
12. Also see Important Safeguards included in the Stand Mixer
“Instructions” manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed for household use only.
USING THE PASTA PRESS
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PASTA PLATE
PASTA PLATE
SPAGHETTI
BUCATINI
RIGATONI
FUSILLI
LARGE
MACARONI
SMALL
MACARONI
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RECOMMENDED
STAND MIXER SPEED
10
10
6
3
6
6
RECOMMENDED
EXTRUSION LENGTH
Approximately 9½" (24.0 cm)
Approximately 9½" (24.0 cm)
Approximately 1½" (4.0 cm)
Approximately 1½” (4.0 cm)
Up to 2" (5.0 cm)
Up to 1½" (4.0 cm)
4 | USING THE PASTA PRESS
USING THE PASTA PRESS
ASSEMBLING THE PASTA PRESS
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Rotate cutter away from the housing
base so that the auger may be
inserted. Insert auger into housing
1
base, cross-tab first. Auger should
settle completely inside of housing.
Screw pasta ring onto housing base
3
until it is seated firmly in place.
Place selected pasta plate onto
housing base so that the pasta
2
plate’s tab inserts into auger base.
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USING THE PASTA PRESS
ATTACHING THE PASTA PRESS
Turn Stand Mixer OFF and unplug.
1
For Stand Mixers with a hinged attachment hub cover: Flip up to open.
2
For Stand Mixers with a removable attachment hub cover: Turn the attachment
knob counterclockwise to remove attachment hub cover.
Insert attachment shaft housing into
the attachment hub, making certain
the power shaft fits into the square
hub socket. If necessary, rotate the
3
Pasta Press back and forth. The pin
on the attachment housing fits into
the notch of the hub rim when in
the proper position.
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Tighten the Stand Mixer attachment
hub knob until the Pasta Press
4
attachment is completely secured
to the Stand Mixer.
USING THE PASTA PRESS
MAKING PASTA
IMPORTANT: When using the Pasta Press, do not wear ties, scarves, loose clothing
or long necklaces; gather long hair with a clasp.
Prepare pasta dough (see “Recipe”
section). Form dough into walnut-
1
sized balls.
NOTE: The Pasta Press is designed to
be used with pasta dough only. To avoid
damaging your Pasta Press, do not insert
anything other than pasta dough.
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0 Stir 2 4 8 10
Set the Stand Mixer speed, using
“Choosing the right pasta plate”
2
chart.
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USING THE PASTA PRESS
Slowly feed walnut-sized balls
of dough into the hopper; dough
should self-feed through the auger.
3
Wait until auger is visible before
adding the next piece.
Use the cutter to cut pasta at
desired length as it exits the press.
5
See “Choosing the right pasta plate”
for recommended lengths.
Use the combo tool to push dough
only if dough becomes caught in
4
the hopper and no longer self feeds.
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let foods that contain
perishable ingredients such as
eggs, dairy products, and
meats remain unrefrigerated for
more than one hour.
Doing so can result in food
poisoning or sickness.
Separate pasta after extrusion. Pasta
may be cooked immediately. If
drying, place long noodles on
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KitchenAid
or dry in a single layer on a towel
placed on a at surface.
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®
Drying Rack (KPDR),
USING THE PASTA PRESS
DISASSEMBLING THE PASTA PRESS
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Turn Stand Mixer OFF and unplug.
1
Unscrew the pasta ring to remove.
If pasta ring is too tight to remove
by hand, slip the wrench side of the
3
combo tool over the grooves, and
turn as shown. Once the pasta ring
is off, pop out the pasta plate.
Remove the Pasta Press attachment
2
from the Stand Mixer.
Use the combo tool hook to pull
the auger from the Pasta Press
4
housing.
IMPORTANT: After removing the auger
from the press housing, be sure to clean
any dried dough from the auger. See
“Care and Cleaning” for details.
OPTIONAL: If desired, attach the next
pasta plate, using the directions in the
“Attaching the Pasta Press” section.
NOTE: Allow Stand Mixer to rest for at
least 1 hour after extruding 2 consecutive
pasta dough recipes.
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CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE PASTA ATTACHMENT AND ACCESSORIES
These accessories are designed to be used with pasta dough only. To avoid damaging
your Pasta Press, do not insert anything other than pasta dough.
IMPORTANT: Do not use metal objects, other than the provided cleaning tool,
to clean out the Pasta Press. Do not wash housing, cutter, and pasta plates in the
dishwasher or immerse in water or other liquids. The housing, cutter, and pasta plates
should be hand washed.
Completely disassemble Pasta
Turn Stand Mixer OFF and unplug.
1
Press. Use the directions from the
2
“Disassembling the Pasta Press”
section.
Remove completely dried dough
3
with the cleaning tool.
10 | CARE AND CLEANING
Clean the Pasta Press housing,
cutter, and pasta plates by hand
only. Wash with a soft, damp cloth.
Dry thoroughly with a soft dry
4
cloth. Do not immerse in water or
other liquids. Do not wash in the
dishwasher.
CARE AND CLEANING
Wash the pasta ring, auger and
combo tool by hand with a soft
5
cloth, in warm sudsy water; or wash
in the top rack of the dishwasher.
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RECIPE
COOKING PASTA
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let foods that contain
perishable ingredients such as
eggs, dairy products, and
meats remain unrefrigerated for
more than one hour.
Doing so can result in food
poisoning or sickness.
BASIC EGG NOODLE PASTA
Add 2 tsp (10 mL) salt and 1 tbs. (15 mL)
oil (optional) to 6 qt (5.7 L) boiling water.
Gradually add pasta and continue to cook
at a boil until pasta is “al dente” or slightly
rm to the bite. Pasta oats to the top of
the water while cooking, so stir occasionally
to keep it cooking evenly. Use a colander
to drain.
Dry Pasta — 7 minutes
Fresh Pasta — 2-5 minutes, depending
on noodle thickness.
4 large eggs
3½ cups (830 mL) sifted all-purpose our
1 tbs (15 mL) water
1 tsp (2 mL) salt
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Break eggs into a glass measuring cup.
Check to see that the eggs measure
7/8 cup (207 mL). If less than 7/8 cup
(207 mL), add water, 1 tsp (2 mL) at a
time, until measurement is reached.
Place our and salt in Stand Mixer bowl.
Attach bowl and at beater. Turn to Speed
2 and gradually add eggs and 1 tbs (15 mL)
water. Mix for 30 seconds. Stop the Stand
Mixer and exchange the at beater for the
dough hook. Turn to Speed 2 and knead
for 2 minutes.
Let dough rest for 20 minutes
Remove mixture from bowl and place on
a clean surface.
Dough may appear crumbly. Hand knead
for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until dough
is smooth, pliable and holds together in
a ball.
Form walnut-sized pieces and extrude
pasta into desired shape. Separate and
dry as desired, following cooking
instructions above.
Yield: About 1 ¼ pounds (579 g) dough
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your Stand Mixer should malfunction or
fail to operate while using the Pasta Press
attachment, please check the following:
1. Did you use the correct speed for
the pasta plate as suggested in the
“Choosing the right pasta plate” chart?
2. Did you assemble and attach the Pasta
Press attachment properly as shown in
the “Using the Pasta Press” section?
3. Did you follow the usage instructions
as described in the “Using the Pasta
Press” section?
4. Is your dough prepared according to
the recipe?
5. Is the Stand Mixer plugged in?
6. 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.
7. 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 is not due to one of the
above items, see the “Arranging for
Service” section in the “Warranty”.
Do not return the Pasta Press attachment
or the Stand Mixer to the retailer, as they
do not provide service.
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE
KITCHENAID® PASTA PRESS 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 the Pasta Press
attachments 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 Pasta Press. 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 specic legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
A. Repairs when your Pasta Press 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
Pasta Press to an Authorized Service Center.
D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for
Pasta Press attachments operated outside the
50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico, and Canada.
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE
HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY – 50 UNITED STATES,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND PUERTO RICO
We’re so condent the quality of our
products meets the exacting standards
of KitchenAid that, if your Pasta Press
should fail within the 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 Pasta
Press returned to us. Your replacement
unit will also be covered by our one year
limited warranty.
If your Pasta Press should fail within the
rst year of ownership, simply call our
HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY – CANADA
toll-free Customer eXperience Center at
1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday.
Please have your original sales receipt
available when you call. Proof of purchase
will be required to initiate the claim. Give
the consultant your complete shipping
address. (No P.O. Box numbers, please.)
When you receive your replacement Pasta
Press, use the carton, packing materials,
and prepaid shipping label to pack up
your original Pasta Press and send it back
to KitchenAid.
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We’re so condent the quality of our
products meets the exacting standards
of the KitchenAid brand that, if your
Pasta Press should fail within the rst
year of ownership, we will replace your
Pasta Press Attachment with an identical
or comparable replacement. Your
replacement unit will also be covered
by our one year limited warranty.
If your Pasta Press should fail within
the rst year of ownership, simply call
our toll-free Customer eXperience Center
at 1-800-807-6777 Monday through Friday.
Please have your original sales receipt
available when you call. Proof of purchase
will be required to initiate the claim. Give
the consultant your complete shipping
address.
When you receive your replacement Pasta
Press, use the carton, packing materials,
and prepaid shipping label to pack up
your original Pasta Press and send it back
to KitchenAid.
ARRANGING FOR SERVICE AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES,
OR ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
In the United States and Puerto Rico:
For service information, or to order
accessories or replacement parts, call
toll-free at 1-800-541-6390 or write to:
Customer eXperience Center,
KitchenAid Small Appliances,
P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218
Outside the United States and
Puerto Rico:
Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or the
store where you purchased the Pasta Press
for information on how to obtain service.
For service information in Canada:
Call toll-free 1-800-807-6777.
For service information in Mexico: