Oster 2384 User Manual

safety

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

• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MIXER.

Failure to follow these warnings and safety instructions may
result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Mixer
in water or other liquid. This may cause personal injury
or damage to the product.

• Close supervision is necessary when Mixer is used by
or near children or incapacitated persons.

• Unplug from outlet while not in use, before putting on
or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing,
as well as spatulas and other utensils away from beaters
during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons
and/or damage to the Mixer.

• Do not operate Mixer with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Sunbeam
Appliance Service Center for examination, repair or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.

• The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Sunbeam
may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.

• Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or countertop
or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

• Remove beaters from Mixer before washing.

• Do not place Mixer or bowls on or near a hot gas
or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• Do not use Mixer for other than intended use.

• Do not leave Mixer unattended while it is operating.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

safety

This Unit Is for Household Use Only

When your Mixer is first used, you may experience an odor
and possibly a slight wisp of smoke from your mixer’s motor.
This is caused by the heat curing of the insulation which protects
the motor and is normal. After the first few uses, this effect
will disappear.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCIONS

FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.

AND CANADA ONLY

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug fits a polarized
outlet only one way; if the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

FEATURES

Thank you for choosing the OSTER®Mixer. For generations
we have been helping cooks prepare moist cakes, light and fluffy
meringue and chewy cookies. You can even make bread dough
with your OSTER®Mixer.

The OSTER®Mixer offers you a choice of 12 different mixing
speeds.

The Bowl-Fit Beaters and Bowls have been designed to mix
ingredients thoroughly and evenly.

No problem ejecting the beaters either – just push the Ejector
Button located on the side of the handle.

You’ll love being able to make so many things with your Mixer!

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features

FEATURES

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11b

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1. Beater Ejector

2. BURST OF POWER

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Feature

3. Speed Control Dial

4. Mixer-Release Trigger

5. Headlock

6. Stand

7. Dough Hooks

8. Turntable Locator

Switch

9. Turntable

10. Bowl-Fit Beaters
11a.Large Mixing Bowl

11b.Small Mixing Bowl

The Stand Mixer

stand mixer

Assembling the Stand Mixer

Before assembling the mixer, be sure the speed
control dial is in the OFF position and the
electric cord is unplugged.

Attaching the Turntable

Place the revolving turntable into the base
of the stand by pressing the turntable into
the center hole of the adjustment slot until
it snaps into place.

Adjusting the Turntable

The turntable must be adjusted depending
upon which bowl size is being used (see
“Adding the Mixing Bowl”). To adjust,
press down on the turntable locator switch
and slide switch to the proper icon.

Attaching and Removing Mixer Head

To attach the mixing head, press in on the
mixer-release trigger, located at the rear of
the stand.

Place the mixer head on the stand so that the
metal pivot on the bottom of the mixer head
goes into the latched opening on the top of
the stand.

As you release pressure from the mixer-release
trigger, the top of the latch should clamp
around the metal pivot. Once the mixing head
is lowered into position, it will lock into place.

To raise the mixing head, press the head lock
button downward while pulling up on the
handle of the mixing head. Once unlocked,
the mixing head can be removed by pressing
the mixer release trigger.

Be sure the mixer head is securely in position
before using.

NOTE:

away from the stand.

This mixer is NOT intended for use

BALL

EXTENSION

MIXER

HEAD

MIXER

RELEASE

TRIGGER

LATCHED OPENING

MIXER-RELEASE

TRIGGER

BEARING

METAL

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mixing bowl

Adding the Mixing Bowl

Move the turntable locator switch to the
proper setting – the large bowl icon if you are
using the large bowl; the small bowl icon if
you are using a small bowl. Place the desired
mixing bowl onto the turntable.

Mixing bowls should NEVER be used in a
conventional oven, microwave oven, on top
of the range or on any other heated surface.

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OTE

:

If mixing bowls are scratched
or chipped, do not use mixer. Mixer bowl
should not be used to blend in hot liquids.

Attaching the Beaters

Be sure the speed control dial is in the OFF
position and unplug electric cord from the
electrical outlet.

Lift mixer head up and back to pull it out of
the way of the bowl.

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:

It is important that the beaters go
into the correct sockets. Otherwise the mixer
will not give you the proper mixing action.
Do not risk ruining a recipe or damaging your
mixer. Read the following instructions carefully.

One of the beaters is shaped like a cone and
has a nylon button on the bottom. It goes into
the socket on the side of the mixer nearest the
side of the bowl. The other beater is square­shaped and goes into the socket nearest the
center of the bowl. See beater symbols located
on the bottom of the mixer head.

Insert the beaters, one at a time, using a
combination pressing and twisting motion,
until the beaters snap into position.

If a beater should not properly snap
into place, pull it out of the socket and rotate
it one quarter turn. Reinsert the beater into
the socket until it snaps into position.

Mixing Bowl

CONE SHAPED

BEATER

NYLON

BUTTON

SQUARE
BEATER

CONE

BEATER

SQUARE
BEATER

SIDE OF BOWL

Dough Hooks

dough hooks

Attaching the Dough Hooks

Set the speed dial in the OFF position and
unplug the electric cord from the electrical
outlet.

Lift mixer head up and back to tilt it out of
the way of the bowl, while holding it in an
upright position.

Note: The dough hooks must go into the
correct sockets. The mixer will operate with
the dough hooks in the wrong position.
However, you will not get proper kneading
action and you could risk ruining a recipe or
damaging your mixer. Read the following
instructions carefully.

The dough hook with the small washer and
foot goes into the socket on the side of the
mixer nearest the side of the bowl. The other
dough hook with the large washer goes into
the socket nearest the center of the bowl. See
the dough hook symbols located on the
bottom of the mixer head.

Beater-Bowl Drive Adjustment

Automatic bowl rotation is factory set.
Occasionally, a simple adjustment may be
necessary when the bowl fails to rotate.

To make this adjustment, tilt the mixer head
back. Hold the mixer head in an upright
position and locate the adjustment screw on
the underside of the mixer head. Loosen the
locking nut and turn the adjustment screw on
the underside of the mixer head. Loosen the
locking nut and turn the adjustment screw
clockwise, to lower the mixer head; or counter
clockwise, to raise the mixer head. Retighten
the locking nut. The beater with the nylon
button should lightly touch the bottom of the
mixing bowl.

LOCKING NUT

ADJUSTMENT SCREW

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operating

About the Speed Control Dial

The speed control dial is used for turning
the mixer ON and OFF and for selecting its
12 mixing speeds.

Rotate the speed control dial in a clockwise
direction to increase mixing speed; and in a
counter-clockwise direction to decrease
mixing speed.

As you rotate the speed control dial, notice
that a numbered speed is aligned with the
indicator on top of the mixer head. This
numbered speed indicates the speed at which
the mixer is operating.

Rotate the speed control dial until the
indicator is opposite the numbered speed
you wish to use.

Burst of Power®Feature

Press down on button or top handle to
automatically increase the beater speed by
150 RPM for an immediate boost of power.

Head Lock

The head lock feature locks the mixing head
in the down position for added control while
mixing and locks it in the up position for
added convenience while cleaning. To unlock,
press down the button on the side of the
stand. To lock, lower mixing head until it
automatically locks in place.

Operating Instructions

SPEED

INDICATOR

SPEED

CONTROL

DIAL

MIXING GUIDE

Mixing Guide

The speed control guide on your mixer has been designed to help you
take the guess work out of preparing foods.

Use the chart below to determine the best setting to use when preparing
your favorite recipes.

S

PEED

S

ETTING

1 Fold-Kneaded Use when mixing dry ingredients or when folding

2 Stir Use when stirring liquid ingredients or when gentle

3 Blend Use when quick breads require a brisk action,

4 Mix Use when mixing dry ingredients and liquid

5 Combine Use when recipe calls for combining ingredients

mixing guide

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two portions of a recipe together, such as a beaten
egg white into a batter or when directions call
for LOW speed. Use for kneading bread.

action is needed to moisten dry ingredients.

just enough to blend ingredients but not enough
to develop a smooth batter.

ingredients together alternately in a recipe.

together.

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XAMPLE

6 Cake Mixes Use when preparing packaged cake mixes

or when directions call for MEDIUM speed.

7 Cream Use when creaming sugar and butter together.

8 Whip Use to whip potatoes or to develop a smooth

batter.

9 Whip/Cream Use to whip whipping cream or to develop a light,

fluffy texture.

10 Desserts Use to beat air into whipped desserts.

11 Frostings Use when preparing light, fluffy frostings

and candies.

12 Egg Whites Use when aerating eggs and egg whites.

Use when directions call for HIGH speed.

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OTE

: Due to variations in ingredient temperatures and quantities, the Mixing Guide

speeds are only suggested. If necessary, adjust speeds as needed to achieve desired results.

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care

Ejecting the Beaters or Dough Hooks

After you’ve finished mixing, turn the speed
control dial to OFF and unplug the electric
cord from the electrical outlet. Push the
ejector button located near the handle to
remove beaters or dough hooks.

Scrape excess batter off the beaters using a
rubber or plastic spatula. Do not strike beaters
on the rim of the bowl.

Cleaning Your Mixer

To clean the mixer, wipe the mixer head, stand
and turntable with a damp cloth, then dry.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE MIXER HEAD
OR STAND IN WATER. Avoid the use of
abrasive cleaners, as they may mar the finish
of the mixer.

Wash the beaters and bowls in hot, soapy
water after each use. Rinse thoroughly and
dry. Beaters and bowls may also be washed
in an automatic dishwasher.

Storing Your Mixer

Store the mixer in a dry location, such as on
a countertop or table top, or in a closet or
cupboard. Insert the beaters into the proper
sockets. Place the dough hooks in the mixing
bowl. Store the bowl(s) on the turntable.
The beaters will help hold the bowl in position.
Wind the electric cord into a coil, secure it
with a twist fastener.

Maintenance

The motor of your stand mixer has been
carefully lubricated at the factory and does
not require any additional lubricant.

Other than the recommended cleaning, no
further user maintenance should be necessary.

Return the mixer to the nearest Authorized
Sunbeam Service Center for servicing or repairs.

Caring For Your Mixer

Mixing and Baking Suggestions

care

• Ingredients should be added to the mixing

bowl as they are specified in the recipe.
When combining dry and wet ingredients,
you may wish to moisten ingredients on
Speed 1 or 2, then turn to the desired
mixing speed.

• Use the mixing speed that is recommended

in the recipe. Use the handy mixing guide
on the speed control dial of the mixer
to help you find the correct speed to use.

• If times are specified in the recipe,

use them! BE CAREFUL NOT TO
OVERMIX. Overmixing can cause
the mixture to become very tough.

• Should an object, such as a spatula, fall

into the bowl while the mixer is operating,
turn the mixer OFF immediately. Then,
remove the object.

• Remove beaters and place in sink

for easy clean-up.

• When preparing your favorite dish,

DO NOT exceed 3-1/2 cups of flour
in any recipe.

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breads

Special Instructions for Making
Kneaded Breads

When making kneaded breads, your mixer
will require more care than when making
ordinary mixtures, such as cake batter and
cookie dough. The elasticity of the bread
dough and the shape of the dough hooks
may cause your mixer to do some unusual
things.

The bowl may tend to rock back and forth.
We suggest that you guide the bowl with one
hand to help control the rocking action.

AVOID GETTING YOUR HANDS

TOO NEAR THE DOUGH HOOKS!

The kneading action may cause the mixer to
slide on a slippery work surface. Be sure the
work surface and rubber feet on the bottom
of the mixer are clean and dry.

Caution: Do not use the mixer too near the
edge of a table or counter top, where it could
fall off.

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR MIXER

UNATTENDED WHEN USING

THE DOUGH HOOKS.

Ingredients should be added to the mixing
bowl as they are specified in the recipe.

Combine a small portion of the dry ingredients
with the wet ingredients. Mix on Speed 6.
Continue adding dry ingredients until the
mixture becomes sticky, then turn to Speed 1.
Gradually add remaining dry ingredients.

If there is high humidity in the air, it may be
necessary to add additional flour to the recipe.
The high humidity could also extend the
amount of time necessary for baking.

Guide the mixing bowl with your hands.
Use caution to keep hands out of the way
of the dough hooks.

Breads

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ESCRIPTION MODEL NO.

Dough Hooks 4964

Beater 4950

Large Glass Bowl 4938

Small Glass Bowl 4939

Large Stainless Steel Bowl 4951

Small Stainless Steel Bowl 4952