KitchenAid 5K45SS Mixer User Manual


 
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Speed Control Guide – 10 Speed Mixers
All speeds have the Soft Start
®
feature which automatically starts the Stand Mixer at
a lower speed to help prevent ingredient splash-out and “flour puff” at startup then
quickly increases to the selected speed for optimal performance.
Number of Speed
Stir
Speed STIR 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.
2 SLOW MIXING 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. Use with Can Opener
attachment.
4 MIXING, For mixing semi-heavy batters, such as cookies.
BEATING 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.
6 BEATING, For medium fast beating (creaming) or whipping.
CREAMING Use to finish mixing cake, doughnut, and other
batters. High speed for cake mixes. Use with
Citrus Juicer attachment.
8 FAST BEATING, For whipping cream, egg whites, and
WHIPPING boiled frostings.
10 FAST WHIPPING For whipping small amounts of cream, egg
whites or for final whipping of mashed
potatoes. Use with Pasta Maker and Grain Mill
attachments.
NOTE: Will not maintain fast speeds under
heavy loads, such as when using Pasta Maker
or Grain Mill attachments.
NOTE: Do not exceed Speed 2 when preparing yeast doughs as this may cause
damage to the mixer.