KitchenAid KSM5 Mixer User Manual


 
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Speed Control Guide – 10 Speed Mixers
Number of Speed
Stir
Speed STIR For slow stirring, combining, mashing,
starting all mixing procedures. Use to
add flour and dry ingredients to batter,
add liquids to dry ingredients, and
combine heavy mixtures.
2 SLOW MIXING For slow mixing, mashing, faster
stirring. Use to mix heavy batters and
candies, start mashing potatoes or other
vegetables, cut shortening into flour,
mix thin or splashy batters, and mix
and knead yeast dough. Use with Can
Opener attachment.
4 MIXING, For mixing semi-heavy batters, such as
BEATING 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, and
Fruit/Vegetable Strainer.
6 BEATING, For medium fast beating (creaming) or
CREAMING whipping. 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
or egg whites. 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: The Speed Control Lever can be set between the speeds listed in the
above chart to obtain speeds 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 mixer.