Using The Stand Mixer; Speed Control Guide - KitchenAid 5K45 Series Manual

USING THE STAND MIXER

SPEED CONTROL GUIDE

SPEED ACTION
1 STIR
2 SLOW
MIXING
4 MIXING,
BEATING
6 BEATING,
CREAMING
8 FAST BEATING,
WHIPPING
10
FAST
WHIPPING
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 Stand Mixer.
ATTACHMENT DESCRIPTION
For slow stirring, combining, mashing,
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.
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.
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.
For whipping small amounts of cream,
egg whites, or for final whipping of
mashed potatoes.
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