KITCHENAID 5K45SSC - Manual (Page 14)

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Speed Control Guide – 10 Speed Mixers
Number Speed Description
1 STIR For slow stirring, combining, mashing or
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 or 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 accessory.
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 accessory.
8 FAST BEATING, For whipping cream, egg whites or
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
accessory.
NOTE: Will not maintain fast speeds under
heavy loads, such as when using Pasta Maker
or Grain Mill accessory.
NOTE: Do not exceed Speed 2 when preparing yeast doughs as this may cause damage
to the Stand Mixer.