KITCHENAID 5K45SS (03) PDF Document

When using electrical appliances like the KITCHENAID 5K45SS, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

1. Read all instructions.

2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put the Stand Mixer in water or other liquid.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

4. Unplug the Stand Mixer from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

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

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

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

8. Do not use the Stand Mixer outdoors.

9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

10. Remove the flat beater, wire whip, or dough hook from the Stand Mixer before washing.

11. This product is designed for household use only.

12. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

13. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Your KITCHENAID 5K45SS Stand Mixer operates on a regular 220-240 volt A.C., 50/60 hertz house current. The wattage rating for your Stand Mixer is printed on the trim band. Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

For safety, always plug the mixer into a grounded outlet, do not remove the ground prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

1. Turn the speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug the stand mixer or disconnect power.

3. Hold the locking lever in the UNLOCK position and tilt the motor head back.

4. Place the bowl on the bowl clamping plate.

5. Turn the bowl gently in a clockwise direction to secure it.

1. Turn the speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug the stand mixer or disconnect power.

3. Hold the locking lever in the UNLOCK position and tilt the motor head back.

4. Turn the bowl counterclockwise to release it.

1. Turn the speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug the stand mixer or disconnect power.

3. Hold the locking lever in the UNLOCK position and raise the motor head.

4. Slip the beater onto the beater shaft and press upward as far as possible.

5. Turn the beater to the right, hooking the beater over the pin on the shaft.

1. Turn the speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug the stand mixer or disconnect power.

3. Hold the locking lever in the UNLOCK position and raise the motor head.

4. Press the beater upward as far as possible and turn it left.

5. Pull the beater from the beater shaft.

To Lock Motor Head:

1. Make sure the motor head is completely down.

2. Place the locking lever in the LOCK position.

3. Before mixing, test the lock by attempting to raise the head. It should not move.

To Unlock Motor Head:

1. Place the lever in the UNLOCK position.

NOTE: The motor head should always be kept in the LOCK position when using the mixer.

Plug the mixer into a proper electrical outlet. The speed control lever should always be set on the lowest speed for starting, then gradually moved to the desired higher speed to avoid splashing ingredients out of the bowl. Refer to the Speed Control Guide for specific speed settings.

To Attach Pouring Shield:

1. Turn speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug stand mixer or disconnect power.

3. Attach the flat beater, dough hook or wire whip and bowl.

4. Place the back half of the shield (without the chute) on the rim of the bowl.

5. Insert the tabs on the front half of the shield (with the chute) under the tab openings on the back half of the shield, then lower the shield to lock into place.

To Remove Pouring Shield:

1. Turn speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug stand mixer or disconnect power.

3. Hold the locking lever in the UNLOCK position and tilt the motor head back.

4. Lift the pouring chute from the bowl.

5. Slide the back half of the shield from the bowl.

6. Remove the attachment and bowl.

To Use Pouring Shield:

Pour ingredients into the bowl through the pouring chute.

Flat Beater for normal to heavy mixtures:

cakes, creamed frostings, candies, cookies, pie pastry, biscuits, quick breads, meat loaf, mashed potatoes.

Wire Whip for mixtures that need air incorporated:

eggs, egg whites, heavy cream, boiled frostings, sponge cakes, angel food cakes, mayonnaise, some candies.

Dough Hook for mixing and kneading yeast doughs:

breads, rolls, pizza dough, coffee cakes, buns.

Your Stand Mixer is adjusted at the factory so the flat beater just clears the bottom of the bowl. If the flat beater hits the bottom of the bowl or is too far away, you can correct the clearance.

1. Turn the speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug the stand mixer or disconnect power.

3. Lift the motor head.

4. Turn the adjustment screw (A) SLIGHTLY counter-clockwise (left) to raise the flat beater or clockwise (right) to lower the flat beater.

5. Make the adjustment with the flat beater, so it just clears the surface of the bowl. If you over-adjust the screw, the bowl lock lever may not lock into place.

NOTE: When properly adjusted, the flat beater will not strike the bottom or side of the bowl. If the flat beater or the wire whip is so close that it strikes the bottom of the bowl, the coating may wear off the beater or wires on the whip may wear.

Always be sure to unplug the Stand Mixer before cleaning.

Bowl, white flat beater, and white dough hook: These may be washed in an automatic dishwasher. Alternatively, clean them thoroughly in hot sudsy water and rinse completely before drying. Do not store beaters on the shaft.

Stand Mixer Body: Wipe the Stand Mixer with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use household/commercial cleaners. Do not immerse it in water.

Beater Shaft: Wipe off the beater shaft frequently, removing any residue that may accumulate.

During operation, the flat beater moves around the stationary bowl, while at the same time turning in the opposite direction on its own axis. This action provides complete coverage of the bowl. Your KitchenAid® Stand Mixer will mix faster and more thoroughly than most other electric mixers. Because of this efficiency, the mixing time in most recipes must be adjusted to avoid overbeating.

All speeds have the Soft Start feature which automatically starts the mixer at a lower speed to help prevent ingredient splash-out and “flour puff” at startup, then quickly increases to the selected speed.

• Stir Speed (STIR): For slow stirring, combining, mashing, and 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.
• Speed 2 (SLOW MIXING): For slow mixing, mashing, and faster stirring. Use to mix and knead yeast doughs, heavy batters and candies, start mashing potatoes or other vegetables, cut shortening into flour, and mix thin or splashy batters. Use with Can Opener attachment.
• Speed 4 (MIXING, BEATING): 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. Use with: Food Grinder, Rotor Slicer/Shredder, Pasta Roller, and Fruit/Vegetable Strainer.
• Speed 6 (BEATING, CREAMING): For medium-fast beating (creaming) or whipping. Use to finish mixing cake, doughnut, and other batters. High speed for cake mixes. Use with Citrus Juicer attachment.
• Speed 8 (FAST BEATING, WHIPPING): For whipping cream, egg whites, and boiled frostings.
• Speed 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.

The standard procedure to follow when mixing most batters, especially cake and cookie batters, is to add ingredients in stages:

1. 1/3 dry ingredients

2. 1/2 liquid ingredients

3. 1/3 dry ingredients

4. 1/2 liquid ingredients

5. 1/3 dry ingredients

Use STIR Speed until ingredients have been blended, then gradually increase to the desired speed. Always add ingredients as close to the side of the bowl as possible, not directly into the moving beater. The Pouring Shield can be used to simplify adding ingredients.

NOTE: If ingredients in the very bottom of the bowl are not thoroughly mixed, the beater is not far enough into the bowl. See “Beater to Bowl Clearance” instructions.

ALWAYS use the dough hook to mix and knead yeast doughs. Use Speed 2 to mix or knead yeast doughs. Use of any other speed creates high potential for unit failure.

Capacity Limits:

NEVER use recipes calling for more than 0.87 kg (7 cups) of all-purpose flour or 0.81 kg (6 cups) of whole wheat flour when making dough with a 4.25 liter (4.5 qrt) tilt-head mixer like the KITCHENAID 5K45SS.

1. Place all dry ingredients, including yeast, into the bowl, except for the last 125 to 250 gr (1 to 2 cups) of flour.

2. Attach the bowl and dough hook. Lock the mixer head. Turn to Speed 2 and mix for about 15 seconds, or until ingredients are combined.

3. Continuing on Speed 2, gradually add liquid ingredients to the flour mixture and mix for 1 to 2 minutes longer. NOTE: If liquid ingredients are added too quickly, they will form a pool around the dough hook and slow down the mixing process.

4. Continuing on Speed 2, gently add the remaining flour, 60 gr (1/2 cup) at a time. Mix until the dough clings to the hook and cleans the sides of the bowl, about 2 minutes.

5. When the dough clings to the hook, knead on Speed 2 for 2 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

6. Unlock and tilt back the head and remove the dough from the hook. Follow the directions in your recipe for rising, shaping, and baking.

Place room temperature egg whites in a clean, dry bowl. Attach the bowl and wire whip. To avoid splashing, gradually turn to the designated speed and whip to the desired stage.

Amount & Speed:

1 egg white: GRADUALLY to 10

2-4 egg whites: GRADUALLY to 8

6 or more egg whites: GRADUALLY to 8

Whipping Stages:

With your KITCHENAID 5K45SS, egg whites whip quickly. Watch carefully to avoid over-whipping.

Frothy: Large, uneven air bubbles.

Begins to Hold Shape: Air bubbles are fine and compact; the product is white.

Soft Peak: Tips of peaks fall over when the wire whip is removed.

Almost Stiff: Sharp peaks form when the wire whip is removed, but whites are actually soft.

Stiff but not Dry: Sharp, stiff peaks form when the wire whip is removed. Whites are uniform in color and glisten.

Stiff and Dry: Sharp, stiff peaks form when the wire whip is removed. Whites are speckled and dull in appearance.

Pour cold whipping cream into a chilled bowl. Attach the bowl and wire whip. To avoid splashing, gradually turn to the designated speed and whip to the desired stage.

Amount & Speed:

59 ml (1/4 cup): GRADUALLY to 10

118 ml (1/2 cup): GRADUALLY to 10

236 ml (1 cup): GRADUALLY to 8

472 ml (1 pint): GRADUALLY to 8

Whipping Stages:

Watch cream closely during whipping. Because your KITCHENAID 5K45SS whips so quickly, there are just a few seconds between whipping stages.

Begins to Thicken: Cream is thick and custard-like.

Holds its Shape: Cream forms soft peaks when the wire whip is removed. It can be folded into other ingredients when making desserts and sauces.

Stiff: Cream stands in stiff, sharp peaks when the wire whip is removed. Use for topping on cakes or desserts, or filling for cream puffs.

To Attach:

1. Turn speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect power.

3. Loosen the attachment knob by turning it counterclockwise.

4. Remove the attachment hub cover.

5. Insert the attachment shaft housing into the attachment hub, making certain that the attachment power shaft fits into the square attachment hub socket. It may be necessary to rotate the attachment back and forth. When the attachment is in the proper position, the pin on the attachment will fit into the notch on the hub rim.

6. Tighten the attachment knob by turning it clockwise until the attachment is completely secured to the Stand Mixer.

7. Plug into a proper electrical outlet.

To Remove:

1. Turn speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect power.

3. Loosen the attachment knob by turning it counterclockwise. Rotate the attachment slightly back and forth while pulling it out.

4. Replace the attachment hub cover. Tighten the attachment knob by turning it clockwise.

Before calling your service center, please read the following:

1. The Stand Mixer may warm up during use. Under heavy loads with extended mixing time periods, you may not be able to comfortably touch the top of the unit. This is normal.

2. The Stand Mixer may emit a pungent odor, especially when new. This is common with electric motors.

3. If the flat beater hits the bowl, stop the Stand Mixer and adjust the “Beater to Bowl Clearance.”

If your Stand Mixer should malfunction or fail to operate, please check the following:

Is the Stand Mixer plugged in?

Is the fuse in the circuit to the Stand Mixer in working order? If you have a circuit breaker box, be sure the circuit is closed.

Turn the Stand Mixer off for 10-15 seconds, then turn it back on. If the mixer still does not start, allow it to cool for 30 minutes before turning it back on.