KITCHENAID 5KSM150PS (02) PDF Document

When using your KITCHENAID 5KSM150PS stand mixer, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

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 Stand Mixer from 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 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 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 5KSM150PS Stand Mixer operates on a regular 220-240 volt A.C., 50/60 hertz house current. The wattage rating 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.

Electrical Shock Hazard Warning:

• Plug into a grounded outlet.

• Do not remove ground prong.

• Do not use an adapter.

• Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

To Attach Bowl:

1. Turn speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug stand mixer or disconnect power.

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

4. Place bowl on bowl clamping plate.

5. Turn bowl gently in clockwise direction.

To Attach Flat Beater, Wire Whip, or Dough Hook:

1. Turn speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug stand mixer or disconnect power.

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

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

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

To Remove Bowl:

1. Turn speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug stand mixer or disconnect power.

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

4. Turn bowl counterclockwise.

To Remove Flat Beater, Wire Whip, or Dough Hook:

1. Turn speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug stand mixer or disconnect power.

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

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

5. Pull beater from beater shaft.

To Lock Motor Head:

1. Make sure motor head is completely down.

2. Place locking lever in LOCK position.

3. Before mixing, test lock by attempting to raise head.

To Unlock Motor Head:

1. Place lever in UNLOCK position.

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

Plug your KITCHENAID 5KSM150PS 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.

To Attach Pouring Shield:

1. Turn speed control to “O” and unplug the mixer.

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

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

4. 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” and unplug the mixer.

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

3. Lift pouring chute from bowl.

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

5. 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 KITCHENAID 5KSM150PS is adjusted at the factory so the flat beater just clears the bottom of the bowl. If the beater hits the bottom or is too far away, you can correct the clearance.

1. Turn speed control to “O”.

2. Unplug the stand mixer.

3. Lift the motor head.

4. Turn the adjustment screw (located under the motor head in the hinge area) 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 wire whip is so close that it strikes the bottom of the bowl, the coating may wear off the beater or the wires on the whip may wear.

Always unplug the Stand Mixer before cleaning.

Bowl, white flat beater and white dough hook: These may be washed in an automatic dishwasher. Or, 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 in water.

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

All speeds have the Soft Start feature which automatically starts the KITCHENAID 5KSM150PS at a lower speed to help prevent ingredient splash-out and “flour puff” at startup, then quickly increases to the selected speed.

NOTE: Do not exceed Speed 2 when preparing yeast doughs as this may cause damage to the mixer.

Adding Ingredients: The standard procedure for most batters is to add ingredients in the following order: 1/3 dry ingredients, 1/2 liquid ingredients, 1/3 dry ingredients, 1/2 liquid ingredients, remaining 1/3 dry ingredients. Use STIR speed until ingredients have been blended, then gradually increase to desired speed. Always add ingredients as close to the side of the bowl as possible, not directly into the moving beater.

Cake Mixes: When preparing packaged cake mixes, use Speed 4 for medium speed and Speed 6 for high speed. Mix for the time stated on the package directions for best results.

Adding Nuts, Raisins, or Candied Fruits: Solid materials should be folded in during the last few seconds of mixing on STIR Speed. The batter should be thick enough to prevent fruit or nuts from sinking. Sticky fruits should be dusted with flour for better distribution.

Liquid Mixtures: Mixtures containing large amounts of liquid should be mixed at lower speeds to avoid splashing. Increase speed only after the mixture has thickened.

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.

NEVER use recipes calling for more than 1.00 kg (8 cups) all-purpose flour or 0.81 kg (6 cups) whole wheat flour when making dough with a 4.8 liter (5 qrt) tilt-head mixer like the KITCHENAID 5KSM150PS.

Follow the “Rapid Mix” method for a faster process:

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 (½ 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 the head back, and remove the dough from the hook. Follow the directions in your recipe for rising, shaping, and baking.

For the traditional method, dissolve yeast in warm water in a warmed bowl. Add remaining liquids and dry ingredients (except for the last 1-2 cups of flour). Mix on Speed 2 for about 1 minute until thoroughly mixed, then proceed with steps 4 through 6 above.

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. Watch carefully to avoid overwhipping.

Amount and Speed:

• 1 egg white: GRADUALLY to 10

• 2-4 egg whites: GRADUALLY to 8

• 6 or more egg whites: GRADUALLY to 8

Whipping Stages:

• Frothy: Large, uneven air bubbles.

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

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

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

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

• Stiff and Dry: Sharp, stiff peaks form when 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. Watch cream closely as it whips quickly.

Amount and Speed:

• 59 ml (¼ cup): GRADUALLY to 10

• 118 ml (½ cup): GRADUALLY to 10

• 236 ml (1 cup): GRADUALLY to 8

• 472 ml (1 pint): GRADUALLY to 8

Whipping Stages:

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

• Holds its Shape: Cream forms soft peaks when the wire whip is removed. Can be folded into other ingredients.

• Stiff: Cream stands in stiff, sharp peaks when the wire whip is removed. Use for topping or filling.

To Attach:

1. Turn speed control to “O” and unplug the mixer.

2. Loosen the attachment knob by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Remove the attachment hub cover.

4. 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.

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

6. Plug into a proper electrical outlet.

To Remove:

1. Turn speed control to “O” and unplug the mixer.

2. Loosen the attachment knob by turning it counterclockwise.

3. 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 for service, 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.

Also, please note the following normal operating characteristics:

• 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.

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

• If the flat beater hits the bowl, stop the Stand Mixer and adjust the beater-to-bowl clearance.