KitchenAid 6397dZw608 Quick guide

BOWL-LIFT

STAND MIXER

INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES

1-800-541-6390

KitchenAid.com

Proof of Purchase & Product Registration

Always keep a copy of the sales receipt

showing the date of purchase of your

Stand Mixer. Proof of purchase will assure

you of in-warranty service.

Before you use your Stand Mixer, please

fill out and mail your product registration

card packed with the unit. This card will

enable us to contact you in the unlikely

event of a product safety notification and

assist us in complying with the provisions

of the Consumer Product Safety Act. This

card does not verify your warranty.

Please complete the following for your

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Serial Number _______________________________________________________________

Date Purchased ______________________________________________________________

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Proof of Purchase & Product Registration.............................................. Inside Front Cover

Stand Mixer Safety..........................................................................................................3

Important Safeguards .....................................................................................................3

Electrical Requirements ...................................................................................................4

FEATURES AND OPERATION

Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Features........................................................................................5

Assembling Your Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer...........................................................................7

Pre-Use Cleaning .....................................................................................................7

Attaching and Removing Mixing Bowl.....................................................................7

Raising and Lowering Mixing Bowl ..........................................................................7

Attaching and Removing the Flat Beater, Wire Whip (not included on all models),

or Dough Hook (not included on all models)...........................................................7

Household Stand Mixer Speed Control ....................................................................7

Overload Reset Button (Model KSMC50 Only)..........................................................7

Using the Pouring Shield (Not Included with all Models).................................................8

Attaching the Pouring Shield ...................................................................................8

Using the Pouring Shield .........................................................................................8

Removing the Pouring Shield...................................................................................8

Cleaning the Pouring Shield.....................................................................................8

Using Your KitchenAid®Accessories................................................................................9

Mixing Time....................................................................................................................9

Stand Mixer Use .............................................................................................................9

Speed Control Guide - 10 Speed Mixers........................................................................10

Speed Control Guide - Commercial Mixers (Model KSMC50 Only).................................11

Mixing Tips ...................................................................................................................12

Egg Whites ...................................................................................................................13

Whipped Cream............................................................................................................13

CARE AND CLEANING

Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................14

Beater to Bowl Clearance ..............................................................................................14

Troubleshooting Problems.............................................................................................15

OPTIONAL STAND MIXER ACCESSORIES

General Information......................................................................................................16

Mounting and Removing Accessories............................................................................16

Available Accessories.....................................................................................................17

Continued on next page.

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RECIPES

Appetizers, Entrees, and Vegetables..............................................................................20

Cakes and Frostings ......................................................................................................28

Cookies, Bars, and Candies ...........................................................................................37

Pies and Desserts ..........................................................................................................43

Yeast Breads and Quick Breads......................................................................................47

General Instructions for Mixing and Kneading Yeast Dough

with the “Rapid Mix” Method ...............................................................................47

Bread Making Tips.................................................................................................48

WARRANTY SERVICE AND INFORMATION

KitchenAid®Stand Mixer Warranty................................................................................65

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – 50 United States and District of Columbia ...........66

How to Arrange for Warranty Service in Puerto Rico .....................................................66

How to Arrange for Service after the Warranty Expires – All Locations ..........................66

How to Order Accessories and Replacement Parts.........................................................67

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, 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 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 beater during operation to reduce the risk of injury to

persons and/or damage to the Stand Mixer.

6. Do not operate 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. Call the KitchenAid Customer Satisfaction Center at

1-800-541-6390 for more information.

7. The use of accessories 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 edge of table or counter.

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

11. This product is designed for household use only (except model KSMC50 which is

designed for commercial use).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your

appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you

and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either

the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously

injured if you don’t immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured

if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to

reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are

not followed.

Stand Mixer Safety

Electrical Requirements

Volts: 120 A.C.

Hertz: 60

The wattage rating for your Stand Mixer

is printed on the trim band or on the

serial plate. Do not use an extension

cord. If the power cord is too short, have

a qualified electrician or serviceman install

an outlet near the appliance.

Model KSMC50 Only:

Watts 350

Volts 120 A.C.

Amps 3.0

Horsepower 2/5

Hertz 60

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong

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.

WARNING

Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Features

Solid State Speed Control

KitchenAid

St. Joseph, Michigan USA

Off Stir 2 4 6 8 10

Motor Head

Bowl Height

Adjustment Screw

(not shown, see page 14)

Bowl Lift Handle

(not shown)

Spring Latch and Bowl Pin

(not shown)

Accessory

Knob

Accessory Hub

with Hub Cover

Locating Pins

Wire Whip*

(see page 9)

Flat Beater*

(see page 9) Dough Hook*

(see page 9)

Speed Control

Lever

(see page 6)

Bowl

Support

Beater

Shaft

41⁄2or 5 Quart

Stainless Steel

Bowl

* Bowl-Lift Stand Mixers include a coated or burnished Flat Beater and Dough Hook (not included on

model K4SS), and a Wire Whip (not included on model K4SS).

All accessories may be purchased separately.

Commercial model KSMC50 not shown.

Overload Reset Button

Model KSMC50 only

(not shown)

Continued on next page.

Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Features

Accessory Hub with Hub Cover

Hub cover removes to reveal the

multipurpose accessory hub. The hub

powers a variety of accessories that

simplify food preparation and add

culinary versatility (see pages 16-19).

Accessory Knob

Knob secures Stand Mixer accessory to

the hub.

Bowl-Lift Handle

Sturdy bowl-lift lever raises and lowers the

mixing bowl.

Beater Shaft

Flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip

accessories mount to the beater shaft.

Stainless Steel Bowl

Stainless steel bowl is dishwasher safe.

Speed Control Lever

10 mixing speeds provide versatility for

any recipe. Speeds range from a very slow

stir to a very fast mix (commercial models

have 5 speeds).

Bowl-Height Adjustment Screw

Screw adjusts the beater-to-bowl

clearance. Factory preset.

Bowl Support

Durable metal arms support the bowl for

stable mixing.

Locating Pins

Pins fit through the bowl brackets to

position the bowl on the bowl support.

67-Point Planetary Mixing Action

The beater spirals to 67 different

touch-points within the bowl for quick,

complete mixing.

Flat Beater

Use the flat beater to mix cakes, quick

breads, cookie dough and to mash

potatoes. Special design works with

unique mixing action to thoroughly mix

ingredients.

Dough Hook*

Quickly and thoroughly kneads any type of

raised dough.

Wire Whip*

The design of the wire whip rapidly

increases airflow into egg mixtures for

stiff soufflés and rigid peaks of meringue.

With the planetary mixing action, the wire

whip covers 134 points within the bowl

to create silky decorator icings and lighter,

fluffier whipped cream.

* Sold separately for model K4SS.

Assembling Your Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer

Pre-Use Cleaning

Before using your Stand Mixer for the first

time, wash the mixing bowl and accessories

(see “Care and Cleaning” on page 14).

Attaching Mixing Bowl

1. Be sure speed control is OFF and mixer

is unplugged.

2. Place bowl lift handle in down position.

3. Fit bowl supports over locating pins.

4. Press down on back of bowl until

bowl pin snaps into spring latch.

5. Raise bowl before mixing.

6. Plug mixer in proper electrical outlet

(see page 4).

Removing Mixing Bowl

1. Be sure speed control is OFF and mixer

is unplugged.

2. Place bowl lift handle in down

position.

3. Remove flat beater, Wire Whip*, or

Dough Hook*.

4. Grasp bowl handle and lift straight up

and off locating pins.

Raising Mixing Bowl

1. Rotate handle to straight-up position.

2. Bowl must always be in raised, locked

position when mixing.

Lowering Mixing Bowl

1. Rotate handle back and down.

Attaching Flat Beater, Wire Whip*, or

Dough Hook*

1. Turn speed control to OFF and unplug.

2. Slip flat beater on beater shaft and

press upward as far as possible.

3. Turn beater to

right, hooking

beater over the

pin on shaft.

4. Plug mixer in

proper electrical outlet (See page 4).

Removing Flat Beater, Wire Whip*, or

Dough Hook*

1. Turn speed control to OFF and unplug.

2. Press beater upward as far as possible

and turn left.

3. Pull beater from beater shaft.

4. Plug mixer in proper electrical outlet

(See page 4).

Household Stand Mixer

Speed Control

Plug mixer in proper electrical outlet

(See page 4). Speed control lever should

always to be set on lowest speed for

starting, then gradually moved to

desired higher speed to avoid splashing

ingredients out of bowl. See page 10 for

Speed Control Guide.

Overload Reset Button

Model KSMC50 Only

If the mixer is overloaded,

the Overload Reset Button

will pop out and the mixer

will shut off. Turn the Speed

Control Lever to OFF. Wait a few minutes,

then push in the Reset Button. Turn the

Speed Control Lever to the desired speed

and continue mixing.

Heavy Duty

Solid State Speed Control

Off Stir 2 4 6 8 10

Commercial

OverloadReset

* Sold separately for model K4SS.

Injury Hazard

Unplug mixer before touching

beaters.

Failure to do so can result in

broken bones, cuts or bruises.

WARNING

Model K5SS

Max. Watts 325

olts 115

Hz60

HOUSEHOLD

USE ONLY

Made in U.S.A.

Heavy Duty

of removing parts

RAISE

Using the Pouring Shield*

Attaching the Pouring Shield*

1. Make sure the speed control

lever is set to OFF.

2. Unplug the Stand Mixer or disconnect

power.

3. Attach desired accessory and raise the

mixing bowl.

4. Slide pouring shield collar

around beater shaft, centering collar

over rim of bowl.

Using the Pouring Shield

Pour ingredients into the mixing bowl

through the chute portion of shield.

Important: Make sure the guides on the

bottom of the chute rest on the rim of

the bowl to keep ingredients from falling

outside the bowl as they are added.

Removing the Pouring Shield

1. Make sure the speed control

lever is set to OFF.

2. Unplug the Stand Mixer or

disconnect power.

3. Remove pouring chute from collar.

4. Slide pouring shield collar off bowl.

5. Lower the bowl support by turning the

bowl-lift lever clockwise.

6. Remove accessory and the

mixing bowl.

Cleaning the Pouring Shield

Wash in warm sudsy water. If you wish

you may place on the top rack of your

dishwasher.

Solid State Speed Control

KitchenAid

St. Joseph, Michigan USA

Off Stir 2 4 6 8 10

Pouring

Chute

* If Pouring Shield is included. Pouring shield

may be purchased separately.

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