Instant 140-1566-01 User manual

INSTANT®STAND MIXER 6.3QT
USER MANUAL

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Welcome

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Stand Mixer
Mixing Attachments
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Dough Hook
Beater
Attachments Shaft
Suction Cup Feet
Mixing Bowl
with Handle Speed Control Dial
Mixer Head
Release Lever
Whisk
Pouring Shield
Power Cord
(rear)

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INITIAL SET UP
Remember to recycle!
We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle
everything that can be recycled where you live. Be sure to keep this
Manual for reference.
Unpack
1. Remove your new mixer from the box.
2. Remove all of the packaging material from in and around the mixer.
3. Remove the Pouring Shield from in the paper tray packed around
the mixer.
4. The Dough Hook, Beater, and Whisk are packed inside the mixing
bowl. When removing the attachments, place your hand on top of
the mixer head before lifting. The mixer head tilt mechanism is
spring assisted, and you’ll want to hold it in place while lifting.
5. Make sure to remove the Dough Hook, Beater and Whisk from
the Bowl.
6. Don’t remove the safety warning stickers or the rating label from
the mixer.
7. Wash the mixing bowl and attachments before using for the
first time.
Placement
• Place your mixer on a stable, level surface, away from combustible
material and external heat sources. Do not place your mixer on top
of another appliance.
Turn on
• Plug the mixer into an electric outlet. The ring will flash until a
speed is selected.

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USING YOUR STAND MIXER
Control dial
The Control Dial is easy to use, with 6 speeds plus pulse.

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Opening and closing the mixer
The Mixer Head is easy to operate and designed to stay in place
whether open or closed.
To open
1. Place one hand on top of the Mixer Head and use the other hand to
pull down on the Release Lever.
2. The Mixer Head will spring upward; make sure it locks into the
open position.
To close
1. Pull down on the Release Lever.
2. Push the Mixer Head down until it locks in the closed position.

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Using the Pouring Shield
The Pouring Shield can help keep ingredients in the bowl during mixing
and has a pouring chute for adding ingredients during mixing.
To place the Shield on the Bowl
• Ensure that the mixer is not plugged in. Before placing the Mixing
Bowl onto the Mixer, slide the Pouring Shield onto the Mixer Head.
Ensure that all 4 silicone pads on the Pouring Shield are fully
seated around the Mixer Head.
To remove the Shield
• After you’ve removed the Mixing Attachments from the Mixer, pull
the Pouring Shield off the Mixer Head.
How to mix
Prep
1. Ensure the mixer is not plugged in
2. Lift the Mixer Head to the OPEN position.
3. Select the mixing attachment you want to use and place the
opening over the mixing attachment shaft. Align the cutouts on the
attachments with the pin on the shaft. Push the attachment in to
compress the spring and rotate the attachment clockwise until the
pin is securely seated in the slot of the mixing attachment.
4. Place your ingredients into the mixing bowl.
5. Place the mixing bowl in the mixer and turn the bowl clockwise
to lock in place.
6. Return the Mixer Head to the CLOSED position.
7. Plug in mixer into outlet.

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Mix:
1. Turn the Control Dial to the desired mixing speed.
You can adjust the mixing speed at any time during mixing.
2. When you’re done mixing, turn the Control Dial to zero.
The Mixer will stop mixing if the Mixer Head is lifted during operation. The
unit will stop. In order to restart mixing, close the mixer head and reset the
Speed Control Dial to zero.
3. Once the unit has fully stopped, you can lift the Mixer Head to the
OPEN position, turn the mixing bowl counterclockwise to unlock
and remove the bowl.

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MIXING TIPS
The Instant Stand Mixer handles any types of mixing. Here are some
guidelines for speed and capacity.
Speed guidelines
Speeds shown are general recommendations. Use your own judgement
or the recipe instructions.
Attachment Speed Action
Dough Hook 1 Folding in ingredients
2-3 Kneading dough
Beater 1 Stirring dry ingredients
2-4 Cutting butter
Slowly mixing heavy creams
Mixing cookie dough
Mashing Potatoes
Creaming butter
Beating Frosting
Whisk 1 Starting whipped creams and egg whites
5-6 Whipping for meringues
Finishing whipped cream
Finish mashing potatoes
Fast whipping small amounts of egg whites

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Max capacity
Overfilling the mixing bowl will cause problems when mixing. Here are
some sample maximum amounts of ingredients.
Attachment Maximum capacity
Dough hook 1000 g of all-purpose flour
600 g whole wheat flour
Beater 100 cookies
(about 23 g of dough per cookie or
roughly a rounded tablespoon)
Whisk 18 large egg whites
Tip: For large batches or dense ingredients like wheat and rye flour, do not operate
the mixer continuously for over 10 minutes to prevent overheating.

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CARE, CLEANING, STORAGE
Clean your Instant Stand Mixer after use. Always unplug the unit before
cleaning. Before use or storing, make sure all surfaces are dry.
DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or
other liquid, which may result in electric shock.
Part Cleaning instructions
Exterior of unit • Clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge.
Wipe dry.
Mixing attachments • Dishwasher safe, top rack.
• Or clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.
• Allow the mixing attachments to dry completely
before storing.
Mixing attachment shaft • The mixing attachment shaft may produce small
amounts of black residue due to high speed
and friction when the machine is working. After
each use, please clean it thoroughly and keep
the area dry.
• To clean, use a damp cloth to wipe around the
outside of the shaft.
• Use care when cleaning due to the sharp edges.
Mixing Bowl • Dishwasher safe.
• Or clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.
• Allow the mixing bowl to dry completely before
storing.
Mixing Bowl
Pouring Shield
• Clean with damp cloth and mild soap.
Power cord • Use a barely-damp cloth to wipe any particles
off cord.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you run into problems operating your Instant®Stand Mixer, start here
to see if we have a solution. If you can’t resolve the problem yourself
or if you have questions, get in touch with Customer Care and we’ll be
happy to help.
Problem Cause Solution
The mixer suddenly
stops working during use
The mixer may have been
run too long or the room
temperature is too high.
1. Reset the speed to “0”.
2.Unplug the power.
3.Wait for the mixer
to return to room
temperature (generally
15-30 minutes).
4.Try restarting the
process.
The mixer does not run
when you try to mix
The electrical cord has
come unplugged from
the socket.
Verify that the power
plug is plugged into the
outlet.
Power is off. Wait for power to return
before operating.
Mixer Head isn’t locked
into place.
Make sure the mixer
head is locked into the
CLOSED position.
The mixer makes
excessive noise
when running
The mixer is louder at
high speeds than low
speeds
Choose the right speed
to mix food according to
the recommendations in
the manual
There is too much food
in the bowl and the
mixer is overwhelmed
Reduce the amount of
food
The mixer has been
mixing for too long
Stop the mixer and allow
it to cool down for a
while before using

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Problem Cause Solution
Mixing speed slows
unexpectedly or
is uneven
The room temperature
is low, causing the
lubricant in the mixer
to harden
Remove the mixing bowl
and let the mixer idle for
5 minutes to soften the
lubricant
The food being mixed is
too hard or overloaded,
and the mixer cannot
keep up
Reduce the amount of
food in the bowl
Mixer sways and shakes
when working
The foot pads on the
base are off
Replace the foot pads
The mixer is placed
countertop that’s uneven
Place the mixer on
a smooth and flat
countertop
The Mixer Head won’t
return to the closed
position after inserting
the mixing bowl with the
Pouring Shield
The Pouring Shield is
blocking the Mixer Head
Rotate the Mixing Bowl
Pouring Shield on the
mixing bowl and make
sure it is tightly fitted
Product Specifications
Model Wattage Voltage Volume Weight Dimensions
SM1600 400 W 120V/
60Hz
6.3 Quart
6 Liter
5 kg
11 lbs
In: 14.88 L x 11.26 W x 12.8 H
(Mixer + Bowl)
Cm: 37.8 L x 28.6 W x 32.5 H
(Mixer + Bowl)

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