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NOTE: The speed control lever can be set between the speeds listed in the above chart to
obtain speeds 3, 5, 7, and 9 if a finer adjustment is required. Do not exceed Speed 2 when
preparing yeast doughs as this may cause damage to the Stand Mixer.
SPEED CONTROL GUIDE
Speed Action Attachment Description
1Stir Flat Beater
Flex Edge Beater*
For slow stirring, combining, mashing,
starting all mixing procedures. Use to add
flour and dry ingredients to batter, and to
add liquids to dry ingredients. Do not use
Speed 1 to mix or knead yeast doughs.
2Slow
Mixing
Flat Beater
Flex Edge Beater*
Dough Hook
For slow mixing, mashing, 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.
4Mixing,
Beating Flat Beater
Flex Edge Beater*
Wire Whip
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.
6Beating,
Creaming
For medium-fast beating (creaming) or
whipping. Use to finish mixing cake,
doughnut, and other batters. High speed
for cake mixes.
8
Fast
Beating,
Whipping Wire Whip
For whipping cream, egg whites, and
boiled frostings.
10 Fast
Whipping
For whipping small amounts of cream,
egg whites, or for final whipping of
mashed potatoes.
PRODUCT USAGE
ACCESSORY GUIDE
Accessory Use to mix Description
Flat beater
Flex Edge Beater*
Normal to heavy
mixtures:
Cakes, creamed frostings, candies, cookies,
pie pastry, biscuits, meat loaf, mashed
potatoes.
Wire Whip Mixtures that need air
incorporated:
Eggs, egg whites, heavy cream,
boiled frostings, sponge cakes, mayonnaise,
some candies.
Dough Hook Mixing and kneading
yeast doughs: Breads, rolls, pizza dough, coffee cakes, buns.
*Included with select models only. Also available as optional accessory.
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