KitchenAid KHM51 User manual

KHM51 and KHM61
5 and 6 Speed Hand Mixer
INSTRUCTIONS
Batteur à main à 5 et 6 vitesses
INSTRUCTIONS
Batidora manual de 5 y 6 velocidades
INSTRUCCIONES
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USA: 1.800.541.6390
Canada: 1.800.807.6777
KitchenAid.com
KitchenAid.ca
Welcome to the world of KitchenAid® .
We’re committed to helping you
create a lifetime of delicious meals for
family and friends. To help ensure the
longevity and performance of your
appliance, keep this guide handy.
It will empower you with the best way
to use and care for your product. Your
satisfaction is our #1 goal. Remember
to register your product online at
www.kitchenaid.com, or by
mail using the attached
Product Registration Card.
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Table of Contents
HAND MIXER SAFETY
Important Safeguards.................................................................................................4
Electrical Requirements.............................................................................................5
Proof of Purchase and Product Registration..............................................................5
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................................................6
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................8
SETTING UP YOUR HAND MIXER
Attaching the Accessories..........................................................................................9
Removing the Accessories.........................................................................................9
USING YOUR HAND MIXER
Operating the Speed Control..................................................................................10
Speed Control Guide – 5-Speed Hand Mixers........................................................10
Speed Control Guide – 6-Speed Hand Mixers........................................................11
CLEANING YOUR HAND MIXER .............................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................12
WARRANTY...................................................................................................................13
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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 Hand Mixer in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug Hand 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 all accessories during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons
and/or damage to the Hand Mixer.
6. Do not operate the Hand Mixer with a damaged cord or plug, or after the Hand Mixer
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the Hand Mixer 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 re, electric
shock, or injury.
8. Do not use the Hand Mixer outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10.Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
11.Remove any accessories from Hand Mixer before washing.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Hand Mixer Safety
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Volts: 120 A.C. only.
Hertz: 60 Hz
NOTE: This Hand Mixer has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way. This product is
designed for household use only.
Hand Mixer Safety
Electrical Requirements
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
Always keep a copy of the sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your Hand Mixer.
Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.
Before you use your Hand Mixer, please ll 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 notication 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 personal records:
Model Number ________________________________________________________
Serial Number ________________________________________________________
Date Purchased _______________________________________________________
Store Name and Location ______________________________________________
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Parts and Features
Non-Tip
Heel Rest
Stainless Steel Turbo
BeaterTM Accessory
Swivel Lock
Power Cord
Comfort Designed
Handle
Oversized Beater
Ejector Button
Easy-to-Use
Speed Control
Air
Vents
Stainless Steel
12-Tine Whisk Accessory
(included with 6-Speed models)
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Parts and Features
Powerful DC Motor
Provides powerful mixing action and is
designed for quiet, long life operation.
Easy-To-Use Speed Control
Features a positive “click” at each speed
setting.
Comfort Designed Handle
Angled handle reduces arm fatigue; rounded
grip provides a comfortable t for hands of
all sizes.
Easy-To-Clean Design
Smooth styling has no ingredient-trapping
cracks or crevices. Makes cleanup easy.
Oversized Beater Ejection Button
Makes for easy, single-handed ejection
of beaters.
Swivel Lock Power Cord
Round shape will not trap ingredients. Makes
cleanup easy. Swivel lock the cord into left
or right position to make mixing convenient
at any angle.
Non-Tip Heel Rest
Holds Hand Mixer stable when not in use.
Important parts and accessories included with your new Hand Mixer are highlighted below.
Refer to the following pages for additional details on accessories included with your Hand
Mixer.
Air Vents
Positioned to prevent clogging from batters
and other mixtures.
Turbo Beater™
The smooth rounded wire design of the
Turbo Beater accessory prevents clogging,
even mixes rather than crushes ingredients,
and makes clean up virtually effortless.
Dishwasher-safe, high quality stainless steel.
12-Tine Whisk
High-quality stainless steel designed to
produce ufer whipped cream and egg
whites. Included with 6-Speed models.
KitchenAid Brand Quality
Your Hand Mixer is built and tested to
meet KitchenAid standards for optimum
performance and durability. We’re so
condent the quality of our products meets
the exacting standards of KitchenAid that,
if your Hand Mixer should fail within the
rst year of ownership, KitchenAid will
arrange to deliver an identical or comparable
replacement.
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Accessories
Turbo Beater™
To order these accessories
In USA: visit www.shopkitchenaid.com, or call 1-800-541-6390
In Canada: call 1-800-807-6777
*
Accessory Included with Model
Uses
Liquid Blender Rod
Dough Hooks
12-Tine Whisk
16-Tine Whisk
Storage Bag
KHM51 KHM61
cookie dough
cake batter
smoothies
diet drink mixes
chocolate milk
iced tea
milkshakes
soups
sauces
yeast bread doughs
whipped cream
whipped egg whites
sauces
puddings
to store accessories
*
*
whipped cream
whipped egg whites
sauces
puddings
Artisan Turbo Beater™cookie dough
cake batter
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Setting Up Your Hand Mixer
Attaching the Accessories 4. Insert the accessory with a collar (D) into
the larger opening (B) of the Hand Mixer.
Line up the anges on the accessory with
the slots in the opening and push in until
it locks into place.
1. Make sure the Speed Control is in the
“OFF” position.
2. Unplug the Hand Mixer from the electrical
outlet.
3. Each pair of accessories (Turbo Beater™
accessories, optional Dough Hooks ) will
have one accessory with a collar (D),
and one without (C). The Hand Mixer
has a specic opening for each. Single
accessories, like the optional Whisk
or Liquid Blender Rod, will always have
a collar (D).
Removing the Accessories
5. Insert the accessory without a collar (C)
into the smaller opening (A) of the
Hand Mixer. Line up the anges on the
accessory with the slots in the opening
and push in until it locks into place.
Be sure to read and follow the specic
instructions in this manual for proper use
of this Hand Mixer.
1. Make sure the Speed Control is in the
“OFF” position.
2. Unplug the Hand Mixer from the electrical
outlet.
3. Press the Ejector Button to release
the accessories from the Hand Mixer,
then remove them.
CD
D
B
Included with Model
AB
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Speed Control Guide -
5-Speed Hand Mixers
The 5-Speed Hand Mixer should always
be set on the lowest speed to start mixing.
Move to higher speeds as needed.
Speed Description
1 For slow stirring, combining, and starting all mixing procedures. Use this speed to
stir in nuts, chocolate chips, shredded cheese, onions, olives, and other chunky
ingredients. Mix our and other dry ingredients with liquids or other moist
mixtures. Helps prevent ingredients from splashing out of bowl.
2 Stir batters and gelatin mixtures. Combine heavy mixtures, such as cookie dough.
Mix light cream cheese spreads. Mash potatoes.
3 Combine heavy cream cheese mixtures. Mash squash.
4 Blend butter and sugar. Mix mufns, quick breads, cake batters, and frostings.
5 Beat egg whites and meringue mixtures. Whip heavy cream and mousse mixtures.
Using Your Hand Mixer
Operating the Speed Control
1. Make sure the Speed Control is in
the “OFF” position by sliding it backward
as far as possible. “OFF” will be visible on
the speed control pad when the switch is
in the “OFF” position.
2. Plug the Hand Mixer into an electrical
outlet.
3. Always start mixing at the lowest speed
by sliding the Speed Control forward to
the rst position mark, which is Speed 1.
4. To increase the Hand Mixer speed, slide
the Speed Control forward. To decrease
the Hand Mixer speed, slide the Speed
Control backward.
5. When the mixing job is nished, shut
off the Hand Mixer by sliding the Speed
Control backward as far as possible.
Unplug the Hand Mixer before removing
the accessories.
NOTE: The Turbo Beater™ Accessories are not designed for mixing and kneading bread
dough. Special dough hook attachments are available. See “Accessories” section for details
and ordering information.
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