KitchenAid 5KSM180 User manual

W11617485A
STAND MIXER
5KSM180
PRODUCT GUIDE

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PARTS AND FEATURES
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1. Speed Control Lever
2. Motor Head
3. Attachment Hub
4. Attachment Knob
5. Motor Head Locking Lever (not shown)
6. Beater Shaft
7. Beater Height Adjustment Screw (not
shown)
8. Bowl
9. Bowl Clamping Plate
10. Stainless Steel Pastry Beater*and Nylon
Scraper* **
11. Stainless Steel Flat Beater*
12. Stainless Steel Wire Whip*
13. Stainless Steel Dough Hook*
*Also available as an optional accessory.
**Can also be used to scrape your Bowl.

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PRODUCT SAFETY
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:
DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't immediately follow
instructions.
WARNING 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Misuse of appliance may result in
personal injury.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Stand
Mixer in water or other liquid.
3. European Union Only: This appliance shall not be used by
children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children.
4. European Union Only: Appliances can be used by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved.
5. European Union and other countries requiring IEC standards:
Children shall not play with the appliance. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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6. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
7. Turn the appliance off (0), then unplug from the outlet when not
in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before
cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet.
Never pull from the power cord.
8. 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.
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorised
Service Facility for examination, repair, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
10. The use of accessories/attachments not recommended or sold
by KitchenAid may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
11. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
12. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.
13. Do not let the cord contact hot surfaces, including the stove.
14. Remove Flat Beater, Wire Whip, or Dough Hook, from Stand
Mixer before washing.
15. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
KitchenAid, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
16. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is in operation.
17. To avoid product damage, do not use the Stand Mixer Bowl in
areas of high heat such as an oven, microwave, or on a
stovetop.
18. Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
19. Refer to the “Care and Cleaning” section for instructions on
cleaning the surfaces in contact with food.

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20. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as:
■staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
■farmhouses;
■by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
■bed and breakfast type environments.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For complete details on product information, instructions and
videos, including Guarantee information, visit
www.kitchenaid.co.uk/product-tips,
www.kitchenaid.ie/product-tips, or www.KitchenAid.eu.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into an earthed outlet.
Do not remove earth 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.
Power: 300 W for model 5KSM180
Voltage: 220-240 V~
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
NOTE: If the plug does not fit in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the
plug in any way. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician
or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.
NOTE: The Grain Mill (5KGM) is not compatible with Tilt Head Stand Mixers for the series
models 5KSM180.

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SPEED CONTROL GUIDE
SPEED ACTION ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION
1 Stir Flat 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.
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Slow
mixing Flat 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.
Stir Pastry Beater*Cut butter into flour to make pastry dough; Mash
fruits and vegetables.
4Mixing,
Beating
Flat 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.
Pastry Beater*For shredding meats.
6Beating,
Creaming Flat Beater*,
Wire Whip*
For medium-fast beating (creaming) or whipping.
Use to finish mixing cake, doughnut, and other
batters. High speed for cake mixes.
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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.
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. To move Speed Control Lever
with ease, lift up slightly as you move it across the settings in either direction.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed Speed 2 when preparing yeast doughs as this may cause
damage to the Stand Mixer.
*Also available as an optional accessory.

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ACCESSORY GUIDE
ACCESSORY USE TO MIX SUGGESTED ITEMS
Flat Beater*Normal to heavy mixtures
Cakes, creamed frostings,
candies, cookies, biscuits,
pie pastry, meatloaf, 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, buns, coffee cakes.
Pastry Beater*Cut butter into flour
For pie dough, biscuits and
other pastries, mashing
fruits and vegetables, and
shredding meats.
NOTE: Nylon Scraper* *** assists in cleaning the Pastry Beater*. It may also be useful in
scraping ingredients from the Bowl.
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BOWL
1. To attach Bowl: Turn Speed Control Lever to off (0). Unplug Stand Mixer.
*Also available as an optional accessory.
***Can also be used to scrape your Bowl.

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2. Unlock and lift the Motor Head. Then, lock*** the head to keep it lifted.
3. Place Bowl on Bowl Clamping Plate. Turn Bowl gently in clockwise direction.
4. To remove Bowl: Repeat steps 1 and 2. Turn Bowl gently counterclockwise.
NOTE: Motor Head should always be in locked position when using the Stand Mixer.
***Locking option is available on select models.

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LIFTING/LOWERING THE MOTOR HEAD
1. To lift Motor Head: Push the locking lever to the unlock position and lift the head. Once
lifted, the lever will automatically go back in the lock*** position to keep the head lifted.
2. To lower Motor Head: Push the locking lever to unlock and gently bring the head down.
The locking lever will automatically go back in the lock*** position when the head is down.
Before mixing, test lock by attempting to raise Motor Head.
NOTE: Motor Head should always be in locked position when using the Stand Mixer.
***Locking option is available on select models.

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ATTACHING/REMOVING THE FLAT BEATER*, WIRE WHIP*, PASTRY
BEATER* OR DOUGH HOOK*
WARNING
Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before touching beaters.
Failure to do so can result in broken bones, cuts, or bruises.
1. To attach accessory: Turn Speed Control Lever to off (0). Unplug Stand Mixer.
2. Unlock and lift the Motor Head. Then, lock*** the head to keep it lifted.
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3. Slip accessory onto Beater Shaft and press upward as far as possible. Then, turn
accessory to the right, hooking accessory over the pin on the shaft.
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***Locking option is available on select models.