KitchenAid 5KSM7990 User manual

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PROFESSIONAL BOWL-LIFT STAND
MIXER
5KSM7990
PRODUCT GUIDE

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PARTS AND FEATURES
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1. 6.9 L (7 qt.) Stainless Steel Bowl*
2. Bowl Support
3. Locating Pins
4. Stop Switch
5. Speed Control Lever
6. Motor Head
7. Attachment Hub
8. Attachment Knob
9. Bowl-Lift Lever (not shown)
10. Bowl Guard**
11. Beater Shaft
12. Bowl Handle*
13. 11-Wire Stainless Steel Elliptical Whip
14. Stainless Steel Spiral Dough Hook
15. Stainless Steel Flat Beater
16. Removable Pouring Chute**
*Bowl type may vary. Bowls are also available for purchase as separate accessories.
**Included with select models. Picture/Style may vary from product depending on model.

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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 the 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. 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.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, and 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.

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6. 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.
7. The use of accessories/attachments not recommended or sold
by KitchenAid may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
8. 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.
9. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is in operation.
10. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
11. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter.
12. To avoid product damage, do not use the Stand Mixer Bowls in
areas of high heat such as an oven, microwave, or on a
stovetop.
13. Remove the Flat Beater, Wire Whip, or Spiral Dough Hook
from the Stand Mixer before washing.
14. Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
15. Refer to the “Care and Cleaning” section for instructions on
cleaning the surfaces in contact with food.
16. The appliance is not to be cleaned with a water jet.
17. This appliance is intended to be used for commercial
applications, for example in kitchens of restaurants, canteens,
hospitals and in commercial enterprises such as bakeries,
butcheries, etc., but not for continuous mass production of
food.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For complete details on product information, instructions and
videos, including Guarantee information, visit
www.KitchenAid.co.uk or www.KitchenAid.eu.

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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.
Voltage: 220-240 V~
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Power: 325 W
Recommended operating time:
1-30 minutes with a duty cycle of 10 minutes ON/15 minutes OFF.
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.
This product is supplied with a Y type power cord. If the power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by KitchenAid or a service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
The acoustic pressure level measured in conformity with the prEN 454-test code is less than
70 dBA.
ACCESSORY GUIDE
ACCESSORY USE TO MIX DESCRIPTION OPERATING
TIME
Stainless Steel Flat
Beater Normal to heavy
mixtures
Cakes, creamed frostings,
candies, cookies, biscuits,
pie pastry, quick breads,
meat loaf, mashed
potatoes.
1-10 minutes
Stainless Steel Spiral
Dough Hook
Mixing and
kneading yeast
doughs
Breads, rolls, pizza dough,
coffee cakes, buns. 1-10 minutes
11-Wire Stainless
Steel Elliptical Whip Mixtures that need
air incorporated
Eggs, egg whites, heavy
cream, boiled frostings,
sponge cakes, angel food
cakes, mayonnaise, some
candies.
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SPEED CONTROL GUIDE
All speeds features Soft Start which allows
the Stand Mixer to start at a lower speed to
help avoid ingredient splash-out and “flour
puff” at start-up, then increases to the
selected speed.
SPEE-
DACCESSORIES OPERATING TIME ACTION DESCRIPTION
1Stainless Steel
Flat Beater 1-10 minutes Stirring
For slow stirring, combining,
mashing, and starting all
mixing procedures. Use to
add flour and dry ingredients
to batter, and add liquids to
dry ingredients. Do not use
speed 1 to mix or knead
yeast doughs.
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Stainless Steel
Flat Beater
1-10 minutes
Slow
mixing,
Kneading
For slow mixing, mashing,
and faster stirring. Use to mix
and knead yeast doughs,
heavy batters, and candies;
start mashing potatoes or
other vegetables; cut
shortening into flour; mix thin
or splashy batters.
Stainless Steel
Spiral Dough
Hook
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Stainless Steel
Flat Beater 1-10 minutes
Mixing,
Beating
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. Use with: Food
Grinder, Rotor Slicer/
Shredder, Pasta Roller, and
Fruit/Vegetable Strainer.
11-Wire Stainless
Steel Elliptical
Whip 1-30 minutes
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Stainless Steel
Flat Beater 1-10 minutes
Beating,
Creaming
For medium-fast beating
(creaming) or whipping. Use
to finish mixing cake,
doughnut, and other batters.
High speed for cake mixes.
11-Wire Stainless
Steel Elliptical
Whip 1-30 minutes
8–10
11-Wire Stainless
Steel Elliptical
Whip 1-30 minutes
Fast
beating,
Whipping
For whipping cream, egg
whites, and boiled frostings.
For whipping small amounts
of cream, egg whites, or for
final whipping of mashed
potatoes.
NOTE: Use Speed 2 to mix or knead yeast doughs. Use of any other speed creates high
potential for Stand Mixer failure. The PowerKnead Stainless Steel Spiral Dough Hook
efficiently kneads most yeast dough within 4 minutes.

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CAPACITY CHART
6.9 L BOWL
All-purpose flour 2 to 2.2 kg
Bread 8 breads of 450 g
Cookies/Biscuits 160 pieces
Mashed Potatoes 3.5 kg
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
1. Turn the Stand Mixer off (0) and then unplug.
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3. To attach the Bowl: Fit the Bowl Supports over Locating Pins and press down on back of
the Bowl until Bowl Pin snaps into spring latch.
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A. Spring Latch
B. Locating Pin
IMPORTANT: If the Bowl is not securely snapped into place, it will be unstable and wobble
during use.
4. To attach the accessory: Slip the accessory on the shaft and press upward as far as
possible. Turn accessory clockwise, hooking it over the pin on the shaft.
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5. To raise the Bowl: Rotate the Bowl-Lift Lever to the straight up position. The Bowl must
always be in the raised position when mixing.

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USING THE POURING CHUTE***
1. Place the Pouring Chute***: Attach the Pouring Chute*** to the front of Bowl Guard. It
provides a convenient way to add ingredients to the Stand Mixer Bowl.
Auto-Reset Motor Protection: If the Stand Mixer stops due to overload, slide the Speed
Control Lever to off (0) and unplug the Stand Mixer. After a few minutes, the Stand Mixer
will automatically reset. Plug the Stand Mixer back in and slide the Speed Control Lever to
the desired speed and continue mixing. If the Stand Mixer does not restart, unplug the
Stand Mixer for a longer period of time to allow it to cool, then plug back in and restart the
Stand Mixer.
PRODUCT USAGE
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.
1. Plug it into an earthed outlet. Start with lower speed to avoid splashing and increase it
gradually. Refer to the “Speed Control Guide”.
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2. Test the Beater to Bowl Clearance: Plug the Stand Mixer into an earthed outlet. Turn
Stand Mixer ON and test each speed, making sure the beater does not touch the Bowl
during operation. If the beater is too far away from the bottom or is hitting the Bowl,
proceed to next step to make adjustments.
3. (OPTIONAL) To adjust Beater to Bowl Clearance: Lower the Bowl to the down position.
Locate the screw revealed when the Bowl is lowered.
NOTE: Do not adjust the screw located on the spring latch.
Turn the screw slightly counterclockwise (left) to raise the beater, or clockwise (right) to
lower it. Adjust the beater so that it just clears the surface of the Bowl. Check again the
clearance of the Beater to the Bowl.
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A. Raise Bowl
B. Lower Bowl
IMPORTANT: When properly adjusted, the Stainless Steel Flat Beater will not strike on the
bottom or sides of the Bowl. If the Flat Beater or the Wire Whip is so close that it strikes the
bottom of the Bowl, coating may wear off the beater or wires on the whip may wear.