KitchenAid KEC56 User manual

Stand Mixer - Bowl Lift
KEC56
KEC66
1Motor Head
2Attachment Hub
3Attachment Knob
4Hub Cover
5Beater Shaft
6Speed Control Lever
7Bowl-Lift Lever
8Beater Height Adjustment Screw
9Bowl Support
10 Locating Pins
11 Bowl*
12 Bowl Handle*
13 Double Flex Edge Beater**
14 Flat Beater
15 Spiral Dough Hook
16 Wire Whip**
17 11-Wire Stainless Steel Elliptical
Whip**
18 Pouring Shield**
19 Spring Latch and Bowl Pin
(Not Shown)
20 Pastry Beater**
21 Flex Edge Beater**
22 Scraper** ***
*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.
***Can also be used to scrape your Bowl.
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PRODUCT SAFETY
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. 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning the
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Turn the appliance to 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, clothing, as well as spatulas
and other utensils, away from beater during operation to reduce the risk of injury
to persons, or damage to the mixer.
6. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is in operation.
7. 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.
8. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause re, electric shock or injury.
9. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter.
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11. Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning the appliance.
12. Remove the Flat Beater, Wire Whip, Pastry Beater, Flex Edge Beater, Double Flex
Edge Beater or Spiral Dough Hook from the Stand Mixer before washing.
13. 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.
14. Do not use the Stand Mixer on or next to an electric or gas oven, or put it inside
of a warm oven.
15. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or by qualified personnel to avoid any risk.
16. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not use the appliance as a
toy.
17. Do not touch hot surfaces. The surface of the heating element is subject to
residual heat after use. Use handles/knobs/buttons.
18. Do not use the device for any other use other than that for which it was
designed. Improper use of the appliance may lead to possible personal injury.
19. Unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Let
the appliance cool down before adding or removing components and before
cleaning.
20. Refer to the “Care and Cleaning” section for instructions on cleaning the
surfaces in contact with food.
21. This appliance is intended for use in the home and for similar applications, such
as the following:
a) By kitchen staff in retail areas, offices and other work environments;
b) Country houses;
c) By clients in hotels, motels or other residential-type settings;
d) Bedroom or dining room settings.
22. Do not use the appliance for any other use other than that for which it was
designed. It could lead to possible injury.
PRODUCT SAFETY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed for household use only.
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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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Voltage: 127 V & 220 V
Frequency: 60 Hz
NOTE: The power rating for your Stand
Mixer is printed on the serial plate.
Use an appropriate outlet to plug in your
Stand Mixer. If the plug does not fit in the
outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do
not modify the plug in any way. Do not
use adapters or T’s.
Do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or service person
install an outlet near the appliance.
The maximum rating is based on the
attachment that draws the greatest
load (power). Other recommended
attachments may draw significantly less
power.
PRODUCT SAFETY
Electric outlet:
For your safety and to avoid damage to
your product, it is very important that your
product is earthed correctly.
Your appliance power cord features a
hexagon-shaped plug, 10A, per ABNT
(NBR 14136).
Your residence electrical installation must
have a suitable electric outlet for this type
of plug. If not, it is your responsibility to
have one installed by a qualified electrician.
Use appropriate outlet type for your
appliance plug, as shown below:
Before operating this
appliance, make sure
the main voltage at
the installation site is
the same as indicated
on product technical
data label.
This information is also included on the
label attached to your appliance’s cord
near the plug.
IMPORTANT:
• If it is necessary to convert your 127V
appliance to 220V, use a 1.0 KVA
stabiliser.
• If it is necessary to convert your 220V
appliance to 127V, use a 1.0 KVA
stabiliser.
• Never plug your
appliance into
multiplug adapters
with another
appliance in the same
socket. Do not use an
extension cord. This type of connection
may cause electrical overload in the
mains, and can damage the appliance
and could cause a fire. The appliance
should be plugged into its own outlet.
• In case of oscillation in mains voltage,
install an automatic voltage stabiliser
with minimum rating of 1500 Watts
between the appliance and the socket.
• If the cord of this appliance is damaged,
it must be replaced. Contact your
nearest authorised KitchenAid Customer
Care Centre.
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ACCESSORY/SPEED GUIDE
ACCESSORY USE FOR DESCRIPTION SPEED
Flat Beater
Mixing and
folding
ingredients
Folding delicate ingredients, egg
whites, cream, etc. Mixing cakes,
frostings, cookies, etc.
1∕2speed for folding
speeds 1-6 for mixing
Flex Edge Beater*,
Double Flex Edge
Beater*
Mixing and
creaming
ingredients
Creaming butter and sugar, mixing
cakes, frostings, cookies, etc. speeds 1-6
Spiral Dough Hook Kneading Breads, rolls, pizza dough, etc. speed 2
Wire Whip*/11-Wire
Stainless Steel Elliptical
Whip* Whipping Eggs, Egg whites, cream, etc. speeds 4-10
Pastry Beater*
Cutting butter
into flour,
mashing fruits/
vegetables,
shredding
meats
Pie dough and other pastries;
mashed potatoes/fruits/vegetables,
shredded chicken
Pastries (Cutting
butter into flour):
speed 1-3,
Mashing fruits/
Vegetables: Up to
speed 2
Mashing potatoes,
Shredding Meat:
speed 2
NOTE: Use Speed 2 to mix or knead yeast doughs. Use of higher speed creates high potential for Stand
Mixer failure. The PowerKnead™ Spiral Dough Hook efficiently kneads most yeast dough within 4 minutes.
The use of a lower speed might slow down the unit and not thoroughly knead the dough.
*Available as an accessory purchase with selected models only.
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PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: If the Bowl is not securely snapped into place, it will be unstable and
wobble during use.
To attach the Accessory: Slip the
accessory onto the shaft. Turn to hook it
over the Pin on the shaft.
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Pin
To Remove the Accessory: Turn Stand
Mixer to “0” (OFF) then unplug. Press
accessory upward and turn to the left. Pull
down the accessory from Beater Shaft.
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Turn the Stand Mixer to “0” (OFF) and
then Unplug.
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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Spring Latch
Locating Pin
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To Remove Bowl: Place Bowl-Lift Lever
in the down position. Grasp Bowl Handle
and lift straight up and off Locating Pins.
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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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Test the Beater to Bowl Clearance: 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.
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(OPTIONAL) To adjust Beater to Bowl
Clearance: Lower the Bowl to the
down position. 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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Raise Bowl
Raise Bowl
Lower Bowl
Lower Bowl IMPORTANT: When properly adjusted,
the 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.
*Available with select models only and available as an accessory purchase.
PRODUCT USAGE
1. Turn the Stand Mixer to “0” (OFF) and then Unplug.
2. Attach Bowl and Flat Beater, Dough Hook, or Wire Whip* to the mixer. Attach Bowl
and raise into locked position.
3. Place the shield onto the Bowl so that the Motor Head covers the U-shaped gap in
the shield. This will position the pouring chute just to the right of the Attachment Hub
as you face the Mixer. Press lightly so that the tabs snap the shield onto the Bowl.
4. Pour ingredients into the Bowl through the Pouring Chute.
USING THE POURING SHIELD*
DISASSEMBLING THE PRODUCT
1. Turn the Stand Mixer to “0” (OFF) and then Unplug.
2. Lift the front of the Pouring Shield* clear of the rim of the Bowl. Pull away from the
Stand Mixer. Lower the Bowl and scrape.
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
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PRODUCT USAGE
WARNING
Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before touching
beaters.
Failure to do so can result in
broken bones, cuts, or bruises.
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 the Stand Mixer into a grounded
3 prong outlet. Start with lower speed
to avoid splashing and increase it
gradually. Refer to the “Speed Control
Guide”.
2. Do not scrape the Bowl while operating.
Scraping the Bowl once or twice during
mixing is usually sufficient.
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
KitchenAid offers a wide range of optional attachments such as the Spiralizer, Pasta Cutters,
or Food Grinder that may be attached to the Stand Mixer attachment power hub.
Turn the Stand Mixer to “0” (OFF) and
then unplug. Unscrew Attachment
Hub Cover. Insert attachment into
Attachment Hub, making certain that
attachment power shaft fits into the
square Attachment Hub socket.
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Tighten the Attachment Knob by turning
it clockwise until the attachment is
secured to the Stand Mixer.
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NOTE: See the “Use and Care Guide” of each specific attachment for more details.
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IMPORTANT: Do not immerse the Stand Mixer body in water or other liquids.
Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning the appliance.
CARE AND CLEANING
1. Turn the Stand Mixer to “0” (OFF) and then Unplug.
2. Wipe the Stand Mixer Body with a soft, damp cloth.
3. The Bowl is full dishwasher-safe.
The following parts are dishwasher-safe, top rack only: Flat Beater, Flex Edge Beater*,
Double Flex Edge Beater*, Spiral Dough Hook, 11-Wire Stainless Steel Elliptical Whip*,
Pastry Beater*, Scraper* ** and Pouring Shield*.
4. The following part should be hand-washed only, using warm, soapy water and drying
thoroughly: Wire Whip* only.
*Available with select models only and available as an accessory purchase.
**Can also be used to scrape your Bowl.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM SOLUTION
If Stand Mixer warms up during
use:
Under heavy loads with extended mixing time periods, you
may not be able to comfortably touch the top of the Stand
Mixer. This is normal.
If Stand Mixer emits a pungent
odor during initial use: This is normal. This is common with electric motors.
If the Flat Beater hits the Bowl: Stop the Stand Mixer. See the “Product Assembly” section
and adjust the Beater to Bowl Clearance.
The Speed Control Lever does
not move smoothly or easily: To move the Speed Control Lever with ease, lift slightly up as you move it across the settings in either direction.
If your Stand Mixer should fail
to operate, please check the
following:
Is the Stand Mixer plugged in?
Is the fuse in the circuit to the Stand Mixer in working
order? If you have a circuit breaker box, be sure the circuit
is closed.
Turn off the Stand Mixer for 10-15 seconds, then turn it
back on. If the Stand Mixer still does not start, allow it to
cool for 30 minutes before turning it back on.
If product shuts off after
extensive use:
Motor has automatic sensor that will keep motor from
overheating by shutting it off. If this occurs, turn speed
switch to off and let Stand Mixer rest for 30 minutes before
restarting.
If mixer is slowing down or
appearing to struggle:
Are you using the appropriate beater and speed? See
“Accessory/Speed Guide“ for more information. Using
1/2 Speed or Speed 1 for bread doughs and heavy loads
might slow down the unit. Breads should knead with the
dough hook at Speed 2. If you have slowdown with heavy
loads at 1/2 Speed, increase to Speed 1 or 2.
If the problem cannot be
corrected:
See the “Warranty and Service” section.
Do not return the Stand Mixer to the retailer; retailers do
not provide service.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into an earthed outlet.
Do not remove an earth prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, re,
or electrical shock.
For customers in the US, please visit kitchenaid.com/pinch-of-help for additional product help.
©2022 All rights reserved. KITCHENAID and the design of the stand mixer are trademarks in the U.S.
and elsewhere. Used under license in Canada.
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