KitchenAid ACCOLADE 400 Quick guide

ACCOLADE™400
TILT-HEAD
STAND MIXER
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE.
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1-800-541-6390
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We’re so confident
the quality of our
products meets the
exacting standards of
KitchenAid that, if your
Stand Mixer should fail
within the first year of ownership,
KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an
identical or comparable replacement
to your door free of charge and
arrange to have your “failed” Stand
Mixer returned to us. Your
replacement unit will also be covered
by our one year full warranty. Please
follow these instructions to receive
this quality service.
If you reside in the 50 United
States and your KitchenAid®Stand
Mixer should fail within the first year
of ownership, simply call our toll-free
Customer Satisfaction Center at
1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m., Saturday, Eastern Time. Give
the consultant your complete shipping
address. (No P.O. Box Numbers,
please.)
When you receive your replacement
Stand Mixer, use the carton and
packing materials to pack-up your
“failed” Stand Mixer. In the carton,
include your name and address on a
sheet of paper along with a copy of
the proof of purchase (register receipt,
credit card charge slip, etc.).
For a detailed explanation of
warranty terms and conditions,
including how to arrange for service
outside the United States, see pages
78 and 79.
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
Always keep a copy of the sales
receipt showing the date of purchase
of your Stand Mixer. Proof of
purchase will assure you of in-
warranty service.
Before you use your Stand Mixer,
please fill 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 notification 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:
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty...........................................Inside Front Cover
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration ................................Inside Front Cover
Important Safeguards........................................................................................2
Electrical Requirements......................................................................................3
Troubleshooting Problems .................................................................................3
FEATURES AND OPERATION
5 Quart Tilt-Head Mixer Features.......................................................................4
Assembling Your 5 Quart Tilt-Head Mixer .........................................................5
Using Your Stand Mixer Accessories...................................................................7
Mixing Time ......................................................................................................7
Mixer Use .........................................................................................................7
Care and Cleaning ............................................................................................8
Beater to Bowl Clearance...................................................................................8
Speed Control Guide ........................................................................................9
Mixing Tips......................................................................................................10
Attachments and Accessories .........................................................................12
RECIPES
Appetizers, Entrees, and Vegetables ...............................................................19
Cakes and Frostings.........................................................................................29
Cookies, Bars, and Candies..............................................................................42
Pies and Desserts.............................................................................................49
Yeast Breads and Quick Breads ........................................................................54
General Instructions for Mixing and Kneading Yeast Dough ......................54
Bread Making Tips....................................................................................55
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty for the 50 United States...................................................................78
Warranty for Puerto Rico.................................................................................79
Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires..............................................79
Arranging for Service Outside the United States ..............................................79
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts...................................................79

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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 Stand Mixer in water
or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
4. Unplug Stand Mixer from 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 beater during operation to reduce
the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the Stand Mixer.
6. Do not operate Stand Mixer with a damaged cord or plug or after the Stand
Mixer malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair
or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Call the KitchenAid Customer
Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390 for more information.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause
fire, electrical shock or injury.
8. Do not use the Stand Mixer outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Remove flat beater, wire whip or dough hook from Stand Mixer before washing.
11. This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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:
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediately follow
instructions.
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.
DANGER
WARNING

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Please read the following before
calling your service center.
1. The Stand Mixer may warm up
during use. Under heavy loads with
extended mixing time periods, you
may not be able to comfortably
touch the top of the unit. This is
normal.
2. The Stand Mixer may emit a
pungent odor, especially when
new. This is common with electric
motors.
3. If the flat beater hits the bowl,
stop the Stand Mixer. See “Beater
to Bowl Clearance,” page 8.
Keep a copy of the sales receipt
showing the date of purchase. Proof
of purchase will assure you of
in-warranty service.
If your Stand Mixer should
malfunction or 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 the Stand Mixer off for 10-15
seconds, then turn it back on. If the
mixer still does not start, allow it to
cool for 30 minutes before turning it
back on.
-If the problem is not due to one of
the above items, see the KitchenAid
Stand Mixer Warranty on page 78.
-Do not return the Stand Mixer to
the retailer as they do not provide
service.
Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 A.C. only. Hertz: 60
The wattage rating for your Stand
Mixer is printed on the serial tag.
Do not use an extension cord. If the
power cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the appliance.
Troubleshooting Problems
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground 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.

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5 Quart Tilt-Head Mixer Features
Motor Head
Speed
Control
Lever
Beater Height
Adjustment
Screw
Stainless Steel
Wire Whip
Dough Hook Bowl Lock Plate
5 Quart
Stainless Steel
Bowl
Flat Beater
Beater Shaft
Motor Head
Locking Lever
(not shown)
Attachment Knob
Attachment Hub
(see page 12)

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Assembling Your 5 Quart Tilt-Head Mixer
To Attach Bowl
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Unlock motor head.
4. Tilt motor head back and lock.
5. Place bowl on bowl lock plate.
6. Turn bowl gently in clockwise
direction.
7. Lower motor head and lock.
8. Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
To Remove Bowl
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Unlock motor head.
4. Tilt motor head back and lock.
5. Turn bowl in counterclockwise
direction and remove.
6. Lower motor head and lock.
To Attach Flat Beater, Wire Whip,
or Dough Hook
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Unlock motor head.
4. Tilt motor head back and lock.
5. Slip beater
onto beater
shaft and
press upward
as far as
possible.
6. Hook beater over pin on shaft by
turning clockwise (right).
7. Unlock motor head and lower.
8. Lock motor head and plug into a
grounded 3 prong outlet.
To Remove Flat Beater, Wire Whip
or Dough Hook
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Unlock motor head.
4. Tilt motor head back and lock.
5. Press beater upward as far as
possible and turn counterclockwise
(left) to unhook.
6. Pull beater from beater shaft.
7. Unlock motor head and lower.
To Lock Motor Head
1. Push locking lever back as far as
possible.
2. Test lock by attempting to raise or
lower head.
NOTE: Motor head should always be
locked when using mixer, and when
attaching or removing the bowl, flat
beater, wire whip, or dough hook.
When in locked position, lever may
not extend all the way back. This is
normal.
To Unlock Motor Head
1. Pull locking lever forward as far as
possible. Motor head can now be
raised or lowered.
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Assembling Your 5 Quart Tilt-Head Mixer
To Attach Pouring Shield
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Attach bowl along with flat beater,
dough hook, or wire whip. Lower
and lock motor head.
4. From the front of the mixer, slide
the pouring shield over the bowl
until the shield is centered. The
bottom rim of the shield should fit
within the bowl.
To Use Pouring Shield
1. For best results, rotate the shield
so the motor head covers the “u”
shaped gap in the shield. The
pouring chute will be just to the
right of the attachment hub as
you face the mixer.
2. Pour the ingredients into the bowl
through the pouring chute.
To Operate Speed Control
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Speed control lever should always be
set on lowest speed for starting, then
gradually moved to desired higher
speed to avoid splashing ingredients
out of bowl. See page 9 for Speed
Control Guide.
Overload Reset
If the mixer stops due to overload,
slide the speed control lever to
OFF. This automatically resets the
mixer. Wait a few minutes. Slide the
Speed Control Lever to the desired
speed and continue mixing. If unit
does not restart see the KitchenAid
Stand Mixer warranty on page 78.
Pouring
Chute

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Using Your Stand Mixer Accessories
Flat Beater for normal to heavy mixtures:
cakes biscuits
creamed frostings quick breads
candies meat loaf
cookies mashed potatoes
pie pastry
Wire Whip for mixtures that need air incorporated:
eggs sponge cakes
egg whites angel food cakes
heavy cream mayonnaise
boiled frostings some candies
Dough Hook for mixing and kneading yeast doughs:
breads coffee cakes
rolls buns
pizza dough
Mixing Time
Your KitchenAid®Stand Mixer will mix
faster and more thoroughly than
most other electric Stand Mixers.
Therefore, the mixing time in most
recipes must be adjusted to avoid
overbeating. With cakes, for example,
beating time may be half as long as
with other Stand Mixers.
Mixer Use
NOTE: Do not scrape bowl while
Stand Mixer is operating.
The bowl and beater are designed to
provide thorough mixing without
frequent scraping. Scraping the bowl
once or twice during mixing is usually
sufficient. Turn unit off before
scraping.
The Stand Mixer may warm up during
use. Under heavy loads with extended
mixing time, you may not be able to
comfortably touch the top of the
unit. This is normal.
WARNING
Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before touching
beaters.
Failure to do so can result in
broken bones, cuts or bruises.

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Beater To Bowl Clearance
Your mixer is adjusted at the factory so that the flat beater just clears the
bottom of the bowl. If for any reason, the flat beater hits the bottom of the
bowl or is too far away from the bowl, clearance can be corrected as follows:
A
Bowl, flat beater and dough hook
may be washed in an automatic
dishwasher. Or, clean them
Care and Cleaning
thoroughly in hot sudsy water and
rinse completely before drying. Wire
whip should be hand washed and
dried immediately. Do not wash wire
whip in a dishwasher.
NOTE: Always be sure to unplug
Stand Mixer before cleaning. Wipe
Stand Mixer with a soft, damp cloth.
Do not use household/commercial
cleaners. Do not immerse in water.
Wipe off beater shaft frequently,
removing any residue that may
accumulate.
WARNING
Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before touching
beaters.
Failure to do so can result in
broken bones, cuts or bruises.
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Unlock motor head.
4. Tilt motor head back and lock.
5. Remove bowl, beater, dough
hook, or wire whip if attached.
5. Turn screw (A) slightly
counterclockwise (left) to raise the
flat beater, or clockwise (right) to
lower flat beater.
6. Attach flat beater and bowl.
7. Unlock motor head and lower.
8. Beater should just clear surface of
bowl. If it does not, repeat steps
4-7.
NOTE: If you over adjust the screw,
the bowl lock lever may not lock into
place.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, the
flat beater will not strike on bottom
or side of bowl. If beater or wire whip
is adjusted too close so that it strikes
bottom of bowl, coating may wear
off beater or wires may wear through
on wire whip.

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Speed Control Guide
All speeds have the Soft Start®feature which automatically starts the mixer at a
lower speed to help prevent ingredient splash out and “flour puff” at startup
then quickly increases to the selected speed for optimal performance.
Number of Speed
Stir STIRRING For slow stirring, combining, mashing,
starting all mixing procedures. Use to add
flour and dry ingredients to batter, add liquids
to dry ingredients, and combine heavy
mixtures. Use with Ice Cream Maker
attachment.
2SLOW MIXING For slow mixing, mashing, faster stirring. Use
to mix heavy batters and candies, start
mashing potatoes or other vegetables, cut
shortening into flour, mix thin or splashy
batters, and mix and knead yeast dough.
Use with Can Opener attachment.
4MIXING, For mixing semi-heavy batters, such as
BEATING 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,
and Fruit/Vegetable Strainer.
6BEATING, For medium fast beating (creaming) or
CREAMING whipping. Use to finish mixing cake,
doughnut, and other batters. High speed for
cake mixes. Use with Citrus Juicer attachment.
8FAST BEATING, For whipping cream, egg whites, and
WHIPPING boiled frostings.
10 FAST WHIPPING For whipping small amounts of cream or egg
whites. Use with Pasta Maker and Grain Mill
attachments.
NOTE: Will not maintain fast speeds
under heavy loads, such as when using Pasta
Maker or Grain Mill attachments.
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 mixer.

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Converting Your Recipe
for the Mixer
The mixing instructions for recipes in
this book can guide you in converting
your own favorite recipes for
preparation with your KitchenAid®
mixer. Look for recipes similar to
yours and then adapt your recipes to
use the procedures in the similar
KitchenAid recipes.
For example, the “quick mix”
method (sometimes referred to as the
“dump” method) is ideal for simple
cakes, such as the Quick Yellow Cake
and Easy White Cake included in this
book. This method calls for
combining dry ingredients with most
or all liquid ingredients in one step.
More elaborate cakes, such as
Caramel Walnut Banana Torte, should
be prepared using the traditional cake
mixing method. With this method,
sugar and the shortening, butter or
margarine are thoroughly mixed
(creamed) before other ingredients
are added.
For all cakes, mixing times may
change because your KitchenAid®
mixer works more quickly than other
mixers. In general, mixing a cake with
the KitchenAid®mixer will take about
half the time called for in most cake
recipes.
To help determine the ideal mixing
time, observe the batter or dough
and mix only until it has the desired
appearance described in your recipe,
such as “smooth and creamy.”
To select the best mixing speeds,
use the Speed Control Guide on
page 9.
Mixing Tips
Adding Ingredients
Always add ingredients as close to
side of bowl as possible, not directly
into moving beater. The Pouring
Shield can be used to simplify adding
ingredients.
NOTE: If ingredients in very bottom
of bowl are not thoroughly mixed,
then the beater is not far enough into
the bowl. See “Beater to Bowl
Clearance,” page 8.
Cake Mixes
When preparing packaged cake
mixes, use Speed 2 for low speed,
Speed 4 for medium speed, and
Speed 6 for high speed. For best
results, mix for the time stated on the
package directions.
Adding Nuts, Raisins or
Candied Fruits
Follow individual recipes for
guidelines on including these
ingredients. In general, solid materials
should be folded in the last few
seconds of mixing on STIR Speed. The
batter should be thick enough to
prevent the fruit or nuts from sinking
to the bottom of the pan during
baking. Sticky fruits should be dusted
with flour for better distribution in
the batter.
Liquid Mixtures
Mixtures containing large amounts of
liquid ingredients should be mixed at
lower speeds to avoid splashing.
Increase speed only after mixture has
thickened.

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Egg Whites
Place room temperature egg whites in
clean, dry bowl. Attach bowl and wire
whip. To avoid splashing, gradually
turn to designated speed and whip to
desired stage. See chart below.
AMOUNT SPEED
1 egg white........GRADUALLY to 10
2-4 egg whites ........GRADUALLY to 8
6 or more
egg whites ........GRADUALLY to 8
Whipping Stages
With your KitchenAid®mixer, egg
whites whip quickly. So, watch
carefully to avoid overwhipping. This
list tells you what to expect.
Frothy
Large, uneven air bubbles.
Begins to Hold Shape
Air bubbles are fine and compact;
product is white.
Soft Peak
Tips of peaks fall over when wire
whip is removed.
Almost Stiff
Sharp peaks form when wire whip is
removed, but whites are actually soft.
Stiff but not Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire
whip is removed. Whites are uniform
in color and glisten.
Stiff and Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire
whip is removed. Whites are speckled
and dull in appearance.
Whipped Cream
Pour cold whipping cream into chilled
bowl. Attach bowl and wire whip.
To avoid splashing, gradually turn to
designated speed and whip to desired
stage. See chart below.
AMOUNT SPEED
1⁄4cup.....................GRADUALLY to 10
1⁄2cup.....................GRADUALLY to 10
1 cup.......................GRADUALLY to 8
1pint.......................GRADUALLY to 8
Whipping Stages
Watch cream closely during
whipping. Because your KitchenAid®
mixer whips so quickly, there are just
a few seconds between whipping
stages. Look for these characteristics:
Begins to Thicken
Cream is thick and custard-like.
Holds Its Shape
Cream forms soft peaks when wire
whip is removed. Can be folded into
other ingredients when making
desserts and sauces.
Stiff
Cream stands in stiff, sharp peaks
when wire whip is removed. Use for
topping on cakes or desserts, or filling
for cream puffs.

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Attachments and Accessories
To Attach
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Loosen attachment knob by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Flip up hinged hub cover.
5. Insert attachment shaft housing
into attachment hub, making
certain that attachment power
shaft fits into square attachment
hub socket. It may be necessary to
rotate attachment back and forth.
When attachment is in proper
position, the pin on the
attachment will fit into the notch
on the hub rim.
6. Tighten attachment knob by
turning clockwise until attachment
is completely secured to Stand
Mixer.
7. Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
To Remove
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Loosen attachment knob by
turning it counterclockwise. Rotate
attachment slightly back and forth
while pulling out.
4. Replace attachment hub cover.
Tighten attachment knob by
turning it clockwise.
General Information
KitchenAid®Attachments are designed to assure long life. The attachment
power shaft and hub socket are of a square design, to eliminate any possibility
of slipping during the transmission of power to the attachment. The hub and
shaft housing are tapered to assure a snug fit, even after prolonged use and
wear. KitchenAid®Attachments require no extra power unit to operate them;
the power unit is built-in.
‡Not part of mixer.
General Instructions
Attachment
Hub Socket
Attachment
Knob
Notch Pin
Attachment Shaft
Housing
Attachment
Power Shaft‡
Hinged
Hub Cover Attachment
Housing

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The keys to a lifetime of convenience
and flavor are available in three handy
collections.
Model FPPA
Includes a Rotor Slicer/Shredder (RVSA),
Food Grinder (FGA), and
Fruit/Vegetable Strainer Parts (FVSP).
Stand Mixer Attachment Packs
Attachments – For More Information call 1-800-541-6390
Model KN12AP
Includes the Food Grinder (FGA), Citrus
Juicer (JE), Sausage Stuffer (SSA), and
Food Tray (FT).
Model KGSA
Includes the Food Grinder (FGA), Rotor
Slicer/Shredder (RVSA), and Pasta
Maker Plates (SNPS).

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Sausage Stuffer
Custom
Model SSA
3⁄8" and 5⁄8" stuffing tubes make
Bratwurst, Kielbasa, Italian or Polish
Sausage and breakfast links.
Food Grinder
Model FGA
Grinds meat, firm fruits and vegetables,
and dry bread.
Custom
Attachments – For More Information call 1-800-541-6390
Pasta Maker
Custom
Model SNFGA
5 plates make thin and thick spaghetti,
flat noodles, macaroni, and lasagna.

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Food Tray
®
Model FT
Holds large quantities of food for
quicker and easier juicing, puréeing
and grinding.
Rotor Slicer/Shredder
Custom
Model RVSA
Includes 4 cones: thin and thick slicer,
fine and coarse shredder.
Attachments – For More Information call 1-800-541-6390
Fruit/Vegetable Strainer
Model FVSFGA
Makes preparing jams, purées, sauces
and baby foods quick and easy.
Custom

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Attachments – For More Information call 1-800-541-6390
Custom
Pasta Roller and Cutter Set
Model KPRA
Makes lasagna noodles, fettuccini and
linguine fini. 3 piece set includes Roller,
Fettuccine Cutter and Spaghetti Cutter.
Pasta Cutter Companion Set
Custom
Model KPCA
This all-metal, two cutter set will make
spectacular angel hair pasta or
lusciously thick egg noodles from your
fresh pasta sheets. Includes recipes and
cooking tips.
Ravioli Maker
Model KRAV
Create exquisite ravioli from your fresh
pasta sheets and filling. A special
hopper guides the filling while
precision rollers seal it into large
pockets. Includes filling scoop and
cleaning brush.
Custom

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Citrus Juicer
Custom
Model JE
Juices citrus fruits quickly and
thoroughly, strains out pulp.
Attachments – For More Information call 1-800-541-6390
Grain Mill
Custom
Model GMA
Grinds low-moisture grains from very
fine to extra coarse textures.
Ice Cream Maker
Model KICA
Enjoy up to 2 quarts of homemade
ice cream, sorbet, and other frozen
desserts - without ice, salt, or hand
cranking! Includes freeze bowl,
drive assembly, dasher, and bowl
adapter ring.

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Pouring Shield
Model KN1PS
Minimizes splash-out when adding
ingredients.
Mixer Cover
Model KMCC1
To protect mixers when not in use.
Made of cotton and polyester, they are
machine washable.
Pasta
&
Sauces
Attachments – For More Information call 1-800-541-6390
Can Opener
Model CO
Opens cans quickly, leaves edges
smooth and snag-free.
Custom