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
Details Inside

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:
Model Number _______________________________________________________
Serial Number ________________________________________________________
Date Purchased _______________________________________________________
Store Name __________________________________________________________

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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.