KitchenAid K45SSWH Quick guide

Stand Mixer
_Instmctions and Recipesl J

Total Rephcement Warranty
We're so confident the
qtlality of our products
meets the exacting
standards of
}(itchenAid that, if
your stand mixer should
fail within the first year of
ownership, }(itchenAid 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 is covered by our one year fnll
warranty. Please follow these
instructions to receive this quality
service.
If you reside in the United States
and your }(itchenAid _'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, 9 a.m. to
3 p.m., Saturday, Eastern Time.
Give the constfltant your complete
shipping address. (No P.O. box
numbers.)
Give the consultant your complete
model and serial number.
KitchenAid will arrange to deliver a
replacement stand mixer and have your
"failed" stand mixer returned to us.
Put your "failed" stand mixer in the
original shipping carton along with a
sheet of paper with your name and
address on it, and a copy of the proof of
purchase (register receipt, credit card
charge slip, etc.)
The consultant will also identify the
Authorized Service Center nearest your
location.

Table of Contents
Total Replacement Warranty ........................................................ Inside Front Cover
Important Safeguards ................................................................................................ 2
Warranty ................................................................................................................... 4
How To Arrange For Service- USAOnly.....................................................5
Standard First Year Warranty ....................................................................... 5
HowToArrange For Service - Outside The USA ......................................... 5
If You Need Service or Assistance ........................................................................... 6
Electrical Requirements ........................................................................................... 6
Product Registration Card ........................................................................................ 7
HowToObtain Service ............................................................................................. 7
About Your Mixer
5 Quart Models ......................................................................................................... 8
41/2Quart Models .................................................................................................... 10
Using Your }(itchenAid kAttachments ................................................................... 12
Mixing Time ............................................................................................................ 12
Mixer Use ............................................................................................................... 12
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................................. 13
Beater to Bowl Clearance ....................................................................................... 13
Speed Control Guide - 10 Speed Mixers ................................................................ 14
Mixing Tips ............................................................................................................. 15
Attachments and Accessories - General Information ............................................. 17
Speed Control Guide - Commercial Mixers ............................................................ 18
Appetizers, Entrees, and Vegetables ...................................................................... 19
Cakes and Frostings ............................................................................................... 28
Cookies,Bars,and Candies .................................................................................... 41
Pies and Desserts ................................................................................................... 50
Yeast Breads and Quick Breads ............................................................................. 57
General Instructions for Mixing and Kneading Yeast Dough ..................... 58
Bread Making Tips ..................................................................................... 59
KitchenAid _'Attachments and Accessories ............................................................ 79

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions
2. To protect against risk ofelectrical shock, do not put mixer in water or other
liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when this or any appliance is used near
children.
4. Unplug 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 mixer.
6. Do not operate mixer tmattended or near edge of work surface. When used for
heaW loads or at high speeds, mixer may move on work surface.
7. Do not operate mixer with a damaged cord or plug or after the mixer
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call the }(itchenAid
Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390for more iifformation.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by }(itchenAid may cause fire,
electrical shock or injury.
9. Do not use the mixer outdoors.
10. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.
11. Remove flat beater, wire whip or dough hook fi'ommixer before washing.
12. This product is designed for household use only. (Except Model KSMCSOSVVH
which is designed for commercial use.)
SAVETHESE

Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol
and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
ifyou don't follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
ifyou don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

KitchenAid Stand Mixer Warranty - USA
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any stlcceeding owner for mixers
operated in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. For units operated in
Puerto Rico, the Standard First Year Warranty applies (see page 5) and is a Limited
Warranty because you must pay to ship the mixer to an Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center.
Length of KitchenAid KitchenAid
Warranty: Will Pay For: Will not pay for
One Year Full Warranty
from date of purchase.
Total Replacement
Warranty. (See Inside
Front Cover for details)
OR
Replacement parts and
repair labor costs to
correct defects in
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by an
Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center.
A, Repairs when mixer
is used in other than
ilorinal hoine use.
B. Damage restflting
flom accident,
alteration, misuse or
abuse.
C. Any shipping or
handling costs to
deliver your mixer to
an Authorized
Service Center.
D. Replacement parts or
repair labor costs for
mixer operated
outside the ,50 United
States, the District of
Columbia.
KITCHENAIDDOES NOT ASSUMEANYRESPONSIBILITYFOR
INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which may vary from state to state.

HowToArrangeForService- USAOnly
If the mixer is operated in the 50 United
States or the District of Columbia, you
may use either the Total Replacement
Warranty program or our Standard First
Year Warranty program, listed on the
Inside Front Cover and this page.
Residents of Puerto Rico must use the
Standard First Year Warranty program.
Youmay also use the information
listed under Standard First Year
Warranty to arrange for service
after your warranty expires.
Standard First _Y_arWarranty
(Required Warranty Service for Puerto Rico)
Take the mixer or ship prepaid and
insured to the nearest Authorized
Service Center (nearest Authorized
Service Center location can be obtained
by calling 1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to
8 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Saturday, Eastern time.) Your
repaired mixer will be returned to you
prepaid and insured. During the
warranty period, all local service must
be handled by an Authorized
}(itchenAid Service Center.
After the warranty period you may use
any servicer you like, but we
recommend Authorized }(itchenAid
Service. If you are unable to obtain
satisfacto Uservice in this manner,
contact the Customer Satisfaction
Center, I{itchenAid Portable
Appliances, P.O. Box 218,St.Joseph,
Michigan 49085-0218.Call toll fl'ee:
1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m.to8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to
3 p.m., Saturday, Eastern time.
HowToArrangeForService- OutsideTheUSA
Toarrange for service for traits operated
outside the 50 United States, District of
Coluinbia, consult your local KitchenAid
dealer or the store where you purchased
the product for iifformation on how to
obtain service locally.

If .YouNeed Service or Assistance
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
BEFORE CALLING YOUR
SERVICE CENTER.
l.The mixer may warm up during use.
Under heaW loads with extended
mixing time periods, yon may not be
able to comfortably touch the top of
the unit. This is normal.
2.The 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
mixer. See "Beater to Bowl
Clearance," page 12.
If your mixer should malfunction
or fall to operate, please check the
following:
- Is the mixer plugged in?
- Is the fllse in the circuit to the mixer
in working order? If you have a circuit
breaker box, be sure the circuit is
closed.
- If the problem is not due to one of the
above items, see "Howto Arrange for
Service" on page 5.
-DONOTreturn the mixer to the
retailer as they do not provide service.
KEEPACOPYOFTHESALES
RECEIPTSHOWINGTHEDATEOF
PURCHASE.PROOFOFPURCHASE
WILLASSUREYOUOFIN-
WARRANTYSERVICE.
Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 A.C. only. Hertz: 60
The wattage rating for your mixer is
printed on the trim band or on the serial
plate.
ModelKSMC50Only:
Watts 350
Volts 120
Amps 3.0
Horsepower 2/5
Hertz 60
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into agrounded 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.

Product Registration Card
Before you use your mixer, please fill
out and mail your product registration
card packed with the Instructions and
Recipes manual. This card will enable
us to contact you in the unlikely event of
a product safety notification and assist
tls in complying with the provisions of
the Consumer Product Safety Act. THIS
CARDDOESNOTVERIFYYOUR
WARRANTY.
KEEPA COPYOFTHESALES
RECEIPTSHOWINGTHEDATEOF
PURCHASEOFYOURMIXER.
PROOFOFPURCHASEWILL
ASSUREYOUOFIN-WARRANTY
SERVICE.
Please complete the following for your
personal records:
Model Number*
Date Purchased
Dealer'sName
Address
Phone
*Located on the product registration card or under base.
HowToObtainService
HOWTO OBTAINSERVICEFOR
UNITSOPERATEDIN THE 50
UNITEDSTATES,DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIAANDPUERTO RICO
l.Call toll-_e 1-800-541-6390 to
arrange for service, or write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances,
P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI
49085-0218.
2.Look in your local phone directoU
Yellow Pages, under "Appliances,
Small - Repair and Service."
3.Parts and Attachments for your mixer
can also be obtained by calling
1-800-541-6390.

5 Quart* Stand Mixer Features
Overload Reset Button
Models KSM50P and
KSMC50 only
Motor Head (not shown)
Attachment Hub
(see page 17)
Attachment
.......... Knob
Speed Control
Lever_
Beater Height
Adjustment Screw
(not shown)
Spring Latch and Bowl Pin
(not shown)
Locating Pins
-Bowl Lift Handle
+' ...... _,, (not shown)
Beater
Shaft
Stainless Steel
Wire Whip Steel Bowl
Bowl Support Dough Hook'_
*5 Quart models include KSSS, KSMS, KSM50P, KSMC50
1Commercial model not shown.
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