KitchenAid KB26G1XAC5 Quick guide

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5 & 6 QUART STAND MIXER
iNSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
1-800-541-6390
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Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty
We're so confident
the quality of our
)roducts meets the
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 3
and 4.
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.
Pleasecomplete the following for
your personal records:
Model Number
Serial Number
Date Purchased
Store Name

Table of Contents
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty ........................................... Inside Front Cover
Product Registration Card ........................................................ Inside Front Cover
Important Safeguards ........................................................................................ 2
Warranty ........................................................................................................... 3
For the 50 United States and District of Columbia ....................................... 3
For Puerto Rico ........................................................................................... 4
Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires ......................................... 4
Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States and Puerto Rico ........... 4
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts ..................................................... 4
Electrical Requirements ...................................................................................... 5
Troubleshooting Problems ................................................................................. 5
About Your Mixer
Bowl Lift Stand Mixer Features ........................................................................... 6
Assembling Your Bowl Lift Mixer ....................................................................... 7
Assembling Your Pouring Shield ........................................................................ 8
Using Your KitchenAid _ Attachments ................................................................ 9
Mixing Time ...................................................................................................... 9
Mixer Use .......................................................................................................... 9
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................... 10
Beater to Bowl Clearance ................................................................................. 10
Speed Control Guide - 10 Speed Mixers .......................................................... 11
Mixing Pips...................................................................................................... 12
Egg Whites ............................................................................................... 13
Whipped Cream ........................................................................................ 13
Attacbments and Accessories - General Instructions ........................................ 14
Appetizers, Entrees, and Vegetables ................................................................ 15
Cakes and Frostings ......................................................................................... 25
Cookies, Bars, and Candies .............................................................................. 38
Pies and Desserts ............................................................................................. 48
Yeast Breads and Quick Breads ........................................................................ 53
General Instructions for Mixing and Kneading Yeast Dough ...................... 53
Bread Making Tips .................................................................................... 54
KitcbenAid Attachments and Accessories ....................................................... 78

Yoursafetyand 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.not followed.
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 pLatStand Mixer in water
or other liquid,
3. Close supervision is necessary when this or any appliance is used near
children.
4. Unplug Stand Mixer from outlet when not in use, before platting 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
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KitchenAid ®Stand Mixer Warranty for
the 50 United States and District of Columbia
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner For Stand
Mixers operated in the 50 United States and District of Columbia.
Length of KitchenAid Will Pay
Warranty: For Your Choice of:
One Year Full Warranty
From date o[ purchase.
Hassle-Free
Replacement of your
Stand Mixer. See inside
front cover For details
on how to arrange for
service, or call the
Customer Satisfaction
Center toll-free at
1-800-541-6390.
OR
The replacement parts
and repair labor costs
to correct defects in
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by an
Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center. See the
KitchenAid ®Stand
Mixer Warranty for
Puerto Rico on page 4
for details on how to
arrange for service.
KitchenAid Will Not
Pay For:
A. Repairs when Stand
Mixer is used in
other than normal
single family home
use.
B. Damage resulting
from accident,
alteration, misuse or
abuse.
C. Any shipping or
handling costs to
deliver your Stand
Mixer to an
Authorized Service
Center,
D. Replacement parts
or repair labor costs
for Stand Mixers
operated outside the
50 United States
and District of
Columbia.
KITCHENAID DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. 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 vary from state to state.

KitchenAid ® Stand Mixer Warranty
for Puerto Rico
A limited one year warranty extends
to the purchaser and any succeeding
owner for Stand Mixers operated in
Puerto Rico. During the warranty
period, all service must be handled by
an Authorized KitchenAid Service
Center. Please bring the Stand Mixer,
or ship it prepaid and insured, to the
nearest Authorized Service Center. Call
toll-free 1-800-541-6390 to learn the
location of a Service Center near you.
Your repaired Stand Mixer will be
returned to you prepaid and insured.
Arranging for Service
after the Warranty Expires
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.
For service information, call toll-free
1-800-541-6390 or write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances, P.O.
Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.
Arranging for Service Outside
the United States and Puerto Rico
Consult your local KitchenAid dealer Stand Mixer for information on how
or the store where you purchased the to obtain service,
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts
To order accessories or replacement Customer Satisfaction Center,
parts for your Stand Mixer, call toll- KitchenAid Portable Appliances, P.O.
free 1-800-541-6390 or write to: Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.

Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 A.C. only. Hertz: 60
The wattage rating for your Stand
Mixer is printed on the serial plate.
Do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the appliance.
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.
Troubleshooting Problems
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 10.
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 "Arranging for
Service" on page 4.
- Do not return the Stand Mixer to
the retailer as they do not provide
service.

Bowl Lift Stand Mixer Features
Motor Head
Attachment Hub
(see page 14)
Speed
Controm
Knob
Bowl Height
Adjustment
Screw
Attachment
Knob
Bowl Lift Handle
(not shown)
Beater
Shaft
--Stainless Steel
Bowl
Locating Pins
Bowl Support Bowl Handle
Dough Hook
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Flat Beater
Wire Whip

Assembling Your Bowl Lift Mixer
To Attach Bowl
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
Stand Mixer is unplugged.
2. Place bowl lift handle in down
position.
3. Fit bowl supports over locating pins.
4. Press down on back of bowl until
bowl pin snaps into spring latch.
5. Raise bowl before mixing.
6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
3. Turn beater to left, hooking beater
over the pin on shaft.
4. Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
To Remove Flat Beater, Wire
Whip, Or Dough Hook
1. Slide speed control to OFF and
unplug.
2. Press beater upward and turn
right.
3. Pull beater from beater shaft.
To Raise Bowl
Household Stand Mixer
Speed Control
1. Rotate handle to straighbup
position.
2. Bowl must always be in raised,
locked position when mixing.
To Lower Bowl
1. Rotate handle back and down.
To Remove Bowl
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
Stand Mixer is unplugged.
2. Place bowl lift handle in down
position
3. Remove flat beater, wire whip, or
dough hook.
4. Grasp bowl handle and lift straight
up and off locating pins.
To Attach Flat Beater, Wire Whip,
or Dough Hook
1. Slide speed control to OFF and
unplug.
2. Slip flat beater on beater shaft.
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 11 for Speed
Control Guide.
Auto-Reset Motor Protection
If the Stand Mixer stops due to
overload, slide the speed control lever
to OFF. After a few minutes, the
stand mixer will automatically reset.
Slide the Speed Control Lever to the
desired speed and continue mixing.
If the unit does not restart, see
"Troubleshooting Problems" on
page 5.

Assembling Your Pouring Shield*
To Attach Wide Mouth Pouring
Shield
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
Stand Mixer is unplugged.
2. Place bowl lift handle in down
position.
3. Attach desired accessory (flat
beater, dough hook or wire whip)
and bowl.
4. Place bowl lift handle in up position.
5. Slide pouring shield collar around
beater shaft, centering collar over rim
of bowl. Then, rotate opening in
collar toward front of Stand Mixer.
Chute
Guides
6. Fit tabs on the side of pouring
chute into notches on the collar.
7. Fit the three notched guides on
bottom of chute along rim of bowl.
To Remove Wide Mouth Pouring
Shield
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
Stand Mixer is unplugged.
2. Remove pouring chute from collar.
3. Slide pouring shield collar off bowl.
4. Place bowl lift handle in down
position and remove accessory and
bowl.
To Use Pouring Shields
1. Pour ingredients into bowl through
chute portion of shield.
2. Important: when using the Wide
Mouth Pouring Shield make sure the
guides on the bottom of the chute
rest on the rim of the bowl to keep
ingredients from falling outside the
bowl as they are added.
To Attach Pouring Shield
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
Stand Mixer is unplugged.
2. Place bowl lift handle in down
position.
3. Attach desired accessory (flat
beater, dough hook or wire whip)
and bowl.
4. Place bowl lift handle in up
position.
5. Place the back half of the shield
(without the chute) on rim of
the bowl.
Pouring
Chute
'i
6. Insert the tabs on the front half of
the shield (with the chute) under
the tab openings on the back half
of the shield, then lower the shield
to lock into place.
To Remove Pouring Shield
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
Stand Mixer is unplugged.
2. Lift pouring chute from bowl.
3. Slide back half of the shield off
bowl.
4. Place bowl lift handle in down
position and remove accessory and
bowl.
To Use Pouring Shields
1. Pour ingredients into howl
through chute portion of shield.
If Pouring Shield is Included.