KitchenAid KP2671XAC - Professional Stand Mixer Quick guide

5 & 6 QUART STAND MIXER
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
1-800-541-6390
Details Inside
9707946B

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 the
Warranty section.
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty
Proof of Purchase and 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_______________________________________________________
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Table of Contents
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty.....................................Inside Front Cover
Product Registration Card...................................................Inside Front Cover
Stand Mixer Safety ........................................................................................4
Important Safeguards....................................................................................4
Warranty........................................................................................................5
For the 50 United States and District of Columbia .................................5
For Puerto Rico........................................................................................6
Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires....................................6
Arranging for Service Outside the 50 United States and Puerto Rico .....6
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts................................................6
Electrical Requirements..................................................................................7
Troubleshooting Problems.............................................................................7
About Your Mixer
Bowl Lift Stand Mixer Features......................................................................8
Assembling Your Bowl Lift Mixer...................................................................9
Assembling Your Pouring Shield..................................................................10
Using Your KitchenAid®Attachments..........................................................11
Mixing Time.................................................................................................11
Mixer Use.....................................................................................................11
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................12
Beater to Bowl Clearance ............................................................................12
Speed Control Guide ...................................................................................13
Mixing Tips ..................................................................................................14
Egg Whites............................................................................................15
Whipped Cream ....................................................................................15
Attachments and Accessories - General Instructions...................................16
Appetizers, Entrees, and Vegetables ...........................................................17
Cakes and Frostings.....................................................................................27
Cookies, Bars, and Candies..........................................................................40
Pies and Desserts .........................................................................................50
Yeast Breads and Quick Breads ...................................................................55
General Instructions for Mixing and Kneading Yeast Dough ................55
Bread Making Tips.................................................................................56
KitchenAid®Attachments and Accessories ..................................................80

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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 avoid risk of electrical shock, do not put stand 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 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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.not followed.
DANGER
WARNING
Stand Mixer Safety

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Length of
Warranty:
One Year Full
Warranty from date of
purchase.
KitchenAid Will Pay
For Your Choice of:
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 the
following page 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.
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for
stand mixers operated in the 50 United States and District of Columbia.
KitchenAid®Stand Mixer Warranty for
the 50 United States and District of Columbia

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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.
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
after the Warranty Expires
Consult your local KitchenAid dealer
or the store where you purchased the stand mixer for information on how to obtain service.
Arranging for Service Outside
the United States and Puerto Rico
To order accessories or replacement
parts for your stand mixer, 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.
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.

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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 the
“Beater Bowl Clearance” section.
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
“Arranging for Service” section.
- 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 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.
The maximum rating is based on
the attachment that draws the
greatest load (power). Other
recommended attachments may
draw significantly less power.
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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OFF/0
STIR
RESET
Bowl Lift Stand Mixer Features
Motor Head
Bowl Height
Adjustment
Screw
Bowl Lift Handle
(not shown)
Attachment
Knob
Attachment Hub
(see the “Attachments and
Accessories” section.)
Locating Pins
Wire Whip
Flat Beater
Dough Hook
Speed
Control
Knob
Bowl Support
Beater
Shaft
Stainless Steel
Bowl
Bowl Handle

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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.
To Raise Bowl
1. Rotate handle to straight-up
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.
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.
Household Stand Mixer
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 the “Speed Control Guide”
section.
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 the
“Troubleshooting Problems”
section.
PIN
OFF/0
STIR
RESET
RAISE

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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.
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.
Assembling Your Pouring Shield*
Notched
Guides
Pouring
Chute
Pouring
Shield
Collar
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.
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 bowl
through chute portion of shield.
*If Pouring Shield is Included.
Tab
Pouring
Chute

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Using Your KitchenAid®Attachments
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
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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Bowl, white flat beater and white
dough hook may be washed in an
automatic dishwasher. Or, clean
them thoroughly in hot sudsy
water and rinse completely before
drying. Wire whip, burnished
dough hook and burnished flat
beater should be hand washed and
dried immediately. Do not wash
wire whip, burnished dough hook
and burnished flat beater in a
Care And Cleaning
1. Unplug stand mixer.
2. Place bowl lift handle in down
position.
3. Attach flat beater.
4. Adjust so flat beater just clears
bottom surface of bowl when in
lifted position by turning screw
(A) clockwise to raise the bowl
and counterclockwise to lower
the bowl. Just a slight turn is all
that is required: the screw will
not rotate more than 1⁄4turn (90
degrees) in either direction. (The
full range of adjustment is 1⁄2
turn, or 180 degrees.)
5. Place bowl lift handle in up
position to check clearance.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if
necessary.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, the
flat beater will not strike on the
bottom or side 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 whip may wear.
Beater To Bowl Clearance
Your stand mixer is adjusted at the factory so 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, you can correct the clearance
easily.
dishwasher. Do not store beaters
on shaft.
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.
A

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Speed Control Guide
All speeds have the Soft Start®feature which automatically starts the stand
mixer at a lower speed to help avoid ingredient splash-out and “flour puff”
at startup then quickly increases to the selected speed for optimal
performance.
Number of Speed
Stir
Speed STIR For slow stirring, combining, mashing,
starting all mixing procedures. Use to
add flour and dry ingredients to batter,
and add liquids to dry ingredients. Do
not use STIR speed to mix or knead
yeast doughs.
2 SLOW MIXING For slow mixing, mashing, faster
stirring. Use to mix and knead yeast
doughs, heavy batters and candies;
start mashing potatoes or other
vegetables; cut shortening into flour;
mix thin or splashy batters. Use with
Can Opener attachment.
4 MIXING, 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, Pasta Roller, and
Fruit/Vegetable Strainer.
6 BEATING, 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.
8 FAST BEATING, For whipping cream, egg whites, and
WHIPPING boiled frostings.
10 FAST WHIPPING For whipping small amounts of cream,
egg whites or for final whipping of
mashed potatoes. 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.
Use Speed 2 to mix or knead yeast doughs. Use of any other speed creates
high potential for unit failure.

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Mixing Tips
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®stand 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®
stand mixer works more quickly
than other mixers. In general,
mixing a cake with the KitchenAid®
stand 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”
section.
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 the “Beater to
Bowl Clearance” section.
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®stand 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 (50 mL) .....GRADUALLY to 10
1⁄2cup (125 mL) ...GRADUALLY to 10
1 cup (250 mL) .....GRADUALLY to 8
1 pint (500 mL).....GRADUALLY to 8
Whipping Stages
Watch cream closely during
whipping. Because your
KitchenAid®stand 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 stand mixer off and
unplug.
2. Loosen attachment knob by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Flip up hinged hub cover.
4. 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.
5. Tighten attachment knob by
turning clockwise until
attachment is completely
secured to stand mixer.
6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
To Remove
1. Turn stand mixer off and
unplug.
2. Loosen attachment knob by
turning it counterclockwise.
Rotate attachment slightly back
and forth while pulling out.
3. 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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Crabmeat Dip
1 package (8 oz) light
cream cheese
1 cup reduced-fat
cottage cheese
1⁄4cup reduced-calorie
mayonnaise
1 can (61⁄2oz)
crabmeat, flaked
1 tablespoon lemon
juice
3 tablespoons
chopped green
onions
1⁄2teaspoon garlic salt
3 drops hot pepper
sauce
Place cream cheese, cottage cheese, and
mayonnaise in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat
beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 6 and beat about
1 minute, or until well blended. Stop and scrape
bowl. Add all remaining ingredients. Turn to
Speed 6 and beat about 1 minute, or until all
ingredients are combined.
Refrigerate until well chilled. Serve with assorted
crackers or raw vegetables.
Yield: 24 servings (2 tablespoons per serving).
Per serving: About 42 cal, 4 g protein, 1 g carb,
3 g fat, 12 mg chol, 180 mg sodium.
4 ounces light cream
cheese
1⁄2cup marshmallow
cream
1 can (8 oz) crushed
pineapple, well
drained
2 teaspoons grated
orange peel
Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl
and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix
about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. Add
marshmallow cream, pineapple, and orange peel.
Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 30 seconds.
Stop and scrape bowl. Turn to Speed 4 and beat
about 30 seconds. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Serve with sliced fresh fruit, if desired.
Yield: 12 servings (2 tablespoons per serving).
Per serving: About 61 cal, 1 g protein, 11 g carb,
2 g fat, 3 mg chol, 58 mg sodium.
Creamy Pineapple Fruit Dip
APPETIZERS, ENTREES, AND VEGETABLES

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1 package (8 oz) light
cream cheese
1⁄2cup shredded hot
pepper Monterey
Jack cheese
1⁄4cup bean or black
bean dip
1⁄2cup thick and
chunky salsa
1⁄2cup chopped green
onions
1⁄4cup sliced pitted
ripe olives
Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl
and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and
mix about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl.
Add Monterey Jack cheese. Turn to Speed 2 and
mix about 30 seconds.
Spread cheese mixture on 10-inch serving plate
to within 1 or 2 inches of edge. Spread bean dip
over cheese. Spread salsa over bean dip. Top
with onions and olives. Refrigerate until ready to
serve. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.
Yield: 12 servings (1⁄4cup per serving).
Per serving: About 70 cal, 4 g protein, 3 g carb,
5 g fat, 12 mg chol, 265 mg sodium.
Layered Mexican Dip
2 packages (8 oz
each) light cream
cheese, softened
1 package (1.25 oz)
taco seasoning mix
3 eggs
2 cups shredded
Marble-Jack cheese
1 can (4 oz) green
chilies
1 cup light sour
cream
1 cup salsa
Place cream cheese and taco seasoning mix in
mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to
mixer. Turn to Speed 6 and beat about
11⁄2minutes, or until fluffy. Stop and scrape bowl.
Turn to Speed 4 and add eggs, one at a time,
beating about 15 seconds after each addition.
Stop and scrape bowl. Add cheese and green
chilies. Turn to STIR Speed and mix 15 seconds.
Pour mixture into greased 9-inch springform
pan. Bake at 350ºF for 40 minutes, or until knife
inserted near center comes out clean. Remove
from oven and spread with sour cream. Return
to oven and bake 5 minutes longer. Cool
15 minutes. Refrigerate 3 to 8 hours. Before
serving, remove outer ring and spread top of
cheesecake with salsa. Serve with taco chips, if
desired.
Yield: 20 servings (1 wedge per serving).
Per serving: About 136 cal, 7 g protein, 5 g carb,
9 g fat, 59 mg chol, 421 mg sodium.
Fiesta Cheesecake Appetizer

19
1 cup shredded sharp
Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss
cheese
1 package (8 oz) light
cream cheese
2 tablespoons
chopped fresh
chives
2 teaspoons
Worcestershire
sauce
1⁄4teaspoon paprika
1⁄2teaspoon garlic
powder
1⁄4cup finely chopped
pecans
Nutty Cheese Ball
Place all ingredients, except pecans, in mixer
bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn
to Speed 4 and beat about 1 minute, or until
well blended.
On waxed paper, shape mixture into a ball. Roll
ball in chopped pecans. Wrap in waxed paper.
Refrigerate until serving time. Serve with
assorted crackers or raw vegetables.
Yield: 24 servings (2 tablespoons per serving).
Per serving: About 65 cal, 4 g protein, 1 g carb,
5 g fat, 13 mg chol, 109 mg sodium.
1 baguette loaf, cut
into 1⁄2-inch slices
2 teaspoons butter or
margarine
1⁄2cup finely chopped
onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 package (9 oz)
frozen chopped
spinach, thawed
and squeezed dry
1 package (8 oz) light
cream cheese
1⁄4cup roasted red
peppers
1⁄2cup shredded
Cheddar cheese
Place baguette slices on baking sheet. Bake at
375°F for 4 to 6 minutes, or until toasted. Set
aside.
Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir 2 to
3 minutes, or until softened. Add spinach. Cook
and stir 30 to 60 seconds, or until warm. Cool
slightly.
Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl
and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2, mix
about 30 seconds. Add spinach mixture.
Continuing on Speed 2, mix about 30 seconds.
Add red peppers. Continuing on Speed 2, mix
about 30 seconds. Spread spinach mixture on
toasted baguette slices. Top each slice with
about 1 teaspoon Cheddar cheese. Bake at 375°F
for 5 to 8 minutes, or until thoroughly heated
and cheese is melted. Serve warm.
Yield: 12 servings (2 crostini per serving).
Per serving: About 141 cal, 6 g protein, 16 g
carb, 6 g fat, 12 mg chol, 324 mg sodium.
Spinach and Cheese Crostini

20
Mushroom-Onion Tartlets
Pastry Crusts
4 oz light cream
cheese
3 tablespoons butter
or margarine,
divided
3⁄4cup plus 1 teaspoon
all-purpose flour
8 oz fresh
mushrooms,
coarsely chopped
1⁄2cup chopped green
onions
Filling
1egg
1⁄4teaspoon dried
thyme leaves
1⁄2cup shredded Swiss
cheese
To Make Pastry Crusts:
Place cream cheese and 2 tablespoons butter in
mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to
mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 1 minute.
Stop and scrape bowl. Add 3⁄4cup flour. Turn to
Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute, or until well
blended. Form mixture into a ball. Wrap in
waxed paper and chill 1 hour. Clean mixer bowl
and beater.
To Make Filling:
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in 10-inch
skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and
onions. Cook and stir until tender. Remove from
heat. Cool slightly.
Divide chilled dough into 24 pieces. Press each
piece into miniature muffin cup (greased, if
desired).
For filling,place egg, remaining 1 teaspoon
flour, and thyme in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and
flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 6 and beat
about 30 seconds. Stir in cheese and cooled
mushroom mixture. Spoon into pastry-lined
muffin cups. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes,
or until egg mixture is puffed and golden brown.
Serve warm.
Yield: 12 servings (2 tartlets per serving).
Per serving: About 98 cal, 4 g protein, 8 g carb,
6 g fat, 33 mg chol, 83 mg sodium.