KitchenAid KP50PS Quick guide

STAND MIXER
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE.
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We’re so confident
the quality of our
products meets the
exacting standards of
KitchenAid that, if your
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” 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 United
States and your KitchenAid®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
mixer, use the carton and packing
materials to pack-up your “failed”
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.
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
ALWAYS KEEP A COPY OF THE
SALES RECEIPT SHOWING THE DATE
OF PURCHASE OF YOUR MIXER.
PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL ASSURE
YOU OF IN-WARRANTY SERVICE.
Before you use your 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
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Table of Contents
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty...........................................Inside Front Cover
Product Registration Card ........................................................Inside Front Cover
Important Safeguards........................................................................................2
Warranty ...........................................................................................................3
For the United States and District of Columbia............................................3
For Puerto Rico ...........................................................................................4
Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires .........................................4
Arranging for Service Outside the United States and Puerto Rico ................4
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts .....................................................4
Electrical Requirements......................................................................................5
Troubleshooting Problems .................................................................................5
About Your Mixer
Bowl-Lift Models................................................................................................6
Tilt-Head Models ...............................................................................................8
Using Your KitchenAid®Attachments ..............................................................10
Mixing Time ....................................................................................................10
Mixer Use ........................................................................................................10
Care and Cleaning ...........................................................................................11
Beater to Bowl Clearance.................................................................................11
Speed Control Guide - 10 Speed Mixers ..........................................................12
Mixing Tips......................................................................................................13
Attachments and Accessories - General Information ........................................15
Appetizers, Entrees, and Vegetables ................................................................16
Cakes and Frostings.........................................................................................24
Cookies, Bars, and Candies ..............................................................................33
Pies and Desserts .............................................................................................39
Yeast Breads and Quick Breads........................................................................44
General Instructions for Mixing and Kneading Yeast Dough......................44
Bread Making Tips ....................................................................................45
KitchenAid®Attachments and Accessories .......................................................62

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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 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 unattended or near edge of work surface. When
used for heavy 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
KitchenAid Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-800-541-6390 for more
information.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid 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 from mixer before washing.
12. 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.
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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
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®mixer
Warranty for Puerto
Rico on page 4 for
details on how to
arrange for service.
KitchenAid Will Not
Pay For:
A. Repairs when mixer
is used in other than
normal home use.
B. Damage resulting
from 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 mixers operated
outside the 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 mixers
operated in the United States and District of Columbia.
KitchenAid®Mixer Warranty for
the United States and District of Columbia

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KitchenAid®Mixer Warranty
for Puerto Rico
A limited one year warranty extends
to the purchaser and any succeeding
owner for mixers operated in Puerto
Rico. During the warranty period, all
service must be handled by an
Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.
Please bring the 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 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
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 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

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Electrical Requirements
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.
WARNING
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Volts: 120 A.C. only. Hertz: 60
The wattage rating for your mixer is
printed on the trim band or on the
serial plate.
Troubleshooting Problems
Please read the following before
arranging for service.
1. The 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 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 11.
If your mixer should malfunction
or fail to operate, please check
the following:
1. Is the mixer plugged in?
2. Is the fuse in the circuit to the
mixer in working order? If you have
a circuit breaker box, be sure the
circuit is closed.
3. Turn mixer off for 10-15 seconds,
then turn mixer back on.
If the problem cannot be corrected
with the above steps, see the
KitchenAid Warranty on page 3. DO
NOT return the mixer to the retailer –
they do not provide service.

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Bowl-Lift Models*Stand Mixer Features
Solid State Speed Control
KitchenAid
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Off Stir 2 4 6 8 10
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Heavy Duty
Motor Head
Beater Height
Adjustment Screw
(not shown, see page 11)
Bowl Lift Handle
(not shown)
Spring Latch and Bowl Pin
(not shown)
Attachment
Knob
Attachment Hub
(see page 15)
Locating Pins
Wire Whip
(see page 10)
Flat Beater
(see page 10) Dough Hook
(see page 10)
Speed Control
Lever
(see page 7)
Bowl Support
Beater
Shaft
5 Quart Stainless
Steel Bowl
*Bowl-Lift models include K5SS, KSM5, KSM50P, KP50PS

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Assembling Your Bowl-Lift Mixer
** See page 5.
To Attach Bowl
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
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 mixer in proper electrical
outlet.**
To Remove Bowl
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
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 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.
Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before inserting
or removing beaters.
Unplug mixer before cleaning.
Failure to do so can result in
broken bones or cuts.
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To Attach Flat Beater, Wire Whip,
or Dough Hook
1. Turn speed control to OFF and
unplug.
2. Slip flat beater on beater shaft and
press upward as far as possible.
3. Turn beater to
right, hooking
beater over the
pin on shaft.
4. Plug mixer in
proper electrical outlet.**
To Remove Flat Beater, Wire
Whip, Or Dough Hook
1. Turn speed control to OFF and
unplug.
2. Press beater upward as far as
possible and turn left.
3. Pull beater from beater shaft.
4. Plug mixer in proper electrical
outlet.**
Household mixer SPEED Control
Plug mixer in proper electrical
outlet.** Speed control lever should
always to be set on lowest speed for
starting, then gradually moved to
desired higher speed to avoid
splashing ingredients out of bowl.
See page 12 for Speed Control Guide.
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Solid State Speed Control
Off Stir 2 4 6 8 10

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Tilt-Head Models*Stand Mixer Features
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St. Joseph, Michigan USA
Off Stir 2 4 6 8 10
Solid State Speed Control
Motor Head
Beater Height
Adjustment Screw
(see page 11)
Motor Head
Locking Lever
(not shown)
Attachment Knob
Attachment Hub
(see page 15)
Flat Beater
(see page 10)
Wire Whip
(see page 10)
Dough Hook
(see page 10)
Speed
Control
Lever (see
page 12)
Bowl Clamping Plate
Beater Shaft
41⁄2or 5
Quart
Stainless
Steel Bowl
*41⁄2Quart models include K45, KSM90, KSM103, KSM75
*5 Quart model KSM150, KSM151

To Remove Flat Beater, Wire
Whip Or Dough Hook
1. Turn speed control to OFF and
unplug.
2. Press beater
upward as far
as possible
and turn left.
3. Pull beater
from beater shaft.
4. Plug mixer in proper electrical
outlet.**
To Lock Motor Head
1. Make sure motor head is
completely down.
2. Place locking lever in LOCK
position.
3. Before mixing, test lock by
attempting to raise head.
To Unlock Motor Head
1. Place lever in UNLOCK position.
NOTE: Motor head should always
be kept in LOCK position when
using mixer.
To Operate Speed Control
Plug mixer in proper electrical
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 12 for Speed Control Guide.
To Attach Bowl
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
mixer is unplugged.
2. Tilt motor head back.
3. Place bowl on bowl clamping plate.
4. Turn bowl gently in clockwise
direction.
5. Plug mixer in proper electrical
outlet.**
To Remove Bowl
1. Be sure speed control is OFF and
mixer is unplugged.
2. Tilt motor head back.
3. Turn bowl in counterclockwise
direction.
To Attach Flat Beater, Wire Whip,
Or Dough Hook
1. Turn speed control to OFF and
unplug.
2. Raise motor head.
3. Slip beater onto beater shaft and
press upward as far as possible.
4. Turn beater to right, hooking
beater over pin on shaft.
5. Plug mixer in proper electrical
outlet.**
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Assembling Your Tilt-Head Mixer
** See page 5.
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Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before inserting
or removing beaters.
Unplug mixer before cleaning.
Failure to do so can result in
broken bones or cuts.
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Solid State Speed Control
Off Stir 2 4 6 8 10
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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®Mixer will mix faster
and more thoroughly than most
other electric 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 mixers.
Mixer Use
NOTE: Do not scrape bowl while
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 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.

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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
Care and Cleaning
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:
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 dishwasher. Do not store
beaters on shaft.
NOTE: Always be sure to unplug
mixer before cleaning. Wipe 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.
Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before inserting
or removing beaters.
Unplug mixer before cleaning.
Failure to do so can result in
broken bones or cuts.
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Tilt-Head models
•Unplug mixer.
•Lift motor head.
•Turn screw (A) SLIGHTLY counter clockwise
(left) to raise flat beater or clockwise (right) to
lower flat beater.
•Make adjustment with flat beater, so it just
clears surface of bowl.
If you over adjust the screw, the bowl lock lever
may not lock into place.
Bowl-Lift models
•Unplug mixer.
•Place bowl lift handle in down position.
•Turn screw (B) SLIGHTLY counter clockwise
(left) to raise flat beater and clockwise (right)
to lower flat beater.
•Make adjustments with flat beater, so it just
clears surface of bowl.
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 – 10 Speed Mixers
Number of Speed
Stir
Speed STIR 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.
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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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®
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 12.
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 11.
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 mixer off and unplug.
2. Loosen attachment knob by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove attachment 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 mixer.
6. Plug mixer in proper electrical
outlet.**
To Remove
1. Turn 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.
General Instructions
** See page 5.
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Hub
Attachment
Hub Socket
Attachment
Knob
Notch Pin‡
Attachment Shaft
Housing‡
Attachment
Power Shaft‡
‡Not part of mixer.

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Crabmeat Dip
1package (8 oz.) light
cream cheese
1cup reduced-fat
cottage cheese
1⁄4cup reduced-calorie
mayonnaise
1can (61⁄2oz.)
crabmeat, flaked
1tablespoon lemon
juice
3tablespoons chopped
green onions
1⁄2teaspoon garlic salt
3drops 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 pro, 1 g carb, 3 g fat,
12 mg chol, 180 mg sod.
4ounces light cream
cheese
1⁄2cup marshmallow
cream
1can (8 oz.) crushed
pineapple, well
drained
2teaspoons 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 pro, 11 g carb,
2 g fat, 3 mg chol, 58 mg sod.
Creamy Pineapple Fruit Dip
APPETIZERS, ENTREES, AND VEGETABLES

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1cup shredded sharp
Cheddar cheese
1cup shredded Swiss
cheese
1package (8 oz.) light
cream cheese
2tablespoons chopped
fresh chives
2teaspoons
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 pro, 1 g carb, 5 g fat,
13 mg chol, 109 mg sod.
1package (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 pro, 3 g carb,
5 g fat, 12 mg chol, 265 mg sod.
Layered Mexican Dip

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1baguette loaf, cut
into 1⁄2-inch slices
2teaspoons butter or
margarine
1⁄2cup finely chopped
onion
1clove garlic, minced
1package (9 oz.)
frozen chopped
spinach, thawed and
squeezed dry
1package (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 pro, 16 g carb,
6 g fat, 12 mg chol, 324 mg sod.
Spinach and Cheese Crostini
Meatballs with Salsa
1⁄4cup fat-free egg
substitute or 1 egg
1⁄3cup fresh bread
crumbs
1⁄2teaspoon chili
powder
1⁄4teaspoon garlic
powder
1⁄8teaspoon cayenne
pepper
1pound ground turkey
1⁄2cup thick and chunky
salsa
1⁄2cup chili sauce
1⁄2cup water
Place egg substitute, bread crumbs, chili powder,
garlic powder, pepper, and ground turkey in mixer
bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to
Stir Speed and mix about 30 seconds.
Form turkey mixture into 1-inch balls. Spray
12-inch skillet with no-stick cooking spray. Cook
meatballs over medium–high heat until well
browned; drain.
Mix salsa, chili sauce, and water in small bowl. Add
to meatballs and stir. Reduce heat to low. Cook,
covered, about 10 minutes, or until meatballs are
thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Serve warm.
Yield: 12 servings (3 meatballs per serving).
Per serving: About 84 cal, 8 g pro, 5 g carb, 3 g fat,
30 mg chol, 280 mg sod.