KitchenAid KSM170 Installation guide

TRAINING MANUAL
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FULL METAL CONSTRUCTION Durable, stable and built to last. 10 SPEEDS For a slow stir to fast whip.
ORIGINAL PLANETARY MIXING ACTION Delivers thorough ingredient incorporation. The beater rotates around the
bowl, giving incredible bowl coverage for fast and complete mixing.
DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR Powerful, reliable, quiet and energy efficient.
ATTACHMENT HUB Baking is just the beginning. With over 10 attachments available, the stand mixer easily whips up
everything from juice, pasta and sauces to sausages to salsa and so much more.
TIMELESS PATENTED DESIGN Easy cleaning and usage.
5 YEAR WARRANTY Robust, durable, reliable and long lasting.
STANDARD INCLUSIONS
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CATEGORY COMPARISONS
ARTISAN® Mini
ARTISAN® and Platinum
Tilt Head
Bowl-Lift
Entry point into the KitchenAid
brand.
The iconic stand mixer
The commercially-inspired, bold
design.
Targeted to Millennials (born 1980
- 2000) and Empty Nesters.
Adored for generations and a
traditional wedding registry “must”.
Appeals to heavy-user home cooks
working with large batches.
Perfect for small, urban kitchens
as well as for those who simply
wish to downsize.
This stand mixer is targeted to “core
customers” - larger, suburban
kitchens and households.
Targeted to the customer who loves
to make large batches, might be a
chef by trade and enjoys a
commercial style machine.
3.3 Litre
4.7 - 4.8 Litre
4.8 - 6.9 Litre
1 loaf of bread
2 loaves of bread
3-4 loaves of bread
5 dozen cookies
8 dozen cookies
12 dozen cookies
All   KitchenAid   Stand   Mixers   have   a   5   year   warranty.
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ANATOMY OF THE STAND MIXER
Diagram below shows as Stainless Steel bowl. The KSM170 Platinum Stand Mixer comes with a Glass Bowl.
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STANDARD INCLUSIONS
FLAT BEATER - K5THCB
WIRE WHISK - K45WW
DOUGH HOOK - K45DH
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4.7 LITRE GLASS BOWL WITH POURING SPOUT AND LID
All   accessories   and   covered   by   a   1   year   domestic   use   warranty.
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OPTIONAL EXTRAS
FLEX EDGE BEATER - KFE5T
4.8 LITRE HIGH SHINE STAINLESS STEEL BOWL WITH HANDLE - K5THSBP
2.8 LITRE HIGH SHINE STAINLESS STEEL BOWL - KB3SS
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Some other bowl options:
Customise your stand mixer with a ceramic or glass bowl that will compliment any stand mixer colour.
KSMCB5LW 5KSMCB5NPD K5GBF
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TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE PLATINUM TILT-HEAD STAND MIXER
Planetary Mixing Action -  Fast and Thorough Mixing
The unique planetary action allows the beater to spiral to 59 different touch-points within the bowl for quick, complete mixing
with the highest beater to bowl coverage in the industry.
The Fuse Gear
All larger KitchenAid Tilt-Head Stand Mixers have a fail-safe mechanism called a fuse gear, built in to protect the motor from
burnout. If your mixer is placed under excessive stress, it will ‘activate’ to protect the motor. The cost of replacing this part is
minimal compared to the cost of replacing a motor.
Attachment Hub or  “The Culinary Centre of the kitchen”
No matter how old your machine or which model you have, all KitchenAid hub attachments will fit - even if it was one of the
original machines from 1919! The hub driver is covered by the iconic KitchenAid Hub badge and Thumb Screw.
Always keep hub cover and thumb screw  in a safe place - but remember they are replaceable if customers happen to lose them
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Low Wattage, Direct Drive Motor - 300 watts is all you need!
Many brands rely on big motors to drive their machines. But a high motor wattage doesn't automatically mean good
performance. In fact, it can mean wasted energy. When a machine is designed and built well, there is no need to draw
unnecessary extra power.
Our engineers don't add unnecessarily large motors and so our Tilt-Head stand mixers are only 250 (Artisan Mini) and 300 watts
(Artisan and Platinum).
The power at the beater of the KitchenAid Stand Mixer is comparable, if not superior, to that of our closest competitors 2000
watt machines. The KitchenAid Stand Mixer is tested under load which gives the truest indication of power at the beater - it's not
often that a customer wants to “mix” and empty bowl!
The efficient motor combined with the shape of the bowl, accessories and the planetary mixing action, gives KitchenAid Stand
Mixers the best beater to bowl coverage in the market.
Adjusting Beater to Bowl Clearance
Each Stand Mixer is adjusted at the factory so the flat beater just clears the bottom of the bowl.  If, for any reason, the beater
hits the bottom of the bowl or is too far away from the bowl, it can be corrected easily.
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CULINARY CENTRE HUB ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
                             Spiralizer          Food Processor                       Juicer & Sauce
5KSM1APC KSM2FPA KSM1JA
Slicer/Shredder Extra Drum Set for Slicer Shredder Fruit and Vegetable Strainer
 MVSA  25576  RVSP
Grain Mill Food Grinder / Mincer Sausage Stuffer Tube
KGM FGA SSA
KitchenAid® Training Department
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Citrus Juicer with Strainer Food Tray     Single Pasta Roller
JE         FT              KSMPSA
       
            3 piece Pasta Set                       Gourmet Pasta Press  Ravioli Press
 KSMPRA KSMPEXTA        KRAV
       Ice Cream Bowl
                          5KICA0WH
KitchenAid® Training Department
2017 EDITION
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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 splash-out and
“flour puff” at startup, then quickly increases to the selected speed for optimal performance.
Warning : Do not exceed speed 2 when preparing yeast doughs as this may cause damage to the Stand Mixer.
SPEED
ACCESSORY
ACTION
DESCRIPTION
ATTACHMENT
1
Stir
For starting all mixing procedures,
slow stirring, combining and
mashing. Use to add flour and dry
ingredients to batter, and to add
liquids to dry ingredients.
Do not use Speed 1 to mix or knead
yeast doughs.
2
Slow mixing,
kneading
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.
4
Mixing,
Beating
For mixing semi-heavy batter, such
as 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,
Creaming
For medium-fast beating (creaming),
or whipping. Use to finish mixing
cake, doughnut and other batters.
High speed for cake mixes.
Use with Citrus Juicer
attachment.
8
Fast beating,
Whipping
For whipping cream, egg whites and
boiled frostings.
10
Fast whipping
For whipping small amounts of
cream or egg whites: for final
whipping of mashed potatoes.
Use with Juicer Pasta Maker
and Grain Mill attachments.
NOTE: Will not maintain fast
speeds under heavy loads.
KitchenAid® Training Department
2017 EDITION
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ASSEMBLING THE STAND MIXER FOR USE
KitchenAid® Training Department
2017 EDITION
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KitchenAid® Training Department
2017 EDITION
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USING THE STAND MIXER
NOTE: The Stand Mixer may warm up during use. Under heavy loads with extended mixing time, the top of the unit may become
hot. This is normal. If your Stand Mixer becomes hot to the touch, simply switch it off and allow it to cool down.
OPTIONAL
KitchenAid® Training Department
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ADDING OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS TO THE STAND MIXER
KitchenAid offers a wide range of optional attachments such as spiralizer, pasta rollers and cutters, or food grinders that can be
attached to the Stand Mixer attachment hub.
KitchenAid® Training Department
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DISASSEMBLING THE STAND MIXER
KitchenAid® Training Department
2017 EDITION
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CLEANING THE STAND MIXER
IMPORTANT : Do not wash the wire whip in the dishwasher.
Do not immerse the Stand Mixer body in water. These parts must be hand washed only.
KitchenAid® Training Department
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FAQ’s
Where are Stand Mixers manufactured?
The Stand Mixers have been manufactured in Greenville, Ohio USA since the end of the Second World War
What is the attachment hub?
The trademark hub allows for the attachment of over a dozen accessories which will turn your mixer into a pasta machine, citrus
juicer, meat grinder, ice-cream machine, vegetable slicer or even a sausage maker.
What is planetary mixing action?
Unique planetary mixing action allows the beater to spiral to 59 different touch-points within the bowl for quick, complete
mixing with the highest beater-to-bowl coverage in the industry.
What are the standard accessories for the KSM170 Platinum Stand Mixer?
The flat beater, dough hook, wire whisk, 4.7L glass mixing bowl.
Are the attachments and bowls Dishwasher safe?
All the bowls are dishwasher safe. All of the beaters are too, except for the Wire Whisk. The wire whisk must be hand washed to
avoid damage to the wires, and so that the alloy base does not blacken, pit or go powdery. Your warranty does not cover
damage to the wire whisk if it is washed in a dishwasher.
 What is the life expectancy of a KitchenAid Stand Mixer?
An exact number of years is too difficult to predict. To ensure your mixer lasts for many years follow the guidelines in your Use
and Care Guide and keep your mixer properly maintained.
How long can I run my Stand Mixer?
The length of time to operate the Stand Mixer depends on the size of the load and the speed being used.
• For heavy loads, use a slow speed, 5-8 minutes is the maximum.
• When kneading bread dough or pasta dough, run the Stand Mixer 4-5 minutes. The bread dough will be processed well
before that time. Please do not exceed speed 2.
What is the maximum weight capacity of the KSM170 Platinum Stand Mixer?
The maximum capacity is 1.3kg (combined total weight of all ingredients). Exceeding 1.3kg will damage the machine.
I lost the KitchenAid stainless steel hub cover/attachment screw for my Stand Mixer
If you have misplaced your hub cover (badge) on your KitchenAid Stand Mixer, or the attachment screw
(thumb screw) that holds it in place; please call your local KitchenAid Stockist or Repairer.
KitchenAid® Training Department
2017 EDITION
Specifications subject to change without notice. All information correct as of February 2016