KitchenAid KSM455PSSM User manual

BOWL-LIFT
STAND MIXER
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
1-800-541-6390
KitchenAid.com
W10171783D

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 ______________________________________________________________
Serial Number _______________________________________________________________
Date Purchased ______________________________________________________________
Store Name and Location ______________________________________________________

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration.............................................. Inside Front Cover
Stand Mixer Safety..........................................................................................................3
Important Safeguards .....................................................................................................3
Electrical Requirements ...................................................................................................4
FEATURES AND OPERATION
Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Features........................................................................................ 5
Assembling Your Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer...........................................................................7
Pre-Use Cleaning .....................................................................................................7
Attaching and Removing Mixing Bowl.....................................................................7
Raising and Lowering Mixing Bowl ..........................................................................7
Attaching and Removing the Flat Beater, Wire Whip (not included on all models),
or Dough Hook (not included on all models)...........................................................7
Household Stand Mixer Speed Control ....................................................................8
Overload Reset Button (Model KSMC50 Only) .........................................................8
Using the Pouring Shield (Not Included with all Models).................................................8
Attaching the Pouring Shield ...................................................................................8
Using the Pouring Shield .........................................................................................8
Removing the Pouring Shield...................................................................................8
Cleaning the Pouring Shield.....................................................................................8
Using Your KitchenAid®Accessories................................................................................9
Mixing Time....................................................................................................................9
Stand Mixer Use .............................................................................................................9
Speed Control Guide - 10 Speed Mixers........................................................................10
Speed Control Guide - Commercial Mixers (Model KSMC50 Only).................................11
Mixing Tips ...................................................................................................................12
Egg Whites ...................................................................................................................13
Whipped Cream............................................................................................................13
CARE AND CLEANING
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................14
Beater to Bowl Clearance ..............................................................................................14
Troubleshooting Problems.............................................................................................15
OPTIONAL STAND MIXER ACCESSORIES
General Information......................................................................................................16
Mounting and Removing Accessories............................................................................16
Available Accessories.....................................................................................................17
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Table of Contents
RECIPES
Appetizers, Entrees, and Vegetables..............................................................................20
Cakes and Frostings ......................................................................................................28
Cookies, Bars, and Candies ...........................................................................................37
Pies and Desserts ..........................................................................................................43
Yeast Breads and Quick Breads......................................................................................47
General Instructions for Mixing and Kneading Yeast Dough
with the “Rapid Mix” Method ...............................................................................47
Bread Making Tips.................................................................................................48
WARRANTY SERVICE AND INFORMATION
KitchenAid®Stand Mixer Warranty................................................................................65
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – 50 United States and District of Columbia ...........66
How to Arrange for Warranty Service in Puerto Rico.....................................................66
How to Arrange for Service after the Warranty Expires – All Locations ..........................66
How to Order Accessories and Replacement Parts.........................................................67

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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 any appliance is used by or 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 accessories 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 (EXCEPT MODEL KSMC50 WHICH IS
DESIGNED FOR COMMERCIAL USE).
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.
Stand Mixer Safety

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Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 AC
Hertz: 60
The wattage rating for your stand mixer
is printed on the trim band or on the
serial plate. Do not use an extension
cord. If the power cord is too short, have
a qualified electrician or serviceman install
an outlet near the appliance.
Model KSMC50 Only:
Watts 350
Volts 120 AC
Amps 3.0
Horsepower 2/5
Hertz 60
The maximum rating is based on the
attachment that draws the greatest
load (power). Other recommended
attachments may draw significantly less
power.
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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Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Features
Solid State Speed Control
KitchenAid
St. Joseph, MichiganUSA
Off Stir 2 4 6 8 10
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Motor Head
Bowl Height
Adjustment Screw
(see “Beater to Bowl
Clearance“ section)
Bowl Lift Handle
(not shown)
Spring Latch and Bowl Pin
(not shown)
Accessory
Knob
Accessory Hub
with Hub Cover
Locating Pins
Wire Whip*
(see “Using Your
KitchenAid®
Accessories”
section)
Flat Beater*
(see “Using Your
KitchenAid®
Accessories”
section)
Dough Hook*
(see “Using Your
KitchenAid®
Accessories”
section)
Speed Control
Lever
(see “Bowl-Lift Stand
Mixer Features“
section)
Bowl
Support
Beater
Shaft
41⁄2or 5 qt
Stainless Steel
Bowl
*
Commercial model KSMC50 not shown.
Overload Reset Button
Model KSMC50 only
(not shown)
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Bowl-Lift stand mixers include a coated or burnished Flat Beater and Dough Hook (not included on
model K4SS), and a Wire Whip (not included on model K4SS).
All accessories may be purchased separately.

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Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Features
Accessory Hub with Hub Cover
Hub cover removes to reveal the
multipurpose accessory hub. The hub
powers a variety of accessories that
simplify food preparation and add
culinary versatility (see “Optional Stand
Mixer Accessories“ section).
Accessory Knob
Knob secures stand mixer accessory to the
hub.
Bowl-Lift Handle
Sturdy bowl-lift lever raises and lowers the
mixing bowl.
Beater Shaft
Flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip
accessories mount to the beater shaft.
Stainless Steel Bowl
Stainless steel bowl is dishwasher-safe.
Speed Control Lever
10 mixing speeds provide versatility for
any recipe. Speeds range from a very slow
stir to a very fast mix (commercial models
have 5 speeds).
Bowl-Height Adjustment Screw
Screw adjusts the beater-to-bowl
clearance. Factory preset.
Bowl Support
Durable metal arms support the bowl for
stable mixing.
Locating Pins
Pins fit through the bowl brackets to
position the bowl on the bowl support.
67-Point Planetary Mixing Action
The beater spirals to 67 different
touch-points within the bowl for quick,
complete mixing.
Flat Beater
Use the Flat Beater to mix cakes, quick
breads, cookie dough and to mash
potatoes. Special design works with
unique mixing action to thoroughly mix
ingredients.
Dough Hook*
Quickly and thoroughly kneads any type of
raised dough.
Wire Whip*
The design of the wire whip rapidly
increases airflow into egg mixtures for
stiff soufflés and rigid peaks of meringue.
With the planetary mixing action, the wire
whip covers 134 points within the bowl
to create silky decorator icings and lighter,
fluffier whipped cream.
*Sold separately for model K4SS.

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Assembling Your Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer
Pre-Use Cleaning
Before using your stand mixer for the first
time, wash the mixing bowl and accessories
(see “Care and Cleaning” section).
Attaching Mixing 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
(see “Electrical Requirements“ section).
Removing Mixing 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.
Raising Mixing Bowl
1. Rotate handle to straight-up position.
2. Bowl must always be in raised, locked
position when mixing.
Lowering Mixing Bowl
1. Rotate handle back and down.
Attaching 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 (see “Electrical
Requirements“ section).
Removing 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
(see “Electrical Requirements“ section).
PIN
Solid State Speed Control
Off Stir 2 4 6 8 10
*Sold separately for model K4SS.
Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before touching
beaters.
Failure to do so can result in
broken bones, cuts or bruises.
WARNING
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Using the Pouring Shield*
Attaching the Pouring Shield*
1. Make sure the speed control
lever is set to OFF.
2. Unplug the stand mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Attach desired accessory and raise the
mixing bowl.
4. Slide pouring shield collar
around beater shaft, centering collar
over rim of bowl.
Using the Pouring Shield
Pour ingredients into the mixing bowl
through the chute portion of shield.
IMPORTANT: 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.
Removing the Pouring Shield
1. Make sure the speed control
lever is set to OFF.
2. Unplug the stand mixer or
disconnect power.
3. Remove pouring chute from collar.
4. Slide pouring shield collar off bowl.
5. Lower the bowl support by turning the
bowl-lift lever clockwise.
6. Remove accessory and the
mixing bowl.
Cleaning the Pouring Shield
Wash in warm sudsy water. If you wish,
you may place on the top rack of your
dishwasher.
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Pouring
Chute
*If Pouring Shield is included. Pouring
Shield may be purchased separately.
Household Stand Mixer
Speed Control
Plug mixer in proper electrical outlet (see
“Electrical Requirements“ section). 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
“Speed Control Guide - 10 Speed Mixers“
section for Speed Control Guide.
Overload Reset Button
Model KSMC50 Only
If the mixer is overloaded,
the Overload Reset Button
will pop out and the mixer
will shut off. Turn the Speed
Control Lever to OFF. Wait a few minutes,
then push in the Reset Button. Turn the
Speed Control Lever to the desired speed
and continue mixing.
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Overload Reset