KitchenAid KSM500QAC0 Quick guide

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STAND MIXER
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
1-800-541-6390
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Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty
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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.
Pleasefollow 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.).
Fora detailed explanation of
warranty terms and conditions,
including how to arrange for service
outside the United States, see pages 3
and 4.
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
ALWAYS KEEPA COPYOF THE
SALESRECEIPTSHOWING THE DATE
OF PURCHASEOFYOUR MIXER.
PROOFOF PURCHASEWILL ASSURE
YOU OF IN-WARRANTYSERVICE.
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.
THISCARD DOESNOT VERIFYYOUR
WARRANTY.
Pleasecomplete the following for
your personal records:
Model Number
Serial Number
Date Purchased
Store Name

Table of Contents
Hassle-FreeReplacement Warranty ........................................... Inside Front Cover
Product Registration Card ........................................................ Inside Front Cover
Important Safeguards........................................................................................ 2
Warranty ........................................................................................................... 3
Forthe United States and District of Columbia ............................................ 3
For Puerto Rico ........................................................................................... 4
Arranging for Serviceafter the Warranty Expires......................................... 4
Arranging for ServiceOutside 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
Beaterto Bowl Clearance................................................................................. 11
Speed Control Guide- 10 Speed Mixers .......................................................... 12
Mixing Tips...................................................................................................... 13
Attachments and Accessories- General Information ........................................ 15
Appetizers, Entrees,and Vegetables ................................................................ 16
Cakesand Frostings......................................................................................... 24
Cookies, Bars,and Candies .............................................................................. 33
Piesand Desserts............................................................................................. 39
Yeast Breadsand Quick Breads........................................................................ 44
General Instructions for Mixing and Kneading Yeast Dough ...................... 44
Bread Making Tips .................................................................................... 45
KitchenAid_R_Attachments and Accessories....................................................... 62

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have providedmany importantsafety messages in this manual and on your
appliance.Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is thesafety alertsymbol.
This symbolalerts you to potential hazardsthat can kill or hurt you
and others.
All safety messages willfollow the safety alertsymbol and either
the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."Thesewords mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured
ifyou don't immediately follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
ifyou don't follow instructions.
All safety messageswill tell youwhat the potentialhazard is, tell you how to
reducethe chance of injury, and tellyou what canhappen ifthe instructionsare
notfollowed.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Readall instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put mixer in water or
other liquid.
3. Closesupervision is necessarywhen this or any appliance is used nearchildren.
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, aswell 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 isdropped or damaged in any manner. Callthe
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. Removeflat beater, wire whip or dough hook from mixer before washing.
12. This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

KitchenAid ®Mixer Warranty for
the United States and District of Columbia
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for mixers
operated in the United States and District of Columbia,
KitchenAid Will Pay KitchenAid Will Not
For Your Choice of: Pay For:
A.
Length of
Warranty:
One Year FullWarranty
from date of purchase.
Hassle-Free
Replacement of your
mixer, Seeinside 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, Seethe
KitchenAid_"mixer
Warranty for Puerto
Rico on page 4 for
details on how to
arrange for service,
Repairswhen 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.

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.
Pleasebring the mixer, or ship it
prepaid and insured, to the nearest
Authorized ServiceCenter. Call toll-
free 1-800-541-6390 to learn the
location of a ServiceCenter near you.
Your repaired mixer will be returned
to you prepaid and insured.
Arranging for Service
After the Warranty Expires
Forservice information, call toll-free
1-800-541-6390 or write to: Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances, P.O.
Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.
Arranging for Service Outside
the United States and Puerto Rico
Consult your local KitchenAid dealer
or the store where you purchased the mixer for information on how to
obtain service.
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts
To order accessoriesor 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.

Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 A.C. only. Hertz: 60
The wattage rating for your mixer is
printed on the trim band or on the
serial plate.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire or electrical shock.
Troubleshooting Problems
Please read the following before
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, seethe
KitchenAid Warranty on page 3. DO
NOT return the mixer to the retailer -
they do not provide service.

Bowl-Lift Models* Stand Mixer Features
Motor Head
Speed Control
Lever
(see page 7)
Beater Height
Adjustment Screw
(not shown, see page -"
Spring Latch and Bowl Pin
(not shown)
Locating Pins
Wire Whip
(seepage 10)
Bowl Lift Handle
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Beater
Shaft
Flat Beater 5 Quart }tainless /
(see page 10) Steel Bowl Dough Hook
Bowl Support (see page 10)
*Bowl-Lift models include KSSS, KSM5, KSM50P, KP50PS

Assembling Your Bowl-Lift Mixer
To Attach Bowl
1. Besure speed control is OFFand
mixer is unplugged.
2. Placebowl lift handle in down
position.
3. Fit bowl supports over locating
pins.
4. Pressdown on back of bowl until
bowl pin snaps into spring latch.
5. Raisebowl before mixing.
6. Plug mixer in proper electrical
outlet.**
To Remove Bowl
1. Besure speed control is OFFand
mixer is unplugged.
2. Placebowl lift handle in down
position
3. Removeflat 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. Turn speed control to OFFand
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 OFFand
unplug.
2. Pressbeater upward as far as
possible and turn left.
3. Pull beater from beater shaft.
4. Plug mixer in proper electrical
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.
Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before inserting
or removing beaters.
Unplug mixer before cleaning.
Failure to do so can result in
broken bones or cuts.
Household mixer SPEEDControl
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.
** See page 5.
7

Tilt-Head Models* Stand Mixer Features
Motor Head
Attachment Hub
(seepage 15)
L Attachment Knob
Speed
Control
Lever (see
page 12)
Beater Height
Adjustment Screw
(seepage 11) 0
Wire Whip
(seepage 10)
Dough Nook
(see page 10)
Motor Head
-- Locking Lever
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_ Beater Shaft
Flat Beater
_ee page 10)
4½ or 5
Quart
Stainless
Steel Bowl
Bowl Clamping Plate
*4Y_Quart models include K45, KSM90, KSM103, KSM75
*5 Quart model KSM150, KSM151