KitchenAid KSM8990ER User manual

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2 Year Hassle Free Commercial Warranty
We’re so condent
the quality of our
products meets the
exacting standards
of KitchenAid that,
if your Stand Mixer
should fail within
the rst two years 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 two year full warranty. Please
follow these instructions to receive
this quality service.
Proof of Purchase & 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
ll out and mail your product registration
card packed with the unit. This card will
enable us to contact you in the unlikely
If you reside in the 50 United States
or Puerto Rico and your KitchenAid®
Stand Mixer should fail within the rst two
years of ownership, simply call our toll-
free Customer Satisfaction Center at
1-800-584-4315, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday Eastern Time.
Give the consultant your complete
shipping address.
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,
address, and phone number 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 “Warranty” Section.
Model Number _______________________________________________________
Serial Number ________________________________________________________
Date Purchased _______________________________________________________
Store Name __________________________________________________________
event of a product safety notication 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:
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2 Year Hassle Free Warranty ................................................................................Inside Front Cover
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration Card ...................................................Inside Front Cover
Stand Mixer Safety ............................................................................................................................ 4
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 5
For the 50 United States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico ........................................... 5
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
Stand Mixer Features........................................................................................................................ 8
Assembling Your Bowl Lift Stand Mixer ........................................................................................... 9
Using Your KitchenAid® Attachments ............................................................................................ 10
Mixing Time .................................................................................................................................... 10
Mixer Use ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Speed Control Guide - 10 Speed Stand Mixers .............................................................................. 11
Beater To Bowl Clearance .............................................................................................................. 12
Using the Bowl Guard .................................................................................................................... 12
Mixing Tips ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Basic White Bread .......................................................................................................................... 14
Care And Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 15
Table of Contents
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4SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 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. Call the KitchenAid
Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-800-584-4315 for more information.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause re,
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 at beater, wire whip or dough hook from Stand Mixer before washing.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Stand Mixer Safety
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KitchenAid®Stand Mixer Warranty for
the 50 United States, District of Columbia,
and Puerto Rico
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Stand Mixers
operated in the 50 United States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Length of
Warranty: KitchenAid Will Pay For Your Choice of: KitchenAid Will Not Pay For:
Two Year Full Warranty from
date of purchase.
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
1-800-584-4315.
OR
The replacement parts
and repair labor costs
to correct defects
in materials and
workmanship.
A. Damage resulting
from accident,
alteration, misuse
or abuse.
B. Replacement parts
or repair labor costs
for Stand Mixers
operated outside the
50 United States,
District of Columbia,
and Puerto Rico.
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 specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
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Arranging for Service
After the Warranty Expires
Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances,
P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.
Arranging for Service Outside
the 50 United States and Puerto Rico
Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or
the store where you purchased the stand mixer for information on how to obtain
service.
Ordering Accessories and Replacement Parts
To order accessories or replacement
parts for your Stand Mixer, call toll-free
1-800-584-4315 or write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances,
P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218.
For service information, call toll-free
1-800-584-4315 or write to:
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Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 A.C. only. Hertz: 60
The power rating for your Stand Mixer is
printed on the trim brand or on the serial
plate.
Model KSM7990 Only:
Volts 120
Horsepower 1.3*
Hertz 60
Do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have
a qualied electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the appliance.
Troubleshooting Problems
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 Stand Mixer. This is normal.
2. The Stand Mixer may emit a pungent
odor, especially when new. This is
common with electric motors.
3. If the at beater hits the bowl, stop
the Stand Mixer. See “Beater to
Bowl Clearance”.
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 KitchenAid®
Warranty. Do not return the Stand Mixer
to the retailer, as they do not provide
service.
* Motor horsepower for our mixer motors was measured using a dynamometer, a machine
laboratories routinely use to measure the mechanical power of motors. Our 1.3 horsepower (HP)
motor reference reects the horsepower rating of the motor itself and not the mixer’s horsepower
output to the mixer bowl. This robust motor, the backbone of our new mixer, delivers .44 HP to
the bowl enabling your mixer to deliver consistent power to small and large loads with less heat
build-up; resulting in years of dependable mixing. When combined with and guided by our new
advanced motor control board, this is our longest lasting and most efcient motor yet. Simply put,
our new, highly efcient, special purpose motor delivers the power you need when you need it.
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Stand Mixer Features
Speed Control
Lever
Bowl Lift Lever
(Not Shown)
Beater Shaft
11-Wire Stainless Steel El-
liptical Whip
Stainless Steel
Bowl
Stainless Steel
Spiral Dough Hook
Stainless Steel Flat
Beater
Locating Pins
Bowl Support
Beater Height
Adjustment Screw
Spring Latch
and Bowl Pin
(Not Shown)
Motor Head
Bowl handle
(style may vary
depending on
model)
*Included with select models. Picture may vary from product depending on model.
Bowl Guard*
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Assembling Your Bowl Lift Stand Mixer
To Attach Bowl
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect power.
3. Place bowl lift lever in down position.
4. Fit bowl supports over locating pins.
5. Press down on back of bowl until
bowl pin snaps into spring latch.
6. Raise bowl before mixing.
7. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet
or reconnect power.
To Remove Bowl
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Place bowl lift lever in down position
4. Remove at beater, wire whip, or
dough hook.
5. Grasp bowl handle and lift straight
up and off locating pins.
To Raise Bowl
1. Rotate lever to straight-up position.
2. Bowl must always be in raised, locked
position when mixing.
To Lower Bowl
1. Rotate lever back and down.
To Attach Flat Beater, Wire Whip,
or Dough Hook
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Slip at beater
on beater shaft
and press upward
as far as possible.
4. Turn beater to right, hooking beater
over the pin on shaft.
5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet
or reconnect power.
To Remove Flat Beater, Wire Whip,
or Dough Hook
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Press beater upward as far as
possible and turn left.
4. Pull beater from beater shaft.
5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet
or reconnect power.
Commercial Stand Mixer SPEED
Control and Lever Guard
The Soft Start™ feature minimizes
splash-out by starting the mixer slowly
before increasing to the selected
speed. To further reduce the potential
for splash-out, always begin mixing
using the STIR speed, then gradually
move to higher speeds as needed. See
“Speed Control Guide”.
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 Stand Mixer
does not restart, see “Troubleshooting
Problems”.
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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 sufcient.
Turn Stand Mixer 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 Stand
Mixer. This is normal.
If the Stand Mixer becomes overloaded,
it will automatically shut off to prevent
damage. See “Auto-Reset Motor
Protection”.
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Speed Control Guide – 10 Speed Stand Mixers
All speeds feature Soft Start™ operation, which minimizes splash-out and our puff.
The mixer will start slowly before increasing to the selected speed.
Number of Speed
Speed
Stir STIR For slow stirring, combining, mashing,
starting all mixing procedures. Use to add
our 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
our; mix thin or splashy batters.
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.
6 BEATING, For medium-fast beating (creaming) or
CREAMING whipping. Use to nish mixing cake,
doughnut, and other batters. High speed
for cake mixes.
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 nal whipping of mashed
potatoes.
NOTE: Use speed 2 to mix or knead yeast dough or fondants. Use of any other speed
with heavy doughs may cause mixer to stop rotating to limit mixer damage. This is
normal operation. If this occurs, turn the speed selector to off, and then turn back on to
a lower speed.
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Beater to Bowl Clearance
Your Stand Mixer is adjusted at the factory so the at beater just clears the bottom of
the bowl. If, for any reason, the at beater hits the bottom of the bowl or is too far away
from the bowl, you can correct the clearance easily.
1. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
2. Place bowl lift lever in down position.
3. Attach at beater.
4. Adjust so at beater just clears bottom
surface of bowl when in lifted position
by turning screw (A) counterclockwise
to raise the bowl and clockwise to
lower the bowl. Just a slight turn is all
that is required: the screw will not
rotate more than 1/4 turn (90 degrees)
in either direction. (The full range of
adjustment is 1/2 turn, or 180 degrees.)
5. Place bowl lift lever in up position
to check clearance.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if necessary.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, the at
beater will not strike on the bottom or
side of the bowl. If the at beater or the
wire whip is so close that it strikes the
bottom of the bowl, the beater or whip
may wear.
Lower BowlRaise Bowl
A
Using the Bowl Guard*
If your Stand Mixer comes with a bowl
guard, make sure that the guard is returned
to the down position before beginning
to use the Stand Mixer. The Stand Mixer
will not run if the bowl guard is not in the
proper position.
*Included with select models. Picture may vary from product depending on model.
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Mixing Tips
Using Your Recipes with the Mixer
There are a number of methods that
can be used for making cake with your
KitchenAid® Stand Mixer.
For example, the “quick mix” method
(sometimes referred to as the “dump”
method) is ideal for simple cakes, such as
yellow cake and white cake. This method
calls for combining dry ingredients with
most or all liquid ingredients in one step.
More elaborate cakes, such as a 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, see
“Speed Control Guide”.
Adding Ingredients
Always add ingredients as close to side of
bowl as possible, not directly into moving
beater.
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”.
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
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 our 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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Basic White Bread
1/3cup (80 mL)
low-fat milk
2 tbs (30 mL) sugar
2 tsp (10 mL) salt
2 tbs (30 mL) butter or
margarine
11/2packages active dry yeast
1 cup (240 mL)
warm water
(105°F to 115°F)
[40°C to 46° C]
4 cups (950 mL)
all-purpose flour
Place milk, sugar, salt, and butter in small saucepan.
Heat over low heat until butter melts and sugar
dissolves. Cool to lukewarm.
Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer bowl.
Add lukewarm milk mixture and 4 1/2 cups (1 L) flour.
Attach bowl and dough hook to mixer. Turn to Speed
2 and mix about 1 minute.
Continuing on Speed 2, add remaining flour, 1/2 cup
(120 mL) at a time, and mix about 1-1/2 minutes,
or until dough starts to clean sides of bowl. Knead
on Speed 2 about 2 minutes longer, or until dough
is smooth and elastic. Dough will be slightly sticky to
the touch.
Place dough in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
Cover. Let rise in warm place, free from draft, about
1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down and divide in half. Shape each half
into a loaf, and place in greased 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/2"
(21.25 x 11.25 x 6.25 cm) baking pans. Cover. Let rise
in warm place, free from draft, about 1 hour, or until
doubled in bulk.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes, or until golden
brown. Remove from pans immediately and cool on
wire racks.
Yield: 32 servings (16 slices per loaf).
Per serving: About 95 cal, 3 g protein, 18 g carb,
1 g fat, 0 mg chol, 148 mg sodium.
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Care and Cleaning
• Unplug the Stand Mixer before
cleaning or disconnect power.
• Stainless steel bowl, at beater,
wire whip, and spiral dough hook
may be washed in an automatic
dishwasher. Or, clean them thoroughly
in hot sudsy water and rinse completely
before drying. Do not store beaters on
shaft.
• The bowl is dishwasher-safe. It can
also be hand-washed in hot sudsy
water, rinsed thoroughly, and dried.
• Wipe the Stand Mixer with a clean
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleansers or scouring pads and do
not immerse the Stand Mixer in
water.
• Wipe the beater shaft frequently,
removing any residue that may
accumulate.
3. Remove the nut from the lifter rod
located inside the column, then remove
the washer and spring.
NOTE: Note the order that they were
assembled (the washer goes between
the spring and nut), for reassembly.
4. Loosen the screw holding the
bowl clip to the front of the bowl
support – it is not necessary to
remove the screw all of the way.
This allows the bowl support to
slide down.
Nut
Screw
Screws
To remove the Bowl Support
for cleaning
1. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
2. Remove the Stand Mixer base by
removing the 3 screws located on
the bottom of the mixer. Remove
the vent screen and the mixer base.
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Care and Cleaning (cont.)
5. Slide the bowl support down so that
the tabs on the back of the bowl
support line up with the slots
in the column. Remove the bowl
support by passing the tabs
through the slots.
6. Clean the bowl support and column
with the mild detergent and a wash
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers
or scouring pads.
7. To reassemble, reverse steps
1 through 6.
1. Unplug the Stand Mixer or disconnect
the power.
2. Remove the retaining ring with
retaining ring pliers, slide the ring
and the washer down the shaft.
3. Clean the shaft, retaining ring, and
washer with a mild detergent and wash
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or
scouring pads. Do not immerse the
stand mixer in water.
4. To reassemble, reverse steps 1 through 4,
making sure retaining ring is fully seated
into groove.
Flat Beater Cleaning Instructions
1. To clean the drain hole in the at
beater, use a small round brush,
toothpick, or skewer to run through
the hole.
Retaining Ring
Groove
Retaining Ring
Washer
Planetary Cleaning Instructions
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