KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series User manual

Stand Mixer - Bowl Lift

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PARTS AND FEATURES
*Bowl type may vary. Bowls are also available for purchase as separate accessories.
**Included with select models. Picture/Style may vary from product depending on model.
1Motor Head
2Attachment Hub
3Attachment Knob
4Hinged Hub Cover
5Beater Shaft
6Speed Control
7Bowl Lift Lever
8Beater Height Adjustment Screw
9Bowl Support
10 Locating Pins
11 Bowl*
12 Bowl Handle*
13 Flex Edge Beater**
14 Flat Beater**
15 Spiral Dough Hook**
16 Wire Whip**
17 11-Wire Stainless Steel Elliptical
Whip**
18 Pouring Shield**
19 Spring Latch and Bowl Pin
(Not Shown)
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PRODUCT SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not put Stand Mixer in water or
other liquid.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge
unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before
assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug
and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, and 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 any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact the manufacturer
at their customer service telephone number for information on examination, repair,
or adjustment.
7. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause re, electric shock or injury.
8. Do not use the Stand Mixer outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter.
10.Remove the at beater, wire whip, or spiral dough hook from the Stand Mixer
before washing.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed for household use only.

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PRODUCT SAFETY
WARNING
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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Voltage: 120 V
Frequency: 60 Hz
NOTE: The power rating for your Stand
Mixer is printed on the serial plate.
Do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or service person
install an outlet near the appliance.
The maximum rating is based on the
attachment that draws the greatest
load (power). Other recommended
attachments may draw significantly less
power.
ACCESSORY GUIDE
Accessory Use to mix Description
Flat beater*
Flex Edge Beater*
Normal to heavy
mixtures
Cakes, creamed frostings, candies,
cookies, biscuits, pie pastry, meat loaf,
mashed potatoes
Spiral Dough Hook* Mixing and
kneading yeast
doughs
Breads, rolls, pizza dough, coffee cakes
buns
Wire Whip*
11-Wire Elliptical Whip*
Mixtures
that need air
incorporated
Eggs, egg whites, heavy cream,
boiled frostings, sponge cakes,
mayonnaise, some candies
*Available as an accessory purchase with selected models only.

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SPEED CONTROL GUIDE
All speeds features Soft Start®which allows
the Stand Mixer to start at a lower speed to
help avoid ingredient splash-out and “flour
puff” at start-up, then increases to the
selected speed.
The speed control can be set between the
speeds listed in the chart to obtain speeds
1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 if a finer adjustment is
required.
Speed Accessory Action Description
Stir Flat Beater
Flex Edge Beater Stirring
For slow stirring, combining, mashing, and
starting all mixing procedures. Use to add
flour and dry ingredients to batter, and
add liquids to dry ingredients. Do not use
STIR speed to mix or knead yeast doughs.
2Flat Beater Flex Edge Beater
Spiral Dough Hook
Slow mixing,
Kneading
For slow mixing, mashing, and 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.
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Flat Beater
Flex Edge Beater
Wire Whip
11-Wire Elliptical Whip
Mixing,
beating
For mixing semi-heavy batters, 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.
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Flat Beater
Flex Edge Beater
Wire Whip
11-Wire Elliptical Whip
Beating,
creaming
For medium-fast beating (creaming) or
whipping. Use to finish mixing cake,
doughnut, and other batters. High speed
for cake mixes.
8-10 Wire Whip
11-Wire Elliptical Whip Fast beating, Whipping
For whipping cream, egg whites, and
boiled frostings. For whipping small
amounts of cream, egg whites, or for final
whipping of mashed potatoes.
NOTE: Use Speed 2 to mix or knead yeast doughs. Use of any other speed creates
high potential for Stand Mixer failure. The PowerKnead™ spiral dough hook efficiently
kneads most yeast dough within 4 minutes.
Capacity Chart
5-5.5 Quart 6-6.5 Quart 7-7.5 Quart
Cookies 9-10 dozen 13 dozen 14 dozen

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PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
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RESET
OFF/0 STIR
Turn the Stand Mixer to “OFF/ 0” and
then unplug.
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To attach the bowl: Fit the bowl
supports over locating pins and press
down on back of the bowl until bowl pin
snaps into spring latch.
2
To attach the accessory: Slip the
accessory onto the shaft. Turn to hook it
over the pin on the shaft.
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To raise the bowl: Rotate the bowl
lift lever to the straight up position.
The bowl must always be in the raised
position when mixing.
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IMPORTANT: If the bowl is not securely snapped into place, it will be unstable and
wobble during use.
Spring latch
Locating pin
Pin

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Test the beater to bowl clearance: Plug
the Stand Mixer into a grounded 3 prong
outlet. Turn Stand Mixer ON and test
each speed, making sure the beater does
not touch the bowl during operation.
If the beater is too far away from the
bottom or is hitting the bowl, proceed to
next step to make adjustments.
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(OPTIONAL) To adjust beater to
bowl clearance: Lower the bowl to the
down position. Turn the screw slightly
counterclockwise (left) to raise the beater,
or clockwise (right) to lower it. Adjust the
beater so that it just clears the surface of
the bowl. Check again the clearance of
the beater to the bowl.
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Raise BowlRaise Bowl Lower BowlLower Bowl
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
WARNING
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.
IMPORTANT: When properly adjusted, the flat beater will not strike on the bottom or
sides of the bowl. If the flat beater or the wire whip is so close that it strikes the bottom
of the bowl, coating may wear off the beater or wires on the whip may wear.

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PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
USING THE POURING SHIELD*
Use the pouring shield to avoid having ingredients splashing out of the bowl when
mixing, as well as to easily pour ingredients into the bowl while mixing.
To attach the pouring shield*: Slide
the pouring shield from the front of the
Stand Mixer over the bowl. The bottom
rim of the pouring shield* fits inside of
the bowl.
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Pour the ingredients into the bowl
through the pouring chute.
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*Available with select models only and available as an accessory purchase.

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PRODUCT USAGE
WARNING
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
Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before touching
beaters.
Failure to do so can result in
broken bones, cuts, or bruises.
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RESET
OFF/0 STIR
Plug the Stand Mixer into a grounded 3
prong outlet. Start with lower speed to
avoid splashing and increase it gradually.
Refer to the “Speed Control Guide”.
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Do not scrape the bowl while operating.
Scraping the bowl once or twice during
mixing is usually sufficient.
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OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
PRODUCT USAGE
KitchenAid®offers a wide range of optional attachments such as the Spiralizer, Pasta
Cutters, or Food Grinder that may be attached to the Stand Mixer attachment power
hub.
246810
RESET
OFF/0 STIR
Turn the Stand Mixer to “OFF/ 0” and
then unplug.
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Flip up hinge attachment hub cover to
open.
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Insert attachment into attachment hub,
making certain that attachment power
shaft fits into the square attachment hub
socket.
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Tighten the attachment knob by turning it
clockwise until the attachment is secured
to the Stand Mixer.
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NOTE: See the Use and Care Guide of each specific attachment for more details.