KitchenAid STAND MIXER K5SS Quick guide

YIP®
Stand Mixer
Instructions and Recipes
1-800-541-6390
Details Inside

We’re so confident the
quality of our products
meets the exacting
standards of
KitchenAid that, if
your stand mixer should
fail within 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” stand
mixer returned to us. Your replacement
unit is covered by our one year full
warranty. Please follow these
instructions to receive this quality
service.
If you reside in the United States
and your KitchenAid®stand 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, 9 a.m. to
3 p.m., Saturday, Eastern Time.
Give the consultant your complete
shipping address. (No P.O. box
numbers.)
Give the consultant your complete
model and serial number.
KitchenAid will arrange to deliver a
replacement stand mixer and have your
“failed” stand mixer returned to us.
Put your “failed” stand mixer in the
original shipping carton along with a
sheet of paper with your name and
address on it, and a copy of the proof of
purchase (register receipt, credit card
charge slip, etc.)
The consultant will also identify the
Authorized Service Center nearest your
location.
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Total Replacement Warranty

Table of Contents
Total Replacement Warranty........................................................Inside Front Cover
Important Safeguards................................................................................................2
Warranty...................................................................................................................4
How To Arrange For Service - USA Only.....................................................5
Standard First Year Warranty.......................................................................5
How To Arrange For Service - Outside The USA.........................................5
If You Need Service or Assistance...........................................................................6
Electrical Requirements...........................................................................................6
Product Registration Card........................................................................................7
How To Obtain Service.............................................................................................7
About Your Mixer
5 Quart Models.........................................................................................................8
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1⁄2
Quart Models ....................................................................................................10
Using Your KitchenAid®Attachments ...................................................................12
Mixing Time............................................................................................................12
Mixer Use...............................................................................................................12
Care and Cleaning..................................................................................................13
Beater to Bowl Clearance .......................................................................................13
Speed Control Guide - 10 Speed Mixers................................................................14
Mixing Tips.............................................................................................................15
Attachments and Accessories - General Information.............................................17
Speed Control Guide - Commercial Mixers............................................................18
Appetizers, Entrees, and Vegetables......................................................................19
Cakes and Frostings ...............................................................................................28
Cookies, Bars, and Candies....................................................................................41
Pies and Desserts ...................................................................................................50
Yeast Breads and Quick Breads.............................................................................57
General Instructions for Mixing and Kneading Yeast Dough.....................58
Bread Making Tips .....................................................................................59
KitchenAid®Attachments and Accessories............................................................79
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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 protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put mixer in water or other
liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when this or any appliance is used near
children.
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, 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 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 is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call the 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. Remove flat beater, wire whip or dough hook from mixer before washing.
12. This product is designed for household use only. (Except Model KSMC50SWH
which is designed for commercial use.)
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol
and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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KitchenAid Stand Mixer Warranty - USA
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 may vary from state to state.
Length of
Warranty:
One Year Full Warranty
from date of purchase.
KitchenAid
Will Pay For:
Total Replacement
Warranty. (See Inside
Front Cover for details)
OR
Replacement parts and
repair labor costs to
correct defects in
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by an
Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center.
KitchenAid
Will not pay for
A. Repairs when 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
mixer operated
outside the 50 United
States, the District of
Columbia.
This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for mixers
operated in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. For units operated in
Puerto Rico, the Standard First Year Warranty applies (see page 5) and is a Limited
Warranty because you must pay to ship the mixer to an Authorized KitchenAid
Service Center.

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Standard First Year Warranty
(Required Warranty Service for Puerto Rico)
Take the mixer or ship prepaid and
insured to the nearest Authorized
Service Center (nearest Authorized
Service Center location can be obtained
by calling 1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to
8 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Saturday, Eastern time.) Your
repaired mixer will be returned to you
prepaid and insured. During the
warranty period, all local service must
be handled by an Authorized
KitchenAid Service Center.
After the warranty period you may use
any servicer you like, but we
recommend Authorized KitchenAid
Service. If you are unable to obtain
satisfactory service in this manner,
contact the Customer Satisfaction
Center, KitchenAid Portable
Appliances, P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph,
Michigan 49085-0218. Call toll free:
1-800-541-6390, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to
3 p.m., Saturday, Eastern time.
How To Arrange For Service - Outside The USA
To arrange for service for units operated
outside the 50 United States, District of
Columbia, consult your local KitchenAid
dealer or the store where you purchased
the product for information on how to
obtain service locally.
How To Arrange For Service - USA Only
If the mixer is operated in the 50 United
States or the District of Columbia, you
may use either the Total Replacement
Warranty program or our Standard First
Year Warranty program, listed on the
Inside Front Cover and this page.
Residents of Puerto Rico must use the
Standard First Year Warranty program.
You may also use the information
listed under Standard First Year
Warranty to arrange for service
after your warranty expires.

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If You Need Service or Assistance
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
BEFORE CALLING YOUR
SERVICE CENTER.
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 12.
KEEP A COPY OF THE SALES
RECEIPT SHOWING THE DATE OF
PURCHASE. PROOF OF PURCHASE
WILL ASSURE YOU OF IN-
WARRANTY SERVICE.
If your mixer should malfunction
or fail to operate, please check the
following:
- Is the mixer plugged in?
- 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.
- If the problem is not due to one of the
above items, see "How to Arrange for
Service" on page 5.
- DO NOT return the mixer to the
retailer as they do not provide service.
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.
Model KSMC50 Only:
Watts 350
Volts 120
Amps 3.0
Horsepower 2/5
Hertz 60
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.
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HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE FOR
UNITS OPERATED IN THE 50
UNITED STATES, DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA AND PUERTO RICO
1.Call toll-free 1-800-541-6390 to
arrange for service, or write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center,
KitchenAid Portable Appliances,
P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI
49085-0218.
2.Look in your local phone directory
Yellow Pages, under “Appliances,
Small - Repair and Service.”
3.Parts and Attachments for your mixer
can also be obtained by calling
1-800-541-6390.
How To Obtain Service
Product Registration Card
Before you use your mixer, please fill
out and mail your product registration
card packed with the Instructions and
Recipes manual. 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.
KEEP A COPY OF THE SALES
RECEIPT SHOWING THE DATE OF
PURCHASE OF YOUR MIXER.
PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL
ASSURE YOU OF IN-WARRANTY
SERVICE.
Please complete the following for your
personal records:
Model Number* _____________________________________________________
Date Purchased______________________________________________________
Dealer's Name_______________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________
Phone _____________________________________________________________
*Located on the product registration card or under base.

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Heavy Duty
5 Quart*Stand Mixer Features
Motor Head
Beater Height
Adjustment Screw
(not shown)
Bowl Lift Handle
(not shown)
Spring Latch and Bowl Pin
(not shown)
Attachment
Knob
Attachment Hub
(see page 17)
Locating Pins
Stainless Steel
Wire Whip Flat Beater† Dough Hook†
Speed Control
Lever†
Bowl Support
Beater
Shaft
5 Quart Stainless
Steel Bowl
*5 Quart models include K5SS, KSM5, KSM50P, KSMC50
†Commercial model not shown.
Overload Reset Button
Models KSM50P and
KSMC50 only
(not shown)