KitchenAid KPEXTA Quick guide

KitchenAid °
PASTA PRESS
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
PRESSE-PATE
INSTRUCTIONS ET RECETTES
PRENSA PARA PASTA
INSTRUCCIONES Y RECETAS
KPEXTA
This accessory has been
approved for use with all
KitchenAid _household
stand mixers,
L'utilisation de cet accessoire
a ete approuvee pour
tousles batteurs sur socle
menagers de KitchenAid: '
Este accesorio se ha
aprobado para usarse con
todas las batidoras caseras
con base KitchenAid_
USA: 1-800-541-6390
Canada: 1-800-807-6777 KitchenAid.ca

Proof of Purchase
Always keep a copy of the sales receipt
showing the date of purchase of your Stand
Mixer Accessory. Proof of purchase will
assure you of in-warranty service.
Please complete the following for your
personal records:
Model Number
Date Purchased
Store Name and Location
Preuve d'achat
Veuillez conserver une copie du coupon de
caisse indiquant la date d'achat de votre
Accessoires Du Batteur Sur Socle. La preuve
d'achat vous assure du service apres-vente
sous garantie.
Veuillez remplir ce qui suit pour votre
dossier personnel:
Numero de modele
Date d'achat
Nom du magasin et emplacement
Comprobante de compra
Siempreconserveuna copia del recibo de
ventasque especifiquela fecha de compra de
susaditamentos para la batidora con base.
Elcomprobante de compra le asegurarael
serviciotecnico bajo garantia.
Complete Io siguiente para su
registro personal:
Numero del modelo
Fecha de compra
Nombre de la tienda y direccion

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Proof of Purchase ................................................................................. Inside Front Cover
Stand Mixer Accessory Safety.......................................................................................... 2
Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 2
FEATURESAND OPERATION
ToAssemble Pasta PressAccessory .................................................................................. 3
PastaPlates..................................................................................................................... 5
ToAttach Pasta PressAccessory ...................................................................................... 6
ToUse Pasta PressAccessory........................................................................................... 6
ToChange the Pasta Plates...................................................................................... 7
To Loosen the Pasta Ring......................................................................................... 7
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 8
PastaMaking Tips ........................................................................................................... 9
Cooking Pasta............................................................................................................... 10
RECIPES
BasicEgg Noodle Pasta................................................................................................. 10
Light Wheat Pasta......................................................................................................... 11
Whole Wheat Pasta...................................................................................................... 11
Spinach Pasta................................................................................................................ 11
Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese........................................................................................ 12
Classic Minestrone ........................................................................................................ 13
Pastawith Roasted Fresh Vegetable Sauce.................................................................... 14
Asparagus, Tomato and Fusilli Salad ............................................................................. 15
Bolognese PastaSauce.................................................................................................. 16
Seafood Cream Sauce................................................................................................... 17
Rustic Baked Rigatoni .................................................................................................... 18
Chinese Peanut Noodles ................................................................................................ 19
WARRANTYAND SERVICEINFORMATION
KitchenAid '_ Stand Mixer Accessory Warranty .............................................................. 20
Hassle-FreeReplacement Warranty 50 United States and District of Columbia ............
Hassle-FreeReplacement Warranty Canada .................................................................
How to Arrange for Warranty Servicein Puerto Rico ......................................................
How to Arrange for Serviceafter the Warranty Expires All Locations ......................... 22
How to Arrange for ServiceOutside these Locations .................................................... 22
How to Order Accessories and Replacement Parts ........................................................ 22

Stand Mixer Accessory Safety
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.
Youcan 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.
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 any appliance is used near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Never feed dough by hand. Always use the combo tool to push food.
7. Do not operate the mixer with a damaged cord or plug or after the mixer
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the mixer to the
nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
8. The use of accessories not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire,
electric shock or injury.
9. Do not use the mixer outdoors.
10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter.
11. Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
12. This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

To Assemble Pasta Press Accessory
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A- Housing
B - Cutter
C - Auger
D- Pasta Ring
E - Storage Case
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F - Spaghetti Plate
G- Bucatini Plate
H - Rigatoni Plate
I - Fusilli Plate
J - Large Macaroni Plate
Place the press upside down on a
counter or table, and insert the end
of the auger with the cross-shaped
peg (C) into the press housing (A),
aligning the cross-shaped peg with the
matching indentation inside. When
correctly positioned, the top of the
auger will be flush with the opening.
M
K - Small Macaroni Plate
L- Combo Tool
M- Cleaning Brush
2. Place one of the pasta plates (F,G, H,
I, J or K) over the opening, aligning its
center with the auger, matching the
tabs of the plate with the notches in
the press housing.
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3.
To Assemble Pasta Press Accessory
Place the pasta ring (D) over the plate
and gently turn by hand until finger
tight but not over tightened.
A multipurpose combo tool (L) with a
hook and wrench is provided. The flat end
may be used to help push dough into the
press. The wrench may be used to loosen
the pasta ring from the press body. The
hook may be used to pry the auger out of
the casing.
4. qsert tne cutter _B) into tne SOCKeI,
aligning tne flange with tne eft side of
the slot as snown. Push in until OCKeC
into place anc turn cutter to tne -_gqI.
The pasta press is now ready to attach
to the Stand Mixen
TURN AFTER
INSERTING
INTO SOCKET
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A storage case (E) is provided to store
pasta plates (F, G, H, I, J and K).
NOTE: Do not use combo tool to
tighten pasta ring.

Pasta Plates
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let foods that contain
perishable ingredients such as
eggs, dairy products, and
meats remain unrefrigerated for
more than one hour.
Doing so can result in food
poisoning or sickness.
SPAGHETTI (PLATEF)
Recommended Stand
Mixer Speed: 10
Extrusion Length -
Approximately 91/2in. (24 cm).
BUCATINI (PLATEG)
Recommended Stand
Mixer Speed: 10
Extrusion Length-
Approximately 91/2in. (24 cm).
RIGATONI (PLATEH)
Recommended Stand
Mixer Speed: 6
Extrusion Length-
Approximately 11/2in. (4 cm).
FUSILLI (PLATEI)
Recommended Stand
Mixer Speed: 2-4
Extrusion Length -
Traditional (Long): 91/2in.
(24 cm); Short: 11/2in. (4 cm).
LARGE MACARONI (PLATEJ)
Recommended Stand
Mixer Speed: 6
Extrusion Length - Up to 2
in. (5 cm).
SMALL MACARONI (PLATEK)
Recommended Stand
Mixer Speed: 6
Extrusion Length - Up to
11/2in. (4 cm).
Separating Fresh Pasta
Separate pasta after extrusion. Pasta
may be cooked immediately. If drying
instead of cooking, place long noodles on
KitchenAid _'Drying Rack (KPDR),or dry in
a single layer on a towel placed on a flat
surface. Short pasta should be dried on a
flat surface.
Storing Fresh Pasta
Tostore fresh pasta, air dry for 1 hour,
then wrap in an airtight plastic bag and
refrigerate for up to 5 days. Long
noodles (except fusilli) may be formed into
a "nest" before drying.

To Attach Pasta Press Accessory
Before Attaching Pasta Press
Accessory
Remove "Do not immerse in water" label,
and detach the storage casefrom the
accessory housing top.
To Attach:
1. Turn Stand Mixer speed control to OFR
2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Loosen the accessory knob (P)by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the accessory hub cover or flip
up hub cover.
5. Insert the accessory shaft housing (N)
into the accessory hub (0) making
certain that accessory power shaft fits
into square hub socket.
6. It may be necessary to rotate the
accessory back and forth. When the
accessory is in proper position, the pin
on the accessory housing will fit into
the notch on the hub rim.
7. Tighten the accessoryknob byturning
it clockwise until the accessory is
completely secured to Stand Mixer.
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To Use Pasta Press Accessory
Rotating Blade Hazard
Always use food pusher.
Keep fingers out of openings.
Keep away from children.
Failure to do so can result in
amputations or cuts.
2. Slowly feed walnut-size pieces of
dough into the hopper; dough should
self-feed. The auger should be visible
before adding the next piece of dough.
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3. Use combo tool to push dough only if
dough becomes caught in hopper and
no longer self feeds.
1, Set the Stand Mixer speed between
6 and 10, according to pasta type
and personal preference. For best
results, Fusillishould be extruded at a
maximum speed of 6. Slower speeds
are also recommended for very short
pasta. Longer pasta, such as Spaghetti
may be extruded at higher speeds.

4,
To Use Pasta Press Accessory
Use the swing-arm wire dough
cutter to cut pasta at desired length
as it exits the press. See page 5 for
recommended lengths.
To Loosen the Pasta Ring:
1. If pasta ring is too tight to remove
by hand, slip the wrench over the
grooves.
2. Turn pasta ring in direction indicated
by the arrow to OPEN.
5. Separate pasta as described on page 5.
To Change the Pasta Plates:
1. Turn Stand Mixer speed control to OFR
2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Removethe PastaPressaccessory from
the Stand Mixer.
4. Removethe cutter, pasta ring, auger
and clean the dough out of the press
housing.
5. Then reassemble the accessory as
stated on page 4.
NOTE: Do not use wrench to attach ring
to press housing. Damage to the accessory
may result.
NOTE: When using the machine, do
not wear ties, scarvesor long necklaces;
gather long hair with a clasp.

Care and Cleaning
To Clean:
1. Turn Stand Mixer speed control to OFE
2. Unplug Stand Mixer or disconnect
power.
3. Completely disassemble pasta press.
4. Use the wrench end of combo tool to
loosen pasta ring. Use the hook to pry
out the auger from press housing.
5. Allow remaining dough on pasta plates
to dry overnight before separating.
Remove completely dried dough with
the Cleaning Brush. Use a wooden
skewer or toothpick to pick out any
remaining dough. Do not use metal
objects or put pasta plates in the
dishwasher to clean.
6. Auger, pasta ring, combo tool and
storage case are dishwasher safe.
NOTE: Do not wash press housing or
pasta plates in dishwasher or immerse in
water or other liquids.
NOTE: These accessories are designed to
be used with pasta dough only. To avoid
damaging your Pasta Press, do not insert
anything other than pasta dough.