Hamilton Beach 62666C Use & Care - Page 5

840195302 ENv01.qxd:Layout 1 1/6/11 8:56 AM Page 5 Additional Features Speed Control Button Power Burst Button Power Burst Press and hold down the Power Burst button for additional power at any speed. NOTE: Do not use Power Burst for more than two minutes at a time or motor may overheat. Bowl Rest™ Use the Bowl Rest while adding ingredients or checking a recipe. To use, TURN MIXER OFF; then set the mixer on the edge of the bowl. Never use Bowl Rest when mixer is on. Do not use Bowl Rest on small or plastic mixing bowls. General Mixing Guide The following mixing guide is a suggestion for selecting mixing speeds for 6-speed mixers. Begin on speed 1 and increase to desired speed depending on the recipe consistency. SPEED FUNCTION O OFF and/or Eject 1 LOW speed for folding or mixing in dry ingredients 2 To cream butter and sugar; most cookie dough 3 MEDIUM speed for most packaged cake mixes and cupcake recipes 4 Frosting and mashed potatoes; kneading dough 5 Beating egg whites; kneading dough 6 HIGH speed for whipping cream Cookie Dough Mixing Guide • Use a large mixing bowl so that the ingredients spread out for easier mixing. • Butter and margarine should be at room temperature. • Add flour one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. • Chips and nuts should be stirred by hand. 5