Hamilton Beach 63100 Use & Care - Page 5

840125800 ENv00.qxd 3/19/04 8:50 AM Page 5 Using the Mixer 1. Before first use, wash bowl and attachments in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. A clean countertop and clean mixer feet allows the mixer feet to grip the countertop and reduce mixer movement. 2. Make sure the Setting Control is set to OFF and unplugged. 3. Press the Mixer Release Button and tilt the Mixer Head up. Insert an Attachment. 4. Lock Bowl onto the base using the "Bowl Lock" feature. 5. Plug Mixer into electrical outlet. Select desired setting. Prepare recipe according to instructions. 6. When finished, turn Setting Control to OFF. Unplug from outlet. 7. Press the Mixer Release Button and tilt the Mixer Head up. 8. Remove Attachment. Mixing Guide The following mixing guide is a suggestion for selecting mixing settings. Begin on setting 2 and increase to desired setting depending on the recipe consistency. FOOD Cakes (mixes and from scratch) Cookie Dough Mashed Potatoes Frosting Fudge Egg whites (for meringues, etc.) Whipped Cream Instant Pudding Bread ATTACHMENT Flat Beater Flat Beater Flat Beater Flat Beater Flat Beater Whisk Whisk Whisk Dough Hook SETTING 4-6 4-6 6-8 6-8 4-6 10-12 12 2 2-4 General Tips • When mixing thin batters use medium speeds and frequently stop the mixer to scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula. • Place liquid ingredients in the bottom of the bowl first and then add dry ingredients. • Always stay near Mixer during use. • To begin mixing, use the low setting until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. This will reduce spattering. 5