Hamilton Beach 63100 Use & Care - Page 6

840125800 ENv00.qxd 3/19/04 8:50 AM Page 6 Wire Whisk Tips • A whisk is designed to whip liquids, such as egg whites and cream. Do not use the whisk for mixing thick mixtures such as dough or fudge. • Your mixer is designed to whisk a minimum of 2 large egg whites or 1 cup of cream. Mixer performance is enhanced as the tip of the whisk is immersed into the liquid. If smaller quantities are needed, a hand mixer is recommended. Flat Beater Tips • Use the flat beater attachment to mix cakes, cookie dough, fudge, and potatoes. Cookie dough is one of the thickest doughs to mix. Make it easier by following these tips: • Have butter or margarine at room temperature. • Add ingredients one at a time, thoroughly mixing after each addition. • Add flour one cup at a time. • If the mixer seems to struggle, increase the setting. Dough Hook Tips • Use the dough hook on settings 2-4 to knead yeast bread recipes. • For optimum mixer performance, single loaf recipes are recommended. • Bread can be shaped into any shape and baked in almost any pan. The only thing this affects is the baking time. • When yeast is dissolved in warm water, the water temperature should be 105° to 115°F. This is usually very warm tap water. • Bread rises best in a moist, warm environment. For a perfect place to raise bread, place bread in a microwave oven or regular oven with a pan of steaming water. Do not turn oven on, but close the door. • Knead yeast bread dough until the dough has a satin appearance. • The dough hook is designed with a weighted balance on the lip to enhance kneading performance. Cleaning Your Mixer 1. Turn the Setting Control to OFF. Unplug cord from outlet. 2. Press Mixer Release Button and tilt Mixer Head up. 3. To remove Attachment, press the Attachment up as far as possible and then turn to the left. Pull the Attachment off shaft. 4. The Mixer Bowl and Attachments can be washed in hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher. 5. For best results, place the Mixer Bowl in the dishwasher with the top of the bowl facing down. 6. Wipe Mixer Head and Base with a damp cloth. 6