KitchenAid KSM150PSPT Owners Manual - Page 6

USING THE STAND MIXER SPEED CONTROL GUIDE NOTE: The speed control can be set between the speeds listed in the chart to obtain speeds 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 if a finer adjustment is required. Do not exceed Speed 2 when preparing yeast doughs as this may cause damage to the Stand Mixer. SPEED ACCESSORY STIR 2 4 ACTION STIR SLOW MIXING MIXING, BEATING DESCRIPTION For slow stirring, combining, mashing, starting all mixing procedures. Use to add flour and dry ingredients to batter and to add liquids to dry ingredients. Do not use Speed 1 to mix or knead yeast doughs. For slow mixing, mashing, faster stirring. Use to mix and knead yeast doughs, heavy batters and candies, start mashing potatoes or other vegetables, cut shortening into flour, mix thin or splashy batters. For mixing semi-heavy batters, such as cookies. Use to combine sugar and shortening and to add sugar to egg whites for meringues. Medium speed for cake mixes. 6 BEATING, For medium fast beating (creaming) or CREAMING whipping. Use to finish mixing cake, doughnut, and other batters. High speed for cake mixes. 8 FAST BEATING, For whipping cream, egg whites, and WHIPPING boiled frostings. 10 FAST WHIPPING For whipping small amounts of cream, egg whites or for final whipping of mashed potatoes. NOTE: To move the speed control lever with ease, lift slightly up as you move it across the settings in either direction. 6 | USING THE STAND MIXER