KitchenAid W10171783D manual Speed Control Guide 10 Speed Mixers, Speed Use For Description

Speed Control Guide – 10 Speed Mixers

Speed	Use For	Description
STIR	STIR	For slow stirring, combining, mashing,
		starting all mixing procedures. Use to add
		flour and dry ingredients to batter, add
		liquids to dry ingredients, and
		combine heavy mixtures.
2	SLOW MIXING	For slow mixing, mashing, faster
		stirring. Use to mix heavy batters and
		candies, start mashing potatoes or other
		vegetables, cut shortening into flour,
		mix thin or splashy batters, and mix
		and knead yeast dough. Use with Can
		Opener Accessory.
4	MIXING,	For mixing semi-heavy batters, such as
	BEATING	cookies. Use to combine sugar and
		shortening and to add sugar to egg
		whites for meringues. Medium speed
		for cake mixes. Use with: Food Grinder,
		Rotor Slicer/Shredder, and
		Fruit/Vegetable Strainer.
6	BEATING,	For medium-fast beating (creaming) or
	CREAMING	whipping. Use to finish mixing cake,
		doughnut, and other batters. High speed
		for cake mixes. Use with Citrus Juicer
		Accessory.
8	FAST BEATING,	For whipping cream, egg whites, and
	WHIPPING	boiled frostings.
10	FAST WHIPPING	For whipping small amounts of cream
		or egg whites. Use with Grain Mill
		Accessories.

NOTE: Will not maintain fast speeds under heavy loads, such as when using Grain Mill Accessories.

NOTE: The Speed Control Lever can be set between the speeds listed in the above chart to obtain speeds 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 mixer.

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