KitchenAid KP50PS Speed Control Guide 10 Speed Mixers, Number of Speed Stir, Boiled frostings

Speed Control Guide – 10 Speed Mixers

Number of Speed

Stir

Speed STIRFor 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.

2SLOW 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 attachment.

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 attachment.

8FAST BEATING, For whipping cream, egg whites, and

WHIPPING boiled frostings.

10FAST WHIPPING For whipping small amounts of cream or egg whites. Use with Pasta Maker and Grain Mill attachments.

NOTE: Will not maintain fast speeds under heavy loads, such as when using Pasta Maker or Grain Mill attachments.

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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