KitchenAid 400 manual Speed Control Guide

Speed Control Guide

All speeds have the Soft Start® feature which automatically starts the mixer at a lower speed to help prevent ingredient splash out and “flour puff” at startup then quickly increases to the selected speed for optimal performance.

Number of Speed

Stir	STIRRING	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. Use with Ice Cream Maker
		attachment.

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, 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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