KitchenAid L 4c Manual

K45 Series 
KSM45–KSM200 Series
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PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Pouring shield*
Flex Edge  beater*
Wire whip
Dough hook
Speed control
*Accessory sold separately
Motor head
Attachment hub
Beater shaft
Flat beater
Bowl
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STAND MIXER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always  be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not put Stand Mixer in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near chi\
ldren.
4. Unplug the Stand Mixer from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting...

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STAND MIXER SAFETY
10. Do not let the cord contact hot surfaces, including the stove.
11. Remove the flat beater, wire whip, or spiral dough hook from  the Stand Mixer before washing. 
This product is designed for household use only.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Voltage: 120 V
Frequency: 60 Hz
Wattage:   275 Watts MAX for models  K45, KSM45-KSM80
   300 Watts MAX for models KSM85-KSM110
   325 Watts MAX for models KSM120-KSM200
NOTE: The power rating for your Stand Mixer is printed on...

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USING THE STAND MIXER
CHOOSING THE RIGHT ACCESSORY
ACCESSORYUSE TO MIXDESCRIPTION
FLAT BEATER 
FLEX EDGE BEATER* 
 
Normal  to heavy mixtures
Cakes, creamed frostings, candies, cookies, biscuits, pie pastry, meatloaf, mashed potatoes
WIRE WHIPMixtures that need air incorporated
Eggs, egg whites, heavy cream,  boiled frostings, sponge cakes, mayonnaise, some candies
DOUGH HOOKMixing and kneading yeast doughs
Breads, rolls, pizza dough, buns
*Accessory sold separately...

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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.
SPEEDACCESSORYACTIONDESCRIPTION
STIR
 
STIRFor slow stirring, combining, mashing, starting all mixing procedures. Use to add flour and dry ingredients to batter and to add liquids to dry ingredients....

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USING THE STAND MIXER
ASSEMBLING THE STAND MIXER
1
Check to be sure that the Stand Mixer is unplugged, and the speed control is turned to “0”.2
Raise the motor head: Slide the locking lever to the unlock position and lift the motor head. 
3
Attach the bowl: Place the bowl on the bowl clamping plate and gently turn it in a clockwise direction to lock it into place.
4
Attach any accessory: Slip the accessory onto the beater shaft and press upward as far as possible. Turn the...

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USING THE STAND MIXER
IMPORTANT: Your Stand Mixer is adjusted at the factory so that the flat beater jus\
t clears the bottom of the bowl. If, for any reason, the flat beater hits the bottom of  the bowl or is too far away from the bowl, you can easily correct the clearance.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, the flat beater will not strike on the bottom or sides  of the bowl. If the flat beater or the wire whip is so close that it strikes the bottom of  the bowl, coating may wear...

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USING THE STAND MIXER
OPERATING THE STAND MIXER
NOTE: The Stand Mixer may warm up during use. Under heavy loads with extended\
 mixing time, the top of the unit may become hot. This is normal.
1
Plug the Stand Mixer into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Always set the speed control lever on lowest speed to start, then gradually increase speed to avoid splashing ingredients. See the “Speed control guide” to select the best speed for your recipe.
2
Do not scrape the bowl while the...

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USING THE STAND MIXER
DISASSEMBLING THE STAND MIXER
NOTE: The pouring shield* can be  used to avoid ingredients splashing  out of the bowl when mixing as well  as to easily pour ingredients in the  bowl while mixing.
1
Raise the motor head: Check to be sure that the Stand Mixer is unplugged, and the speed control is turned to “0”; then, slide the locking lever to the unlock position and lift the motor head. 
(OPTIONAL) Remove the pouring shield*: Lift the front of the pouring...