KitchenAid Professional 5 Manual

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Speed Control Guide – 10-Speed Mixers
All speeds have the Soft Start®feature which automatically starts the stand
mixer at a lower speed to help avoid ingredient splash-out and “flour puff”
at start-up then quickly increases to the selected speed for optimal
performance.
Number of Speed
Stir 
Speed STIRFor slow stirring, combining, mashing, 
starting all mixing procedures. Use to 
add flour and dry ingredients to batter,
and add liquids to dry ingredients. Do 
not use STIR speed to mix or knead 
yeast...

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Mixing Tips
Converting Your Recipe 
for the Mixer 
The mixing instructions for recipes
in this book can guide you in
converting your own favorite
recipes for preparation with your
KitchenAid
®stand mixer. Look for
recipes similar to yours and then
adapt your recipes to use the
procedures in the similar
KitchenAid
®recipes.
For example, the “quick mix”
method (sometimes referred to as
the “dump” method) is ideal for
simple cakes, such as the Quick
Yellow Cake and Easy White Cake
included in this book....

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Egg Whites
Place room temperature egg whites
in clean, dry bowl. Attach bowl and
wire whip. To avoid splashing,
gradually turn to designated speed
and whip to desired stage. See chart
below.
AMOUNT SPEED
1  egg white .....GRADUALLY to 10
2-4  egg whites ......GRADUALLY to 8
6  or more
egg whites ......GRADUALLY to 8
Whipping Stages
With your KitchenAid
®stand mixer,
egg whites whip quickly. So, watch
to avoid overwhipping. This list tells
you what to expect.
Frothy
Large, uneven air bubbles.
Begins to...

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®
To Attach
1. Turn speed control to OFF.
2. Unplug stand mixer.
3. Loosen attachment knob by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Flip up hinged hub cover.
5. Insert attachment shaft housing
into attachment hub, making
certain that attachment power
shaft fits into square attachment
hub socket. It may be necessary
to rotate attachment back and
forth. When attachment is in
proper position, the pin on the
attachment will fit into the
notch on the hub rim.
6. Tighten attachment knob by
turning clockwise...

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KitchenAid®Stand Mixer Warranty
Length of
Warranty:
One Year Full warranty
from date of purchase.
KitchenAid Canada
Will Pay For:
Replacement parts and
repair labour costs to
correct defects in
materials and
workmanship. Service
must be provided by a
designated KitchenAid
Service Centre.
KitchenAid Canada
Will Not Pay For:
A. Repairs when stand
mixer is used in other
than normal single-
family household use.
B. Damage resulting
from accident,
alteration, misuse or
abuse, fire, floods,
acts of God, or...

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How to Arrange for Out-of-Warranty Service
• First review the Troubleshooting
section below.
• Then, consult your telephone
directory for a designated
KitchenAid Service Centre near
you. If one is not listed contact
KitchenAid Service from anywhere
in Canada at 1-800-807-6777.• Take the stand mixer or ship
prepaid and insured to a
designated KitchenAid Service
Centre. Your repaired stand mixer
will be returned prepaid and
insured.
• All out-of-warranty service should
be handled by a designated...

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APPETIZERS, ENTREES, AND VEGETABLES
Crabmeat Dip
1 package (8 oz 
[250 g]) light cream
cheese
1 cup (250 mL)
reduced-fat cottage
cheese
1⁄4cup (50 mL)
reduced-calorie
mayonnaise
1 can (6
1⁄2oz [195 g])
crabmeat, flaked
1 tbs (15 mL) lemon
juice
3 tbs (45 mL)
chopped green
onions
1⁄2tsp (2 mL) garlic
salt
3 drops hot pepper
sauce
Place cream cheese, cottage cheese, and
mayonnaise in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat
beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 6 and beat about 
1 minute, or until well blended. Stop...

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1 package (8 oz 
[250 g]) light cream
cheese
1⁄2cup (125 mL)
shredded hot
pepper Monterey
Jack cheese
1⁄4cup (50 mL) bean or
black bean dip
1⁄2cup (125 mL) thick
and chunky salsa
1⁄2cup (125 mL)
chopped green
onions
1⁄4cup (50 mL) sliced
pitted ripe olives
Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl
and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and
mix about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl.
Add Monterey Jack cheese. Turn to Speed 2 and
mix about 30 seconds.
Spread cheese mixture on 10" (25 cm)...

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1 cup (250 mL)
shredded sharp
Cheddar cheese
1 cup (250 mL)
shredded Swiss
cheese
1 package (8 oz 
[240 g]) light cream
cheese
2 tbs (25 mL)
chopped fresh
chives
2 tsp (10 mL)
Worcestershire
sauce
1⁄4tsp (1 mL) paprika1⁄2tsp (2 mL) garlic
powder
1⁄4cup (50 mL) finely
chopped pecans
Nutty Cheese Ball
Place all ingredients, except pecans, in mixer
bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn
to Speed 4 and beat about 1 minute, or until
well blended.
On waxed paper, shape mixture into a ball. Roll...

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Mushroom-Onion Tartlets
Pastry Crusts
4oz (120 g) light
cream cheese
3 tbs (45 mL) butter
or margarine,
divided
3⁄4cup plus 1 tsp 
(180 mL) all-
purpose flour
8 oz (250 mL) fresh
mushrooms,
coarsely chopped
1⁄2cup (125 mL)
chopped green
onions
Filling
1egg
1⁄4tsp (1 mL) dried
thyme leaves
1⁄2cup (125 mL)
shredded Swiss
cheese
To make Pastry Crusts, place cream cheese and 
2 tbs (25 mL) butter in mixer bowl. Attach bowl
and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and
beat about 1 minute. Stop and scrape...