Whirlpool Tilt Head Mixer KSM120BLQSM0 User Manual

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HOW TO ORDER ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
To order accessories or replacement 
parts for your Stand Mixer in the 50 
United States, District of Columbia, 
and Puerto Rico, 
call toll-free 1- 80 0 - 541-6390 
Monday through Friday, 
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), 
or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Or write to:
Customer Satisfaction Center
KitchenAid Portable Appliances
P .O. Box 218
St. Joseph, M I 49085 - 0218 To
 order accessories or replacement 
parts for your Stand Mixer in Canada,  
call toll-free 1- 800 - 807- 6777.
Or write to: 
Customer Interaction Centre
KitchenAid Canada
19 01 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, ON L5N 3A7
To  order accessories or replacement 
parts for your Stand Mixer in Mexico,  
call toll-free 
01 -800 -024 - 17-17 
(JV Distribuciones)
Or
01- 80 0 - 902-31- 0 0 
(Industrias Birtman)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS
Please read the following before 
calling your ser vice center.
 1.  The Stand Mixer may warm 
up during use. Under heavy 
loads with extended mixing time 
periods, you may not be able to 
comfortably touch the top of the 
Stand Mixer. This is normal.
 2.  The Stand Mixer may emit a 
pungent odor, especially when 
new. This is common with 
electric motors.
 3.  If the Flat Beater hits the bowl, 
stop the Stand Mixer. See “Beater 
to Bowl Clearance,” page 14.
Keep a copy of the sales receipt showing 
the date of purchase. Proof of purchase 
will assure you of in-warranty service.
If your Stand Mixer should 
malfunction or fail to operate, please 
check the following:  –  Is the Stand Mixer plugged in?
–   Is the fuse in the circuit to the Stand  Mixer in working order? If you have 
a circuit breaker box, be sure the 
circuit is closed. – 
Turn the Stand Mixer off for 10 -15 
seconds, then turn it back on. If the 
mixer still does not start, allow it to 
cool for 30 minutes before turning it 
back on. 
If the problem cannot be   xed with 
the steps provided in this section, then 
contact KitchenAid or an Authorized 
Ser vice Center: 
USA/Puerto Rico: 1-800-541-6390 
Canada:  1-800-807-6777 
Mexico:  01-800-024-17-17 
  (JV Distribuciones) 
  Or 
  01-800-902-31-00 
  (Industrias Birtman) 
See the KitchenAid Warranty and 
Service section on page 6 for 
additional details. Do not return the 
Stand Mixer to the retailer – they do 
not provide service.
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ENGLISHTILT-HEAD STAND MIXER FEATURES
Motor Head
Beater Height  Adjustment  Screw  Motor Head 
Locking Lever
(not shown)
Attachment Knob
Attachment Hub
Flat Beater
Wire Whip Dough Hook
Speed 
Control  Knob
Bowl Clamping PlateBeater Shaft
4
12  or 5 Quart
(4.26 or 4.73 L) 
Stainless Steel 
Bowl
NOTE: This photo shows the Artisan
® Series Stand Mixer. The features on your 
mixer model may differ slightly.
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ASSEMBLING YOUR TILT-HEAD STAND MIXER
To Attach Bowl
  1.   Turn speed control to OFF. 
  2.   Unplug Stand Mixer or 
disconnect power.
  3.   Tilt motor head back.
  4.   Place bowl on bowl 
clamping plate.
  5.   Turn bowl gently into 
clockwise direction.
  6.   Plug into a grounded 
3 prong outlet.
To  Remove Bowl
  1.  Turn speed control to OFF.
  2.  Unplug Stand Mixer or 
disconnect power.
  3. T ilt motor head back.
  4.  Turn bowl counterclockwise. To
 Attach Flat Beater, Wire Whip, or 
Dough Hook
 1.  Turn speed control to OFF.
 2.  Unplug Stand Mixer or 
disconnect power.
 3.  Tilt motor head back.
 4.  Slip beater onto beater shaft and 
press upward as far as possible.
  5.  Turn beater to right, hooking beater 
over pin on shaft.
  6.  Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
To  Remove Flat Beater, Wire Whip or 
Dough Hook
 1.  Turn speed control to OFF.
  2.  Unplug Stand Mixer or 
disconnect power.
  3. T ilt motor head back.
  4.  Press beater upward as far as 
possible and turn left.
  5.  Pull beater from beater shaft.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 
3 prong outlet.
Do not remove 
ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an 
extension cord.
Failure to follow these 
instructions can result 
in death, fire, or 
electrical shock.
WARNING
 
On
Off
Pin
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To Operate Speed Control
Speed control lever should always be 
set on lowest speed for starting, then 
gradually moved to desired higher 
speed to avoid splashing ingredients 
out of bowl. See page 15 for Speed 
Control Guide.
To  Lock Motor Head
  1.  Make sure motor head is 
completely down.
  2.  Place locking lever in LOCK 
position.
  3.  Before mixing, test lock by 
attempting to raise head.
To  Unlock Motor Head
  1.  Place lever in UNLOCK position.
NOTE: Motor head should always be 
kept in LOCK position when using mixer.
ASSEMBLING YOUR TILT-HEAD STAND MIXER
LockUnlock
Speed Control
To  Attach Pouring Shield
  1.  Turn speed control to OFF.
  2.  Unplug Stand Mixer or 
disconnect power.
  3.  Attach Flat Beater, Dough Hook, 
or Wire Whip and bowl (see 
page 1 1).
  4.  From the front of the mixer, slide 
the Pouring Shield over the bowl 
until the shield is centered. The 
bottom rim of the shield should fit 
within the bowl.
To  Remove Pouring Shield
  1.  Turn speed control to OFF.
  2.  Unplug Stand Mixer or 
disconnect power.
  3.  Lift the front of the Pouring Shield 
clear of the bowl rim and 
pull forward. 
  4.  Remove attachment and bowl. To
 Use Pouring Shield
  1.  For best results, rotate the shield 
so the motor head covers the “u” 
shaped gap in the shield. The 
pouring chute will be just to the 
right of the attachment hub as you 
face the mixer. 
  2.  Pour the ingredients into the bowl 
through the pouring chute. 
USING YOUR POURING SHIELD*
Pouring Chute
* If Pouring Shield is included.
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MIXING TIME 
Your KitchenAid® Stand Mixer will mix faster and more thoroughly than most other 
electric Stand Mixers. Therefore, the mixing time in most traditional an\
d 
non-packaged recipes must be adjusted to avoid overbeating. With cakes, \
for 
example, beating time may be half as long as with other Stand Mixers. Flat Beater for normal to heavy 
mixtures:
cakes   biscuits
creamed frostings  quick breads
candies    meat loaf
cookies    mashed potatoes
pie pastry 
Wire Whip for mixtures that need 
air incorporated:
eggs    sponge cakes
egg whites   angel food cakes
heavy cream  mayonnaise
boiled frostings  some candies
Dough Hook for mixing and kneading 
yeast doughs:
breads    coffee cakes
rolls   buns
USING YOUR KITCHENAID® ACCESSORIES
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ENGLISHTILT-HEAD STAND MIXER USE
NOTE: Do not scrape the bowl while 
the Stand Mixer is operating.
The bowl and beater are designed 
to provide thorough mixing without 
frequent scraping. Scraping the bowl 
once or twice during mixing is usually 
suf cient. Turn the Stand Mixer off 
before scraping.
The Stand Mixer may warm up during 
use. Under heavy load with extended 
mixing time, you may not be able to 
comfortably touch the top of the Stand 
Mixer. This is normal.
Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before 
touching beaters.
Failure to do so can 
result in broken bones, 
cuts or bruises.
WARNING
CARE AND CLEANING
Bowl, white Flat Beater and white 
Dough Hook may be washed in an 
automatic dishwasher. Or, clean them 
thoroughly in hot sudsy water and 
rinse completely before drying. Wire 
Whip, burnished Dough Hook and 
burnished Flat Beater should be hand 
washed and dried immediately. Do 
not wash the Wire Whip, burnished 
Dough Hook and burnished Flat 
Beater in a dishwasher.  Do not store 
the beaters on the shaft. NOTE: Always be sure to unplug 
the 
Stand Mixer before cleaning. 
Wipe the Stand Mixer with a soft, 
damp cloth. Do not use household or 
commercial cleaners. Do not immerse 
in water. Wipe off the  beater shaft 
frequently, removing any residue that 
may accumulate.
BEATER TO BOWL CLEARANCE
Y our Stand Mixer is adjusted at the 
factory so the Flat Beater just 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 correct the clearance easily. 
  1.  Turn speed control to OFF.
  2.  Unplug Stand Mixer or 
disconnect power.
  3. T ilt motor head back.
  4.  Turn screw (A) SLIGHTLY 
counterclockwise (left) to raise the 
Flat Beater or clockwise (right) to 
lower the Flat Beater.
  5.  Make adjustment so that the Flat 
Beater just clears the surface of the 
bowl. If you over adjust the screw, 
you may not be able to lock the 
motor head when it is lowered. NOTE: 
When properly adjusted, the 
Flat Beater will not strike the bottom or 
side of the bowl. If the Flat Beater or 
the Wire Whip is adjusted so that it 
strikes the bowl, the coating may wear 
off the beater, or the wires on the  whip 
may wear. 
A
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SPEED CONTROL GUIDE
SPEED   USE FOR  DESCRIPTION 
Stir STIRRING   For slow stirring, combining, mashing, starting 
all mixing procedures. Use to add  our and dry 
ingredients to batter, add liquids to dry ingredients, 
and combine heavy mixtures. Use with Ice Cream 
Maker attachment.
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 attachment.
4 MIXING,   For mixing semi-heavy batters, such as  cookies. Use
  BEATING  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 whipping. 
  CREAMING  Use to finish mixing cake, doughnut, and other 
batters. High speed for cake mixes. Use with Citrus 
Juicer attachment.
8  FAST BEATING,  For whipping cream, egg whites, and boiled frostings.
  WHIPPING
10  FAST WHIPPING  For whipping small amounts of cream or egg whites. 
Use with Pasta Maker and Grain Mill attachments.
   NOTE: Mixer may not maintain fast speeds under 
heavy load, such as when the Pasta Maker or Grain 
Mill attachments are used. This is normal.
NOTE:  The Speed Control Lever can be set between the speeds listed in the abov\
e 
chart to obtain speeds 3, 5, 7, and 9 if a  ner adjustment is required. 
Use Speed 2 when preparing yeast dough – using any other speed may da\
mage 
the mixer.
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ENGLISHMIXING 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. This method calls for combining 
dry ingredients with most or all liquid 
ingredients in one step.
More elaborate cakes, such as 
tortes, should be prepared using the 
traditional cake mixing method. With 
this method, sugar and the shortening, 
butter, or margarine are thoroughly 
mixed (creamed) before other 
ingredients are added.
For all cakes, mixing times may change 
because your KitchenAid
® Stand Mixer 
works more quickly than other mixers. 
In general, mixing a cake with the 
KitchenAid
® Stand Mixer will take about 
half the time called for in most traditional 
and non-packaged cake recipes.
To  help determine the ideal mixing time, 
observe the batter or dough and mix 
only until it has the desired appearance 
described in your recipe, such as 
“smooth and creamy.”
To  select the best mixing speeds, use 
the Speed Control Guide on page 15. Adding Ingredients
Always add ingredients as close to side 
of bowl as possible, not directly into the 
moving beater. The Pouring Shield can 
be used to simplify adding ingredients.
NOTE: If ingredients in very bottom of 
bowl are not thoroughly mixed, then the 
beater is not far enough into the bowl. 
See “Beater to Bowl Clearance” on 
page 14.
Cake Mixes
When preparing packaged cake 
mixes, use Speed 2 for low speed, 
Speed 4 for medium speed, and 
Speed 6 for high speed. For best 
results, mix for the time stated on the 
package directions.
Adding Nuts, Raisins, or 
Candied Fruits
Follow individual recipes for guidelines 
on including these ingredients. In 
general, solid materials should be 
folded in the last few seconds of mixing 
on Stir Speed. The batter should be 
thick enough to prevent the fruit or nuts 
from sinking to the bottom of the pan 
during baking. Sticky fruits should be 
dusted with  our for better distribution in 
the batter.
Liquid Mixtures
Mixtures containing large amounts 
of liquid ingredients should be mixed 
at lower speeds to avoid splashing. 
Increase mixer speed only after the 
mixture has thickened.
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EGG WHITES
Place room temperature egg whites in a clean, dry bowl. Attach bowl and Wire 
Whip. To avoid splashing, gradually turn to designated speed and whip to the 
desired stage. See chart below.
AMOUNT  SPEED
1   egg white   ...... GRADUALLY to 10
2+   egg whites  ..... GRADUALLY to 8
Whipping Stages
With your KitchenAid
® Stand Mixer, 
egg whites whip quickly. So, watch 
closely to avoid overwhipping. This list 
tells you what to expect.
Frothy
Large, uneven air bubbles.
Begins to Hold Shape
Air bubbles are  ne and compact; 
product is white. Soft Peak 
T
ips of peaks fall over when Wire 
Whip is removed.
Almost Stiff
Sharp peaks form when Wire Whip is 
removed, but whites are actually soft.
Stiff But Not Dr y
Sharp, stiff peaks form when Wire 
Whip is removed. Whites are uniform 
in color and glisten.
Stiff and Dr y
Sharp, stiff peaks form when Wire 
Whip is removed. Whites are 
speckled and dull in appearance.
AMOUNT   SPEED14 - 34 cup  ........... GRADUALLY to 10
(60 ml -175 ml)
1+ cup  ..................   GRADUALLY to 8
(235 ml +)
Whipping Stages
W atch the cream closely during 
whipping. Because your KitchenAid
® 
Stand Mixer whips so quickly, there 
are just a few seconds between 
whipping stages. Look for these 
characteristics: Begins to Thicken
Cream is thick and custard-like.
Holds Its Shape
Cream forms soft peaks when Wire 
Whip is removed. Can be folded 
into other ingredients when making 
desserts and sauces.
Stiff
Cream stands in stiff, sharp peaks 
when Wire Whip is removed. Use for 
topping on cakes or desserts, or  lling 
for cream puffs.
WHIPPED CREAM
Pour cold whipping cream into a chilled bowl. Attach bowl and Wire Whip.\
 
To
 avoid splashing, gradually turn to designated speed and whip to the desired 
stage. See chart below.
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ENGLISHATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 
General Information
KitchenAid® attachments are designed to assure long life. The attachment power 
shaft and hub socket are of a square design, to eliminate any possibilit\
y of slipping 
during the transmission of power to the attachment. The hub and shaft ho\
using 
are tapered to assure a snug  t, even after prolonged use and wear. KitchenAid
® 
attachments require no extra power unit to operate them; the power unit \
is built in.
Hub
Attachment 
Hub Socket Attachment 
Knob
Notch Pin‡
Attachment Shaft  Housing‡ Attachment Power 
Shaft‡
‡Not part of mixer.
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