KITCHENAID ACCOLADE 400 - Manuel (Page 11)

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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.
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
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.
8 FAST BEATING, For whipping cream, egg whites, and
WHIPPING boiled frostings.
10 FAST 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.