Introduction
Thank you for choosing the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer. This manual provides essential information for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and care of your appliance. Please read all instructions carefully before use.
Image: The KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer in Onyx Black, shown with its stainless steel mixing bowl and a flat beater attachment.
Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons.
- Read all instructions.
- Do not immerse the mixer base in water or other liquid.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
- Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, and clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils, away from beaters during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the mixer.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
- The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
- Do not use the appliance outdoors.
- Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
Parts and Features
Familiarize yourself with the components of your KitchenAid Stand Mixer.
- Motor Head: Contains the motor and speed control.
- Speed Control Lever: Adjusts mixing speed from 'Stir' to '10'.
- Attachment Hub: For connecting optional attachments.
- Beater Shaft: Where attachments connect.
- Tilt-Head Lock Lever: Secures the motor head in place.
- 5-Quart Stainless Steel Bowl: For mixing ingredients.
- Flat Beater: For normal to heavy mixtures like cakes, cookies, and mashed potatoes.
- Wire Whip: For mixtures needing air incorporated, such as eggs, cream, and frostings.
- Dough Hook: For mixing and kneading yeast doughs.
- Pouring Shield: Helps prevent splash-out and makes adding ingredients easier.
Image: The KitchenAid Stand Mixer with its head tilted upwards, showing the beater shaft and the attachment hub. This position allows for easy bowl removal and attachment changes.
Image: The KitchenAid Stand Mixer with the pouring shield attached, alongside the flat beater, wire whip, and dough hook accessories.
Setup and Assembly
- Before First Use: Wipe the mixer stand with a damp cloth. Wash the stainless steel bowl, flat beater, wire whip, dough hook, and pouring shield in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Placing the Bowl:
- Ensure the mixer is unplugged and the speed control is set to 'Off/0'.
- Lift the motor head by pushing the tilt-head lock lever to the 'Unlock' position and tilting the head back.
- Place the mixing bowl onto the clamping plate, turning it clockwise until it locks firmly into place.
- Attaching an Accessory:
- With the motor head tilted back, slide the desired accessory (flat beater, wire whip, or dough hook) onto the beater shaft.
- Rotate the accessory until it hooks over the pin on the shaft.
- Lowering the Motor Head:
- Lower the motor head by pushing the tilt-head lock lever to the 'Unlock' position and gently lowering the head until it clicks into place.
- Ensure the tilt-head lock lever is in the 'Lock' position before operating.
- Attaching the Pouring Shield:
- After attaching the accessory and lowering the head, slide the pouring shield around the bowl. The wide part of the shield should be positioned to the right of the mixer.
Operating Instructions
Your KitchenAid Stand Mixer features 10 speeds for various mixing tasks.
Image: A close-up view of the speed control lever on the KitchenAid Stand Mixer, showing settings from 'Off/0' to '10'.
- Adding Ingredients: Ensure the mixer is off and unplugged before adding ingredients. For best results, add dry ingredients first, then wet ingredients. The pouring shield can be used to minimize splashes.
- Selecting Speed:
- Stir (Speed 1): For slow stirring, combining, and starting all mixing procedures.
- Speed 2: For slow mixing, mashing, and faster stirring.
- Speed 4: For mixing cake batters, creaming butter and sugar, and adding eggs.
- Speed 6: For medium-fast beating and mixing.
- Speed 8: For fast beating, whipping, and mixing.
- Speed 10: For fast whipping of small amounts of cream or egg whites.
- Mixing:
- Plug the mixer into a grounded outlet.
- Turn the speed control lever to the desired speed.
- When finished, turn the speed control lever to 'Off/0' and unplug the mixer.
- Using the Attachment Hub:
- Ensure the mixer is unplugged.
- Loosen the attachment hub knob by turning it counter-clockwise.
- Remove the attachment hub cover.
- Insert the attachment shaft into the hub, ensuring the power shaft of the attachment fits into the square hub socket.
- Tighten the attachment hub knob clockwise until the attachment is completely secured.
Care and Cleaning
Proper cleaning ensures the longevity and performance of your mixer.
- Before Cleaning: Always unplug the mixer from the electrical outlet.
- Mixer Stand: Wipe the mixer stand with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or immerse the mixer in water.
- Stainless Steel Bowl: The 5-quart stainless steel bowl is dishwasher-safe. It can also be washed by hand with warm, soapy water.
- Flat Beater and Dough Hook: These accessories are coated and should be washed by hand with warm, soapy water and dried thoroughly. Do not wash in a dishwasher, as the harsh detergents can cause the coating to degrade and tarnish, potentially leaving a gray residue.
- Wire Whip: The wire whip is made of stainless steel and is dishwasher-safe. It can also be washed by hand.
- Pouring Shield: The pouring shield is dishwasher-safe (top rack recommended) or can be washed by hand.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues with your mixer, refer to the following common solutions.
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Mixer does not start. | Not plugged in; power outlet not functioning; speed control not set. | Ensure the mixer is securely plugged into a working outlet. Check the speed control is set to a speed other than 'Off/0'. |
| Motor head vibrates or "walks" during operation. | Tilt-head lock lever not in 'Lock' position; heavy dough or mixture. | Ensure the tilt-head lock lever is fully engaged in the 'Lock' position. Reduce batch size for very heavy doughs. |
| Dough "walks up" the dough hook. | Batch size too large; dough consistency. | Reduce the amount of dough being kneaded. Lightly spray the dough hook with non-stick spray before use. |
| Attachments (flat beater, dough hook) tarnish or turn gray. | Washed in dishwasher. | These attachments are not dishwasher-safe. Hand wash only with warm, soapy water. |
| Beater hits the bottom of the bowl or does not reach ingredients. | Beater-to-bowl clearance needs adjustment. | Refer to the full user manual for instructions on adjusting the beater-to-bowl clearance screw. |
Specifications
- Model: KSM150PS
- Capacity: 5 Quarts
- Dimensions (D x W x H): 14.1" x 8.7" x 13.9"
- Weight: 22.8 pounds
- Controls: 10-speed slide control
- Special Features: Adjustable Speed Control, Removable Bowl, Tilt Head
- Included Accessories: 5-Quart Stainless Steel Bowl, Flat Beater, Wire Whip, Dough Hook, Pouring Shield
Warranty and Support
KitchenAid provides a comprehensive warranty for its products. For detailed warranty information and customer support, please refer to the official KitchenAid website or the full user manual.
You can also download the complete User Manual in PDF format for more detailed information:
For service or questions, please visit www.kitchenaid.com or contact KitchenAid customer service.
