KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series Stand Mixer User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series 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.

The KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series Stand Mixer is designed for heavy-duty mixing tasks, featuring a powerful 450-watt motor and a unique planetary mixing action. Its bowl-lift design ensures stability for large batches and dense mixtures.

Safety Instructions

• Always unplug the mixer from the outlet before cleaning, assembling, or disassembling parts.
• Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, and clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils, away from the beater 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 mixer outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
• Do not let the cord contact hot surfaces.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

Product Overview

The KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series Stand Mixer is a robust kitchen appliance designed for various mixing tasks. Key components include:

• Motor Head: Houses the 450-watt motor and speed control.
• Attachment Hub: Located at the front of the motor head, covered by a hinged hub cover, for connecting optional attachments.
• Bowl-Lift Mechanism: Allows the mixing bowl to be securely raised and lowered.
• 5-Quart Stainless Steel Bowl: Polished, dishwasher-safe bowl with an ergonomic handle.
• Accessories: Includes a flat beater, spiral dough hook, and professional wire whip.
• Speed Control Lever: Offers 10 distinct speeds from very slow stir to very high.

Image: The KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series Stand Mixer, showcasing its bowl-lift design and main components.

Setup

1. Unpacking: Carefully remove all components from the packaging. Ensure all parts listed in the "Product Overview" section are present.
2. Cleaning: Before first use, wash the stainless steel bowl, flat beater, spiral dough hook, and wire whip in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. The bowl is dishwasher safe.
3. Positioning the Mixer: Place the mixer on a dry, flat, stable surface. Ensure there is adequate space around the mixer for operation and ventilation.
4. Attaching the Bowl:
   • Ensure the mixer is unplugged and the speed control is set to "OFF".
   • Raise the motor head by pushing the bowl-lift handle down.
   • Place the mixing bowl's rear pin over the spring-loaded pin on the mixer base.
   • Press the front of the bowl down until it snaps into place.
   • Lift the bowl-lift handle up to secure the bowl in the mixing position.
5. Attaching Accessories:
   • Ensure the mixer is unplugged and the speed control is set to "OFF".
   • Slide the accessory (flat beater, dough hook, or wire whip) onto the beater shaft.
   • Rotate the accessory until it hooks over the pin on the shaft.

Image: The KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series Stand Mixer positioned on a kitchen counter, ready for use.

Operating Instructions

1. Adding Ingredients: With the mixer off and unplugged, add your ingredients to the mixing bowl.
2. Plugging In: Plug the mixer into a grounded electrical outlet.
3. Selecting Speed: Move the speed control lever to the desired speed setting (1-10).
   • Soft Start Feature: The mixer incorporates a "Soft Start" feature to gradually increase speed, preventing ingredient splash-out and "flour puff" at startup.
   • Speed 1-2: For slow stirring, mashing, or starting mixtures.
   • Speed 3-4: For medium mixing, beating, or creaming.
   • Speed 5-7: For fast beating, whipping, or mixing.
   • Speed 8-10: For very fast whipping of small quantities of cream or egg whites.
4. Mixing Action: The mixer utilizes a unique planetary mixing action where the beater spins clockwise while the shaft spins counter-clockwise, reaching 67 points around the bowl for thorough mixing.
5. Stopping the Mixer: When mixing is complete, move the speed control lever to "OFF" and unplug the mixer.
6. Removing Accessories and Bowl:
   • Ensure the mixer is unplugged.
   • Push the bowl-lift handle down to lower the bowl.
   • Remove the accessory by pushing it up on the shaft and rotating it to unhook from the pin.
   • Remove the mixing bowl by lifting it off the pins.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and optimal performance of your KitchenAid Stand Mixer.

• Cleaning the Mixer Body: Wipe the mixer body with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the mixer in water or other liquids.
• Cleaning the Bowl and Accessories:
  • The 5-quart polished stainless steel bowl is dishwasher safe.
  • The flat beater and spiral dough hook are also dishwasher safe.
  • The professional wire whip should be hand-washed in warm, soapy water and dried thoroughly to maintain its integrity.
• Attachment Hub: Keep the attachment hub clean and free of debris. The hinged hub cover protects it when not in use.

Troubleshooting

If your mixer experiences issues, consult the following common troubleshooting steps:

• Mixer Does Not Start:
  • Ensure the mixer is securely plugged into a functional electrical outlet.
  • Check if the speed control lever is set to an "OFF" position. Move it to a desired speed.
  • Verify the circuit breaker or fuse for the outlet has not tripped.
• Motor Stops During Operation:
  • The mixer is equipped with an "Overload Reset" feature to prevent overheating. If the motor stops due to overload (e.g., mixing very dense dough for too long), turn the mixer off and unplug it.
  • Allow the mixer to cool down for 10-15 minutes.
  • Reduce the load or adjust the mixing time, then plug in and restart.
• Accessory Does Not Reach Ingredients:
  • The mixer's beater-to-bowl clearance may need adjustment. This is typically set at the factory, but can be adjusted if necessary. Refer to the full service manual or contact customer support for detailed instructions on adjusting the beater height screw.
• Unusual Noise or Odor:
  • A slight electrical odor may be present during the first few uses; this is normal.
  • If unusual or loud noises persist, or if a burning smell is detected, immediately turn off and unplug the mixer. Contact KitchenAid Customer Service.

Specifications

Warranty and Support

KitchenAid provides a limited warranty for its products. Specific warranty details, including coverage period and terms, are typically included with your product packaging or can be found on the official KitchenAid website.

For technical assistance, replacement parts, or warranty claims, please contact KitchenAid Customer Service. Contact information can usually be found on the KitchenAid website or in the documentation provided with your mixer.