KitchenAid Stand Mixer 5K45, 5KSM45 - 5KSM200 Series
Product Overview
This document provides essential information for the KitchenAid Stand Mixer, covering models in the 5K45 Series and 5KSM45 - 5KSM200 Series. It includes safety precautions, parts identification, usage instructions, care and cleaning guidelines, troubleshooting tips, and warranty details.
Parts and Features
Diagram showing the main parts of the KitchenAid Stand Mixer, including the motor head, bowl, beater shaft, and various attachments like the dough hook, wire whip, and beaters.
| No. | Part Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speed Control Lever | |
| 2 | Motor Head | |
| 3 | Attachment Hub | |
| 4 | Attachment Knob | |
| 5 | Motor Head Locking Lever | (not shown) |
| 6 | Beater Shaft | |
| 7 | Beater Height Adjustment Screw | (not shown) |
| 8 | Bowl Clamping Plate | |
| 9 | Bowl | **The Bowl design, size and material depend on the Stand Mixer model. |
| 10 | Pouring Shield | *Included with select models only. Also available as optional accessory. |
| 11 | 2.8 L (3 qt) Stainless Steel Bowl | *Included with select models only. Also available as optional accessory. |
| 12 | Dough Hook | |
| 13 | Wire Whip | |
| 14 | Flex Edge Beater | *Included with select models only. Also available as optional accessory. |
| 15 | Flat Beater | *Included with select models only. Also available as optional accessory. |
| 16 | Pastry Beater and Scraper | ***Can also be used to scrape your bowl. |
Product Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. Always read and obey all safety messages.
Safety Alert Symbol: This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
DANGER: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.
WARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
Important Safeguards
- Read all instructions. Misuse of appliance may result in personal injury.
- To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Stand Mixer in water or other liquid.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- European Union Only: Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
- European Union Only: This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
- Turn the appliance OFF/0, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
- Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils away from beater during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the Stand Mixer.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorised Service Facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
- The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
- Do not use the Stand Mixer outdoors.
- Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.
- Do not let the cord contact hot surfaces, including the stove.
- Remove Flat Beater, Flex Edge Beater, Wire Whip, Dough Hook, or Pastry Beater from Stand Mixer before washing.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Never leave the appliance unattended while it is in operation.
- To avoid product damage, do not use the Stand Mixer Bowls in areas of high heat such as an oven, microwave, or on a stovetop.
- Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
- Refer to the “Care and Cleaning" section for instructions on cleaning the surfaces in contact with food.
- This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, or other working environments; farmhouses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
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Electrical Requirements
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into an earthed outlet. Do not remove earth 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.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 300 W (For 5KSM125 - 5KSM200 Series) 275 W (For 5K45, 5KSM45 - 5KSM100 Series) |
| Voltage | 220-240 V~ |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz |
NOTE: If the plug does not fit in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.
Disposal of Packing Material
The packing material is recyclable and is marked with the [recycle symbol]. The various parts of the packing must therefore be disposed of responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste disposal.
Electrical Equipment Waste Disposal
Recycling the product:
This appliance is marked in compliance with law in the EU and UK covering Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The [recycle symbol] on the product or on the accompanying documentation indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
Declarations of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity (UK): This appliance has been designed, constructed and distributed in compliance with the safety requirements of UK Legislation: Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016, The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, and The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012.
Declaration of Conformity (EU): This appliance has been designed, constructed, and distributed in compliance with the safety requirements of EC Directives: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and following amendments.
Product Usage: Speed Control Guide
| Speed | Action | Accessory | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stir | Flat Beater* Flex Edge Beater* | For slow stirring, combining, mashing, starting all mixing procedures. Use to add flour and dry ingredients to batter, and to add liquids to dry ingredients. Do not use Speed 1 to mix or knead yeast doughs. |
| 2 | Slow Mixing Stir | Flat Beater* Flex Edge Beater* Dough Hook Pastry Beater* | For slow mixing, mashing, faster stirring. Use to mix and knead yeast doughs, heavy batters and candies, start mashing potatoes or other vegetables, cut shortening into flour, and mix thin or splashy batters. Cut butter into flour to make pastry dough; Mash fruits and vegetables. |
| 4 | Mixing, Beating | Flat Beater* Flex Edge Beater* Pastry Beater* | For mixing semi-heavy batters, such as cookies. Use to combine sugar and shortening and to add sugar to egg whites for meringues. Medium speed for cake mixes. For shredding meats. |
| 6 | Beating, Creaming | Flat Beater* Flex Edge Beater* Wire Whip Pastry Beater* | For medium-fast beating (creaming) or whipping. Use to finish mixing cake, doughnut, and other batters. High speed for cake mixes. |
| 8 | Fast Beating, Whipping | Wire Whip | For whipping cream, egg whites, and boiled frostings. |
| 10 | Fast Whipping | Wire Whip | For whipping small amounts of cream, egg whites, or for final whipping of mashed potatoes. |
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. To move Speed Control Lever with ease, lift up slightly as you move it across the settings in either direction.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed Speed 2 when preparing yeast doughs as this may cause damage to the Stand Mixer.
*Included with select models only. Also available as optional accessory.
Product Usage: Accessory Guide
| Accessory | Use to mix | Suggested items |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Beater* Flex Edge Beater* | Normal to heavy mixtures: | Cakes, creamed frostings, candies, cookies, pie pastry, Shredding meats, biscuits, meat loaf, mashed potatoes. |
| Wire Whip | Mixtures that need air incorporated: | Eggs, egg whites, heavy cream, boiled frostings, sponge cakes, mayonnaise, some candies. |
| Dough Hook | Mixing and kneading yeast doughs: | Breads, rolls, pizza dough, coffee cakes, buns. |
| Pastry Beater* | Cut butter into flour: | For pie dough, biscuits and other pastries, mashing fruits and vegetables, and shredding meats. |
NOTE: Scraper assists in cleaning the Pastry Beater. It may also be useful in scraping ingredients from the bowl.
Product Usage: Attaching/Removing the Bowl
Diagram illustrating the steps to attach and detach the mixer bowl.
- To attach Bowl: Turn Speed Control Lever to "0". Unplug Stand Mixer.
- Unlock and lift the Motor Head. The lock** engages automatically to keep the head locked in place.
- Place Bowl on Bowl Clamping Plate. Turn Bowl gently in clockwise direction.
- To remove Bowl: Repeat steps 1 and 2. Turn Bowl gently counterclockwise.
NOTE: Motor Head should always be in locked position when using the Stand Mixer.
*Included with select models only. Also available as optional accessory.
**Locking option is available on select models.
Product Usage: Attaching/Removing Accessories
Diagram illustrating the steps to attach and detach mixer accessories.
- To attach accessory: Turn speed control to "0". Unplug Stand Mixer.
- Unlock and lift the Motor Head. The lock** engages automatically to keep the head locked in place.
- Slip accessory onto Beater Shaft and press upward as far as possible. Then, turn accessory to the right, hooking accessory over the pin on the shaft.
- To remove accessory: Repeat steps 1 and 2. Press accessory upward as far as possible and turn to the left. Then pull accessory from the Beater Shaft.
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* Included with select models only. Also available as an optional accessory.
**Locking option is available on select models.
Product Usage: Beater to Bowl Clearance
Your 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 clearance easily.
- Turn Speed Control Lever to "0". Unplug Stand Mixer.
- Lift motor head. Turn screw slightly counterclockwise (left) to raise Flat Beater or clockwise (right) to lower Flat Beater. Make adjustment with Flat Beater, so it just clears surface of Bowl. If you overadjust the screw, the Bowl lock lever may not lock into place.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, the Flat Beater will not strike on the bottom or side of the Bowl. If the Flat Beater or the Wire Whip is so close that it strikes the bottom of the Bowl, coating may wear off the beater or wires on whip may wear.
Care and Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
- Always be sure to unplug Stand Mixer before cleaning. Wipe Stand Mixer with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use household/commercial cleaners. Wipe off beater shaft frequently, removing any residue that may accumulate. Do not immerse in water.
- Bowls, Pouring Shield*, Flat Beater*, Flex Edge Beater*, Pastry Beater* and Scraper** and Dough Hook may be washed on the top rack in dishwasher. Or, clean them thoroughly in hot sudsy water and rinse completely before drying. Do not store beaters on shaft.
- IMPORTANT: The Wire Whip is only dishwasher-safe for models 5KSM200, 5KSM185, and 5KSM180. For all other models: Wash it thoroughly in hot sudsy water and rinse completely before drying. Do not store Wire Whip on shaft.
*Included with select models only. Also available as optional accessory.
**Can also be used to scrape your bowl.
Troubleshooting
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into an earthed outlet. Do not remove an earth 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.
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| If Stand Mixer warms up during use: | Heavy loads should not exceed Speed 2. Under heavy loads with extended mixing time periods, you may not be able to comfortably touch the top of the unit. This is normal. |
| The Stand Mixer emits a pungent odour: | This is common with electric motors, especially when new. |
| If the Flat Beater hits the Bowl: | Stop the Stand Mixer. See the "Beater to Bowl clearance" section and adjust the beater to bowl clearance. |
| If your Stand Mixer should 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. |
| If the problem cannot be corrected: | Turn off the Stand Mixer for 10-15 seconds, then turn it back on. If the Stand Mixer still does not start, allow it to cool for 30 minutes before turning it back on. See the "Terms of KitchenAid Guarantee ("Guarantee")" section. Do not return the Stand Mixer to the retailer; retailers do not provide service. |
Terms of KitchenAid Guarantee
This section outlines the guarantee terms for KitchenAid Stand Mixer models, covering the UK, Ireland, South Africa, and UAE. The Guarantor is KitchenAid Europa, Inc.
For UK: Statutory warranty rights apply in addition to the guarantee. Consumer Rights Act 2015 ensures products are as described, fit for purpose, and of satisfactory quality. Rights include refunds for faulty products within 30 days, and potential refunds/replacements up to six months or six years depending on the issue. For detailed information, visit Citizens Advice website www.adviceguide.org.uk or call 03454 04 05 06.
For Ireland: Guarantee applies in addition to statutory warranty rights under relevant EU regulations.
For South Africa: Guarantee applies in addition to statutory warranty rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2008. Products must be suitable, in good working order, of good quality, defect-free, usable and durable. Specific refund rights apply based on delivery timeframe and purchase method (online vs. in-person).
For UAE: Guarantee applies in addition to statutory warranty rights.
Scope and Terms of the Guarantee:
- The Guarantor grants the Guarantee for products purchased in the UK, Ireland, South Africa, or UAE.
- Guarantee periods: Five years for 5KSM125 - 5KSM200 models; Two years for 5K45, 5KSM45 - 5KSM100 models, from the date of purchase.
- The Guarantee covers the defect-free nature of the product.
- Services provided include repair or replacement of defective products or parts. If a product is unavailable, replacement with an equal or higher value product may occur.
- To claim, contact country-specific KitchenAid service centres or KitchenAid Europa, Inc. (contact details provided for UK, Ireland, South Africa, and UAE).
- Costs of repair, spare parts, and postage for defect-free product delivery are borne by the Guarantor. The consumer bears costs for appropriate packaging for returning defective products.
- A receipt or invoice of purchase is required to make a claim.
Limitations of the Guarantee:
- Applies only to products used for private purposes, not professional or commercial.
- Does not apply to normal wear and tear, improper/abusive use, failure to follow instructions, incorrect voltage, installation violations, or force (e.g., blows).
- Does not apply if the product has been modified or converted.
- Guarantee services do not extend the Guarantee period.
- For South Africa & UAE: Further claims, especially for damages, are excluded unless mandatory by law.
Customer service centres are available for questions and information after the guarantee period. Further information is also available on our website: www.kitchenaid.eu (UK & Ireland), www.kitchenaidafrica.com (South-Africa), www.KitchenAid-MEA.com (UAE).
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