Speed Control Guide – 10 Speed Mixers
All speeds have the Soft Start feature which automatically starts the stand mixer at a
lower speed to help avoid ingredient splash-out and "flour puff" at start-up then quickly
increases to the selected speed for optimal performance.
Number of Speed
Stir
Speed
STIR
2
SLOW MIXING
4
MIXING,
BEATING
6
BEATING,
CREAMING
8
FAST BEATING,
WHIPPING
10
FAST WHIPPING
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.
For slow stirring, combining, mashing,
starting all mixing procedures. Use to
add flour and dry ingredients to batter, and
add liquids to dry ingredients. Do not use STIR
Speed to mix or knead yeast doughs.
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, mix
thin or splashy batters. Use with Can Opener
attachment.
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. Use with: Food
Grinder, Rotor Slicer/Shredder, Pasta Roller, and
Fruit/Vegetable Strainer.
For medium fast beating (creaming) or whipping.
Use to finish mixing cake, doughnut, and other
batters. High speed for cake mixes. Use with
Citrus Juicer attachment.
For whipping cream, egg whites, and
boiled frostings.
For whipping small amounts of cream, egg
whites or for final whipping of mashed
potatoes. 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.
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