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KitchenAid K4SSWH - 4.5-qt. Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer User Manual

KitchenAid K4SSWH - 4.5-qt. Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer
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BOWL-LIFT
STAND MIXER
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
1-800-541-6390
KitchenAid.com
W10171783C

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KitchenAid K4SSWH - 4.5-qt. Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKitchenAid
ModelK4SSWH - 4.5-qt. Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer
CategoryMixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Stand Mixer Safety

Important Safeguards

Essential safety precautions to follow when using the stand mixer.

Electrical Requirements

Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Features

Bowl-Lift Handle

Sturdy lever to raise and lower the mixing bowl for access and cleaning.

Speed Control Lever

Lever for selecting 10 different mixing speeds, from stir to fast.

67-Point Planetary Mixing Action

Mixing action that reaches 67 points in the bowl for thorough ingredient incorporation.

Flat Beater

Accessory for mixing cakes, cookie dough, and mashing potatoes.

Assembling Your Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer

Pre-Use Cleaning

Instructions for washing the mixing bowl and accessories before the first use.

Attaching Mixing Bowl

Step-by-step guide for securing the mixing bowl onto the stand mixer.

Attaching Flat Beater, Wire Whip*, or Dough Hook*

Procedure for attaching various mixing attachments to the beater shaft.

Household Stand Mixer Speed Control

Using the Pouring Shield*

Attaching the Pouring Shield*

How to correctly attach the pouring shield to the mixer head and bowl.

Removing the Pouring Shield

Steps to safely detach the pouring shield after use.

Using Your KitchenAid® Accessories

Flat Beater for normal to heavy mixtures

Details on using the Flat Beater for various common mixture types.

Wire Whip* for mixtures that need air incorporated

Guide to using the Wire Whip for aerating ingredients like egg whites and cream.

Dough Hook* for mixing and kneading yeast doughs

Information on utilizing the Dough Hook for bread and dough preparation.

Stand Mixer Use

Speed Control Guide – 10 Speed Mixers

Speed Control Guide – Commercial Mixers**

Mixing Tips

Converting Your Recipe for the Mixer

Guidance on adapting recipes for use with the KitchenAid mixer.

Adding Ingredients

Best practices for adding ingredients to the mixing bowl to prevent splashing.

Cake Mixes

Specific speed recommendations for preparing packaged cake mixes.

Adding Nuts, Raisins or Candied Fruits

Guidelines for incorporating solid fruits and nuts into batters.

Egg Whites

Whipping Stages

Describes the stages of whipping egg whites, from frothy to stiff peaks.

Whipped Cream

Whipping Stages

Describes the stages of whipping cream, from thickening to stiff peaks.

Care and Cleaning

Beater To Bowl Clearance

Instructions for adjusting the beater-to-bowl clearance for optimal mixing performance.

Troubleshooting Problems

Optional Stand Mixer Accessories

General Information

Overview of KitchenAid accessory design, power transmission, and fit.

Mounting Accessory

Step-by-step guide for attaching accessories to the mixer's power hub.

Removing Accessory

Step-by-step guide for detaching accessories from the mixer's power hub.

Accessories - Sold Separately

Multifunction Accessory Pack

Package containing Rotor Slicer/Shredder, Food Grinder, and Fruit/Vegetable Strainer Parts.

Food Grinder

Accessory for grinding meat, fruits, vegetables, and dry bread.

Fruit/Vegetable Strainer

Accessory for preparing jams, purées, sauces, and baby foods.

Accessories - Sold Separately

Rotor Slicer/Shredder

Accessory with four cones for slicing and shredding various food items.

Grain Mill

Accessory for grinding grains into very fine to extra coarse textures.

Can Opener

Accessory for quickly opening cans with smooth and snag-free edges.

Accessories - Sold Separately

Water Jacket

Accessory to maintain cold or hot temperatures for mixtures.

Pouring Shield

Accessory designed to minimize splash-out when adding ingredients.

Mixer Covers

Protective covers made of cotton and polyester for mixers during storage.

APPETIZERS, ENTREES, AND VEGETABLES

Crabmeat Dip

Recipe for a crabmeat dip using the stand mixer and beaters.

Creamy Pineapple Fruit Dip

Recipe for a fruit dip made with cream cheese and pineapple.

Layered Mexican Dip

Nutty Cheese Ball

Spinach and Cheese Crostini

Meatballs with Salsa

Mushroom-Onion Tartlets

Stuffed New Potatoes

Sweet Potato Puff

Mashed Potatoes

Herbed Whipped Squash

Black Bean Frittata

Garden Quiche

Cheese-Stuffed Shells

CAKES AND FROSTINGS

Quick Yellow Cake

Recipe for a quick yellow cake, including mixing and baking instructions.

Easy White Cake

Recipe for an easy white cake with simple mixing and baking steps.

Caramel Walnut Banana Torte

Angel Food Cake

Old-Fashioned Pound Cake

Double Chocolate Pound Cake

Chocolate Cake

Sunshine Chiffon Cake

Chocolate Almond Brownie Cake

Applesauce Cake

Spice Cake

Chocolate Frosting

Buttercream Frosting

Caramel Creme Frosting

Fluffy KitchenAid Frosting

Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

COOKIES, BARS, AND CANDIES

Creamy No-Cook Mints

Recipe for no-cook mints made with cream cheese and powdered sugar.

Chocolate Fudge

Recipe for chocolate fudge cooked to soft ball stage.

Divinity

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Macadamia Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Sugar Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

Nutty Shortbread Bars

Fudge Brownies

Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

PIES AND DESSERTS

KitchenAid Pie Pastry

Recipe for making pie pastry for single, double-crust, or baked shells.

Apple Pie

Country Pear Cobbler

Vanilla Cream Pie

Chocolate Cream Pie

Banana Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

Lemony Light Cheesecake

Tawny Pumpkin Pie

YEAST BREADS AND QUICK BREADS

General Instructions for Making and Kneading Yeast Dough with the Rapid Mix Method

Detailed guide on using the Rapid Mix method for bread dough preparation.

Bread Making Tips

Basic White Bread

Cinnamon Bread

Sixty-Minute Rolls

Whole Grain Wheat Bread

French Bread

Honey Oatmeal Bread

Light Rye Bread

Dill Batter Bread

Vegetable Cheese Bread

Blueberry Oat Bread

Basic Sweet Dough

Cinnamon Swirl Rounds

Rapid Mix Cool Rise White Bread

Crusty Pizza Dough

Banana Nut Bread

Baking Powder Biscuits

Bran Muffins

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Caramel Apple Kuchen

Pancakes

Crispy Waffles

KitchenAid® Stand Mixer Warranty

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty – 50 United States and District of Columbia

How To Arrange for Warranty Service in Puerto Rico

Instructions for obtaining warranty service and repairs in Puerto Rico.

How To Arrange for Service after the Warranty Expires – All Locations

Procedure for obtaining service and repairs after the warranty period has ended.

How To Order Accessories and Replacement Parts

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