COOKS 22327 Stand Mixer Owner’s Manual

STAND MIXER
OWNER’S MANUAL
5.3 QT

22327 Stand Mixer

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, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

3. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, or Stand Mixer body in water or other liquid.

6. To disconnect, turn the speed control dial counter-clockwise to the ( 0 ) OFF position; then remove plug from wall outlet. Always make sure the Stand Mixer is OFF before putting on or taking off parts, before cleaning and when not in use. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.

7. Check to be sure the speed control dial is in the ( 0 ) OFF position before plugging cord into wall outlet.

8. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, and clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils, away from attachments during operation to reduce risk of injury to persons and/or damage to Stand Mixer. Do not attempt to defeat any safety interlock mechanisms.

9. Remove all attachments from the Stand Mixer before cleaning.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

12. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
    Contact Consumer Service.
    NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE UNIT YOURSELF. THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

13. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer for use with this Stand Mixer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
    IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the mixing bowl included with this Stand Mixer. The use of any other non-fitting bowl may cause spills or damage to property or damage to the appliance.

14. Do not use outdoors.

15. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
    WARNING: Do not overfill the mixing bowl. Do not fill more than half full. Maximum bowl capacity is 10 cups.

16. Container must be properly in place before operating appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this instruction manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only.
3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately turn the speed control dial counter-clockwise to the ( 0 ) OFF position and unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
4. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water!
5. Do not use this appliance after it has fallen into or becomes immersed in water.
6. To reduce the risk of injury to persons or property, never use this Stand Mixer in an unstable position
   WARNING: To avoid spills, make sure the stainless steel bowl is properly locked in place on the base and the splash shield is centered over the bowl before turning the speed control dial.

NOTES ON THE PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
NOTES ON THE CORD
A. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
B. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
C. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type3-wire cord;
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over.

PLASTICIZER WARNING

CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of the counter upper or table upper or other furniture, place NONPLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the counter upper or table upper. Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken; permanent blemishes may occur, or stains can appear.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 5.3 QT. STAND MIXER
Product may vary slightly from illustration

1. Stand Mixer Head
2. Motor Base Head
3. Splash Shield with Filler Hole
4. 5.3 Qt. Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl with Handle
5. Tilt Button
6. Speed Control Dial with ( 0 ) OFF, Speeds 1-12
7. Mixing Bowl Base
8. Non-Skid Feet
9. Polarized Plug (not shown)| Attachments
10. Beater
11. Balloon Whisk
12. Dough Hook
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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Always unplug Stand Mixer and check to make sure the speed control dial is in the ( 0 ) OFF position before inserting or removing attachments.
2. Wash mixing bowl and attachments in warm, sudsy water, rinse and dry.
3. Raise the mixer head. Firmly press the head tilt button to release and lift the Stand Mixer head. (Figure 1.)
4. Lock mixing bowl onto the base. Insert the base of the mixing bowl into the bowl rest and turn clockwise until it is locked securely in place. (Figure 2.)
5. Add ingredients to the mixing bowl. (Figure 3.)
6. Attach the splash shield. Grasp the splash shield (use the filler hole as a handle) and fit the opening over the locking pin on the mixer head. Turn the splash shield clockwise until it locks into place. (Figure 4.)
7. Lock attachment onto the attachment shaft. Push attachment up onto attachment shaft and turn counter-clockwise until securely locked. (Figure 5.)
8. Lock mixer head down into working position. Press the head tilt button while pressing the Stand Mixer head down into the bowl until it locks securely into working position. (Figure 6.)
9. Your Cooks Stand Mixer is now ready for use.
   CAUTION: Hazard. To avoid injury, do not place fingers in hinge area.

OPERATION

1. Make sure the speed control dial is in the ( 0 ) OFF position; with the mixing bowl, selected attachment (see Mixing Guide) and splash shield locked into position.
2. Plug the cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
3. Turn the speed control dial from 0 to 1 to 4 to begin mixing at low speeds. Gradually turn the speed control dial to higher speeds as needed.
4. When mixing is complete, turn the speed control dial to ( 0 ) OFF.
5. Unplug the Stand Mixer when not in use and before cleaning.
6. Firmly press the head tilt button to raise Stand Mixer head .
7. To remove any attachment, push the attachment shaft up into the mixer head, then turn the attachment clockwise to unlock and release. Pull the attachment straight down and off the shaft.
8. To remove the splash shield, firmly grasp and turn the shield counter-clockwise to unlock and remove from the motor head.

MIXING GUIDE
The following mixing guide is a suggestion for selecting attachments and mixing speeds. Begin mixing on Speed 1 and increase to desired speed, depending on the desired consistency.

Attachment| Speed
(begin low and advance to max)| Operation| Food
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Beater| 1 – 6
1 – 8
1 – 12| Stir
Fold
Mix| Instant Pudding, Mousse
Cakes (boxed mixes or scratch)
Dough (medium weight dough), Pancake Batter
Balloon Whisk| 8 – 12
8 – 12
8 – 12| Cream
Beat
Whip| Frosting
Whipped Cream, Eggs (whole, yolks, whites)
Egg Whites
Dough Hook| 1-3| Knead| Bread, Short Crust Pastry, Pasta

MIXING TIPS

• When mixing most batters, especially cake and cookie batters, add:
  1/3 dry ingredients
  1/2 liquid ingredients
  1/3 dry ingredients
  1/2 liquid ingredients
  1/3 dry ingredients
  Use slow stirring speeds until ingredients are blended. Gradually increase speeds until the desired consistency is achieved.

• When using add-in’s (chips, chunks, nuts, raisins) fold in during the last stages of mixing. Check to be sure the batter is thick enough to prevent fruits and nuts from sinking to the bottom of the bake pan.

• Dust sticky fruits or fresh fruits in flour or confectioner’s sugar for better distribution in the batter.

• Always begin mixing using the lower speeds until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

• Use the filler hole in the splash shield to add liquid or smaller ingredients while the Stand Mixer is in operation.

• Mixtures containing large amounts of liquid ingredients should be mixed at lower speeds to avoid splashing. Increase speed only after the mixture has thickened.

• When mixing thin batters, use medium speeds.

• Stop the Stand Mixer periodically to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a spatula.

BEATER TIPS

Use the Beater for normal to heavy mixtures.

• Cakes & Cookies
• Biscuits
• Creamed Frostings
• Mashed Potatoes
• Pie Pastry
• When preparing thick batters, butter or margarine should be at room temperature.
• Add ingredients one at a time, thoroughly mixing after each addition.
• Add flour one cup at a time.
• If the Stand Mixer seems to struggle, increase the speed setting.

BALLOON WHISK TIPS

Use the Balloon Whisk to incorporate air.

• Sponge Cakes
• Egg Whites
• Mayonnaise
• Heavy Cream
• Boiled Frostings
• Do not use the whisk for mixing thick mixtures, such as dough, fudge, or mashed potatoes.
• Your Stand Mixer is designed to whisk a minimum of 3 large eggs, 6 large egg whites or yolks and a maximum of 15 large eggs, 15 large egg whites or yolks.

DOUGH HOOK TIPS
Use the Dough Hook to mix & knead yeast doughs.

• Breads & Rolls
• Pizza Dough (Maximum 5 cups of flour for bread and pizza dough.)
• Pastry
• Pasta
• Stop the Stand Mixer periodically to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a spatula.
• Add flour one cup at a time.

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Contact a qualified appliance repair technician if the product requires servicing.
MANUAL THERMAL PROTECTOR
This product is equipped with a Manual Resettable Thermal protector to protect the motor. If the motor shuts down, turn the Speed Control Dial to the (0) OFF position, and then unplug the stand mixer. Let the unit rest for approximately half an hour . Once the resetting period has elapsed, plug the power cord back into the outlet and turn the Speed Control Knob to the desired setting to continue.

CARE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Never immerse the motor base, plug or cord in water or any other liquid.

1. Before cleaning, turn the speed control dial to ( 0 ) OFF, then unplug from outlet
2. The Stand Mixer mixing bowl, splash shield, beater, balloon whisk and dough hook are top rack dishwasher-safe.
3. Wipe the mixer head, motor base and body of the Stand Mixer with a damp cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly.

CAUTION: To avoid surface damage, never use rough scouring pads or abrasive cleansers on any plastic or metal parts.
WARNING: DO NOT IMMERSE THE MOTOR BASE IN WATER.

STORING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Unplug and clean unit.
2. Store in original box or in a clean, dry place.
3. Never store the Stand Mixer while it is hot or plugged in.
4. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance. Never place any stress on cord, especially where the cord enters the motor base, as this could cause the cord to fray and break.

TROUBLESHOOTING

A utensil is accidentally caught in an attachment.

• Quickly turn the speed control dial to ( 0 ) OFF, then unplug from outlet.
• Clear the obstruction
• Allow the motor to cool for 5 minutes before continuing.

The Stand Mixer motor stalls.

• Quickly turn the speed control dial to ( 0 ) OFF, then unplug from outlet.
• Reduce the amount of mixture in the bowl
• Allow the motor to cool for 5 minutes before continuing.

Food is not mixed.

• Place liquid ingredients into the mixing bowl before adding dry ingredients.
• Stop the Stand Mixer periodically to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a spatula.
• Increase speed.

Food splatters during mixing.

• Mixtures containing large amounts of liquid ingredients should be mixed at lower speeds to avoid splashing. Increase speed only after the mixture has thickened.
• Splash shield is not in place. Make sure splash shield is properly attached before turning the speed control dial.

Stand Mixer travels on the counter top during mixing.

• Reduce mixing speed.
• Reduce quantity of ingredients in the mixing bowl.
• Make sure countertop is clean to allow the non-skid feet to grip the countertop and reduce or eliminate any Stand Mixer movement.

The Stand Mixer stop working during mixing.

• Turn the Speed Control Dial to the (0) OFF position, and then unplug the stand mixer.
• Let the unit rest for approximately half an hour.
• Plug the power cord back into the outlet and turn the Speed Control Knob to the desired setting to continue.

COOKS
Limited Warranty
Limited One (1) Year Warranty
J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. ( JCPenney) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (the “Warranty Period”). Dated proof of purchase such as a bill of sale is required to establish warranty eligibility. If the product fails to perform due to a defect in materials or workmanship during the Warranty Period, JCPenney will repair or, at JCPenney’s option, replace the merchandise with the same or comparable item at no charge to you for parts or labor. In the event that the product can not be repaired and a suitable replacement item is not available, JCPenney will refund the original purchase price shown on your proof of purchase.
To Obtain Warranty Service
In the event that your product requires repair during the Warranty Period, contact your nearest JCPenney retail store or call JCPenney Product Service Dept. 800-933-7115 for information regarding where to obtain warranty service.
What This Warranty Does Not Cover
This warranty does not cover (a) damage due to acts of nature, including but not limited to, lightning, wind, or flood; (b) damage due to accident; (c) damage due to neglect, abuse, misuse, improper installation, mishandling, or failure to follow instructions provided in the product’s Owners Guide; (d) damage resulting from alteration, improper maintenance, or repair by other than JCPenney authorized agent; (e) labor charges for installation, or for removal and reinstallation of the item for servicing; (f) non-rechargeable batteries, consumables, normal wear parts; and/or (g) items used in commercial applications.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED IN THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY REMEDY. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL JCPENNEY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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