KitchenAid 9KSM150 Tilt Head Stand Mixer Instruction Manual

Stand Mixer

9KSM150

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Bowl Clamping Plate
2. Beater Height Adjustment Screw (not shown)
3. Speed Control Lever
4. Motor Head
5. Attachment Hub
6. Attachment Knob
7. Locking Lever (not shown)
8. Beater Shaft
9. Bowl**
10. Pouring Shield*
11. 2.8 L Stainless Steel Bowl*
12. Flat Beater*
13. Flex Edge Beater*
14. Wire Whip
15. Dough Hook
16. Pastry Beater* and Scraper**

Included with select models only. Also available as an optional accessory.
The Bowl design and material depend on the Stand Mixer model.
Can also be used to scrape your Bowl.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions. Misuse of appliance may result in personal injury.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put Stand Mixer in water or other liquid.
3. 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Turn the appliance off (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.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, and 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.
6. 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.
7. The use of accessories/attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electrical shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
9. All accessories (beaters, Dough Hook and Whisk) should not be used for longer than 15 minutes. When mixing extremely heavy loads the appliance should not be operated for more than 10 minutes.
10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter.
11. Remove the Beaters, Pastry Beater, Wire Whip, or Dough Hook from the Stand Mixer before washing.
12. Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT SAFETY

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

Voltage: 120 V
Frequency: 60 Hz
Power: 325 W

NOTE: The power rating for your Stand Mixer is printed on the serial plate.

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.

The maximum rating is based on the attachment that draws the greatest load (power). Other recommended attachments may draw significantly less power.

GETTING STARTED

ACCESSORY GUIDE

Flat Beater
Flex Edge Beater | Normal to heavy mixtures| Cakes, creamed frostings, candies, cookies, biscuits, pie pastry, meatloaf, mashed potatoes.
Pastry Beater*| Cut butter into flour| For pie dough, biscuits and other pastries, mashing fruits and vegetables, and shredding meats.
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, buns.

*Included with select models only. Also available as an optional accessory.

SPEED CONTROL GUIDE

Note: The Speed Control Lever can be set to obtain speeds 1, 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 Stand Mixer.

procedures, slow stirring, and combining.
2| Pastry Beater | Stir| Cut butter into flour to make pastry dough; Mash fruits and vegetables.
Flat Beater Flex Edge Beater| Slow mixing| For slow mixing, mashing, and faster stirring.
Dough Hook| To mix and knead yeast doughs, heavy batters, and candies; mix thin or splashy batters.
4| Flat Beater Flex Edge Beater | Mixing, Beating| For mixing semi-heavy batters, such as cookies, or to combine sugar and shortening. Medium speed for cake mixes.
Pastry Beater| For shredding meats.
Wire Whip | For adding sugar to egg whites for meringues.
6| Flat Beater Flex Edge Beater | Beating, Creaming| For medium-fast beating (creaming), or whipping. Use to finish mixing cake, doughnut, and other batters. High speed for cake mixes.
Wire Whip| For medium-fast whipping of ingredients requiring incorporation of air, such as egg whites.
8| Wire Whip| Fast beating, Whipping| For whipping cream, egg whites, and boiled frostings.

NOTE: To move the Speed Control Lever with ease, lift slightly up as you move it across the settings in either direction.

PRODUCT ASSEMBLY

Turn the Stand Mixer off (OFF/0) and Unplug.

Unlock and lift the Motor Head. Then, lock** the head to keep it lifted.

*Included with select models only. Also available as an optional accessory.
**Locking option is available on select models.

Place the Bowl* on the Clamping Plate and twist to lock in place.

Slide and rotate the accessory, aligning over the pin on the shaft.

Unlock the Motor Head and move it down. Then, lock** the head to keep it down. Before mixing, test lock by attempting to raise the Motor Head.

*(OPTIONAL) To adjust Beater to Bowl
Clearance: Tilt and lock the Motor Head back. Turn the screw slightly counterclockwise (left) to raise the beater, or clockwise (right) to lower it.
NOTE: If you over-adjust the screw, the Bowl* Lock Lever may not lock into place.

(OPTIONAL) Place the Pouring
Shield: From the front of the Stand Mixer, place the Pouring Shield onto the Bowl so that the Motor Head covers the u-shaped gap in the shield. This will position the Pouring Chute just to the right of the Attachment Hub as you face the mixer. Press lightly so that the Easy Snap tabs snap the shield onto the Bowl.

The Bowl design and material depend on the Stand Mixer model.
Locking option is available on select models.
Included with select models only. Also available as an optional accessory.

PRODUCT USAGE

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.

Plug it into an earthed outlet. Start with lower speed to avoid splashing, and increase speed gradually. Refer to the “Speed Control Guide” section.

Injury Hazard

Unplug mixer before touching beaters.
Failure to do so can result in broken bones, cuts, or bruises.

Do not scrape the Bowl while operating. Scraping the Bowl once or twice during mixing is usually sufficient.

(OPTIONAL): Pour ingredients into the Bowl through the Pouring Chute.
The Bowl design and material depend on the Stand Mixer model.

PRODUCT DISASSEMBLY

Turn the Stand Mixer off (OFF/0) and unplug. Unlock and lift the Motor Head. Then, lock* the head to keep it lifted.

(OPTIONAL): Lift the front of the Pouring Shield** clear of the rim of the Bowl***. Pull away from the Stand Mixer.

Press the accessory upward, turn it and pull it away from the Beater Shaft.

Twist to unlock the Bowl*** from the Clamping Plate.

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

KitchenAid offers a wide range of optional attachments such as the Spiralizer, Pasta Cutters, or Food Grinder that may be attached to the Stand Mixer Attachment Hub as shown here.

Turn the Stand Mixer off (OFF/0) and then Unplug.

Remove the Attachment Hub cover.

Locking option is available on select models.
Included with select models only. Also available as an optional accessory.
The Bowl design and material depend on the Stand Mixer model.

Insert attachment into Attachment Hub, making certain that attachment power shaft fits into the square Attachment Hub socket.

Tighten the Attachment Knob by turning it clockwise until the attachment is secured to the Stand Mixer.

CARE AND CLEANING

IMPORTANT: Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. Do not immerse the Stand Mixer body in water or other liquids.

Turn the Stand Mixer off (OFF/0) and then Unplug.

Dishwasher-safe parts, top rack only: Stainless Steel Bowl, Bowl*, Flat Beater, Dough Hook, Flex Edge Beater, Pouring Shield, Pastry Beater, and Scraper**.

Wipe the Stand Mixer body with a soft, damp cloth.

Clean the Wire Whip thoroughly with hot sudsy water and hand wash only.

*The Bowl design and material depend on the Stand Mixer model.
**Included with select models only. Also available as an optional accessory.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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.

time periods, you may not be able to comfortably touch the top of the unit. This is normal.
If the Flat Beater hits the Bowl | Stop the Stand Mixer. See the “Product Assembly” section and adjust the Beater to Bowl Clearance.
The Speed Control Lever does not move smoothly or easily | To move the Speed Control Lever with ease, lift slightly up as you move it across the settings in either direction.
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.
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.

Note: If the problem cannot be corrected, See the “Warranty and Service” section. Do not return the Stand Mixer to the retailer; retailers do not provide service.

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