Kenmore KKHM5 Hand Mixer – 5 -Speed User Guide

Kenmore KKHM5 Hand Mixer – 5 -Speed User Guide

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. READ all instructions
2. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not put Hand mixer in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. UNPLUG from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
5. AVOID contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils away from all accessories during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to the hand mixer.
6. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Take the appliance to a qualified service dealer or repair.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or personal injury.
8. DO NOT use hand mixer outdoors.
9. DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
10. DO NOT let the cord contact a hot surface, including the stove.
11. Remove any accessories from hand mixer before washing them.
12. Check that the control switch is OFF before plugging the cord into the wall outlet.
13. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
14. To protect against electrical shock, the plug on this appliances will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. DO NOT change the plug in any way.
15. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision on instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
16. This product is designed for household use only

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PARTS AND FEATURES

PREPARING TO USE YOUR HAND MIXER

UNPACKING FROM CARTON

Before the first use of the Hand Mixer, wash the Beaters, Dough Hooks, Liquid Blending Rod, and Accessory Box in warm, sudsy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

The exterior of the Hand Mixer should only be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.

NOTE – Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads when cleaning your Hand Mixer. NEVER immerse the body of the Hand Mixer in water or any liquid.

OPERATING YOUR HAND MIXER

TO ATTACH THE BEATERS OR BREAD HOOKS

1. Be sure mixer is unplugged from electric outlet.
   WARNING- Injury Hazard
   Unplug mixer before touching beaters or other accessories.
   Failure to do so can result in broken bones, cuts or bruises.

2. Locate the accessory with the collar on the shaft. This is made to be inserted into the larger of the two openings on the hand mixer (Fig 2). Insert this accessory into the larger opening, aligning the flanges on the shaft with the slots in the opening (fig 2). Push to lock into place.

3. Insert the accessory without the collar into the smaller opening on the mixer, aligning the flanges with the slots as above. When inserting the beaters, make sure they fit together and do not hit each other. Push to lock into place.

TO ATTACH THE LIQUID BLENDING ROD

1. Be sure mixer is unplugged from electric outlet.
   WARNING – Injury Hazard
   Unplug mixer before touching beaters or other accessories.
   Failure to do so, can result in broken bones, cuts or bruises.

2. Any accessory with a collar, like the liquid blending rod, inserts into the larger opening in the mixer. Align the flanges with the slots and push to lock into place.

RETRACTABLE CORD

Mixer has a retractable cord for ease in storing.
To withdraw cord, push and hold in the retractor button and pull out cord to desired length.
If you pull the cord out too far, you will see a red indicator on cord (see fig 3). Do not pull past the red indicator or you could damage the cord.

To safely retract the cord, hold the unplugged cord end with one hand and press the cord retractor button with the other hand. Guide the cord safely and evenly into the mixer, if the cord gets hung up while relocating, release button and press again until the cord is fully retracted.

ALTERNATE CORD RETRACTION METHOD

On the cord retraction button there are two shallow slots that are spaced apart the same distance as the blades of the electrical plug.
You may position the tips of the plug blades into the button slots and use the plug to push down the button for a controlled and safe retraction of the cord.

CAUTION – Do not allow children to use the cord retraction feature, as the cord end may cause injury.

BURST OF SPEED

• (See fig. 1 )

For additional power at any speed, press and hold down the Burst of Speed Button. As soon as you let go of the button the mixer goes back to whatever speed the mixer is set for.

NOTE – Do not use the burst of speed button for more than two minutes at a time or the motor may overheat.

BOWL REST

The mixer is designed so that it can rest on the side of the bowl while you add ingredients or check a recipe. To use, TURN MIXER OFF then set the mixer on the edge of the bowl.
NEVER use the bowl rest when the mixer is running.
DO NOT use the bowl rest on small or plastic bowls that could tip over.

TO REMOVE ACCESSORIES

When mixing is completed, slide the mixer’s Speed Control Switch back to the Off position.
Unplug mixer from electric outlet, push the Beater Ejector button to remove accessory (s) and set the mixer down on its heel.

NOTE – NEVER push the ejector button while the mixer is running.

MIXER TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Your Hand mixer is designed to mix cookie doughs and cake batters, mash potatoes, and whip heavy cream and egg whites. With the dough hooks and liquid blender rod, the mixer can also knead yeast bread doughs and blend smoothies, milkshakes, soups and sauces.

Once items to be mixed are in a container, insert mixer with correct accessories down into container. Plug mixer into electrical outlet, and slide Speed Control Switch forward with your thumb. One is the slowest speed, and five is the fastest.

Use a large mixing bowl so that the ingredients speed out for easier mixing. Butter and margarine should be at room temperature. And our one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Chips and nuts should be stirred in by hand.

GENERAL MIXING GUIDE

The following mixing guide is a suggestion for selecting the best mixing speed for you purpose. Begin on speed 1 and increase to desired speed spending on the consistency called for in recipe (See fig 4).

and for muffins and quick breads

2| To cream butter and sugar; most cookie doughs
3| MEDIUM speed for most packaged cake mixes
4| Frosting and mashed potatoes; kneading dough
5| HIGH speed for beating egg whites, kneading dough, whipping cream

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING – Injury Hazard
Unplug mixer before touching beaters or other accessories.
Failure to do so can result in broken bones, cuts or bruises.

Always unplug the hand mixer before cleaning. Do not immerse the mixer in water, the exterior of the mixer should only be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.

NOTE
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads when cleaning your hand mixer. NEVER immerse the body of the Hand mixer in water or any liquid.

Always remove accessories from the mixer before cleaning. Wash all accessories in the dishwasher or in hot sudsy water, rinse and dry completely. Store accessories in a convenient storage bin which attaches to the bottom of the mixer.

Before retracting power cord wipe with a warm, sudsy cloth to remove any food residue. Then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth.

Any other servicing should be performed by a qualified service dealer.

WARRANTY

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR TWO YEARS from the date of original sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.

WITH PROOF OF ORIGINAL SALE a defective appliance will be replaced free of charge.
The Kenmore brand name is used under license. Direct all claims for warranty service to Koolatron Corporation, call 1-800-265-8456 or email service@koolatron.com
This warranty is void if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Customer Assistance

Phone: 1-800-265-8456
Web: www.koolatron.com

Kenmore and the Kenmore logo are registered trademarks Transform SR Brands LLC and are used under license by Koolatron Corporation

References

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