A Few Words About Mixing....
Optional Features on Selected Models
Power Boost/QuickBurst™
Press and hold the button for additional power at any speed. Do not use power boost more than 2 minutes at a time or motor may overheat.
Bowl Rest™
CAUTION: Never use Bowl Rest when mixer is on. Do not use Bowl Rest on small plastic mixing bowls. This feature can be used on most large mixing bowls. TURN MIXER OFF, then set mixer on edge of bowl while adding ingredients or checking recipe.
Cord Wrap and Clip
When finished using the mixer, clean as instructed. Then wrap cord around mixer body and secure cord in clip.
How To Clean
Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not immerse the mixer body in water at any time.
Mixing Tips
Cookie dough is one of the thickest doughs to mix. Make it easier by following these tips:
Mixing Guide
The following mixing guide is a suggestion for selecting mixing speeds. Begin on speed 1 and increase to desired speed depending on the recipe consistency.
FOOD | ATTACHMENT | SPEED (for 5 or 6 speed mixers) | SPEED (for 3 speed mixers) |
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Cakes, mixes and from scratch | Traditional beaters | 3 | 2 |
Cookie dough | Wire beaters | 3 or 4 | 3 |
Mashed Potatoes | Traditional or wire beaters | 3 or 4 | 2 |
Frosting | Wire beaters | 3 or 4 | 2 |
Egg whites for meringues, etc. | Traditional beaters | 5 or 6 | 3 |
Whipped cream | Whisk | 5 or 6 | 3 |
Quick bread, muffins, brownies | Traditional beaters | 1 | 1 |
Instant pudding | Whisk | 1 | 1 |
Note: Hamilton Beach Models 62584 and 62695 come equipped with both wire beaters and whisk. The 62695 also has traditional beaters.
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