Attachments
Attachment
Speeds
When to Use
Use for stirring, mixing,
and beating medium to
heavy mixtures such as
cakes, biscuits, pastries,
icing, fillings, eclairs,
cheesecakes, and mashed
potatoes
Use for mixtures that
need to incorporate air
such as eggs, cream,
meringues, mousses, and
souffles
Use for mixing and
kneading bread doughs
containing yeast
The stand mixer will not start without the interlock bowl guard in place
0
Standby
1
Stirring
2
Kneading
3
Folding
4
Mixing
5
Beating
6
Creaming
7
Whipping
P
Pulse
Action
Creaming fat and sugar
Beating fat, sugar,
and eggs
Folding in flour, fruit, etc.
Beating and whipping
mixtures
Mixing and kneading
doughs
Recommended
Speed
Start on speed 1;
gradually increase
to 5
Speed 4–7
Speed 1–2,
do not overmix
Gradually increase
the speed from 5
to 7
Start on speed 1;
gradually increase
to 2
5