Ver. 2
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
5.3-Quart Stand Mixer with Attachments
SKY54537 + SKY4538 + SKY4539
NOTICE
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
• Do not allow children to operate this appliance. Keep appliance out of reach of children.
• This item is intended for indoor, household use only.
• Place appliance on a stable and level surface.
• Unplug appliance if it is left unattended and before assembly, disassemble, or cleaning.
• Before plugging into wall outlet, make sure appliance is turned off. Turn off appliance before unplugging.
• Turn appliance off, unplug, and clean after every use.
• Ensure that your voltage is consistent with specifications.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), so the plug must be oriented correctly to fit into the plug.
• 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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• If any parts are missing, broken, damaged, or worn, stop using this product until repairs are made and/or factory replacement parts are installed.
• Do not use this item in a way inconsistent with the manufacturer’s instructions as this could void the product warranty.
WARNING
• Do not use with the bowl empty.
• Do not use with mixing arm lifted up.
• Keep appliance away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat (stove, heater, etc.).
• Do not run power cord over sharp edges/corners or a hot surface.
• Do not kink or clamp the power cord.
• Do not use appliance in the vicinity of water or any other liquid. If mixer is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• Do not spill water on the electrical components or connectors.
• Do not operate appliance with wet hands.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
• Unplug appliance before changing attachments.
• Do not insert your hand or other objects into the bowl when it is turned on.
• Do not move this appliance or touch any of its components while it is in motion.
• Routinely check if the appliance or power cable is damaged.
• Do not use if the plug or any components are damaged.
• Using an extension cord is not recommended as it may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
• Do not use any accessory or fitting other than original accessories and fittings.
• Do not use this appliance with an external switching device or timer.
2 | INSTRUCTIONS
DIAGRAM
BOWL COVER
MIXING BOWL
SHAFT
LIFT LEVER
C-DOUGH HOOK
Y-SHAPED
MIXING BLADE
SPEED ADJUSTMENT
• 0 turns off
• 1 is lowest speed & 6 is highest speed
• Hold knob at P (pulse) to mix a short interval at a time
WHISK FLEX FLAT BEATER
INSTRUCTIONS | 3
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
SETTING UP THE MIXER:
1. Clean the mixing bowl and attachments with mild detergent and warm water. Wipe down the exterior of the mixer.
2. Place appliance on a stable and level surface.
3. Arrange appliance so it is at least 12 inches away from other kitchen appliances.
A1
Press down the lift lever to lift the arm up.
Slide the bowl cover onto the arm.
Place the mixing bowl and turn it clockwise until it locks.
4
Insert an attachment onto the shaft and rotate it clockwise to lock it in place.
Place ingredients into the mixing bowl.
NOTE: Do not overload the mixing bowl. Max amount of ingredients is 4.4 pounds.
4 | INSTRUCTIONS
Lower the arm. Plug the appliance into a wall outlet.
Set the speed adjustment knob to your desired mixing speed. When finished, turn speed adjustment knob to 0 and unplug the appliance.
MIXER ATTACHMENTS
Do not overload the mixing bowl. Max amount of ingredients is 4.4 pounds .
ATTACHMENT PURPOSE INGREDIENTS
MIXTURE
SPEED
MIXING TIME
Dough Hook Dough
5:3 flour to water ratio
1 to 3
1 for 20 sec.
2 for 20 sec.
3 for 3 min.
Whisk
Whipped egg whites
Egg whites, desired amount
4 to 6 4 min., until stiff peaks
Whisk
Y-Shaped
Mixing Blade
Whipped cream
1 cup heavy cream
Drinks
According to recipe
4 to 6
1 to 6
5 min.
4 min.
CLEANING
• Turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning or storage.
• Clean the mixing bowl and attachments with mild detergent and warm water.
• Wipe down the exterior of the mixer with a damp cloth. Do not submerge mixer in water.
• Mixing bowl and attachments are dishwasher safe, but handwashing is recommended.
• Do not clean with steel wool or abrasive detergents.
• Place the parts in a cool, well-ventilated place to dry. Allow parts to thoroughly dry before reassembling the appliance.
SPECIFICATIONS
BOWL CAPACITY
VOLTAGE
POWER
MAX RUN TIME
5.5 quarts
120V, 60Hz
650 watts
4 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS | 5
TROUBLSHOOTING
PROBLEM
Machine not working
REASON
Plug not fully inserted
Lift lever compressed
Motor overheated
Attachment scraping the bowl
Mixing bowl or attachment not installed properly
Bowl cover does not fit
Bowl cover or mixing bowl not installed properly
Not working at specific speeds
Machine shakes or moves
Lift lever does not spring back in place
Speed adjustment knob misaligned
Anti-slip feet fell off
Not on a smooth & flat surface
Bowl cover or mixing bowl not installed properly
SOLUTION
Properly insert plug
Put lift lever back in place
Wait for motor to cool
Properly install mixing bowl or attachment
Properly install bowl cover or mixing bowl
Realign speed adjustment knob
Rotate to 0 & try again
Replace feet
Place on smooth & flat surface
Properly install bowl cover or mixing bowl
6 | INSTRUCTIONS
Make the most out of your stand mixer with these delicious recipes
FLAXSEED
BREAD ROLLS
2 HR. 30 MIN.
COOK TIME
DOUGH
HOOK
LEVEL
1-3
INGREDIENTS
4 cups wheat flour
3 ½ tablespoons flaxseed
1 ½ cups water
3 tablespoons yeast
DIRECTIONS
1
Soak flaxseeds in ½ cup of lukewarm water.
2 Pour remaining lukewarm water (1 cup) into the mixing bowl, crumble in yeast, add curds, and mix with the dough hook on level 2. The yeast must be completely dissolved.
3
3 ½ oz. low-fat curds, well drained
1 teaspoon salt
For coating: 2 tablespoons of water
Put flour with the soaked flaxseed and salt into the mixing bowl. Knead thoroughly on level 1, then switch to level 3 and continue kneading for 3-5 minutes.
5
6
Preheat oven to 410°F.
Remove dough from the bowl and form sixteen rolls. Cover baking pan with wet parchment paper. Place rolls and allow them to rise for 15 minutes.
7 Coat rolls with lukewarm water (2 tablespoons) and bake on the middle rack for 30-40 minutes.
4 Cover mixing bowl and allow the mixture to rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes.
Knead thoroughly once more.
BREADS & ROLLS | 7
WHITE BREAD
2 HR.
COOK TIME
DOUGH
HOOK
LEVEL
1-4
INGREDIENTS
4 ½ cups bread flour
2 ½ teaspoon active dried yeast
1 ½ cups warm water
DIRECTIONS
1 Put dry ingredients into the mixing bowl.
Run mixer with the dough hook at speed
1-2 and gradually add water.
2
1 tablespoon sunflower oil or butter
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
As the dough begins to form into a ball, increase speed to 3-4. Knead for a couple of minutes until the dough ball is smooth.
4
5
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Remove dough and push it down to remove air. Knead lightly on a floured board, shape it into a loaf (or put it in a bread pan), cover, and leave in a warm place to rise for another 30 minutes.
3 Put dough in a bowl, cover, and leave in a warm place for 30-40 minutes until it doubles in size.
6 Bake on the middle rack for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow.
8 | BREADS & ROLLS
SOFT POPPY
SEED ROLLS
1 HR.
COOK TIME
DOUGH
HOOK
LEVEL
1-2
INGREDIENTS
4 ½ cups bread flour
2 ½ teaspoon active dried yeast
1 ¼ cups milk (warmed slightly)
2 eggs (room temperature)
DIRECTIONS
1 Mix milk, eggs, oil, sugar, salt, and yeast in a separate bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2 Put flour and poppy seeds in the mixing bowl and mix at speed 1 with the dough hook while gradually adding the liquid.
Increase speed to 2 and mix for 5 minutes.
3 Preheat oven to 425°F.
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 ½ teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2.6 oz. poppy seeds
4
5
Remove dough and place it on a floured surface. Cut dough into 8-10 pieces, roll them into shape, and arrange them on a baking sheet. Leave dough in a warm place until it doubles in size.
Brush rolls with a small amount of egg or milk. Bake on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow.
BREADS & ROLLS | 9
ITALIAN HERB
BREAD
1 HR. 30 MIN.
COOK TIME
DOUGH
HOOK
LEVEL
1-2
INGREDIENTS
4 ½ cups bread flour
2 ½ teaspoon active dried yeast
1 ¼ cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons mixed dried herbs
DIRECTIONS
1 Mix water, oil, sugar, salt and yeast in a separate bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2 Put flour and dried herbs in the mixing bowl and mix at speed 1 with the dough hook while gradually adding the liquid.
Increase speed to 2 and mix for 5 minutes.
4
5
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Remove the dough and place it on a floured surface. Knead gently to push out air, then shape the dough and place on a baking sheet. Leave dough in the warm place until it doubles in size.
3 Put dough in a bowl, cover, and leave in a warm place until it doubles in size
(20-30 minutes).
6 Bake on the middle rack for 25 minutes until golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow.
10 | BREADS & ROLLS
PIZZA DOUGH
1 HR.
COOK TIME
DOUGH
HOOK
LEVEL
1-4
INGREDIENTS
3 cups plain flour
1 cup warm water
½ teaspoon sugar
2 ½ teaspoons, active dried yeast
1 ½ teaspoons, olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Pizza ingredients: Tomato purée, mozzarella, toppings, etc.
DIRECTIONS
1 Preheat oven to 400°F.
2 Put dry ingredients into the mixing bowl.
Run mixer with the dough hook at speed
1-2 and gradually add water.
4 Remove dough from the bowl and split it into 2-4 pieces. Roll dough into pizza bases (circles or rectangles) on a floured surface, then lay them on a baking sheet or pizza tray.
3 As the dough begins to form into a ball, increase speed to 3-4. Knead for a couple of minutes until the dough ball is smooth.
5
Spread pizza bases with tomato purée and add desired toppings – mushrooms, ham, olives, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, artichoke, etc. Top with dried herbs, pieces of mozzarella, and a drizzle of olive oil.
6 Bake on the middle rack for 15-20 minutes until the toppings are bubbling and golden brown.
BREADS & ROLLS | 11
SPONGE CAKE
1 HR. 15 MIN.
COOK TIME
Y-SHAPED
BLADE
LEVEL
1-2
INGREDIENTS
7/8 stick butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt
4 eggs
3 cups wheat flour
5 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup milk
Optional: 4 oz. raisins, nuts, or chocolate
DIRECTIONS
1 Preheat oven to 370°F.
2
3
Combine ingredients into the mixing bowl.
Mix with beater attachment for 3 seconds on level 1, then approximately 3 minutes on level 2.
4
5
Prepare a cake pan with grease or parchment paper. Pour in mixture and bake on middle rack for 50-60 minutes.
Check if cake is done by poking the center of the cake. If no mixture sticks to the utensil, then the cake is done baking. Flip cake onto a cooling rack and allow it to cool.
12 | SWEETS
CHOCOLATE
CREAM
30 MIN.
COOK TIME
WHISK LEVEL
2-6
2
3
INGREDIENTS
¾ cup sweet cream
²⁄
3
cup semi-bitter chocolate
3 eggs
¼ cup sugar
Melt chocolate in the microwave (3 minutes in a 600-watt microwave).
1 pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cognac or rum
Chocolate flakes, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1 Beat cream in the mixing bowl with the whisk until stiff. Remove cream from the bowl and place somewhere to cool.
4
5
Add melted chocolate and stir in evenly on level 5-6.
If desired, remove a dollop of cream for decoration. Add remaining cream to the mixture and mix it in with the pulse function.
Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cognac/rum, and salt in the mixing bowl with the whisk on level 2 to form a foam.
6
Decorate the chocolate cream and serve cold.
SWEETS | 13
COFFEE & BRANDY
ICE CREAM
3 HR. 30 MIN.
COOK TIME
WHISK LEVEL
6
INGREDIENTS
3 eggs
¹⁄
3 cup granulated sugar
1 ¼ cup half & half
2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
2 ½ tablespoons brandy
DIRECTIONS
1 Add sugar and eggs to the mixing bowl and mix with whisk at speed 6 until it is smooth in texture.
2
3
In a saucepan, bring half and half and coffee to a boil and stir in the egg and sugar mixture.
Pour into a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl in a simmering pan of water and cook gently while stirring until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
4 Strain mixture into a bowl and leave it to cool.
5
6
7
8
Whip the heavy cream at speed 6 until soft peaks form.
Fold mixture into the heavy cream and add brandy.
Pour into a container, cover, and freeze for
2 ½ -3 hours until partially frozen.
Remove, stir well, and freeze again until the desired texture is achieved.
14 | SWEETS
BASIC
MERINGUES
1 HR. 45 MIN.
COOK TIME
WHISK LEVEL
6
3
4
INGREDIENTS
4 egg whites, room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
DIRECTIONS
1 Preheat oven to 250°F.
2 Put egg whites in the mixing bowl and mix with whisk at speed 6 until soft peaks form.
Combine sugars in a bowl.
½ cup powdered sugar
Toppings: Fruits, chocolate, and/or sweetened cream
Add half the combined sugar and whisk again until the mixture is smooth and stiff peaks form.
5
6
Remove mixture from the mixing bowl and carefully fold in the remaining sugar with a spoon.
Line a baking sheet and spoon or pipe the meringue mixture into ovals. Sprinkle with some sugar.
7
8
Bake on the lowest rack for 1 ½ hours.
Cool on a cooling rack. Top with soft fruits, chocolate, and/or sweetened cream.
SWEETS | 15
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