KitchenAid KP26M1X Owner's Manual

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Tips for Great Results
Whipping Tips for Egg Whites
Place room temperature egg whites in clean, 
dry bowl. Attach Stainless Steel Bowl and 
Stainless Steel Whip. To avoid splashing, 
gradually turn to designated speed and whip 
to desired stage. See chart below.
AMOUNT SPEED
egg white ................ GRADUALLY to 10
2-4  egg whites ............... GRADUALLY to 8
6 or more egg whites ..... GRADUALLY to 8
Whipping Stages
With your KitchenAid
®
 Stand Mixer, egg 
whites whip quickly. So watch to avoid over 
whipping. This list tells you what to expect.
 Frothy
 
Large, uneven air bubbles.
 
 
 
Begins to Hold Shape
Air bubbles are fine and compact; product  
is white.
 
Soft Peak
 
Tips of peaks fall over when 
 
wire whip is removed. 
 
 
Almost Stiff
 
 Sharp peaks form when 
Stainless Steel Whip is 
removed, but whites  
are actually soft.
 
Stiff but not Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire whip  
is removed. Whites are uniform in color  
and glisten.
Stiff and Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire 
whip is removed. Whites are speckled  
and dull in appearance.
Whipping Tips for Whipped 
Cream
Pour cold whipping cream into chilled bowl. 
Attach Stainlesss Steel Bowl and Stainless 
Steel Whip. To avoid splashing, gradually turn 
to designated speed and whip to desired 
stage. See chart below.
AMOUNT SPEED
1/4 cup (50 mL) ...............GRADUALLY to 10 
1/2 cup (125 mL) .............GRADUALLY to 10 
1 cup (250 mL) ................GRADUALLY to 8 
1 pint (500 mL) ................GRADUALLY to 8
Whipping Stages
Watch cream closely during whipping. 
Because your KitchenAid
®
 Stand Mixer  
whips so quickly, there are just a few 
seconds between whipping stages. Look  
for these characteristics:
Begins to Thicken
Cream is thick and custard-like.
Holds its Shape
Cream forms soft peaks when Stainless  
Steel Whip is removed. Can be folded  
into other ingredients when making  
desserts and sauces.
 Stiff
 
 Cream stands in stiff, sharp 
peaks when Stainless Steel 
Whip is removed. Use for 
topping on cakes or desserts, 
or filling for cream puffs.
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