Where are the missing speeds in my KitchenAid mixer

I have an artisan KitchenAid mixer, model KSM150, everywhere on the internet, including in the KitchenAid site it says that there are 10 working speeds, but the speed selector on my mixer has only 6 working position (and another one for off), there are also corresponding markings on the mixer which are fitting the same number: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. See in this picture from the internet:

Where are the 3, 5, 7 and 9 speeds?

equipment stand-mixer

Best Answer

This is mentioned in the user manual for your stand mixer (the larger more detailed booklet, not the quick start pamphlet).

Those speeds exist on your machine, they just aren't labeled. The odd speeds aren't commonly used, so by design the lever is predisposed to "notch" at the evens, and the lever naturally wants to find a place there. However if you need more granular control of your machine, you can adjust the lever to stop in between speeds. For instance, if you want to set to speed five you would adjust the lever to speed four, and then carefully move the lever forward until it sits between four and six-- that is speed five, and the lever will stay without snapping either forward to speed six or backward to speed four.

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How do I fix my KitchenAid mixer speed?

What Are The Speeds On A KitchenAid Mixer?

Speed 1 is the slowest setting. ...
Speed 2 works for cutting in butter and mixing heavy batters.
Speed 4 is for recipes that call for medium-low mixing, like cookie doughs and beating egg whites.
Medium mixing is speed 6. ...
To make meringues and whipped cream, use speed 8.

What are the speeds on a KitchenAid mixer?

Mixing Method - Stand Mixer SpeedsSPEEDNUMBERSMedium-low3 to 5 3 on KitchenAid 5 on CuisinartMedium4 to 6 4 on KitchenAid 6 on CuisinartMedium-high8 to 10 8 on KitchenAid 10 on CuisinartHigh10 to 12 10 on KitchenAid 12 on Cuisinart1 more row

What number is medium speed on KitchenAid mixer?

But, if the dime is traveling slowly around the bowl, it means your beaters are properly adjusted. If you determine you need to make an adjustment, unplug your mixer. You'll need a flathead screwdriver to make the adjustment.

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