Getting started with your tilt-head stand mixer
Your stand mixer is more than just a kitchen gadget — it’s your new sous-chef. With the right accessories and a little imagination, you’ll discover a world of recipes that are easier, quicker, and more enjoyable to prepare.
Get to Know Your Stand Mixer Accessories
Your stand mixer comes with a set of handy accessories that make mixing, whisking, and kneading a breeze. The exact ones you’ll find depend on your model, and you might even have a few bonus attachments to explore, giving you even more ways to get creative in the kitchen.
Whisk – Whip air into mixtures for meringues, whipped cream, sauces, and pancakes.
Paddle (Flat Beater) – Ideal for cake batter, cookie dough, mashed potatoes, and even shredding meat.
Dough Hook – Knead yeast doughs for bread, pasta, pizza, and sourdough with ease.
Pastry Beater – Cut cold butter into flour for perfect pastry, pies, biscuits, and more.
Flex Edge Beater – With one silicone side, it scrapes the bowl as it mixes, saving you time.
Optional Attachments – Turn your mixer into a multi-tasking marvel with optional attachments for pasta, meat, veg, ice cream and beyond.
Each accessory is designed to help you get the best results every time, no matter what you’re making.
How to Set Up Your Stand Mixer
How to tilt the head back
Ensure the mixer is off, slide the release knob to “unlocked,” and lift the head back.
How to attach the bowl
Place it on the clamping plate, turn clockwise to lock, and anticlockwise to release.
How to swap accessories
Push the attachment upward onto the shaft and turn right until it locks into place.
How to add optional attachments
Remove the bowl, unscrew the hub cover, and slot in extras such as a pasta roller or food grinder.
Understanding Mixer Speeds
Your mixer has a wide range of speeds, giving you complete control. Here’s a quick guide:
Speed 1
Gentle stirring, combining, or adding dry ingredients.
Speed 2
Perfect for kneading yeast doughs and mixing heavy batters.
Speed 4
Medium mixes like cookie dough, meringues, or shredding meats.
Speed 6
Creaming, mixing batters, or finishing doughnuts and cakes.
Speed 8
Whipping cream, egg whites, or light frostings.
Speed 10
Maximum air for whipped cream, egg whites, or fluffy mashed potatoes.
How to Clean and Care for Your Mixer
Keep your mixer looking as good as it performs with these simple steps:
Dishwasher-safe parts
Stainless steel bowls and wire whisks can go in the dishwasher (handwash coated beaters).
Wipe over the body
Use a soft, damp cloth for the mixer body and wipe the beater shaft regularly.
Avoid harsh cleaners
No scrubbing pads or chemicals, as they may damage the enamel finish.
With a little care, your stand mixer will be your reliable kitchen companion for many years to come
What can I make with my stand mixer? Let your imagination run wild, but here are some ideas to get you started!
Cakes & Cookies
From carrot cake and lemon cupcakes to brownies and chocolate chip cookies, your mixer makes sweet treats effortless.
Bread
Fill your kitchen with the smell of fresh bread, whether you’re making sourdough, brioche, rye, gluten-free, or a classic white loaf.
Pizza Bases
Homemade pizzas taste even better with a mixer-made dough base.
Pasta Dough
Create authentic, fresh pasta at home, with the option to add pasta roller and cutter attachments.
Mashed Potato
Whip up smooth mash, then add butter, herbs, cheese, or mustard for extra flavour.
Shredded Meats
Easily shred duck, pork, chicken or beef in minutes.
Pastry & Pies
From quiches to sweet pies, your mixer makes pastry light and flaky.
Meringues & Buttercream
Save your arms and achieve perfect peaks and silky-smooth frosting.
Scrambled Eggs
Whisked to frothy perfection for breakfast or a light lunch.
