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As the mixture thickens, increase the
speed.
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If the machine starts to slow or
labour, increase the speed.
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Move the speed switch forwards
to the pulse “P” position to operate
the motor at maximum speed. The
motor will operate for as long as the
pulse is held in position.
6 When the mixture has reached the
desired consistency, return the
speed switch to the off “O” position
and then lift the beaters/kneaders
out of the bowl.
7 To remove the tools, make sure
the speed switch is in the off “O”
position and unplug the handmixer.
Press the tool release button
b
.
Hold onto the tool shafts when
ejecting the tools.
Important:
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kneaders only -
when making
bread dough, we recommend that
the dough load does not exceed
450g flour.
hints
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When creaming for cake mixtures,
use butter or margarine at room
temperature or soften before use.
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To avoid overloading your mixing
bowl, select one of an appropriate
size.
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Large quantities and thick mixtures
may require a longer mixing time.
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When whipping cream, use of a
high-sided bowl is recommended to
minimise splashing.
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Switch it off as soon as you’ve got
the right consistency.
Recommended speeds for beaters and kneaders
Please note that these are recommendations only and the speed you select may
depend upon the bowl size, quantities, the ingredients you are mixing and
personal preference.
Gradually increase to the recommended speeds below.
Food type
Recommended Recommended Approximate
maximum
speeds
times
quantities
HM520 HM530
Beaters
Egg whites
8
2 – 3
4 – 5 3 minutes
Cream
500ml
1 – 3
1 – 5 4 minutes
Whisked sponge
3 egg mix
2 – 3
4 – 5 5 minutes
All in one cake mixes
600g total mix
1 – 3
1 – 5 1
1
⁄
2
- 2 minutes
Batter
800ml
2 – 3
4 – 5 1 minute
Rubbing fat into flour
250g flour
1 – 2
1 – 2 3 minutes
Adding water to combine
1
1
1 minute
pastry ingredients
Fruit cake
900g total mix
Creaming fat and sugar
3
5
4 minutes
Folding in flour, fruit, etc.
1
1 – 2 1 minute
Royal icing
4 egg mix
1 – 3
1 – 5 5 – 6 minutes
Kneaders (if supplied)
Bread
450g flour
1 – 3
1 – 5 2 – 3 minutes
Re-knead
30 – 45
seconds