How is my Cuisinart™ Stand Mixer different from other stand mixers on the market?
The Cuisinart™ Stand Mixer is equipped with the most powerful motor available, allowing you to get more done in less time. It also comes with the largest mixing bowl (7 qt), and has not one, but three power outlets for attachments and operates at twelve speeds, making it the most versatile stand mixer on the market.

How do I turn my stand mixer off?

• Press the On/Off button until mixing process stops and unit shuts off.

How do I use the countdown timer?

• Select speed by turning speed dial to desired speed.
• Activate timer by pressing and holding the Minute or Second  button until 00:00 begins to flash. Hold down either button to scroll through the digits, or press and release to advance one digit at a time until the desired time is displayed.  Maximum time setting is 15 minutes.  
• Begin timed mix by pressing the On/Off button in the center of the dial. Stand mixer starts and timer begins counting down.
• Mixing process automatically stops when total time has elapsed. One tone signals shutoff.

 How do I pause the Countdown Timer?

• Press the On/Off button once to stop the stand mixer and interrupt countdown (number will flash to signify pause mode).
• Check consistency, scrape bowl, add ingredients, etc.
• Press the On/Off button again. The mixing process begins and the timer continues counting down the remaining time.
• To add time during pause mode, press the Minute or Second button until the desired time is displayed.
• Safety Feature: If there is no action on the unit after 5 minutes, the timer resets itself to “00:00”, a double tone sounds, and the unit shuts off.

How do I cancel an operation?

• When unit is on: Press and hold the On/Off button for 2 seconds. The timer resets to 00:00 and the unit shuts off.
• When unit is off: Press and hold both the Minute and Second buttons for two seconds. The time will reset back to 00:00.

How do I use the Fold function? 
The Fold button is located in the center of the dial, allowing you to mix in ingredients at the lowest speed.

• Continuous Fold: Hold the Fold button down to blend ingredients; release to stop. 
• Pulse Fold: Press the Fold button repeatedly as needed to combine ingredients.  Each pulse generates 1 1⁄2 to 2 1⁄2 revolutions of the flat mixing paddle, chef’s whisk or dough hook.

What’s the best way to clean my Cuisinart™ Stand Mixer?

• Unplug before cleaning.
• Power Unit: Wipe with a damp cloth and dry. Never use abrasives or immerse in water.
• Bowl: Wash by hand and dry thoroughly or put in dishwasher.  Never use a wire brush, steel wool or bleach.    
• Tools: Top rack dishwasher-safe; can also wash by hand and dry thoroughly.   
• Splashguard with Pour Spout: Top rack dishwasher-safe; can also wash by hand and dry thoroughly.