KitchenAid KST4054, Instruction Manual, Page: 9 / 36

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USING THE STIR TOWER USING THE STIR TOWER
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When cooking has finished, set the Stir
Tower to O (Off) and remove the lid
from the pot using a hot pad or oven
mitt. NOTE: The sitr arm can become
hot to the touch when cooking.
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Press down on the release lever and
raise the stir arm before removing the
cooking pot.
Cleaning your_ Stir_ Tower_
Remove the Stir Tower from the Multi-Cooker
before cleaning.
• Allow Stir Tower and accessories
to cool completely before cleaning.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal
scouring pads. They could scratch
the surface.
• Stir Tower arm features a nonstick ceramic
coating for easy cleaning.
• Wipe the outside of the Stir Tower with a
clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
NOTE: The flip-and-stir wand and
side scraper are dishwasher durable,
but handwashing in hot, soapy water is
recommended.
Tips and tr_icks
• For most food preparation, use the flip-
and-stir wand only for best performance.
When preparing larger quantities (near the
MAX FILL line), or for foods like soups and
stews, add the side scraper to help mix and
circulate foods.
• For stirring risotto (Arborio) rice, it is
recommended to stir at least 2–4 cups
(380–760 g) of rice to get the best flipping
and stirring performance
• Flip-and-stir wand is designed to stir/flip/
incorporate 3–4 cups (0.75–1.0 L) of
ingredients at a time.
• Use of the Stir Tower is not recommended
when preparing smaller quantities of lighter
or delicate ingredients such as mushrooms.
• The flip-and-stir wand is ideal for preparing
foods ingredients such as onions, carrots,
broccoli, potatoes (cubed), meatballs (2-3
oz./40-60 g each), small to medium shrimp,
and sliced or cubed meats and poultry.
CARE AND CLEANING