I just received a kitchen aid countertop mixer. (old - no manual) I got three attatchments with it. I wanted to know what each attatchment is supposed to be used for. I have the whip. I am guessing that is for fluidy mixtures I have the beater- for making pancake and cake type mixtures and the c hook can that be used to mix fondant?
The KitchenAid website has information on all accessories. Here is the flat beater:
http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=Stand+Mixer+Accessories&cat=158&prod=367
whip:
http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=Stand+Mixer+Accessories&cat=158&prod=377
hook:
http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=Stand+Mixer+Accessories&cat=158&prod=368
definietley use the dough hook for fondant. WOrks great and I really don;t have to knead the fondant by hand--woohooo. The whisk is great for royal icing and whipped cream(you can literally walk away from it and it gets done and beautiful).
You will LOVE your KA. I think my KA got me doing more stuff since it is soo good. My hand mixer could not handle too much and it was not cheap--the beaters would come out trying to mix small dough even with the "dough attachment"!
Mashed potatoes(not a "baking" dish) are WONDERFUL!!!
Have fun!
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