Sunbeam 2346 Heritage MixMaster Series Stand Mixer - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

You can try contacting your chamber of commerce for a reputable dealer or repair station. Or try https://www.ereplacementparts.com/

contact sunbeam direct or on line and make enquiries if it is more that 5 years old I don't fancy your chanches

I hope this helps. I found on mine that the rear screw on the "neck" had become slighty loosecousing the release to not fully disingage. I had to remove the dome shaped cap in the middle of the speed control knob, pops off fairly easy, to gain access to the nut to tighten it. Hard part was trying to hold the screw head still while I used a small screw driver and small hammer to tap the nut tight, very limited space between the "neck" and motor body.

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I'm in the middle of a bake sale. Not a good time to send back. Also, I think you meant a free Upgrade at no additional cost...

Try to wiggle it out with the button pressed.

Gently try to wiggle it out whilst pressing the button.

This will definitely be a problem with the actual beater gearbox unit inside the front and under the top handle of the machine. I've had my wifes one apart and it was difficult at best to even do that, so my recommendation is to take it back to the shop if it is still in the warranty period. If not, take it to a small machine mechanic and get a Quote for repair before anything is done as it's quite likely that the repair will cost as much as a new mixer.

If the beaters do not turn, the motor must be shot! In that case the problem is bigger.

This could be a lot of things, my approach is to start right at the beginning and work through the electrics to find the fault. Start by making sure the power socket is working (obvious I know). Check to see if the switch on the mixer clicks when you turn the back, also using a multimeter to make sure there is no resistance when it's 'on'. Check the power relay clicks when the power comes on, 2 things go wrong with relays (1) Magnetic coil dies and wont move the contact arm, (2) internal contacts get dirty through use and don't make a good circuit anymore. After checking those I doubt there would be much use looking further unless you're into electronics, as the rest is tied up with the variable resistor in the back twist housing and controls the speed of the motor.

Soft plastic gears inside the machine from what I've read around the web, sorry but you'll need a complete new mixer.I've had one apart to see just how fixable it might be, and it took me about 30 minutes to get the motor and gearbox into a position where they could be looked at. The gearbox had 2 stainless steel clips holding the top cover on and I didn't want to pry at those in case the cover snapped.Not a lot gained from looking inside it sadly.

the smell will be burning insulation on the windings of the motor probably from the brushes being too short and arcing on the armature thereby overheating the motor. suggest you take it to an appliance repair shop for quote on repairs.

One of the beaters had jumped a gear. I understand they are nylon gears. My wife's had the same trouble. I unplugged the mixer, removed the bowl and install the beaters if you can to see where they are touching. They were two cogs off. I grapped the left (red) beater firmly and twisted it to the left. It took a couple tries and turning on the motor (with out beaters) to find the spot where they had skipped. In the end the left beater jumped back one then two teeth and now the beaters aline properly.This will happen again with heavy dough, etc. now that the teeth are worn in that spot. Use a bread machine for the heaver dough. IMHO

The gears are readily available. Just open the micer and replace them. You will have to pop the buttons out of the front and rear to get to some of the screws. Once you remove the gears, also remove ALL the grease. It has broken pieces in it. Use light lithium grease to refill the gear area HALF FULL. Make sure when you put the gears in, they you line up the marks on them with the motor shaft. One will be straight in line and one will be at a 45 degree angle. This is so the beaters don't hit.

Hello. Thanks for choosing Fixya! Actually, Sunbeam hasn't changed their beaters since 1936 for most models. I believe your best bet is to order from a Sunbeam Factory Service Center. Here is the link that will get you there. http://www.householdappliance.com/sunbeam_oster_beaters.html
Good luck with it. Regards, J.

I would propose to solution to your problem, one. Try getting some clear contact and cutting a a square or circle a little more than the size of the dial. Removed the dial if possible and later clear contact over the surface. Two. Get some clear nail polish and cover the markings on the dial with thin coat. Warning warning warning!!! (Test the nail polish on a surface that is not exposed, for example underneath) to make sure that the nail polish does not react with the surface of the mixer. Regards Trevor

This is typical of Sunbeam mixers. The solution is to throw that piece of junk out and never buy anything from Sunbeam again. They can't stand behind their products because they know they are junk. They would go out of business if they tried to repair/replace all of the useless appliances they sell.

This is typical of Sunbeam mixers. The solution is to throw that piece of junk out and never buy anything from Sunbeam again. They can't stand behind their products because they know they are junk. They would go out of business if they tried to repair/replace all of the useless appliances they sell.

Please clarify your question. I understand that you are thinking of buying replacement parts for the mixer to correct the gear problem. Is that correct?

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hi,
you can order parts from sunbeam directly from there factory Just follow this link.

http://www.householdappliance.com/sunbeam_oster_beaters.html

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