Hello, My mixer will not change speeds. IT looks like the handle used to change the speeds is bent. do you konw where i can take my mixer in for repair? I am located in Desoto, Texas 75115 area.
Re: Hello, My mixer will not change speeds. IT looks like...
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The cases need to be split and the lever needs to be fixed so that it grips the notches that hold it in place. It may be a bent lever or a loose pivot screw.
Ideally you need to fix what's bent and that normally would involve splitting the cases to get at and repair or change the speed control lever. If you don't want to do that then removing the back cover and altering the adjustments and maybe bending the switch contacts may make it operate at both ends of the speed control.
What model is your mixer? How old is your mixer? I hate this problem most of all and it is at the beginning of every mixer fix. in the worst situations I have had to drill it out and replace the planetary and center shaft, I have used a torch which is a good solution except that it trashes the finish, the easiest way is to use a drift punch that will go all the way through the center shaft and a non metallic hammer, turn the mixer on it's side on some towels, find something to put under the mixer to support it so that you do not break the locking handle or the speed switch handle. the n as straight as you can start tapping the pin. I have found some pins actually broken inside and took forever to get out, some bent from being driven in too hard, some have the ends banged out of shape creating a lip that will not drive through the shaft, i usually start with any punch that is smaller than the pin shaft opening to get started, then when the pin is driven in enough to get the drift punch in without hitting the out side finish of the planetary i drive the pin out and yet it may require a good tap especially if the pin is bent inside, try both ends before you try getting brutal with it. one end may go smoother than the other especially if a lip has been created on one end and not the other. I hope this helps. let us know.
When you said "the speed switch doesn't want to stay in the off position", you meant to
say "the speed switch in the OFF position does not turn OFF the mixer", or "the speed
switch physically cannot be moved to the OFF position"?
In any case, try to adjust the mixer speeds. Obtain a copy of the K45SS Repair Part List from Kitchenaid.com. Remove the screw holding the End Cover and locate the three screws from the Control Plate. All three (2 top left and right, and 1 bottom) must be adjusted.
1. Loosen the lock nuts enough & Turn the 2 top screws clockwise until they cannot be turned anymore. Leave the bottom screw alone for now. 2. Use a dab of white paint or paper whiteout to mark the positions of the Phillips screws. 3. Plug in your mixer and Set the speed selector to "Stir". 4. Turn each top screw One full turn couterclockwise (alternating between Left and Right) Keep making one full turn at the time (for both left and right) until the motor starts running. 5. Put your hand near the Agitator shaft and allow it to brush your finger slightly. Use your watch or clock and start counting the number of times the shaft touches your finger in 60 seconds. The correct count should be 60 RPM (Rounds Per Minute). If it is less or more than 60, give each screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise or clockwise and start counting again. Now tighten both lock nuts. 6. Set the speed selector to "6" and turn the bottom screw either clockwise or counterclockwise to achieve a speed of 180 RPM.
For your reference, the planetary RPM's for the 5-qt. tilt-head Artisan Stand Mixer are as follows: Stir speed - 60 Speed 2 - 95 Speed 4 - 135 Speed 6 - 180 Speed 8 - 225 Speed 10 - 280
d-300 and d-340 mixers dont use oil they use grease -47 can be bought @any hobart office. there are several reasons why this problem can happen. try tighning the planetary nut all the way then back off 1/4 TURN .also do the same with the top main shaft nut if that doesnt work contact me back
No change available. The motor speed if fixed and the 3 speed transmission has fixed gear ratio's. Look at the new HL300 model. It has a stirr speed which is slower than first speed.
Does your mixer havea safety cage? If not, you will need to install one before too long , or the machine will not comply with current safety standards. Put the cost of the safety kit towards the HL300.
You can remove the handle-back by gently prying the rear clips down and away. But the problem is the power boost button; it has a fork that goes down the left side and snaps over a micro-switch. You need to get that off since there is not room for all 3 buttons (eject, variable speed, and boost) to slide through the handle. A small probe inserted from the top and pushing on the left side to the rear might do it. Or just pry the boost switch upwards; that's how I got mine apart. My problem was the boost microswitch was bad and provided a poor connection. As a result, the beater only ran intermittently on regular switch positions. I solved it by bypassing the boost micro switch. The beater now only runs on the regular speeds but that's fine by me.
When you open it, there is are contact points and a piece that has to touch to change the speed. It may just be slightly bent or out of place. Some food may have gotten in there.
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