Kenwood mixer only working some times.i can be using it then turn it of then go to turn it back on and nothing its a kenwood km265

Hi on my new Kenwood Prospero+ model khc29h0wh (but applies to all) I had same problem: dough mixer and high speed mixer working, but "medium speed" food processor and Juicer not working.
After lots of time I realised... the lid of the Juicer/Processor actually locks in three different positions, but only one of these (with the handle corresponding to a mark) actually locks lowering a white plastic security prong that activates the switch. It is the position in which the lid and container prongs coincide.

Your control board is probably going out. Will need to replace eventually.

had the same problem with Kenwood Prospero.
look for 2 pairs of watty (1.1 kohm 2W?)series resistors. At junction of the
2 pairs there is glue which degrades with heat and becomes conductive. CAREFULLY scrape away the old glue after removing the resistors. Check for shorts and resolder the resistors. You may be lucky. I was

need clarification. what does cut out mean? The motor stops altogether? The beaters stop spinning but you still get motor sounds? It comes on and goes completely off while in use and then comes back on. is there ever a bad smell or smoke? Are there any unusual sounds that you hear before it does a cut out or after it comes back on? Does it ever go up or down in speed on it's own. do the attachment gears on top spin while you are mixing in the bowl? we need to narrow the field of questions down to get to the right repair path. Please let us know.

Thank you for your time. I contacted the Kenwood company in England.

Mixer has failed PAT Test due to worn main power lead .Want to know where I can buy a replacement lead near to Burton on Trent
Mixer is Kenwood Major Classic KM800

It is most likely a burnt out capacitor. They can be replaced for about £30, but it is not a DIY job unless you know a qualified electrician, there is soldering involved!

PJ

There should be a overload breaker on the bottom of the motor, tilt it back and look for a little red (probably) button.  other than that, there shouldn't be anything else... if it doesn't  work, it might be defective... Don't give up hope though, those mixers, (used to be Rival, and made by Kenwood in europe) are *SOO* much better than Kitchenaid, it's not even funny *Grin* and good luck.