I can't find the model number of my kitchenaid professional 525 watt 6 quart mixer. I've taken it apart and don't find any numbers that resemble a model number. Any suggestions?

Unsure which model number it is.

Could this be it?

https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/public/manuals/KitchenAid-5KSM3311XAER-Artisan-Mini-3.5-Quart-Stand-Mixer-User-Manual.pdf


https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/public/manuals/KitchenAid-5KSM3311XAER-Artisan-Mini-3.5-Quart-Stand-Mixer-User-Manual.pdf

Carol, if the beater stops turning under a load you are looking at gear problems. Depending on what model you have will depend on what gears need to be replaced. Most professional models have all metal gearing inside and must be taken apart and inspected to determine which part is bad, usually it is a combination of a few different gears.

If you can get the model number off of the base of the mixer then we can look up the correct parts and get you a service manual for the mixer as well.

KitchenAid Stand Mixer Parts Diagrams Service Manual

-Colleen @ Mending Shed

A model number would help but it sounds like you may have blown the fuse gear. I won't ramble on about how to do it (it's a big job for an ordinary person) until you come up with a model number.

I am guessing you have an older Peavey mixer amp. I believe these mostly used 8 amp fuses although older earlier ones may have used different. It should say on the back at the fuse holder. You can get these at Radio Shack, at better hardware store in either auto electrical or electric sections or on line.

The clicking is probably a small nick in one of the gears, even the smallest chip can cause alot of noise or make the mixer click. Is the beater shaft still turning when you have a load in the mixer (bowl is full)
Or is it just clicking?

If the beater stops turning it is going to be caused by stripped gears, however if it is just clicking this would indicate just a nick in the gear. Either way I would recommend opening the mixer and replacing the damaged gear/gears.

Your mixer is considered a 5 Quart Professional, which means it has the same parts as a KitchenAid 6 quart mixer. The first thing you will want to do is take the mixer apart and disassemble the gearing. You will want to clean off the gears with paper towels and wd-40. Carefully inspect each gear once clean and replace damaged gears.

In the professional mixers when a gear strips you need to replace the grease and housing gasket, this is because the gears are all metal and there may be metal shavings in the grease which could cause the gears to strip again.

The most common gear to go bad in the Professional series mixers is the Worm Follower Gear (9706529). Here is a link to that gear on our website: http://www.mendingshed.com/wormfollower.html

Also, here is a link to the service manual for the mixer, this will aid you in taking the mixer apart and putting it back together correctly. http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/mendingshed/kitchenaid6qtservicemanual.pdf

We are one of KitchenAid's largest service centers within the US, and all parts we sell are genuine KitchenAid products. All parts are available at our website, www.mendingshed.com

Thank you,

Colleen
Customer Service
MendingShed.com
800-339-9297

The serial number for all KitchenAid mixers is located under the base of the mixer. You will need to carefully tilt the mixer over, and underneath the mixer you will find a label with the model number and serial number.

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Hi, RDBOST, it appears as if you’ve identified the problem you’re having with your mixer. And the speed control sensor (Hall Effect sensor) can be ordered from several online KA repair parts vendors. I assume you’ve got a Parts List manual on hand, but if you're lacking one, you can download a PDF version from the KA website: http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/page/home. Click on Customer Care>Locate Manuals & Guides> Enter the 6 character model number KP2671, and then select one of the files that appear under Parts List file. Turn to page 4, Case, Gearing and Planetary Assembly and locate Illus. #9, Hall Effect Sensor, part# 9703312. This is what you want to order.
Here are four potential vendors in no particular order: RepairClinic.com; mendingshed.com; searspartsdirect.com; partstore.com, that should carry the KA parts. Prices can vary widely (between $4.00 ~ $9.00 plus S&H & tax) between vendors, so do your comparison shopping.
Good luck and have fun. I hope this helps. Howard, Burke, VA
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HAMILTONCOOL - It appears that your mixer had a mechanical failure in the transmission box or planetary gear assembly of your mixer failure - one of the main gears has failed, hence the loss of power to the agitator. You didn't mention any associated noise prior to the loss of power to your agitator, but I'm assuming there was just a little more noise than usual, prior to failure.
The inspection and troubleshooting of the transmission is a DITY capability, particularly if your mixer is out of warranty. Just be sure to have the correct Part List manual around when you start to disassemble your mixer. If you're lacking one, you can download it from the KA website. Click on Customer Care>Locate Manuals & Guides> Enter the 6 character model number, and then select Parts List file. You can check the page titled 'Case, Gearing & Planetary Unit, for the disassembly, troubleshooting, and reassembly of your mixer, along with all the parts. It can be messy but gratifying. Once apart you can check for any other unseemly wear and tear on the gears, etc. Good hunting... I hope this helps - Howard, Burke, VA

Hi. Since I can't tell how much you have taken apart, I'll start from the beginning.

Remove the silver band, remove the top cover. At the top front of the mixer locate the transmission housing. If it's plastic, inspect it carefully for cracks around the screws and the body of this housing. If you find cracks, you have found the cheap plastic part that kitchenaid still installs in new mixers, and the cause of your trouble. They know that it's substandard but don't care enough to place a recall notice on this part. It may not please you to know that their replacement part is METAL like the original part should have been. "For the way it's made"! Indeed!

If you intend to repair the mixer yourself, go to kitchenaid's website, enter your model # and locate the parts list for your mixer. Download the drawings, they will assist you with your project.

Be sure to tell kitchenaid what you think of their cheap plastic part.

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