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4K5SS KitchenAid Mixer - Instructions

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short in the wiring had blown the ground plug out,,,contact with a mounting screw head
had to replace the outlet strip and relocate the mounting screw,,,,wiring cord to the mixer was super correct and had to simply follow basic wiring (black to black,,,silver to silver,,,green to ground) ,,, the cord came with the correct mounting bushing already on the cord. Thx a bunch!
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CORD-POWER
  • dan from ELIZABETH, WV
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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grease from housing leaking into bowl
Followed instructions found onllne at Kitchenaid.com and replaced seals with parts obtained from PartSelect.
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O-Ring Transmission Case Gasket
  • Marvin from Hemet, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Leaking Grease
First i went to the Kitchen Aid web site and found a video on how to take a part the mixer. Followed the instructions from the video and it was very easy. The grease in the machine was black so i cleaned it out of the transmission and repack it with hi-heat wheel bearing grease that i got from a auto parts store it took about a 1/2 lb. then put the gasket in and back together and put the o-ring on. Have run for awhile and it is ok. Want to say that these are very well built machine.
Parts Used:
O-Ring Transmission Case Gasket
  • Larry from Salina, KS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Mixer was making a loud noise and the attachment port was not working
Watched a couple of youtube videos and it was easy.
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GEAR-HUB O-Ring SHAFT-CNTR
  • steve from OWASSO, OK
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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noisy
disassembled replaced part reassembled now works well
Parts Used:
BRKT-BEARG End Seal
  • Brian from SPOKANE, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Mixer went to high speed immediately on starting
Simple fix actually. UNPLUG mixer and remove the one screw on top that holds on the back. The Phase control board sits under and behind the paper insulator and "switch" assy. Remove the 4 wires with a pair of needle nose pliers, the one screw holding it to the back of the mixer and install the new one in reverse order.
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Phase Control Board
  • Michael from JACKSONVILLE, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Decorative plug at top of mixer fell into the bowl and jammed the mixer stripping gears
Watch U Tube video. Take care to keep track of disassembly. Hard part was to have 4 types of screw drivers to fit the different screw heads. Be sure to clean broken gear clogs out of the grease. Parts select lady was a great help. Download Parts select diagram for extra help. Time and patience!
Parts Used:
Worm Gear GEAR-HUB Transmission Case Gasket
  • BRIAN from PALISADE, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Burnt brushes
The brushes are located on each side of the tilt head of the mixer. I used a screwdriver to remove the screws, removed the brushes & replaced with the new ones. Runs great again!!
Parts Used:
Motor Brush
  • Sabrina from BUNKIE, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Screw cracked on the front of the mixer
Skewer the screw in with my fingers,
Parts Used:
Thumb Screw - Black
  • Mrs Brenda from LYNNWOOD, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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EXTRUDER GEARS GROUND DOWN AND STOPPED WORKING
Dismantled the mixer, took photos, and re-assembled unit.
Parts Used:
GEAR-HUB
  • Matthew from MILWAUKEE, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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One speed only and surging
I replaced the phase control board because the mixer had only
one speed and was surging. I noticed from other posts that it
is important to note the setting of the speed plate before you
remove it in order to remove the phase control board. Also be
careful removing the associated 'slip-on' terminals as it would
be easy to damage the speed plate. If I ever do this again I
will go ahead and replace the speed plate, probably the cheapest
item to replace. The operation was a success and the mixer is
back in business. Thanks.
Parts Used:
Phase Control Board
  • Joan from HALEYVILLE, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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My stand mixer stopped mixing!
I watched a YouTube video all the way through, then watched each segment and followed along with the video. It was messier than the professional repair guy, but it worked out fine. This is not a difficult repair when you can watch a video and follow along. It saved me about $130.
Parts Used:
Worm Gear and Bracket
  • Carl from HAMPTON, NH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Damaged gears in both machines. Been setting around for a few years broken. Gears broke way too soon.
Simply removed damaged gears. Very simple to do. Ordered gears. Replaced gears. Both working well ( so far. ) Machines are easy to dismantle. Just be sure to put the screws back in the holes you took them out of when dismantling...no lost screws. On the smaller model, took pictures of the wire positions to be sure they were replaced in the proper order. Larger model had no wires to remove.
Parts Used:
Transmission Case Gasket Worm Gear and Bracket
  • Ethan from MEADVILLE, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Beater replacement
No repair needed
Parts Used:
Flat Beater
  • William from SPARTANBURG, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Worn Worm gear. Mixer made a clunking noise and wouldn't turn.
Followed your instructions from the internet and it was a simple fix. Mixer works great again. Thank You ..you made it easy!
Parts Used:
Worm Gear and Bracket
  • Deborah from HUNTINGTON, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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All Instructions for the 4K5SS
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