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Tools Required for Stand Mixer Service Introduction All KitchenAid Stand Mixers are well designed and carefully built. Normally they will give continual use year after year without service attention. Records have been maintained to determine and correct, through improved design, any troubles that might possibly...
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(9706548) will not fit into the original housing (Pictures on pages 17 and 18). KitchenAid recommends that the plastic Transmission Housings be replaced with the new Magnesium Housing and Gasket. (8212396) The new control board(9706509) can be used on older units as long as you change the cord to the new...
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Color Variation Parts Illus. No. Part No. Descr Illus. No. Part No. Descr. 1 Motor Housing 4 Bowl Support and Pins 9703311 White 9707633 White 9703532 Imperial Black 9708853 Imperial Black ...
Color Variation Parts Illus. No. Part No. Descr Illus. No. Part No. Descr. 6 Column and Pin 7 Base and Foot Assembly 9703673 White 9703690 White 9703526 Imperial Black 9703511 Imperial Black 9705320 Onyx Black ...
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Base and Pedestal Unit Parts Illus. No. Part No. Description 1 W10581080 Use and Care Guide 2 W10439369 Foot 3 W10354780 Bowl 4 240185 Pin, Retaining Bowl 5 W10504114 ...
Commercial Unit Parts Illus. No. Part No. Description 1 W10581080 Use and Care Guide 2 W10439369 Foot 3 W10354780 Bowl 4 240185 Pin, Retaining Bowl 5 W10504114 ...
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Case and Gearing Parts Illus. No. Part No. Descr Illus. No. Part No. Descr. 1 Gearcase Motor Housing 18 9709231 Worm Gear (see color variation parts page) 2 9703315 Cap Attachment Hub(Chrome) 19 9706648 Control Assm.W/black knob 3 W10749681 Black Trim Band 21 3400200 Screw 4 9709125 Transmission Housing 22 3400617 Screw 5 9703338 Attachment Hub Gear 23 9709194 Black Thumb Screw 6 9709511 Transmission Gasket 24 9703312 Hall Effect Sensor ...
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Original 1 Stage Gear 53 Tooth Gear Either Stamped with a T or Blank. .86” 1pc Thrust Washer .193” Both Bearings From: Start of Production Through: Date Code WL03 Rear Bearing-9703351(.193” Beyond Flange) Stage Worm Assembly-9703699 Front Bearing-9703351(.193” Beyond Flange) Thrust Washer-9703677 Original Transmission Cover Single Cavity/No Markings WK08-WL08...
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Original Motor (Johnson) KP & 4KP: Serial Numbers WK08 – WK50 KD, KT, 4KD, and 4KT: Serial Numbers WK08 – WL36 8 Tooth Pinion- Smaller U88 Laminations PN9703571 Longer Shaft Length 8 Tooth Pinion Lower Housing Change Serial Numbers WK51-WL16 *New Motor (9706548) will not fit in this housing.
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Partial Enhanced 1 Stage Gear & Bearings Serial WL04-WL08 Works With Old and New Transmission Cover .80” .16” Both Bearings Original Transmission Cover Single Cavity/No Markings WK08-WL08 (Always inspect for cracks) Rib Behind Bearing Flange. Not compatible with Roller Thrust Bearing “Enhanced 1 stage and Bearing” ...
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Original Control Board WK08-WL45 Micro Switch and Jumper DAC Control *The new Control Board(9706509) will work on the older units, as long as the Cord is changed as well(W10325656). Original Cord Terminals Serial Numbers WK08-WK45 Connector for 2 Terminal on Micro Switch ...
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Full Enhanced 1 Stage Gear & Bearings Serial Numbers WL09-WL45 (Requires New 4 Cavity Transmission Cover) No Body Beyond Flange 4 Cavity Transmission Cover Serial Numbers WL09-WL16 (Always inspect for cracks) Cavity Number Markings Rib Removed...
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9703672 Johnson Motor KP&4KP: Serial numbers WK51-WL33 KD,KT,4KD and 4KT: Serial Numbers WK51-WL36 Fits all Lower Housings Except the Original Version - Serial Number up to WL45 Full Enhanced 1 Stage Gear & Bearings Serial Numbers WL46-Present (Requires New 4 Cavity Transmission Cover) 9706590 1 Stage Gear Assy ...
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4 Cavity Transmission Cover with Gasket Serial Numbers WL17-Present – (Always inspect for cracks) 9703381 Gasket Adhered to Cover On Front Face New Magnesium Transmission Cover - Gasket - 8212396 Serial Number WT17 – Present 4KN15E1X, KP26M1X, 5KP26M1X, 4KP26M1X, KP26M8X, KM25G0XWH All models after serial number WU14...
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9706251 Johnson Motor KP, 4KP: Serial Numbers WL34-WL45 KD, KT, 4KD, and 4KT:WL37-WL45 Fits all Lower Housings Except the Original Version - Serial Number up to WL45 Longer Shaft length Larger U98 Laminations Requires Larger Opening On Lower Housing Lower Housing Change *New Motor (9706548) will not Serial Number WL17 – WL45 fit in this housing.
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9703585 Motor FHP KP, 4KP Models only: WL46-Present Requires 3 Lower Housing change for Clearance 10 tooth pinion 9706036 Motor Lead New Control Board(9706509) WL46 - Present...
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New Power Cord Connections Part Number W10325656 Serial Numbers (WL4 – Present) Jumper for old Micro Switch Terminal Removed for use with the new Control Board 9706548 Johnson Motor KD,KT,4KD,and 4KT: Serial Numbers WL46-Present Fits All Lower Housings Except the Original Version - Serial Number up to WL45 10 Tooth Pinion...
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Lower Housing Change Serial Numbers WL46-Present Wall Removed Between Motor Mounts (Compatible With all Motors) Larger U98 Laminations Requires Larger Opening On Lower Housing. Shorter Transmission Surface For Use With the Gasket ...
IMPORTANT SERVICE WORKPLACE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS The purpose of this manual is to familiarize the be inspected for cleanliness before any professional house wares technician with the work is started. techniques required to repair the following: Visually inspect the unit requiring New Generation Stand Mixer service in a well illuminated area. A mild, non‐abrasive dishwashing soap solution and clean towel can be used to SERVICE ENVIRONMENT wash any unit requiring attention. ...
PERSONAL PROTECTION IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS The Service Technician should wear Ensure the KitchenAid service technician is Protective Eyewear at all times aware of the operating safeguards recommended to the customer: when conducting a repair on the unit. Read all instructions in the Product’s Service Manual. Loose fitting sweaters, shirt sleeves or bracelets should not be worn Close supervision is necessary when any while servicing any product with food processing appliance is used by or near rotating parts. children. To protect against electrical shock, do not ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS immerse cord, plugs, or the appliance The workplace for the appliance should ...
diagnose the problem. Normal electrical testing NOTE: Power drivers are not recommended for techniques, using a volt/ohm meter, are sufficient to ® servicing KitchenAid countertop appliances. test the Stand Mixer electrical components. The following equipment will greatly assist the ® technician in servicing the KitchenAid Stand NOTE: Refer to the PROBLEM GUIDE in this manual Mixer. while performing any test. Clean rags or shop towels Review any documentation accompanying Cushion the service area to ...
3. Turn the mixer around to the other side 6. Remove 4 Transmission screws, Lift up and remove the 2 screws. Then lift the and off of the gears. Tilt forward a bit so upper housing off and sit to the side on a you do not drop the Hub Gear out.
Note: The Technician should be aware of different worm gear variations that have evolved with the products, as different replacement parts may be repaired, depending on the date code of the unit. Units prior to WL46 will have a 53 tooth worm gear and a 8 tooth motor.
11. Remove Bevel gear and inspect for 14. Remove the screw from the green cord ground wire.(Fig. 15) damage, chips, or cracks. 12. Remove Planetary Shaft Pin(Fig. 12) and remove the Planetary out the bottom, be careful not to drop it on the base and damage the base.( Fig.
17. Commercial units have a screen that can 19. Turn the Column over and remove the be removed and cleaned.(Fig. 18) small Phillips screw that runs through the Bowl Lift Arm.(Fig. 20) Fig. 18 Remove Commercial Screen Fig. 20 Remove Screw 18.
and tighten until you can barely see the threads of the threaded rod sticking Rebuilding the New Gen through the nut.(Fig. 24) Stand Mixer. 1. Hold the Lift Arm Inside the Column with the guide pins up and the flat edge facing you.
6. Make sure the planetary gear has grease 8. Set motor onto Lower Housing and start on it and locate it back into place and the 2 motor screws. Do not tighten rotate until gear meshes with the internal them! Make sure the cord wires are on gear.(Fig.
11. Replace Grease(6 ounces of 930-2 Benalene) on the gears. Build up in a cone shape.(Fig. 31) Fig. 33 Transmission Cover Fig. 31 Grease 12. Check the gasket and make sure it is not ripped or missing(Fig. 32)*(Serial number WL09 – WL16 does not use a gasket) and Set Transmission Housing into place.(Fig.
15. Replace the 4 Transmissions Housing 17. Locate and mount the Upper Housing Screws and tighten them.(Fig. 36) with the 4 Screws, 2 on each side. (Fig. 38) Fig. 38 Mount Upper Housing Fig. 36 Transmission Housing 18. Locate Trim Band and attach with 1 Screw.
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Appendix A Tools required for New Generation Stand Mixer Service Ohm Meter Hammer #2 square head driver Insulated Phillips Screw Driver 7/16 Nut 5/32 Punch Driver Diagonal Cutters Snap Ring Pliers Clean Soft Cloth Standard Needle Slip Joint Nose Pliers Pliers Wood cradle to hold the mixer upside down while repairing ...
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Appendix B Troubleshooting Quick Reference Guide Cosmetic repairs: Related Mixer Part(s) Problem Repair Action Base Bad Paint, Burr, Replace Defective/Missing Part(s) Bent/Warped, Dented, Planetary Parts Missing Upper Housing Cover Lower Motor Housing Bowl Support Column/bowl lift handle Trim Band Bent/Warped, Scratched, Replace Trim band Dented, Discolored Control Board Knob...
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Related Mixer Part(s) Problem Probable Cause(s) Repair Action Base Mixer wobbles or walks Base Bent or damaged Replace Base while in use Base Feet Missing Replace Foot Bowl Beater Hits the sides of Bowl Defective Replace Bowl Beater the bowl Beater Defective Replace Beater Bowl Support Bent...
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Beater to Bowl Clearance Adjustment The KitchenAid Stand Mixer is adjusted at the factory so the flat beater just clears the bottom of the bowl. If, for any reason, the flat beater hits the bottom of the bowl or is too far away from the bowl, you can correct the clearance easily.
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Appendix D New Generation Stand Mixer Screw Torques The assembly torque values for the screws in the mixer are as follows: Column to Base screws 80 in. lbs. Column to Lower Housing screws 80 in. lbs. Motor to Lower Housing screws 25 in.
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