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3K5SS KitchenAid Mixer - Instructions

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The mixer got a wad of dough between the pan & beater and stopped.
Once I looked at the schematic I was prtty sure what the problem was and what I needed to repair the problem. It was reltively easy to disassemble the mixer and immediately saw that I was correct in what was needed. I ordered the parts. They came through with no delay. It took almost as long to find all of the parts as it was to do the repair. In all it took about a half hour to repair, put it together and clean everything up. It works just like new.
Parts Used:
Worm Gear and Bracket Transmission Case Gasket
  • Charles from Bowie, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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my Kitchen Aid mixer had one speed - HIGH!
I actually didn't do the repair. I asked a friend who was a carpenter about what he thought was wrong with my mixer since it only had high speed which made mixing flour a snow storm. He said when his tools do that, it's the brushes. He ordered new ones and presto - my mixer works marvelously. He saved me from dumping a good mixer and $$$$$$$.
Parts Used:
Motor Brush
  • Darcy from Eyota, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Replace a broken attachment for an ancient KitchenAid
I decided to repair my grandfather's first generation, ancient KitchenAid mixer. The wire whip had come undone so that it couldn't be used.

Everyone was skeptical that I could find the part for such an old mixer, but I got the serial number and googled "kitchenaid + the part number + whip whip + repair." That search brought up PartSelect.com.

It was very easy to plug in all the info and find the part on PartSelect.com and 24.99 later, the part arrived on my doorstep.

I took it out of the box, fitted it to the attachment on the mixer and turned the mixer on. Viola! Worked perfectly!

Thanks PartSelect! Everyone is amazed that I found the part for such an old appliance.
Parts Used:
Wire Whip
  • Kate from Vredenburgh, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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broken worm gear
just took the unit apart and replaced the worn gear and bracket . Then took the old worn gear and bracket apart and replaced the worn gear . Then put the assy back together and now I have a spare
Parts Used:
Worm Gear Worm Gear and Bracket
  • robert from sun valley, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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broken gear
remove 6 screws for top of unit, remove gear assymble (23 screws), reassmbly and test it works great
Parts Used:
Worm Gear and Bracket
  • angelo from palm coast, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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I broke the motor brush when I was taking my mixer apart for some serious cleaning
unscrewed the screw holding the old brush. carefully removed the spring and old broken brush. we did have some of the old brush left inside, so my husband used a very thin drill bit to break it up. then carefully inverted the stand mixer to allow the broken pieces to fall out. then we were able to install the new brush. works great. yeah!!
Parts Used:
Motor Brush
  • Veronique from Loganville, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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gear was stripped , head wouldn;t turn
We followed the you tube instructional video. It was excellent with good advice that kept us out of trouble. My mixer works like new again.
Parts Used:
Worm Gear and Bracket
  • Joan from Nokomis, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Nut Screw Plastic Housing Split that stabilizes attachments on top side of machine
I removed the old screw with a hand tool to avoid injuring my hand. I then used my hand to install the new screw. Piece of cake. Ordering from Part Select was was a breeze. The only minor issue was the part cost $4.33 and shipping was $7.25.
Parts Used:
Thumb Screw - Gray
  • Richard from Bayfield, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Moter would run, but nothing would turn
first removed the dress ring by tapping it very gently.then drive the pin out that holds the beater plate on, now wiggle it off, then you can see the screws that hold the gear reducer on. remove them. take that off and you will see the housing that hold the worm gear. remove the 3 screws that hold it down . Now you will have to drive the drift pin out that holds the worm gear in place, slide the shaft out then remove gear. reverse order to assemble
Parts Used:
Worm Gear
  • Curtis from Green River, WY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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replacement for lost appliance part
Just a replacement accessory for an appliance, not a repair. Quick and accurate replacement made for a quick return to the project. Only negative had hoped it would not be so expensive. At this point alls well that ends well.
Parts Used:
Flat Beater
  • John from Bethpage, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Stripped gear when I tried to make Pizza Dough
Very messy as there is lots of heavy grease inside the mixer and you have to fish out the blown gear parts. I vary glad I took shop class in High school as it preped me for the job. The machanical drawing you provide were very useful but you should mention the grease.

Mixer works just like new. and I got the parts in two days with standard shipping. Pizza on Thursday and fixed by Saturday
Parts Used:
Worm Gear
  • Patrick from Cupertino, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Worm gear was missing teeth
Took the mixer apart and cleaned the grease so off I could see the pins. Wasn't a hard fix only thing is make sure to clean the grease off so you can see what your doing
Parts Used:
Worm Gear
  • Terry from Pigeon, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Broken spring latch
Easy off-easy on! Parts were exactly what I needed.
Parts Used:
Stand Mixer Screw Spring Latch Flat Beater
  • Correen from Jaffrey, NH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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One Wire Broke
All we had to do was place the new wire whip on and it works fine.
Parts Used:
Wire Whip
  • Mary from Nashville, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Spring latch broke (it is 30 years old)
checked online for the part name, called and ordered the spring latch. It came in a couple days and works fine. Many thanks.
Parts Used:
Spring Latch Flat Beater
  • Jeffrey from Deep River, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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