All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Mixer K45SSBFOB0

Mixer bowl was slipping off the base when in use

Dean from Fairfax, VA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers

Replacing the base retaining bracket(what KitchenAid calls the screw cap) solved the problem immediately. The entire replacement effort took no more than a minute requiring removing 3 screws, discarding the old base, putting in the new one, and putting the screws back in. PartSelect was very easy to do business with. They shipped the pa ... Read more

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Thumb screw

Linda from Lynden, WA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins

the plastic covering the thumb screw cracked almost half way and lost the piece....so the new one is being used to replace this old one...very easy to install

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the dough hook was chipped

Robert from Belle Fourche, SD
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins

replaced

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Lost dough hook so no repair

jennie from cupertino, CA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins

Just put it on and my challah was perfect!!

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Coating on original flat beater was cracking.

Deanna from Saint Joseph, IL
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins

I just replaced my old flat beater with the new one. It fit and worked perfectly.

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The thumb screw plastic came off

Karen from Salem, IL
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins

Open the package with the new screw and it looked like the screw was wider. I tried it to see if it goes in and as long as you screw it straight in, there was no problem.

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Lost a rubber foot on my Kitchen Aid mixer. The remaining feet we're hard and mushroomed. I decided to replace all 5. That was the correct decision.

Dale from Manheim, PA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Pliers

I griped each foot with a pliers and twisted it out of its setting. I then set a new foot in place and hammered it into place with a small hammer. The feet fit snugly and did not need to be glued. Job was easy and mixer sits like new. I was glad I spent the money to replace all of the feet at once.

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I had lost the thumb screw

Jane from Crivitz, WI
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins

I sent for a new thumb screw and screwed it in where it belongs and now I can use my other attachments.

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Beater was peeling and chipped; thumb screw was worn & loose to the point it would fall out

Carol from LIGNITE, ND
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins

It only involves reinserting the beater . And the thumb-screw was falling out so I cleaned the area and replaced the thumb screw. Very simple and easily done.

Other Parts Used:

Mixer Thumb Screw

Mixer Flat Beater

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original part worn out, wouldn't hold mixing bowl

Diane from Holland, MI
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers

unscrewed old part, put in new part.New part much better design than old one. Works great. Your service is great. Had the part in a 2-3 days. Awesome.

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Brush's Wore

Gary from Scottsburg, IN
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers

Change brush's

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The screw cap no longer held the bowl in place.

Roberta from Glen Ellyn, IL
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers

This is the easiest repair ever! I removed the 3 screws, cleaned around the area with a sponge and kitchen cleaner and put on the new cap. The screws went back in easily and voila ! Done!

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head of screw was broken in half

marjorie from juda, WI
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins

I looked on line found the product sent in information and 3 days later was in my mailbox,great service and ease of ordering. thanks marjorie

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would not run

andrew from bridgeville, PA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers

I just put in the new brushes

Other Parts Used:

Mixer Motor Brush

INSERT - BRUSH HOLDER

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The Coating On My Flat Beater Had Chipped; Did Not Think It Was Safe Continue Using.

Gennette from Yuba City, CA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins

It was actually not a repair problem; just a replacement of a part. I ordered it one day and the next day the part was here. I have never had such a quick turn around in anything I have ordered. Thank you!!!!

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K45SSBFOB0 Whirlpool Mixer - Instructions