![]() KitchenAid mixer worm gears are made to absorb stress and friction during operation. Several gears inside the gearbox work together to spin the planetary.įor this style of KitchenAid mixer, one of the gears is specifically designed to fail before the others-a gear called the worm gear. The mixer's gearbox is positioned just above the planetary in the front end of the motor housing. This is the part of the mixer on the underside of the motor housing where KitchenAid accessories attach. I ALWAYS have the 2 of them going at the same time, it's great to have 2.Just to clarify, the KitchenAid mixer part that spins is called a planetary. I remember now when I bought my current one, there was a slip attached that said to check all screws and connections because even during the shipping process they felt things could loosen up.īTW Mike, I also have 2 KA my original from 1988 or around there (still works as good as the day I got it too) and my brand new one from this year. I think when these KA's get the wear and tear that we all put ours through on a daily basis, it's normal for some screws to loosen a little. Besides I have a 4.5 qt mixer that I've had for 15 years and the screw has not worked its way out dispite the fact that it has gotten a LOT of use. Banging the screw back in place doesn't seem like a normal step you must take to operate the mixer. I don't understand how a loose screw on a major part of the mixer could not be considered defective. Read the above post to learn how to fix it. Here is the link to Kitchenaid Forum, if you have anymore problems with your KA This adjustment should correct the problem you are experiencing. You may wish to refer to your Recipe & Instruction Book for specific instructions. If the clearance is correct for the flat beater, it will be correct for the dough hook and wire whip, as well. To raise the beater, turn the screw SLIGHTLY (1/4 turn) counter clockwise or left.Īdjustment should be made only with the FLAT beater in place. To lower the beater, turn the screw SLIGHTLY (1/4 turn) clockwise or right. ![]() The clearance may be adjusted with the screw that is located under the head of the mixer. If the beater has great difficulty pushing the dime around the bottom of the bowl, the clearance is too low. If the beater does not touch the dime, the clearance is too high. The beater should just graze the dime and move it approximately 3/4 â each time it goes around the bowl. To determine if the clearance is at the correct level, place a dime in the bottom of the mixer bowl, insert the FLAT beater, and turn the mixer to âStirâ speed. Until your bowl is secured, proper adjustment to your mixer cannot be made. When placing the bowl on the arms of your mixer, please press firmly on the rim of the bowl at the 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock position until you hear the bowl snap into the clip. Still looking for a screw tho.Īlso, not sure if you guys know this.but if your paddle or beater hit's the bottom of the bowl and is wearing out the white coating?īOWL LIFT MODELS ONLY: When making clearance adjustments to bowl lift models, it is important to make sure that your mixing bowl is secured into the bowl clip, located at the back of the neck of your mixer. Or you may be like me and not have the screw.so you have to keep hammering it in. Here is a picture of the hinge pin and where it is located: Use a small screwdriver to tighten the set screw, and this should hold the hinge pin in place. There is a small screw that holds the hinge pin in place. Turn the mixer upside down in your lap so you are able to see inside the neck of the mixer. First, unplug the mixer and lock the head into position. ~You may need to tighten the set screw that holds the hinge pin in place. I was searching for parts and found a forum on KA about "what if's". ![]() Ok guys, this has happened to me for along time.
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