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Kenwood Chef A701A: Kenwood chef A701A not working

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:39:00 -0700

I used my Kenwood, switched off. Then put another mixture in 10 mins later. Switched on but nothing happened. Will not go. Please advise what may be the problem. Thanks

⟐ Commented февраля 27, 2021 at 6:39 GMT-7

Kenwood Chef: Speed governor not working

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 08:52:33 -0700

Kenwood chef only runs at one fast speed

⟐ Answered сентября 28, 2019 at 8:52 GMT-7

KitchenAid Artisan Mini Mixer: Does not reliably power on

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:04:06 -0700

My mixer does not reliably power on. I see that the larger mixers have easily accessible brushes that can be replaced to fix this problem. These are not present on the mini. How can I fix this?

⟐ Answered января 18, 2026 at 3:04 GMT-7

Kenwood Mixer: Why does kenwood Kmix not work at times when turned On speed switch?

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:29:04 -0700

Why my Kenwood Kmx50 Kmix does not work at times when turned On the speed switch? At times it works but sometimes it just won't start. Some say that you need to wait for a few seconds and then start but it still does not work.

⟐ Edited by author сентября 01, 2020 at 16:29 GMT-7

Mixer: Handmixer startup problem question

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:36:22 -0700

SOLVED

Yo folks, anyone knows (certainly a universal problem) why handmixer does not start immediately, but takes several minutes until turns on, then works normally? Has 3 speeds, this only occurs on 1 speed. Other speeds work normal. Any components I need to replace?

This is a German vintage handmixer ABC-MIX (1960s)

⟐ Commented сентября 11, 2025 at 13:36 GMT-7

Kenwood Chef: If the stand mixer only runs on the highest speed but not on medium

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 21:08:38 -0700

My stand mixer only runs on the highest speed ,when I turn on the dial ,the switch knob it immediately runs on the last speed ,does not come down to medium or low speed ,what might have gone wrong ? Is it the PCB or just the speed knob / assembly?

Pls advice what is it ? I have accurately described the problem ,it is just THIS problem ,else the stand mixer works fine .

Many thanks ,

Kindly pls suggest

⟐ Commented марта 13, 2022 at 21:08 GMT-7

Mixer: Kenmore elite mixer flashing blue light

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:39:14 -0700

I have a kenmore elite mixer, model 100.8900890a that does not turn on, just flashes a blue light. I opened up the top cover and dont see any obvious signs of damage. I took the switch out and sprayed some electric cleaner in it , when i plug the switch harness back into the main board, the mixer comes on but will not shut off unless i unplug the power. When i plug it back in, it will not turn on unless i remove the harness again and plug it back into the main board. Any ideas what to do next ? From what i can tell sears does not sell replacement parts for this mixer

⟐ Commented января 25, 2022 at 8:39 GMT-7

Kenwood Chef: How to open gear box for Kenwood Chef XL KVL40?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:48:22 -0700

Hi,

My Kenwood Chef XL is leaking oil from the gearbox.

According to this answer (Oil leak top of machine), the grease in the gear box might have dissolved to oil, and as the gear box seems to be unsealed, that oil is leaking. If that's the diagnose, then the way to fix it would be, to either replace the gear box (which sounds appealingly easy), or to open that gearbox, clean it, and put grease in again.

Unfortunately, the technically easier way of purchasing a new gearbox seems to not be simple; they seem to be hard to get, and also not cheap. So, what remains, is the pathway to open it up, clean, re-grease, and (omg) re-assemble in a way that it works.

Ignoring my fear of having to re-assemble those potentially millions of tiny cogwheels that might await me under the hood, I firstly wonder now, how to open the gearbox: I can see 6 phillips screws, but two of them are hidden under a big white plastic cogwheel. The gap between the cogwheel and the screw head is only about 5mm, so not much chance to get a screwdriver in between. I have carefully tried to pull it up, but it sits pretty tight, and I have little desire to break it.

Does anyone have a hint?

⟐ Answered апреля 20, 2026 at 18:48 GMT-7

KitchenAid Mixer: Need help with speed control on early 1970s K45 mixer

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:54:14 -0700

I accidentally loosened the bottom speed control screw, and it came out. I have the screw, a nut and a bracket that the screw seems to fit into, but if I reattach it, the mixer stays in high speed.

My mixer is pre-solid state.

⟐ Answer accepted февраля 09, 2026 at 1:54 GMT-7

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Spark while replacing brush and now the mixer won't turn on

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:45:30 -0700

Messed up while putting the brush spring back into the side of the mixer and left the power on. While inserting the brush head there was a pop and spark. Now when I insert the brush head (double checked the orientation) the motor still won’t turn on. Guess that means I shorted something, but is there anything I can do to fix it from here?

⟐ Commented июня 27, 2025 at 12:45 GMT-7

KitchenAid KSM150PSER: Help with a piece that fell out of the back control area

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:16:10 -0700

My speed control panel needed adjusting as my stand mixer would only go high speed no matter what setting. When I opened up the back to try adjusting the screws first to fix the speed problem a little piece fell out that is a U-shaped with a rolling metal cylinder on the bottom. It just fell out and I have no idea where it goes or if it’s essential to put back in but I’m guessing so. My model number is KSM155GBSN it is a KitchenAid artisan 5 quart.

⟐ Answered апреля 24, 2025 at 14:16 GMT-7

KitchenAid Professional 600: Stop working after being plugged to 220V instead of 110V

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:09:48 -0700

Our Kitchenaid have been plugged to 220V instead of 110V by mistake. After a big sound, the power transformer and the Kitchenaid stop working. I tested kitchenaid on an other power transformer but it does not turn on at all. I opened it but there is no burn smell or melted cable. Do you have any idea of what I can do to try to fix it?

⟐ Commented ноября 18, 2023 at 0:09 GMT-7

Kenwood Chef A701A: Balloon whisk hub assembly service

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:43:02 -0700

The balloon whisk in my a701a KENWOOD seemed to be misaligned.

I noticed a small flathead screw in the middle of the hub assembly naturally I figured I’d undo this and see what was inside. Turns out it’s quite hard to realign the wires and reinstall the hub. anyone have any tips? Should I be regressing the hub? Is there an order to the wires?

⟐ Commented июля 15, 2023 at 18:43 GMT-7

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Oil or grease leaking into mixing bowl?

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:02:05 -0700

My KitchenAid mixer has recently been leaking some type of oil or grease out of beater shaft. It sometimes drips into the mixing bowl! Do I need to replace the grease in my mixer or is it one of the seals? Thank you!!

⟐ Commented декабря 23, 2022 at 19:02 GMT-7

KitchenAid KSM150PSER: Kitchenaid Speed 2 too fast, can't adjust it

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 07:28:37 -0700

Hello everybody!

I bought an KSM150 which was bought in the Unites States around 2005. For using it here in Germany I use a Converter from 230 V to 120 V which works perfectly.

My problem is, that speed 2 is nearly twice as fast as it should be, speed 2 , 6 and 8 are nearly the same and speed 10 is a lot faster. I tried to adjust it, what didn't work. So i bought a new phase control board and replaced the old one, sadly without an effect.

Do you think it's the speed control plate or could it also be the Mixer Motor Governor which causes the problem?

Thanks for your help,

Alex

⟐ Commented октября 03, 2021 at 7:28 GMT-7

KitchenAid Professional 600: My KitchenAid KSM7586PCA 7-Quart Pro line burned

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:02:11 -0700

my kitchenaid stopped working after I, unintentionally, I turned in 220V , I live in Brazil and there are no parts for it here, how do I know what is burned to buy the spare part in the usa? and a proline KitchenAid KSM7586PCA 7-Quart

⟐ Answer edited января 23, 2026 at 8:02 GMT-7

KitchenAid Professional 600: My KitchenAid mixer stops during operation

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 20:29:17 -0700

Every time I attempt to use my KitchenAid mixer it will run for a few minutes then just complete stop running. Any ideas on why this is?

⟐ Commented сентября 01, 2020 at 20:29 GMT-7

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Will not start on low speeds

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:18:12 -0700

My 32 year old KitchenAid Mixer Model K45SS (no WH at the end) will not start until I move the speed lever to at least 5 (that gets messy!). I can then move the lever back to the lower speeds and it will work fine.

⟐ Commented апреля 02, 2020 at 13:18 GMT-7

KitchenAid Mixer: Why did my kitchen mixer tap suddenly start pouring out water?

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:17:15 -0700

Homebase 'Leonie' mixer tap bought 2.5 years ago for £130. Top quality!

Suddenly, without anyone touching it and with both taps turned off water started pouring out of the spout. Have had to isolate the cold water supply to stop the flow which is about 80% of the normal mains flow rate. How can a modern ceramic valve fail in this catastrophic manner? Is this a design fault and will a valve change be worth it?

⟐ Edited апреля 19, 2024 at 7:17 GMT-7

Mixer: Inoperative raising and lowering mechanism

Tue, 28 May 2013 15:14:50 -0700

There is a mechanism that is nearly impossible to access that allows the mixer to be raised and lowered; it has either broken or disconnected and the mixer is rendered useless (or nearly so). I think it's just a matter of the right tool or ability to access the inner workings.

⟐ Edited мая 28, 2013 at 15:14 GMT-7