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Known as either the KitchenAid Mini or the KitchenAid Artisan Mini, this compact 3.5-quart tilt-head mixer is ideal for small batches and limited spaces. It comes with a 250-watt direct current (DC) motor and a Flex Edge flat beater with a rubber edge that scrapes the sides of the bowl.

ksm3316x stops on STIR setting

I turn it on to STIR. It runs smoothly for a few seconds and then stops. It runs well and smoothly at other speeds so I suspect it is not a damaged gear. Why would it come to a stop so soon after starting cold.

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If your KSM3316X stand mixer runs fine at other speeds but consistently stops shortly after starting on STIR, it’s almost certainly an electrical or control board issue, not a mechanical one. The STIR setting uses lower voltage and torque, relying more heavily on the governor or phase control board to regulate power. A failing governor, faulty phase control board, or worn carbon brushes (less likely but possible) can cause the motor to cut out under the low-load condition unique to STIR. Cold start issues point to failing electronic components that stabilize as they warm up at higher speeds. I’d bet on the phase control board; swap it out first.

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