Kitchenaid Stand Mixer

stevestrat · 6th April 2021, 13:05

Have a Kitchenaid 5KSM150 stand mixer which has performed excellently for years. However, the last couple of times I've used it its started off painfully slow, put the speed switch to position 1 and it barely turns, even "stalls" as the mix thickens, have to put the speed switch to position 3 to achieve what was position 1 speed? It'll run slowly for several minutes before the speed suddenly picks up to normal.

I've looked online but can't find any clues, emailed Kitchenaid but no response to date. Anybody got one and had a similar problem?

BRG75 · 6th April 2021, 13:22

I don't know what type of motor it has, but if it's quite elderly, then it sounds like worn brushes.

stevestrat · 6th April 2021, 23:31

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Originally Posted by BRG75

I don't know what type of motor it has, but if it's quite elderly, then it sounds like worn brushes.

Its not that old and if it was a problem with the motor brushes it wouldn't pick up to "normal" speed after running for a few minutes.

Been looking for some kind off troubleshooting guide or service/maintenance schedule but can't find anything. User guide tells you bugr all! Guess I'll have to wait for a reply to my email.

WillyHeckaslike · 7th April 2021, 11:22

I would begin with the obvious: Try another socket > Check the connections inside the plug have not loosened > check the cable for any hidden intermittent break, usually in the area where it enters the appliance - flex the cable there and watch for any difference it might make. Only then would I consider opening up the appliance to look for any mechanical or electrical problem.

Lancpudn · 7th April 2021, 11:25

Stick a fork in a drill

macafee2 · 8th April 2021, 07:11

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Originally Posted by Lancpudn

Stick a fork in a drill

my god my dad did that with some cream.... few days later mum had a Kenwood chef. Cream had gone everywhere everywhere.

macafee2

trikey · 6th April 2021, 20:21

Needs a gold resistor fitting 😆

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WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,522 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	I would begin with the obvious: Try another socket > Check the connections inside the plug have not loosened > check the cable for any hidden intermittent break, usually in the area where it enters the appliance - flex the cable there and watch for any difference it might make. Only then would I consider opening up the appliance to look for any mechanical or electrical problem.