Customer Questions and Answers for Control Plate Spring by Whirlpool

The Control Plate Spring is an OEM part for Whirlpool stand mixers. This spring maintains the proper tension and alignment of the control plate, ensuring the smooth operation and accurate adjustment of the mixer speeds.

Causes of a bad control plate spring can include wear and tear over time, stretching from continuous use, or damage due to overloading the mixer.

Symptoms of a bad control plate spring include:

• Difficulty in adjusting mixer speeds
• Mixer speeds not responding accurately to control adjustments
• Loose or unresponsive control lever
• Unusual noises during speed changes

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.