Parts for Kitchenaid 5KSM185PSEFT5: Base And Pedestal Unit Parts

This factory fastener secures appliance panels, brackets, and components. Replacing a missing or worn screw restores a tight, rattle-free fit and helps keep parts aligned as designed for reliable operation. What it does:

• Fastens specified components to maintain alignment and structural integrity
• Helps reduce vibration, noise, and loosening from normal use
• Replace if stripped, corroded, or missing
• Common symptoms include loose or rattling parts and hardware that won't tighten

• One screw

• Disconnect power and shut off water or gas before servicing
• Match location and orientation; replace one-for-one with the original
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; use the correct driver bit and do not overtighten
• Inspect related clips/inserts; replace if damaged to ensure proper retention

The Cap-Screw is an OEM component specifically designed for Whirlpool mixers. It contains precision mixing mechanisms that allow users to easily and effectively blend, whip, or beat ingredients.

Symptoms of a bad Cap-Screw include:

• Difficulty turning on or selecting speeds
• Excessive noise or vibration during use
• Inconsistent mixing performance
• Leaks into electrical components

Causes of failure can be faulty power switches, worn gears, damaged housing or bowls, or deterioration of internal wiring over time.

This Cap-Screw is also compatible for use with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, and select Kenmore.

The Foot is an OEM part for Whirlpool stand mixers. This component is designed to provide stability and support to the mixer, ensuring it remains steady during operation. Positioned at the base of the mixer, the foot helps to prevent movement and vibration, which can enhance the efficiency of mixing and protect your countertop from scratches.

Symptoms of a failing Foot include:

• The mixer wobbling or moving excessively during use
• Increased noise or vibration when the mixer is running
• Visible wear, cracks, or deformation of the foot pad
• Scratches or damage to the countertop surface beneath the mixer

Causes of a bad foot can include prolonged use that wears down the material, exposure to heat or kitchen chemicals that degrade the foot, or physical damage from moving or storing the mixer.

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with KitchenAid stand mixers.

This latch secures the appliance door and helps ensure a proper close for normal operation. It replaces a worn or broken latch to restore reliable door engagement and user safety. What it does:

• Holds the door closed so the appliance can operate as intended
• Replaces a damaged or broken latch that prevents the door from staying shut
• Helps restore proper alignment and engagement of the door mechanism
• Can reduce door rattling or intermittent closing issues

• Latch

• Disconnect power (and gas, if applicable) before starting any repair
• Remove the door or access panel to reach the latch per your model's service instructions
• Compare the new latch to the old part for correct orientation before installation
• Test the door operation after installation to ensure secure engagement

This latch lever is the replacement latch release used to engage and release the appliance door latch for secure closing and normal operation. Restores proper door engagement and helps prevent the door from popping open during use. What it does

• Replaces a worn or broken latch lever that fails to engage or release the door properly
• Helps stop the door from not latching, popping open, or not staying closed during cycles
• Works with the door latch assembly to allow smooth opening and closing action
• Resolves symptoms such as a loose or broken lever, difficulty opening the door, or intermittent latch engagement

• One latch lever

• Disconnect power (and water, if applicable) before servicing for safety
• Accessing the lever may require removing the door or inner panel; proceed carefully to avoid damaging trim or wiring
• Keep fasteners and small parts organized during disassembly; inspect mating latch components and replace if damaged

This pivot screw secures a hinge, lever, or linkage to its bracket to create a stable pivot point. Replacing a missing or stripped screw restores proper alignment and smooth movement of the assembly.

• Fastens a pivoting component to its mounting point
• Maintains alignment and smooth, controlled motion at the pivot
• Helps prevent looseness, wobble, or sag at the joint
• Common symptoms include a missing/loose screw, binding movement, rattling, or uneven gaps

• Disconnect power; shut off gas/water if applicable before servicing
• Support the hinged or moving component to remove load from the pivot
• Remove the damaged screw and start the new screw by hand to avoid cross-threading
• Tighten snugly without over-torquing; replace companion bushings or washers if worn

This wavy spring washer applies light, consistent preload between mating parts so components stay snug and quiet. It helps control end play and vibration, supporting smoother, more reliable operation of the assembly.

• Applies axial spring tension to take up end play between parts on a shaft or fastener
• Helps resist loosening from vibration and keeps components fitting tightly
• Can address wobble, rattling, or uneven spacing when the original washer is worn or missing
• Maintains proper alignment and feel in the assembly

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before servicing; allow hot surfaces to cool
• Note the original stack order and position before removal; replace in the same orientation
• Seat the washer evenly and avoid over-compressing during reassembly
• Verify smooth operation and minimal play after installation

This genuine replacement screw secures appliance panels and components to restore proper fit and reduce rattling. Use it when original fasteners are missing, stripped, or broken to reattach parts securely. What it does:

• Fastens panels, brackets or trim to the appliance chassis
• Restores secure fit to eliminate vibration or rattling caused by loose hardware
• Replaces missing or damaged fasteners that prevent proper assembly
• Matches OEM fit and thread for reliable reinstallation

• Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before servicing
• Use the correct screwdriver or bit to avoid stripping the head
• Tighten snugly but avoid over-torquing to prevent thread damage
• If threads are damaged, replace with the correct OEM screw rather than reusing