Parts for Kitchenaid 5KSM175PSIMS5: Color Variation Parts

This housing is the replacement cabinet housing that supports and protects internal appliance components, restoring proper fit and appearance. It helps keep internal parts secure and maintains correct panel alignment for safe operation. What it does:

• Provides a rigid mounting surface for controls, assemblies and wiring
• Protects internal components from dust, moisture and impact
• Maintains panel alignment to reduce vibration and rattling
• Restores correct clearance and fit when an outer cabinet is cracked or warped

• Disconnect power and water before beginning any repair
• Basic hand tools required; mounting screws or clips must be reused
• Handle edges carefully to avoid cuts; wear gloves and eye protection
• Verify fit and orientation with parts diagram before final assembly

This replacement housing restores the appliance's structural cabinet where internal components mount, helping secure parts and reduce vibration. Use this housing to replace cracked, warped or damaged cabinet sections that affect fit and stability. What it does:

• Provides a rigid mounting surface for motors, controls and other internal parts
• Helps maintain proper alignment to reduce vibration, noise and rubbing
• Replaces cracked, broken or distorted cabinet sections that can allow parts to shift
• Prevents moisture and debris from reaching internal components when intact

• One housing cabinet as shown

• Disconnect power and water before starting any repair
• Basic disassembly of exterior panels may be required; retain screws and brackets
• Handle edges carefully — plastic and metal housings can have sharp edges

This housing is the outer case panel that protects and supports internal components, restoring proper fit and appearance to the appliance. It provides structural support and shields wiring and mechanisms from dirt and damage. What it does:

• Replaces a cracked, warped or damaged outer housing to restore proper alignment and enclosure
• Keeps internal components protected from dust, moisture and impact
• Helps reduce rattling or vibration caused by a loose or broken housing
• Restores the appliance's exterior fit and finish for safe operation

• One housing

• Disconnect power (and water, if applicable) before starting any repair
• Remove trim and access panels as needed; retain fasteners for reassembly
• Handle edges carefully to avoid cuts; use proper tools and support the housing during removal/installation

This replacement cover protects and secures internal components and wiring, restoring a finished appearance and helping prevent debris intrusion. It's a like-for-like exterior housing piece used on compatible Whirlpool appliances. What it does

• Covers and protects internal electronics, terminals, and wiring from dust and accidental contact
• Restores the appliance's finished exterior where the original cover was missing or damaged
• Helps maintain proper airflow paths and component positioning when installed correctly
• Can reduce vibration-related noise by keeping parts secured and enclosed

• One cover

• Disconnect power (unplug or switch off circuit breaker) before starting any repair
• Removal/installation usually requires removing a few screws and lifting the old cover off; keep fasteners for reassembly
• Handle edges carefully; use gloves to avoid cuts and protect painted surfaces

Color: Onyx black

A factory-matched Almond crème touch-up paint bottle to restore small chips, scratches, and worn spots on Almond-finish appliances. Helps blend blemishes into surrounding finish for a cleaner, more consistent look. What it does:

• Provides color-matched coverage for small surface chips and scratches on Almond-finish appliances
• Restores appearance without replacing large panels or trim
• Helps hide everyday wear and minor cosmetic damage
• Dries to a durable finish that blends with factory color

• One (1) bottle of Almond crème touch-up paint

• Shake well before use and test on an inconspicuous area first
• Clean and dry the surface thoroughly; remove loose paint and grease
• Apply sparingly in thin coats, allowing recommended drying time between coats
• Use in a well-ventilated area and follow all safety label instructions; wear gloves and eye protection

Color: White

This planetary gear assembly drives the washer's agitator/spin mechanism to transfer motor motion into drum movement, restoring smooth agitation and spin action. Designed to fit as the washer's internal gearing component for reliable operation. What it does:

• Converts motor rotation into the agitator/drum motion for effective washing and spinning
• Replaces worn or damaged gears that can cause noisy operation or grinding sounds
• Helps correct slow, intermittent, or no-agitation and no-spin symptoms when gearbox failure is present
• Works as the internal gearset that mates with the transmission/agitator components

• One planetary gear assembly

• Disconnect power and water before beginning any repair
• Requires partial disassembly of the washer cabinet and access to the transmission/agitator area
• Inspect related parts (agitator, drive coupling, transmission) for wear and replace as needed

Color: Almond creme

Color: White

This grille control surface assembly provides the finished front trim for the appliance control area and restores a clean, secure fit and appearance. It replaces a cracked, damaged or loose control-area grille to improve panel alignment and aesthetics. What it does

• Covers and protects the appliance control area while providing the finished exterior appearance
• Restores proper fit and alignment when the original grille is cracked, bent, or broken
• Helps keep moisture and debris away from underlying controls and wiring
• Matches Onyx black finish for a consistent look with the rest of the appliance

• Disconnect power to the appliance before beginning any repair
• Basic hand tools (screwdriver, possibly trim tool) are typically required for removal and reattachment
• Align tabs and screw holes carefully to avoid cracking the trim during installation
• Replace damaged internal fasteners or mounting clips to ensure a secure fit

This direct-drive gearcase converts the washer motor's power into the agitation and spin motions. Replacing a worn gearcase restores normal drive function so the washer can agitate and spin as intended. What it does

• Transfers motor rotation to the agitator and spin basket for wash and spin cycles
• Worn or damaged gear teeth can cause no agitation or no spin
• Damaged gearcase may produce loud grinding, clunking, or unusual noises during operation
• Failure can cause intermittent drive or loss of drive in one or both cycles

• Disconnect power and water before starting any repair to prevent shock or flooding
• Drain the washer and secure the tub/agitator before removing components
• May require removing the cabinet or access panels and supporting the drum during service

This Almond Creme color finish panel restores the original look of your appliance where the finish is worn, scratched, or mismatched. It provides a factory-style color match to keep the exterior appearance consistent. What it does:

• Replaces damaged or discolored finish panels to restore appliance appearance
• Covers scratches, chips, and worn paint on the affected area
• Matches the Almond Creme factory color to maintain a cohesive look
• Helps maintain resale value and overall visual condition

• Disconnect power to the appliance before beginning any work
• Handle panel carefully to avoid scratching the finish during installation
• Align tabs and mounting points, then secure with existing fasteners as required

This pedestal feet assembly provides the lower support and leveling for a laundry pedestal, helping keep the pedestal stable and aligned beneath the washer or dryer. Designed to restore proper support and reduce rocking. What it does:

• Replaces damaged or worn pedestal feet that cause rocking, uneven height, or instability
• Provides adjustable support to help level the pedestal on uneven floors
• Protects floors by maintaining proper pedestal alignment and preventing scraping
• Restores safe, secure support for appliances installed on the pedestal

• Follow the appliance and pedestal manufacturer instructions; have a second person or proper support to prevent tip-over when removing or installing the pedestal
• Ensure the appliance is powered off and disconnected from utilities if appliance removal or repositioning is required
• Use basic hand tools; confirm all fasteners are tightened securely after installation

This pedestle is the replacement agitator post that supports and centers the washer agitator, restoring proper agitation and load stability for top-load washers. It's a direct-fit part used during agitator assembly repairs. What it does:

• Centers and secures the agitator on the transmission shaft for effective wash action
• Helps transmit agitation motion from the transmission to the agitator
• Commonly replaced when the agitator wobbles, slips, or does not rotate properly
• Restores stable operation without requiring a full agitator or transmission replacement

• One pedestle (agitator post) as shown

• Disconnect power to the washer before beginning any repair
• Remove agitator per manufacturer instructions to access and replace the pedestle
• Use appropriate hand tools; keep fasteners organized for reassembly