Parts for Kitchenaid 5KSM185PSEFT5: Color Variation Parts

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 casing that supports and protects the washer's internal tub and components, restoring structural stability and helping contain water and vibration for reliable operation. What it does:

• Supports the inner tub and motor assembly to maintain proper alignment during cycles
• Protects internal components from debris and water exposure
• Helps reduce vibration and rattling caused by a damaged or cracked cabinet
• Can stop or reduce leaks when a compromised housing allows water to escape

• One housing

• High-level replacement; access requires disassembling the washer cabinet — follow the OEM service manual
• Disconnect power and water supply before starting work to avoid shock or flooding
• Use proper tools and fasteners; inspect adjacent seals and mounts and replace if worn

This housing is the main cabinet housing that protects and supports the appliance's internal components, helping keep parts secure and aligned for reliable operation. Replacing a damaged housing restores proper fit and protection. What it does:

• Encloses internal components to protect them from impact, dust, and moisture
• Provides mounting surface and structural support for controls and assemblies
• Helps reduce vibration and rattling caused by loose or cracked panels
• Prevents component contact that can cause noise or wear

• One housing

• Disconnect power (and gas supply if applicable) before starting any repair
• Handle carefully; edges may be sharp and surrounding parts can be fragile
• Removal may require partial disassembly of exterior panels or brackets—refer to the OEM service manual
• If fasteners or clips are damaged, replace them to ensure a secure fit

This outer housing replaces a damaged or worn cabinet shell to restore the appliance's exterior support and protection. It keeps internal components secure and helps maintain proper alignment and operation. What it does:

• Protects internal components from dust, moisture, and physical damage
• Provides structural support for mounted parts and controls
• Restores proper fit and alignment of panels and doors to reduce rattling or vibration
• Helps maintain the appliance's finished appearance

• Disconnect power (and gas, if applicable) before starting any repair
• Handle edges carefully; housing can have sharp metal parts
• Basic hand tools are typically required; refer to your service guide for disassembly steps

This replacement housing restores the appliance's outer support and protects internal components from damage. It provides a stable mounting surface so controls and assemblies stay secure and aligned for reliable operation. What it does:

• Replaces a cracked, broken or warped outer housing that lets internal parts move or rub
• Protects wiring and controls from exposure and damage
• Provides the mounting surface for adjacent panels and assemblies to prevent misalignment
• Helps eliminate vibrations, rattles or air leaks caused by damaged structure

• Disconnect power before beginning any repair; follow manufacturer safety instructions
• Basic hand tools (screwdrivers, nut drivers) are typically required; some disassembly of surrounding panels may be needed
• Handle carefully to avoid scratching painted surfaces and to align mounting tabs during reassembly
• If fasteners or clips are damaged, replace them to ensure a secure fit

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

This cover is a replacement access panel that protects internal components and restores the appliance's exterior appearance. It keeps wiring and controls shielded while maintaining a clean, finished look. What it does:

• Shields control components and wiring from dust, spills, and accidental contact
• Restores damaged or missing exterior panels for a finished appearance
• Helps maintain proper airflow and component clearance by covering openings
• Can reduce rattles or vibration by replacing a loose or broken panel

• One replacement cover

• Disconnect power (and gas or water if applicable) before starting any repair
• Basic hand tools are typically required; follow the appliance's service manual for specific steps
• Handle edges carefully; align tabs/fasteners before securing to avoid damage
• Replace worn fasteners or clips to ensure a secure fit

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

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

This planetary gear assembly transfers motor motion to the appliance's drive mechanism, restoring smooth rotation and normal operation. It replaces a worn or damaged planetary component to reduce noise and restore consistent drive performance. What it does:

• Transfers motor torque through the gear train to the driven component for proper operation
• Replaces worn or damaged gears that can cause grinding, clunking, or loss of drive
• Helps stop intermittent or failed agitation/spin caused by stripped or broken gear teeth
• Restores correct gear engagement to reduce excessive noise during operation

• One planetary gear assembly

• Disconnect power and water before starting any repair
• Some disassembly of the gearcase or transmission may be required; follow the OEM service manual
• Inspect surrounding seals, bearings, and fasteners; replace any damaged components
• Use proper tools and torque values

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 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 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