Parts for Kitchenaid 5KSM70SHXECU0: Color Variation Parts

This replacement housing restores the appliance's exterior support and helps protect internal components from damage while returning a finished appearance. Fits the corresponding Whirlpool assembly and replaces damaged or cracked housings. What it does:

• Provides structural support for internal components and mounting points
• Protects wiring, controls, and internal parts from dust and impact
• Restores a secure, finished exterior to eliminate gaps or loose panels
• Can stop rattling or movement caused by a cracked or broken housing

• One replacement housing

• Disconnect power (unplug or switch off breaker) before beginning work
• Remove adjacent trim or panels as needed to access mounting screws
• Handle carefully to avoid scratching the finish and watch for sharp edges
• Secure all fasteners; test appliance operation after reassembly

This porcelain enamel finish restores the factory color and smooth, glossy surface to compatible ranges and cooktops, improving appearance and protecting underlying metal from wear and staining. What it does

• Replaces worn, chipped, or faded enamel finish to make the appliance look like new
• Provides a durable, heat-resistant surface that resists stains and everyday wear
• Matches the OEM "Empire Red" color for a cohesive, factory-correct appearance
• Helps protect the underlying metal from corrosion and further cosmetic damage

• One porcelain enamel finish (Empire Red)

• Disconnect power and gas before starting any repair
• Removal of trim, screws, or panels may be required; follow the appliance's OEM service instructions
• Handle with care to avoid chipping the enamel during installation

This upper housing is the molded top enclosure that supports and protects the washer's control and dispenser area, restoring proper alignment and a finished appearance. It helps keep internal components secure and resists water intrusion around the machine top. What it does:

• Replaces a cracked, warped or damaged upper housing that lets moisture or debris reach internal controls.
• Restores proper fit and alignment for the control panel and dispenser components.
• Reduces vibration-related noise from loose or misaligned top components.
• Helps protect electrical and user-interface parts from spills and splashes.

• Upper housing (1)

• Disconnect power and water supply before beginning any repair.
• Handle the housing carefully to avoid scratching painted surfaces; use trim clips or fasteners specified by the manufacturer.
• Verify matching part number and fit before installation; some models require removal of the control panel or console to access mounting fasteners.

This Onyx black finish panel restores the appliance's exterior appearance with a factory-style color-matched surface for a clean, uniform look. Ideal for replacing a worn or mismatched decorative panel. What it does:

• Provides a color-matched exterior surface to restore cosmetic appearance
• Covers scratches, chips, or discoloration on the appliance trim or door area
• Replaces a damaged or faded decorative panel without changing function
• Keeps visible surfaces consistent with the appliance's Onyx black finish

• High-level cosmetic replacement; basic hand tools may be required
• Follow OEM instructions for removal and reattachment to avoid damaging adjacent parts
• Handle with care to avoid scratching the finish during installation
• Disconnect power before servicing

This gearcase is the drive housing that transfers motor torque to the dishwasher wash-arm assembly, restoring proper spray-arm rotation for better cleaning. Replaces a worn or damaged drive housing to recover normal wash action. What it does

• Houses gears that convert motor rotation into the lower wash-arm drive
• Restores spray-arm rotation when worn gears prevent movement
• Helps eliminate grinding or whining noises caused by stripped gears
• Can improve washing performance when lack of spray-arm motion reduces cleaning

• One gearcase

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repairs
• Turn off the water supply and remove dishwasher access panels or kickplate as needed
• Basic hand tools required; follow for step-by-step removal and reassembly
• Inspect associated seals and fasteners during install and replace if damaged

This bowl support subassembly holds and stabilizes the appliance bowl so it stays properly seated during use, reducing wobble and preventing damage to surrounding components. What it does:

• Supports and secures the bowl assembly to maintain correct alignment and stability
• Helps prevent excessive vibration and rattling during operation
• Worn or broken support can allow the bowl to sag, tilt, or move out of position
• May cause unusual noise or poor performance when damaged

• Disconnect power and water before starting any repair
• Use basic hand tools and follow the OEM service manual for disassembly/reassembly
• Inspect nearby mounts, clips, and fasteners and replace if worn or damaged

This Empire red touch-up paint restores the original appliance finish to cover chips, scratches, and small blemishes for a clean, uniform look. Ideal for maintaining the appliance's appearance between larger repairs or panel replacements. What it does:

• Matches the Empire Red appliance color to conceal chips and surface scratches
• Prevents small bare spots from showing and improves overall cosmetic appearance
• Helps maintain consistent color on exterior panels and trim
• Useful for spot repairs after minor impacts or wear

• Clean and dry the surface thoroughly; remove grease and loose paint before applying
• Apply in thin coats, allowing recommended dry time between coats for best results
• Test on an inconspicuous area first to confirm color match
• Follow all product label warnings; use in a well-ventilated area and keep away from heat and open flame

Cap Hub covers and protects the appliance's hub, restoring a finished appearance and helping keep debris away from internal components. Use when the original hub cap is cracked, missing or visibly worn. What it does:

• Covers and conceals the drive/tub hub for a finished look.
• Helps keep lint and debris away from the hub area.
• Replaces cracked, broken or missing hub caps that expose the hub.
• Check the model-specific diagram for exact fit and orientation.

• Disconnect power (and water if applicable) before beginning any service.
• Part typically snaps or presses into place; the appliance's exploded diagram for the correct removal/replacement procedure.
• Do not force the part; inspect surrounding components and replace any damaged mounting hardware as needed.

This factory replacement screw fastens appliance components securely. Use it to replace lost, stripped, or corroded hardware and restore a snug, rattle-free fit and proper alignment of panels and assemblies.

• Secures panels, brackets, and internal components to their mounting points
• Replaces missing or damaged fasteners to maintain correct alignment
• Helps eliminate vibration and rattling caused by loose hardware
• Restores the original fit with OEM-matched threads and dimensions

• Disconnect power and shut off water or gas supplies before servicing
• Use the correct driver bit that matches the screw head to avoid stripping
• Replace one fastener at a time to keep parts aligned
• Tighten snugly; do not overtighten to prevent stripped threads or cracked plastic

This 8-32 x 5/8 screw replaces missing or damaged hardware specified by the manufacturer to secure panels, brackets, and internal components in your appliance. Restores a tight, rattle-free fit to help prevent vibration and misalignment.

• Provides the correct 8-32 thread and 5/8-inch length where specified
• Secures sheet-metal panels, brackets, and internal assemblies
• Replaces missing, stripped, or corroded screws
• Symptoms include loose or rattling panels, misaligned parts, or hardware that won't stay tight

• Disconnect power; shut off gas before servicing
• Support panels/components while removing or installing hardware
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten only until snug
• Match the original screw's location and orientation for proper fit

This screw secures appliance panels, brackets, and trim so everything stays aligned and rattle-free. Replace missing, stripped, or rusted hardware to restore a solid fit and dependable operation. What it does:

• Fastens components to the cabinet/frame to maintain proper alignment
• Helps prevent vibration, rattling, and small gaps from loose hardware
• Replaces lost, damaged, or corroded screws to restore secure mounting
• Common signs include loose panels/trim, vibration noises, or shifting parts

• 1 screw

• Disconnect power; shut off gas/water if applicable before servicing
• Support the part being fastened to keep holes aligned and avoid damage
• Start threads by hand to prevent cross-threading; realign if resistance is high
• Tighten snugly—do not overtighten to avoid stripping threads or cracking plastic

Small but critical: this groove pin locks the planetary/drive assembly to the mixer shaft so the beater is driven firmly and wobble-free. Replacing a bent or sheared pin restores solid, reliable mixing.

What it does

• Secures the planetary to the drive shaft to transmit torque
• Helps fix beater not-turning, slipping, or intermittent drive
• Reduces wobble or knocking from a loose planetary
• Replaces pins that are bent, mushroomed, or missing

What’s included
One groove/retainer pin (sold individually).

Install notes

• Unplug the mixer; work on a padded surface
• Support the planetary; drive the old pin out with a small punch
• Align holes and tap the new pin in until seated flush—don’t overstrike
• Inspect the planetary and shaft holes for elongation; re-grease if opened