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Customer Questions and Answers for Planetary by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18041304
Manufacturer Part Number: WP9708176

The Planetary Assembly is an OEM replacement part for Kitchenaid stand mixers. It is the central component that transmits rotational power from the motor to the mixing attachment through an intricate system of gears.

Causes of a bad planetary assembly can include worn gears that no longer mesh properly, broken or missing gear teeth from overloading, or a failed bearing.

Symptoms of a bad planetary assembly include:

  • Slipping or jumping of gears during mixing
  • Grinding or scraping noises
  • Inability to mix thoroughly on higher speeds
  • Premature failure of the motor

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

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For Whirlpool Planetary (Part Number: OEM18041304)

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Shawn, the center shaft o-ring WP67500-55 (video showing location available in the part information page) would be pre-installed on the planetary as it is located at the bottom of the pinion shaft. As the manufacturer is recommending the planetary WP9708176 for use with the model number provided, it would be recommended that the unit is inspected for any debris that may be preventing the planetary shaft from seating fully.

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Mary Lou for Model Number KP26M1XOB5

I have an Onyx Black Kitchen Aid Professional 600 Mixer - Model KP26M1XOB5. I need the complete planetary with the entire shaft (the long splined shaft - actually two parts splined together). The bottom plate with a short shaft has fallen off the mixer and the two pieces of the shaft will not go back together as they are splined and I believe it is stripped. I was informed that the entire planetary with the long splined shaft (which is actually two pieces splined together) must be replaced to repair the mixer. Your website shows part 9708176/AP6013765 as the part that I need. However, it does not give me the color of the cover/case. Does this planetary have the shaft that goes up into the gears of the mixer and is the cover black? I was also given the part number of 4439040 by a Kitchen Aid rep- but the photo they provided does not show the shaft. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.

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Mary Lou, the onyx black planetary WP9708176 would be used with the model number provided. It includes the short and long shafts.

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Daniel, You have to manipulate the planetary and the gears and make sure they mesh together and seat properly. "Make sure the planetary gear has grease on it and locate it back into place and rotate until gear meshes with the internal gear. Hold the Planetary in place with one hand and slide the worm follower gear into place, then the pin for the gear and then the bevel gear. You will then have to replace the snap ring into place to hold it all in place."

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Hello Jojo. This is a special order part, and is only ordered from the manufacture when an order is placed. Thank you.

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Hello Romano! The KP26M1XNP6 is not a valid model number it seems. I show models KP26M1XNP* that are 6 quart stand mixers. The planetary comes in different colors, which is why the prices are different. We will need your full model number to verify the correct part numbers needed. Thanks.

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