Customer Questions and Answers for Retaining Pin by Whirlpool

The Retaining Pin is an OEM part for Whirlpool stand mixers. It secures various components within the mixer, such as the beater shaft or attachments, ensuring they remain firmly in place during operation.  

Common causes of a faulty retaining pin include wear and tear from regular use, accidental impacts, or stress from overloading the mixer.

Symptoms of a bad retaining pin include:

• Attachments or components becoming loose or falling out during use
• Difficulty in attaching or removing mixer components
• Visible bending, damage, or wear on the pin
• Unusual noises or vibrations during mixer operation

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