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The 4.5 & 5 Quart KitchenAid Coated Flat Head Beater is an OEM part for Whirlpool KitchenAid stand mixers. This flat beater is designed for thorough mixing and blending of ingredients, ensuring consistent results for a variety of recipes.

Over time, the coated flat head beater can become worn or damaged due to regular use or accidental impact. Coating wear, bending, or chipping can compromise its effectiveness and lead to less efficient mixing.

Symptoms of a bad flat head beater include:

• Chipped or peeling coating
• Bending or warping of the beater
• Inefficient or inconsistent mixing
• Noise or scraping during use

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

The K45WW 4.5 & 5 Quart Wire Whip is an OEM part for KitchenAid mixers, specifically designed to fit Whirlpool models. This wire whip is used for incorporating air into ingredients, making it ideal for whipping egg whites, cream, and creating fluffy mixtures for recipes.

You should replace this wire whip if it becomes damaged or worn out. Causes of a bad wire whip can include bending or breaking of the wires due to overuse, exposure to heavy or dense mixtures, or corrosion from prolonged exposure to moisture.

Symptoms of a bad wire whip include:

• Inadequate mixing or whipping
• Bent or broken wires
• Poorly aerated mixtures
• Increased mixing time

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

The Worm Gear is an OEM part for Whirlpool stand mixers. It is integral to the mixer's drive system, facilitating the transfer of power from the motor to the mixing attachment. This gear is specifically designed to handle varying levels of resistance from different ingredients, ensuring that your mixer maintains consistent performance and speed.

Symptoms of a failing Worm Gear include:

• The mixer not operating at its set speed
• A grinding or whirring sound during use
•  The mixer head not turning despite the motor running
• Inconsistent mixing or the inability to mix stiff doughs

Causes of a bad worm gear often involve strain from mixing heavy loads, which can wear down the teeth of the gear, or lubrication issues that increase friction and heat within the gear assembly.

This OEM part is also compatible with KitchenAid and certain Kenmore models.

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The Speed Control Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool mixers, integral to managing the mixing speed to accommodate various ingredients and recipes efficiently. This assembly is crucial for the precise control over the mixer's speed, ensuring that your mixing tasks are performed with the desired consistency and texture.   Speed Control Assembly has been updated by Whirlpool and no longer includes the ribbon attached. 

Common causes of a faulty Speed Control Assembly can vary, such as electrical problems resulting in erratic mixer speeds, wear and tear from regular usage, physical damage to the control assembly, or faulty wiring and connections within the mixer.

Symptoms of a bad Speed Control Assembly include:

• The mixer operates at one speed regardless of the setting
• Inability to adjust the mixer's speed
• The mixer fails to start or exhibits intermittent stopping during use
• Unusual noises or behavior when changing speeds

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

The Transmission Housing is an OEM part for Whirlpool mixers. This component encases the transmission, which is responsible for transferring power from the motor to the mixing attachments. The housing ensures the transmission is protected from external damage and maintains the alignment and stability of internal components.

Over time, the transmission housing can become compromised due to regular use, exposure to food and moisture, or accidental impacts. Damage to this part can lead to misalignment, which affects the performance of the mixer.

Symptoms of a bad transmission housing include:

• Unusual noises during operation
• Mixing attachments not spinning properly
• Visible cracks or damage to the housing
• Leaking grease from the transmission area

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

The Foot is an OEM part for Whirlpool stand mixers. This component is designed to provide stability and support to the mixer, ensuring it remains steady during operation. Positioned at the base of the mixer, the foot helps to prevent movement and vibration, which can enhance the efficiency of mixing and protect your countertop from scratches.

Symptoms of a failing Foot include:

• The mixer wobbling or moving excessively during use
• Increased noise or vibration when the mixer is running
• Visible wear, cracks, or deformation of the foot pad
• Scratches or damage to the countertop surface beneath the mixer

Causes of a bad foot can include prolonged use that wears down the material, exposure to heat or kitchen chemicals that degrade the foot, or physical damage from moving or storing the mixer.

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with KitchenAid stand mixers.

The  Front Sleeve Bearing is an OEM part for Whirlpool stand mixers. It serves as the front worm gear bearing. It is designed to support the rotating shaft within the mixer, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of the mixing attachments.

Over time, the front sleeve bearing can wear out or become damaged due to heavy use, lack of lubrication, or exposure to moisture. When this occurs, the bearing may fail to provide adequate support, leading to potential damage to the mixer's internal components.

Symptoms of a bad front sleeve bearing include:

• Unusual noises such as grinding or squeaking during operation
• Increased vibration or wobbling of the mixing attachments
• Difficulty in achieving smooth and consistent mixing

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

Note: For the rear sleeve bearing, order WPW10170081.

The Thumb Screw is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool stand mixers. It acts as a fastener for securely attaching mixing attachments like the flat beater, whisk, or dough hook onto the power hub. Color: Black. It measures about 1-½” wide by ¾” high.

Causes of a bad thumb screw can include wear and tear from repeated securing and loosening of mixing attachments over time. 

Symptoms of a bad thumb screw include:

• Mixing tools detaching or falling off during use  
• Difficulty attaching or removing attachments
• Looseness where the screw mounts to the power hub

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with KitchenAid, Kenmore, and some Bosch and Breville stand mixers.

The 4.5 & 5 Quart KitchenAid Dough Hook is an OEM replacement part for  KitchenAid stand mixers. As part of the power knead attachment collection, this dough hook gently kneads and incorporates ingredients when making breads, rolls, pizza dough, and more. 

The curved blades of the hook provide thorough mixing and stretching of gluten strands for developing elasticity in yeasted doughs. Its integrated planetary motion helps eliminate sticking while providing a professional-quality knead. 

Symptoms of a bad dough hook include: 

• Vibration or grinding noises during use
• Inability to properly incorporate or knead ingredients  
• Dough sticking excessively to hook blades
• Visible damage, cracks, or bends in hook tines or housing

The coated Dough Hook fits KitchenAid Stand Mixer models K45SS, KSM75, KSM95, KSM150PS, KSM152PS and KSM155GB. 

This Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.