Eric Z Saint Paul , MN January 25, 2015 Appliance: Whirlpool 4 1/2 Qt. Stand Mixer Classic - Tilt K45SSAC-0 Broken spring and speed link Found the broken parts upon disassembly. Ordered new parts. Parts were shipped very quickly. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Richard J Las Vegas , NV March 11, 2019 Yes; design fault Replace the plastic part with a slight modification; very thin heat resistant insulation around the section that melted, which was in direct contact with a motor coil. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Eduardo O Houston , TX December 20, 2021 My Kitchenaid mixer wouldn't turn off, it was stuck on no 2 speed. After disassembling the upper half of the mixer, I found out that the Speed-link was broken, the flat spring was missing. Replaced Phase control board, Speed-link and flat spring. Now it works as good as new. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
James L Ventura , CA April 21, 2020 Would not turn on. Replace the speed control board and the phase control board. Works like new.. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers