The KitchenAid mixer parts market is chock full of imitations, knockoffs, and replicas; and sometimes it’s hard to know which ones are OK and which ones are not. The safest course of action is always to get the genuine factory part from a trusted supplier. Sometimes this may cost a little more, but it works… more →Always Use the Genuine Part
Beginning in roughly 2019, Whirlpool (operating as KitchenAid) has significantly reduced the amount of grease put in to the mixer’s gear train when assembling K45-type models (the “Classic”, “Artisan”, and other models similarly constructed). The factory service manual specifies six fluid ounces (a nominal 3/4 cup) of grease of an appropriate type, and has done… more →Whirlpool Cost Reductions III: Grease
How-to videos and user manuals for common maintenance and repair tasks.
Different groups of people care about different things when they’re shopping for a stand mixer. Is power important to you? You might want to read this.
What is a rear bearing bracket, and why is it important to your mixer?
In the decades since Whirlpool first acquired the KitchenAid mixer product line from Hobart, they’ve made a few cost reductions. Here is one: the pinion shaft bearing, which transmits energy from the motor shaft to the main gears. Of note here are two specific changes: the first is that the alignment pin is now cast… more →Whirlpool Cost Reductions I: Pinion Drive Bearings
Here’s a page that you can use to decode your mixer’s date-coded serial number.
Introduction Most of the advice here applies to tilt-head K45-type models (Classic, Artisan, Ultra Power, etc but not the Artisan Mini or Accolade) and K5-type bowl-lift models (K5SS, KSM5, KPM5, KSM50 and their relatives). These models are distinguished by plastic motor brush covers (one on either side of the upper motor housing) and a round… more →Troubleshooting: Mixer Won’t Turn On
Here are some tips to help keep your tilt-head KitchenAid mixer in dependable working order. Keep it Clean After each use, unplug the mixer. Then clean it thoroughly using only a soft damp (not wet) cloth and very light pressure. If there’s anything sticky that won’t wipe off easily, you can use a little dish… more →Care for Tilt-Head Models
Here are lists of compatible bowls and accessories (beater/dough hook/whip), grouped by model type. Model number designations refer to the label underneath the base of the mixer. These lists are formatted as tables; the left column is the item number, which you can use for a web search. Where to buy: most items with retail… more →Compatible Bowls and Accessories