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
This applies to all “Professional” and UK “Pro Line” bowl-lift mixers (“Professional 5 HD”, “Professional 5 Plus”, “Professional 6”, and “Professional 600” in the US, “Pro Line” and “Artisan” in the UK) and the Accolade 400. The series model numbers for these machines begin with KG25, KV25, KB26, KD26, KP26, KL26, and KN15. (This list is inclusive… more →“Pro” Series Clean and Re-grease parts