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KitchenAid KSM150PSER: Kitchenaid Speed 2 too fast, can't adjust it

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 07:28:37 -0700

Hello everybody!

I bought an KSM150 which was bought in the Unites States around 2005. For using it here in Germany I use a Converter from 230 V to 120 V which works perfectly.

My problem is, that speed 2 is nearly twice as fast as it should be, speed 2 , 6 and 8 are nearly the same and speed 10 is a lot faster. I tried to adjust it, what didn't work. So i bought a new phase control board and replaced the old one, sadly without an effect.

Do you think it's the speed control plate or could it also be the Mixer Motor Governor which causes the problem?

Thanks for your help,

Alex

⟐ Commented outubro 03, 2021 at 7:28 GMT-7

KitchenAid Professional 600: My KitchenAid KSM7586PCA 7-Quart Pro line burned

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:02:11 -0700

my kitchenaid stopped working after I, unintentionally, I turned in 220V , I live in Brazil and there are no parts for it here, how do I know what is burned to buy the spare part in the usa? and a proline KitchenAid KSM7586PCA 7-Quart

⟐ Answer edited janeiro 23, 2026 at 8:02 GMT-7

KitchenAid Professional 600: My KitchenAid mixer stops during operation

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 20:29:17 -0700

Every time I attempt to use my KitchenAid mixer it will run for a few minutes then just complete stop running. Any ideas on why this is?

⟐ Commented setembro 01, 2020 at 20:29 GMT-7

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Will not start on low speeds

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:18:12 -0700

My 32 year old KitchenAid Mixer Model K45SS (no WH at the end) will not start until I move the speed lever to at least 5 (that gets messy!). I can then move the lever back to the lower speeds and it will work fine.

⟐ Commented abril 02, 2020 at 13:18 GMT-7

KitchenAid Mixer: Why did my kitchen mixer tap suddenly start pouring out water?

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:17:15 -0700

Homebase 'Leonie' mixer tap bought 2.5 years ago for £130. Top quality!

Suddenly, without anyone touching it and with both taps turned off water started pouring out of the spout. Have had to isolate the cold water supply to stop the flow which is about 80% of the normal mains flow rate. How can a modern ceramic valve fail in this catastrophic manner? Is this a design fault and will a valve change be worth it?

⟐ Edited abril 19, 2024 at 7:17 GMT-7

KitchenAid Artisan Mini Mixer: ksm3316x stops on STIR setting

Tue, 13 May 2025 00:49:22 -0700

I turn it on to STIR. It runs smoothly for a few seconds and then stops. It runs well and smoothly at other speeds so I suspect it is not a damaged gear. Why would it come to a stop so soon after starting cold.

⟐ Answer edited maio 13, 2025 at 0:49 GMT-7

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Will not turn on at all after cleaning. No motor running

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:30:36 -0700

Kitchen aid mixer K45SS, bought in 70s, won't come on. I cleaned it by removing screws and cleaned screws and replaced. Oiled moving parts. Put everything back like it was. Now, won't turn on at all. Is there something not adjusted right for it to refuse to work. No motor sound, no nothing. Thanks, Debra Huffman

⟐ Commented agosto 19, 2024 at 5:30 GMT-7

KitchenAid Professional 600: Seems to surge in power when under a small load, after replacing gears

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:13:40 -0700

My girlfriend's Pro 600 had started skipping gears it sounded like and after viewing a couple troubleshooting videos it seemed like we needed to replace a stripped gear or gears. When I opened it up there weren't any obvious damages but it did look like there was some wear on a few gears. We ordered and replaced basically all new gears from the motor to the planetary ring gear.

I installed all the parts as shown in the blown up picture of the mixer. Applied tons of fresh grease to everything, after detail cleaning all the old grease before replacing the parts. With no load it runs smoothly and sounds fine except a light knocking.

She tried her first cake mix in it and shortly after it started it would sound like it surged in power up and down. She was able to finish the batter but we're not looking to use it again until we can fix this problem.

Also, the video we watched showed the bushings installed with the flat sides perpendicular to the counter top but the blow up picture shows them parallel. I installed them the way the video showed but it does appear they could go either way.

Thanks for any help!

⟐ Answer accepted janeiro 30, 2024 at 8:13 GMT-7

KitchenAid Mixer: Swapping KitchenAid KSM55 Mixer with European Model 5KSM60SPXBPT

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:10:05 -0700

I have exactly the same with my KSM55... I would like to do the swap too. Have you done yours? Have you identified the model in Europe that is the match? I think it's probably MIXER BOWL-LIFT 5.6L - ARTISAN - 5KSM60SPXBPT. Can anyone share thoughts on this? The bowl capacity seems slightly diffferent 5.5 vs 5.6. Also wattage says 375? I am very confused as my US one says 500W. So would this mean I would be changing to a weaker motor? Any further advice would be hugely appreciated and I think this issue is now faced by an increasing number of people.

⟐ Answered dezembro 22, 2023 at 7:10 GMT-7

KitchenAid Professional 600: The head is loose on my 620 pro mosdel

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:49:20 -0700

How do I tighten the head on my 620 pro model

⟐ Answer edited novembro 09, 2023 at 15:49 GMT-7

KitchenAid Professional 600: How do I replace the beater shaft for my mixer?

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 08:37:00 -0700

Got this as a gift from a friend. The beater shaft (the part that holds all of the attachments) isnt in the machine. I am assuming its an easy fix. Any help is appreciated.

⟐ Answer edited agosto 13, 2023 at 8:37 GMT-7

KitchenAid 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer with Redesigned Premium Touchpoints: Is there a replacement guide for new version?

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:27:16 -0700

I have new version which has a model number: ksm55sxxxcu.

I have some control card failures so I would like to replace the card. But the is at the bottom of the motor . To reach the card you must take the motor out first. But motor has a conjuction with the tip and i could not seperate the motor from the tip.

is there a guide for the new version describing how to take the control card out?

⟐ Answer edited junho 07, 2023 at 11:27 GMT-7

KitchenAid Professional 600: KitchenAid professional 5 plus mixer, it has no force, no torque

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:36:25 -0700

Hello, good afternoon, I have a KitchenAid professional 5 plus mixer, it has no force, no torque, it turns on and the motor works, apparently normally, even the speeds, but if you take the hook with your hand it stops while the motor It still works, I checked the gears and they look good, they are not broken, what could be the problem? Thank you.

https://youtube.com/shorts/R2vJlSOSzQM?f...

⟐ Edited dezembro 29, 2022 at 11:36 GMT-7

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Do I oil it or have it serviced

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:18:57 -0700

Laid it over to get model number oil came out. Is there away for me to oil it or does it have to be serviced and if so where machine about 8 years old. Thanks

⟐ Answer accepted outubro 27, 2021 at 21:18 GMT-7

KitchenAid Mixer: How adjust the beater in the kitchenaid k5-a?

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:59:33 -0700

I can't find the screw to make the adjustment in this old model, any clue??

Thanks

⟐ Commented agosto 05, 2021 at 19:59 GMT-7

KitchenAid KSM150PSER: Meat Grinder Attachment Won't Grind...It Sticks

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 10:12:12 -0700

While grinding meat using the grinder attachment, the sound of the motor has changed and then the grinder stops. I suspect it needs to be cleaned. What is the recommended method and materials to do this?

⟐ Answered outubro 23, 2019 at 10:12 GMT-7

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Won't work at higher speeds

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 04:16:24 -0700

KitchenAid Mixer KP26M1XPM5

I live in Costa Rica....so bringing it in for repair won't work.

My mixer is only a couple of years old, and I haven't used it in awhile. The last time was to put a pasta attachment on it and it worked great.

The problem: It works great up to speed 3, then it won't ramp up past that speed.

⟐ Answer accepted agosto 08, 2017 at 4:16 GMT-7

KitchenAid Artisan Mixer: Will not turn off

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:17:39 -0700

I have a Kitchen Aid Artisan stand mixer, about 5 years old. The switch will not stay in the off position, but will move (all by itself) into the stir position. If I tighten the recommended screw, it solves this problem, but then the mixer runs at a much higher speed and will not run at low speeds at all.

A question that was asked previously is similar to mine:

Doesn't actually turn off

If it is a part that needs to be replaced, I would appreciate a new link to the part that I need as the old link is now broken. If I need to test if a switch is bad, if you could let me know exactly how to do that, that would be great as well.

Thank you in advance.

⟐ Edited abril 19, 2024 at 7:17 GMT-7

KitchenAid KHM512ER: Mixer doesn't turn on

Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:18:08 -0700

I have a mixer like the one above. When I plug it in and try to turn on nothing happens... Help.

⟐ Answer edited março 04, 2016 at 10:18 GMT-7

KitchenAid Tilt-Head Mixers: Why is the speed too low at setting 10

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 06:20:34 -0700

I have an older Kitchenaid Artisan tilt head mixer and even after speed adjustment and replacement of top plastic gear assembly, food grade grease and phase control board (original spare part) the speed won’t go up after position 8. Even when properly adjusted (60 rpm at 1, 180 rpm at 6), the speed difference between position 6 and 8 is minimal and between 8 and 10 is absent.

This speed problem was already there when I was given the mixer, but I was hoping the replacements and adjustments would fix the speed problem. Please advise.

⟐ Commented novembro 02, 2025 at 6:20 GMT-7