KF26M2XWH5 KitchenAid Mixer - Instructions

took off the strap band around mixer, took off the cover (4 screws, took off gear cover (4 screws) took off the retaining ring(used pliers and screwdriver) took off upper gear, took out retaining pin, took off lower gear (becareful to grab the planetary assembly as it will fall out after you take out the retaining pin) cleaned out all of the gear grease (the teeth that were missing were in it. replaced the planetary assembly, lower gear and retaining pin. replaced the upper gear, replaced the retaining ring (used screwdriver and hammer. you have to spread the ring with end of screw driver so it will fit on the shaft then tap lightly with screwdriver and hammer to get it down to the keyway for the ring.) replaced the gear grease with NEW grease, reaplaced the gear cover, replaced the mixer cover, replaced the strap band and plugged it in to test it. IT was quieter than before and works great. i spent less than $30 to repair my 10 year old, out of warranty, Kitchen Aid Mixer. much better than the $32.00 to ship it to factory repair shop and get an estimate to repair. I needed it to make a cake for my nephews wedding. I had my parts in 2 DAYS!!! it was a great experience over all.

I replaced the switch component twice and I still have the same problem. I will purchase a new motor now see if that works? I'll post what happens thanks

The rear 'loop' on the bowl assembly broke off when our cleaning lady tried to wrench the bowl lift handle in the wrong direction. The loop connects to the handle with a rod and spring and the bowl lift mechanism is the piece that slides up and down. I tried to weld the loop back to the bowl lift, but because it is aluminum, it didn't work very well. I purchased the new bowl lift assembly with a new spring (thought I'd lost the first one). This came just as if from the factory, slid it on the track, inserted the rod and screw into the loop and tightened the fastening nut. Easy peasy. Saved myself a $300 - $400 new kitchen aid professional mixer. It did take about 1.5 - 2 weeks to arrive, but it did and that's what counts. Very pleased with my experience.

Open the case, removed gear cover, removed planetary drive shaft and gear, replaced with new planetary and reassemble.

___ Remove silver decorative band/1 screw ___ Remove top of mixer/4 screws ___ Remove circuit board/2 screws ___ remove 5 wires from ckt. bd. (be sure where they go) ___ Install new ckt. bd. with proper electircal connections ___ test mixer/OK ___ Reassemble & retest/OK

Following Replacement Part Youtube instructions, I disassembled the mixer and found what caused the sounds and prevented the mixer from operating. The worm follower gear had been ground down by the worm gear. I found that the shaft from the planetary gear had not been adequately greased and siezed preventing the worm follower gear from turning. The worm gear is obviously made of harder material and thus, was able to wear away the follower. I appreciate the your help which saved having to replace a perfectly good/expensive mixer. Thanks.

We are a pretty handy bunch here. However, the diagrams provided with the part numbers did assist in the disassembly. It went smooth and easy.

Removing the cover of the mixers "guts", it was immediate evident the a major gear had lost a few of its "teeth". Parts Select clearly offered the required part of this $300 mixer for a favorable price. I was fully impressed that it arrived within 4 days or my ordering the part. I simply exchanged the damaged gear and restored the mixer to service and I'm fully impressed with the Parts Select Company for their swift response to my needs.

Took housing off, removed computer board and disconnected speed control assembly from board. Soaked plastic slide in hot water and freed up mech. Discovered a crack in plastic slide from forcing it. Ordered new assembly and installed. TIP: Keep slide clean of substances that will jam it by cleaning occasionally with water. For a complete cleaning you will have to remove it. Total of 6 easy to reach screws.

Great experience. Reasonable cost. Quick delivery. Would certainly use PartSelect again

ordered the part and put in in with the help from the instant repairman

replaced Speed control board. less than 40.00 took ten minuets from the time I started until we were making cookies.

Open the package with the new screw and it looked like the screw was wider. I tried it to see if it goes in and as long as you screw it straight in, there was no problem.

I sent for a new thumb screw and screwed it in where it belongs and now I can use my other attachments.

the plastic covering the thumb screw cracked almost half way and lost the piece....so the new one is being used to replace this old one...very easy to install