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General| Brand | KitchenAid |
|---|---|
| Model | 5KSM160 |
| Category | Mixer |
| Language | English |
Emphasizes reading and obeying all safety messages for personal protection and hazard avoidance.
Warning to disconnect power, replace parts, and avoid death/electrical shock.
Ensure technicians are aware of customer safeguards for safe appliance operation.
Details voltage, frequency, and plug requirements for the stand mixer.
Detailed steps for disassembling the gear case and planetary components.
Steps to remove the pedestal and hinge pin from the bottom cover.
Procedures for removing the drip ring, groove pin, and planetary.
Instructions for removing the power cord and strain relief.
Steps to remove the bottom cover, internal gears, and attachment hub bevel gear.
Initial steps for disassembling the control unit, removing terminals.
Procedure for removing motor stator flag terminals from the control board.
Steps to unhook the control board spring and remove the board.
Procedure for adjusting speeds using adjusting screws or a digital tachometer.
Fine-tuning speed #2 and verifying all mixer speeds provide definite changes.
Reassembling trim band and end cover, then adjusting beater-to-bowl clearance.
Diagnosing and fixing common bowl lift issues like beater clearance and rocking bowls.
Diagnosing issues when the mixer does not run, hum, or buzz.
Addressing problems where the motor runs but the planetary does not rotate.
Diagnosing issues causing motor hum with no planetary rotation.
Addressing problems where the mixer won't shut off or the lever stays engaged.
Diagnosing issues with mixer shut-off, high speed operation, and loose controls.
Addressing problems like beater clearance, planetary not revolving, vibration, and low power.
Diagnosing causes of sparking brushes and excessive motor noise.
Identifying and resolving electrical shock hazards due to wiring issues.
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