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K45SS KitchenAid Mixer - Overview

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Worm Gear – Part Number: WPW10112253
Worm Gear
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PartSelect #: PS11748374
Manufacturer #: WPW10112253
This worm gear is an inch and a half in diameter. It is used for some of Whirlpool's brands of mixers.
$26.77
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Wire Whip Mixer – Part Number: WP9704329
Wire Whip Mixer
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PartSelect #: PS11746928
Manufacturer #: WP9704329
This wire whip is for stand mixers. Wire whip attaches to the beater shaft and incorporates air into cream, eggs and frostings. Follow the instructions in the owner's manual for using and installing this part.
$40.48
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Motor Brush – Part Number: WPW10380496
Motor Brush
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PartSelect #: PS11753983
Manufacturer #: WPW10380496
Used on Stand Mixers. Sold Individually.
$12.52
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Flat Beater – Part Number: WPW10672617
Flat Beater
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PartSelect #: PS11757063
Manufacturer #: WPW10672617
This Flat Beater Part Number WPW10672617 is for Stand Mixers. Attaches to the beater shaft and is for normal to heavy mixtures such as cake batters or cookie dough. This has a powder coated finish.
$34.41
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Worm Gear and Bracket – Part Number: WP240309-2
Worm Gear and Bracket
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PartSelect #: PS11740516
Manufacturer #: WP240309-2
Used for Kitchenaid Mixers.
$46.62
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Retaining Ring – Part Number: WP9703438
Retaining Ring
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PartSelect #: PS11746909
Manufacturer #: WP9703438
This metallic retaining ring is less than an inch in diameter. It is made entirely of metal.
$10.04
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Retaining Pin – Part Number: WP9707223
Retaining Pin
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PartSelect #: PS11746974
Manufacturer #: WP9707223
This part works in conjunction with the worm and bevel gear.
$11.52
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Thumb Screw - Black – Part Number: WP9709194
Thumb Screw - Black
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PartSelect #: PS11747009
Manufacturer #: WP9709194
This part is used with the stand mixers attachments, as well as to hold the end cap to the front of the mixer.
$29.84
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Speed Control Plate – Part Number: WPW10119326
Speed Control Plate
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PartSelect #: PS11748567
Manufacturer #: WPW10119326
Used in Mixers.
$29.22
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Dough Hook – Part Number: WPW10674618
Dough Hook
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PartSelect #: PS11757067
Manufacturer #: WPW10674618
This is a powder coated dough hook used on stand mixers.
$34.40
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GEAR-HUB – Part Number: W11192794
GEAR-HUB
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PartSelect #: PS12348885
Manufacturer #: W11192794
Use with stand mixers.
$48.20
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Speed Control Lever – Part Number: WP9709276
Speed Control Lever
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PartSelect #: PS11747016
Manufacturer #: WP9709276
The speed control lever on your stand mixer allows you to adjust the speed that the mixer is running at. The lever is approximately 3.5 inches long, with a black plastic handle at the top. The speed c...
$12.95
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Sandra
December 19, 2019
Looking for dough hock and beater that will fit my model K45SS.
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Hi Sandra, Thank you for your question. The part number listed under your model number for the dough hook is PS11757067 and the part number listed for the beater is PS11757063. We hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

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Janette
December 30, 2019
How do i remove the bowl from the base? After using the dough hook, it gets wedged onto the mixer and i can't budge it.
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Hello Janette and thank you for writing. First, you need to remove the hook by pulling up and turning it to the left, which will release the hook, then you can remove the bowl by turning it to the left and pulling up. For your convenience, we have attached the link to your manual. We hope this helps. Good luck with your repair. https://www.manualslib.com/products/Kitchenaid-K45ss-Classic-Stand-Mixer-12872.html

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Connie
March 10, 2020
Would like order info for part # 3 cover for front end where attachments connect & # 37 power replacement cord for my classic mixer
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Hi Connie, thank you for your question. Certainly, here are those parts: PS11775314, and PS12731171. If you are looking to purchase this part then you can do so by either adding it to your cart and going through the check out process online, or by calling our customer service line and ordering with one of our agents. We hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.

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Sandra
December 19, 2019
What kind of oil do i use for my model and how do i oil it. Where does it go into?
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Hi Sandra, thank you for your question. This would be the part you are looking for: PS12583821. Good luck with your repair.

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DOUG
March 29, 2024
Mixer shifts gears as it should all the way to 10. However, the speed of the mixer doesn't increase above level 6. The speed stays the same from 6-10. Will replacing the speed control solve this problem or is there a "transmission" issue, or both? Thanks!
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Hi Doug, thank you for your question! Based on our research, the issue is with the speed control plate, part number PS11748567. It controls the speed of the stand mixer motor. You may need to replace it to fix the issue. We hope this helps.

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Speed Control Lever KNOB BROKEN
Pulled the Knob off of the new Lever then pressed it on the old Lever. I had to order the whole lever because it was the part nearest the knob in the illustrated parts break-down. I RECOMMEND THAT THE KNOB BE ADDED TO THE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAK-DOWN.
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Speed Control Lever
  • Robert from Minot, ND
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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motor would run but mixer wouldn't operate: broken worm gear
My girlfriends' stand mixer failed when the accessory drive cap fell into the mixing bowl and jambed the beater, spliting the worm gear. The teeth on this gear are made of nylon and are molded to an aluminum center. This part is designed to fail in situations like this, saving the more expensive transmission parts. Following a repair manual I found online, I first removed the rear cover and pulled out the cord strain relief out from the base. Next I removed the drip cup from around the base of the planetary drive. I then used a pin punch to drive out the pin holding the planetary to the center shaft and removed the planetary. The unit was then inverted and I removed 4 screws holding the bottom cover to the gear case, and the 5 screws from around the planetary drive. The bottom cover was then lifted off. Three screws holding the worm gear bracket in place were then removed and the worm gear assembly lifted out. A small pin holds the worm gear to the shaft. I drove this out with a small pin punch and the shaft and worm gear were then removed. There is also a thrust washer on this shaft, and it's location is important. Make a note for re-assembly. The new gear was installed and the entire process reversed for re-assembly. A successful repair completed! My girlfriend would have replaced this $200 appliance, but I was able to repair it for less than $30 including shipping.
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Worm Gear
  • Raymond from Shirley, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Mixer was making clunking sounds and shaking
I removed screws in a sequence that I felt wouldn't further damage the mixer until I had it completely unassembled. When I found the broken worm gear, I went online to find a part. I found an exploded view, but the part numbering was old, and the salesperson couldn't tell me what the worm gear and bracket assembly consisted of, as I only wanted the worm gear. After trying to drive the pin out of the assembly, and failing, I decided to back online and see if anyone else had a photo of the assembly. Luckily (and wisely) PartSelect,com did and that answered any questions I had. The price was better, too. Reassembly of the mixer was a cinch with the exploded view. It's working like new, and we're hoping for another 35 years of service from it! Thanks.
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Motor Brush Worm Gear and Bracket
  • Robert from Minden, NV
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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