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KP26M8XMC4 KitchenAid Mixer - Instructions

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Teeth in planetary stripped where shaft seated
Removed cover, removed retaining clip from shaft. Removed gear, removed shaft pin. Removed shaft. Installed new planetary and installed pin, gear, retaining clip. Installed covers. Tested Sat.
Parts Used:
Planetary (Metallic Chrome) Mixer Retaining Pin
  • ROBERT from BEAVER, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Screw cracked on the front of the mixer
Skewer the screw in with my fingers,
Parts Used:
Mixer Thumb Screw
  • Mrs Brenda from LYNNWOOD, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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mixer was very noisy when running and made a horrible grinding sound
My husband removed screws and took top off mixer. Then he took out the gears and cleaned them from all the grease. After he did that he could see the gears that were all worn. We went on line ordered the new gears and in a couple of days the parts were here and he put them back in and greased it all again and put the top and screws back in place. Mixer sounds much quieter. Thank you.
Parts Used:
Mixer Worm Gear Worm Following Gear
  • Thomas from Bluffton, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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needed to replace rubber foot on mixer
The insertion part of the foot was tapered to fit in the hole in the mixer. Simple pressure was not the answer. So I used a small key, placed it on the bottom of the foot, after applying a little vegetable oil on the foot, and tapped it into place. Worked well.Joe
Parts Used:
Mixer Foot
  • Joseph from SAINT LOUIS, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Broken thrust bearing kit caused damage to the worn gear
Disassambled the gear-train.Removed all broken pieces and grease from gear case. Cleaned gear case and all parts. Reassembled gear-train with new parts and packed all with suitable quantity of new grease. Test run with variable speeds assuming working smoothly.
Parts Used:
Mixer Worm Gear Mixer Thrust Bearing Kit
  • Ming from Columbus, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Worm gear had stripped so changed out several gears and parts
Opened the gear housing and removed all gears. Cleaned out all grease. Biggest issue was getting the retaining ring; very tight. Gears were difficult to pull easily. In replacing gears they did not sit easily and took a little rubber hammer to re position worm and upper gear. Be sure to have the right grease for food devices and don’t under grease. And have patience of which I have a short supply.
Parts Used:
Hub Gear Worm Following Gear Mixer Front Bearing Mixer Retaining Pin Mixer Retaining Ring Mixer Thrust Bearing Kit
  • Michael from MANASSAS, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Worm gear wore out
Dismantled gear box pulled all gears out and replaced worm gears
Parts Used:
Worm Following Gear Mixer Retaining Ring O-Ring Fiber Washer
  • Bunny from WAMEGO, KS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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followed directions given, removed all the old grease .did a short test run , then replaced with new grease. the reason the gear was striped was my fault mixing too much bread at one time. we have a coffee house and use the mixer every day.
Parts Used:
Worm Following Gear
  • Joseph from Mentone, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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gear teeth worn off worm gear
replace worm gear
Parts Used:
Worm Following Gear
  • Jamie from Jamestown, ND
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Stripped Gear Mixer would not mix
I have replaced so much on this mixer I can take it apart in my sleep. # speed controllers and now 2 gears. just wish we still had the 40 year old mixer we had, never half as many problems. New are not made like the old.
Parts Used:
Worm Following Gear
  • Robert from PEORIA, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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The stand mixer would not rotate at low speed. Upon disassembly found one of the two alignment pins of the upper gear case broken.
1. Removed the decorative band then the upper motor cover.
2. Removed the upper gear case cover. Found one of the two alignment pins broken.
3. Inspected gears.
4. Cleaned out old grease.
5. Repacked with new food grade grease.
6. Reassembled.
Parts Used:
Gearcase Housing with Gasket
  • Russell from NEW LONDON, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Speed switch bad and Initially thought new part was wrong!
At first thought part was incorrect as the electrical connection tabs on the circuit board were not inline as the existing part. However, upon closer examination I realized that the same quantity of tabs existed on the new part and although not inline, were clearly marked the same as the original part. Unit was easily replaced and is operating just like new.
Parts Used:
Stand Mixer Speed Control Board and Knob (Black)
  • Richard from Harrodsburg, KY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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The mixer started making a loud knocking noise
Unscrew the top and remove it , 4 more screws to remove the top of gear box , wipe out the old grease , lift the gears , but to remove the center gear you need a special narrow tip plier to remove the snap ring . Changed the center gear , apply new food grade grease and with reverse order putting back all remaining parts . Worked fine .
Parts Used:
Hub Gear
  • Reza from STAMFORD, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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white plastic part on the lifter handle
Took off all the screws to open the mixer and install the new parts.
Parts Used:
Bowl Arm Lift
  • ROBERT from LARGO, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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attachment planetary gears stripped
removed top housing, removed gear housing cover, removed all gears, cleaned out all grease, obtained gears and new housing cover, fit all gears in housing, filled with grease and put on housing cover.
Reassembled mixer.
Parts Used:
Hub Gear Gearcase Housing with Gasket
  • John from ST AUGUSTINE, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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All Instructions for the KP26M8XMC4
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