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KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Spark while replacing brush and now the mixer won't turn on

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:45:30 -0700

Messed up while putting the brush spring back into the side of the mixer and left the power on. While inserting the brush head there was a pop and spark. Now when I insert the brush head (double checked the orientation) the motor still won’t turn on. Guess that means I shorted something, but is there anything I can do to fix it from here?

⟐ Commented June 27, 2025 at 12:45 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: kitchen aid mixer s45ss won't turn on

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:00:58 -0700

my kitchen aid mixer s45ss won't turn on .What happened was when I replaced the worm gear I put it back together and didn't noticed that a wire was pinched and it shorted out so I went on google and they said that I might need to replace different parts so i now replaced the armature ,motor brushes,control plate and speed sensor and it still won't turn on what could be next?

⟐ Answered February 10, 2025 at 17:00 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Why won't my mixer turn on?

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:58:09 -0700

I have my KitchenAid Classic Mixer plugged into the wall and when I turn it on to any of the speeds nothing happens. I've tried to unplug it and plug it back in but I cannot get it to turn on!

⟐ Answered February 10, 2025 at 13:58 MST

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 August 19, 2024 at 5:30 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: How to change the motor? Ours has lost it's umph.

Fri, 12 May 2023 07:53:55 -0700

Our K45SS still turns on but doesn't have the power for anything thick. Still whips liquids just fine. Do I need a new motor or just a part? Can I do it myself?

⟐ Answered May 12, 2023 at 7:53 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Oil or grease leaking into mixing bowl?

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:02:05 -0700

My KitchenAid mixer has recently been leaking some type of oil or grease out of beater shaft. It sometimes drips into the mixing bowl! Do I need to replace the grease in my mixer or is it one of the seals? Thank you!!

⟐ Commented December 23, 2022 at 19:02 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Off on switch popping bck to on

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:00:45 -0700

When I try and turn my mixer off it keeps going back to the low speed. The lever (switch) keep popping back to on and will not stay in the off position.

⟐ Answered November 06, 2022 at 18:00 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Why is my mixer hot and leaking oil?

Mon, 16 May 2022 16:18:07 -0700

My mixer is leaking oil from under / behind the logo band ( has kitchenaid ,classical the speeds on it. How can I get an actual manual for this thing 😫 I'm so frustrated with this!!

⟐ Answer edited May 16, 2022 at 16:18 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: My locking lever is stuck; does not release so. I can tilt the head.

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 13:26:41 -0700

As above. The lever does not move so I can’t raise/lower the tilt head.

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 October 27, 2021 at 21:18 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: rubbing noise when starting the mixer

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:37:11 -0700

My kitchenAid Mixer started to make a horrible rubbing loud noise when I start it. The noise stops after it runs for a while. What’s wrong w it??? :-(

⟐ Commented October 08, 2021 at 12:37 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: K45SS Mixer - spring for speed control

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:20:44 -0700

I took apart my mixer to clean/re-grease. I fouled up and disconnected the spring attached to the speed control lever. Does anyone have a picture of how it should connect? Thanks!!!! Our mixer is probably 30 years old……

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: speed to fast on stir

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 09:44:55 -0700

my mixer make funny noises and the stir setting is to fast after a five minute continuous use it starts to want to turn off. What do I need to fix

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Stand Mixer Speed Control Is Not Changing Speed To Desired RPM

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:36:25 -0700

I have a 2007 K45SSWH. It was only running at high speeds from Stir on up. So after reading message boards and watching some videos I decided to replace the speed plate, brushes, and the speed governor just to be sure.

Now that I’ve done all that. If I tighten the top two screws all the way down to when it stops and back them out, it goes from being off to about 75-80 RPM instead of 60rpm like everyone suggests.

I tried them at 3/8” like a lot of guides say and it goes even faster.

I am unsure what to try now?

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: How can I adjust the height of the beater?

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:26:41 -0700

The beater head of my mixer is being damaged from being too low! Can I adjust the height to add clearance between the bowl and the beater head?

⟐ Commented January 28, 2021 at 1:26 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Mixer stops when shifting from 10 down to 8

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 19:51:05 -0700

Classic Model # k45ssac It works fine in the lower gears. If I get to 6 too fast, it stops sometimes. If I get to 10 and shift it down to 8, it stops. It turns back on at 4. Sounds fine, speed tested in all gears.

⟐ Edited by author November 22, 2020 at 19:51 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Pin hinge came out

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 20:28:05 -0700

Pin hinge came out of the mixer body. Can it be put back in? I have been unable to get it back in.

⟐ Answer accepted October 25, 2020 at 20:28 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Did I forget a screw?

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:36:23 -0700

Hi,

I replaced the grease in my old KitchenAid K45SS two weeks ago. The machine works and I thought everything is right.

But yesterday, during cleaning the room, I found a small screw on the floor and I don´t know where it came from.

I thought about my KitchenAid repair and now I´m scared if I forgot one screw.

Can someone tell me if the KitchenAid K45SS Classic has such a screw, and if where did i forgot mine? (It is regular check paper so each square is 5mm. the screw has a length of ca. 1cm and the hea is about 6mm)

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Answer accepted October 14, 2020 at 17:36 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: plugged it into 220v instead of 110v,now runs on full speed all time

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:53:49 -0700

I had plugged my kitchen aid classic mixer into 220v instead of 110v. It started running of full speed from the second use. Now even after plugging into 110v it runs in full speed.

⟐ Answered September 03, 2020 at 12:53 MST

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 April 02, 2020 at 13:18 MST