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Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement

Introduction

The Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper with Bowl Scraper (Model 70730) is a versatile machine that provides the functions of a food processor, food chopper, and vegetable chopper. The device has two speeds plus pulse and 450 watts of power.

This guide outlines the steps to replace the motor connecting the drive shaft to the chopping blade.

Warnings:

  • Be sure device is unplugged before beginning replacement.
  • Be aware of lubricant along the bottom of the drive shaft.

What you need

    1. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement, Bowl: step 1, image 1 of 1

      • Unscrew the cover by turning it counterclockwise.

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    2. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

      • Grab the scraper by the midsection to remove.

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    3. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

      • Carefully remove the blades by lifting them off of the blade shaft.

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    4. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

      • Rotate the bowl counterclockwise to release it from the base.

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    5. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

      • Make sure there is no food or grime along the outside of the bowl or the base.

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    1. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement, Switch: step 6, image 1 of 1

      • Using a metal spudger, pry the switch from the front of the device.

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    1. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement, Drive Shaft: step 7, image 1 of 1

      • Using the metal spudger, remove the four adhesive plastic covers that hide the screws.

      • These covers are adhered to the screws.

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    3. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
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      • Remove any excess glue that is adhered to the screws with the precision tweezers.

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    4. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

      • Using a JIS #1 driver, remove the four 10 mm screws.

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    5. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

      • Lift the driveshaft off of the base.

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    1. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement, Motor: step 11, image 1 of 1

      • Reach in and remove the set of 3 gears.

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    2. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the four 8 mm JIS #1 screws that were revealed after removing the set of gears.

      • There will be lubricant on the screws.

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    3. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

      • Flip the device over so the bottom is visible.

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    4. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

      • Using a JIS #1 screwdriver, remove each of the four suction cups that are attached to the bottom of the food processor.

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    5. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

      • Using a JIS #1 screwdriver, remove the four 12 mm screws on the bottom.

      • The screws are recessed about 3 mm inside of the device and may not be easily visible.

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    6. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the two 4 mm screws underneath the on/off switch with a JIS #1 screwdriver.

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    7. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

      • Pull the bottom plate away from the base.

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    8. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

      • Using a JIS # 1 screwdriver, remove the three screws on the white bracket.

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    9. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the white bracket and guide the wires away from their holders. Be careful not to dislodge the spring held inside the base.

      • Be careful not to dislodge the spring on the cylindrical white piece next to it.

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    10. Hamilton Beach 70730 Motor Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1

      • The motor can now be removed from the inside of the food processor.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Thanks for the guide! I would never have thought to dig through the grease in the gearbox to find the 4 machine screws buried under there. Turns out that my motor is fine, but the thermal fuse strapped to the windings burned out. $5 fix for a $150 device!

Louis H - Reply Share

I didnt see any thermal fuse

Micah the Challenger - Reply Share

Where do I find

Micah the Challenger - Reply Share

On the bottom of the motor, connected to red lead, wrapped in white shielding

Fidel Cashflow - Reply Share

My Hamilton Beach food processor stopped working. So I ordered another bottom part(motor assembly) but t it will not come on either. Are they not interchangeable?

nelda lowe - Reply Share

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