Diana Boyd Posted on Dec 22, 2013

Mixer leaking oil is it possible some got into my cookie batter

Leaking oil i think is it possible it got into my cookie batter i saw someting brown splashed on the back of the bowl but thought is was vanilla until i slid the mixer back and saw brown on my counter top wiped it up and smelled oil

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It's pretty impossible to say for sure without having been there to witness it, but it seems possible that it happened. Some mechanical oils and greases are all-natural and wouldn't harm you if you ate a little of them, but that's not something that KitchenAid would ever tell you. As frustrating as it is, I for one would probably choose the safe route and make a new batch.

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Posted on Nov 02, 2008

SOURCE: K45SS leaks lubricant

From what I see, the "O" ring on the vertical center shaft that could be the problem and/or the transmission case gasket. I will let you know what i find when I venture into my mixer. Also, if you decide to try and repair your mixer, plan on replacing the nylon worm gear while you have it apart. Aparently they are known to strip or break. The cost should be minumal for all parts depending on your model, worm gear is between $14.00 to $25.00, the "O" ring maybe $1.00 at your local hardware store and the transmission gasket should be about $5.00. Mixer grease is $17.00 but I think I can find a sutible substitute locally. Check out http://www.goodmans.net/get_list_10.htm for more information and parts.
-DM

Anonymous

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Posted on Jan 16, 2009

SOURCE: KitchenAid model K45SSWH doesn't work

Check and make sure the brushes are in correctly. There is only one correct way. The brushes are tapered and need to go in with the taper bypassing the little notch inside. They hard to see but, they are in there, Good luck.

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Posted on Dec 21, 2010

SOURCE: Attachments are touching the bottom of the mixer

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