Hiya,
I am sorry to hear you are having problems with your speed on your mixer.
I have added a link below for a help video on adjusting the speed on your mixer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM3t46afGcc
I hope this helps you solve the problem!
SOURCE: KitchenAid K5SS mixer speeds up beyond set speed.
I have the same mixer and I believe your problem is the governor that is on the back of the motor. You can figure it out by downloading the repair manual here:http://store.mendingshed.com/kitaidparts.html The manual has all the info you need; including a troubleshooting section. The governor is availible from the the same site here:http://store.mendingshed.com/kagovernor.html What tipped me off on my K5SS was looking at the governor as it ran and I could see it moving back and forth; not steady like it should. Good luck!
SOURCE: k45ss kitenaid mixer surges at low speeds
Hi. Go to mendingshed.com and download their free Kitchenaid Service Manual. This valuable document will help you to tune up your mixer, and covers the K45SS model. They also sell kitchenaid parts.
Go to kitchenaid.com and search for a parts manual for your mixer. Enter your model# thusly k45sswh.
If this solution has assisted you, please rate it. Good luck! ricardok45.
SOURCE: My wife's Kitchen Aid Artisan 325W mixer has
You need to adjust the mixer speeds. Obtain a copy of the KSM150 Repair Part List from
Kitchenaid.com. Remove the screw holding the End Cover and locate the three screws from
the Control Plate. All three (2 top left and right, and 1 bottom) must all be adjusted.
1. Loosen the lock nuts enough & Turn the 2 top screws clockwise until they cannot be turned
anymore. Leave the bottom screw alone for now.
2. Use a dab of white paint or paper whiteout to mark the positions of the Phillips screws.
3. Plug in your mixer and Set the speed selector to "Stir".
4. Turn each top screw One full turn couterclockwise (alternating between Left and Right)
Keep making one full turn at the time (for both left and right) until the motor starts running.
5. Put your hand near the Agitator shaft and allow it to brush your finger slightly. Use your
watch or clock and start counting the number of times the shaft touches your finger in
60 seconds. The correct count should be 60 RPM (Rounds Per Minute). If it is less
or more than 60, give each screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise or clockwise and start counting
again. Now tighten both lock nuts.
6. Set the speed selector to "6" and turn the bottom screw either clockwise or counterclockwise
to achieve a speed of 180 RPM.
For your reference, the planetary RPM's for the 5-qt. tilt-head Artisan Stand Mixer are as follows:
Stir speed - 60
Speed 2 - 95
Speed 4 - 135
Speed 6 - 180
Speed 8 - 225
Speed 10 - 280
the lower setting is for stirring. this is a high quality machine that is made to take a beating. you are just hearing the motor wind up. think of it like a jet engine starting, its made to run its smoothest at high rpm's, so it sounds funny at low rpm's but nothing is wrong with it.
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