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My kitchenaid ksm150 has problems with the speed. how do i fine tune the speed. At 1 its as fast at 4 or 6 now. I noticed 3 screws at the back. What is the default setting

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Hiya,

I am sorry you are having issues with your mixer!! I have added links below for our help videos on adjusting the speed settings which I think will help you:
https://www.kaparts.co.uk/Help/KitchenAidHelp/KitchenAidMixerHelp/KitchenAidSpeedSettings/tabid/615/Default.aspx

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM3t46afGcc

I hope this helps :)

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SOURCE: Kitchenaid K5A mixer 10 speed only runs on fast, no slow speed

Pull the back off and there will be two screws at the top of the Speed Control Plate and a 3rd screw at the bottom. Tighten the top two screws down. bakerboy49203@yahoo.com. Let me know if it works.

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SOURCE: Kitchenaid K45SSWH Mixer only starts fast then sometime slows

You can try adjusting the speed control as shown in section 6 of the service manual:

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/mendingshed/kitchenaidservicemanual.pdf

Also remove and clean the brushes as shown in the same manual pg 8 fig. #30.

Posted on Apr 19, 2010

Thao Nguyen

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SOURCE: Kitchenaid Artisan KSM150 Stir problem - Stir

You are not adjusting the screws correctly. All three screws (2 top left and right, and 1 bottom)
must all be adjusted. Here is how:

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


Posted on Jul 03, 2011

Thao Nguyen

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SOURCE: Kitchenaid stand mixer KSM90EM turns

Get a Copy of the Repair Part List from Kitchenaid.com.
You need to adjust the mixer speeds:

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 be adjusted. Make sure that the Control
Plate is not damaged in any way, contacts are not charred or burnt,etc...

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

Posted on Jul 31, 2011

Thao Nguyen

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SOURCE: Kitchenaid artisan ksm150 - Motor

Get a copy of the Repair Part List of your model from Kitchenaid.com
Remove the Motor Housing (1). The Latch Lever (3) is connected to the Latch (10)
and held in place to the Lower Gearcase (5) by the Latch Bearing Screw (8). This
screw is visible from the outside and located near the Latch Lever.
Tighten this screw to fix your problem.

Posted on Aug 04, 2011

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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
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