KitchenAid Professional 600 Speed Selector Replacement

Written By: Tallon Dotinga
  • Comments: 10
KitchenAid Professional 600 Speed Selector Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

As an expensive mixer that is built to last, some key components do go bad from time to time. Overall, your investment, with a few fixes along the way, will nearly last a lifetime. This guide will demystify your repair to your KitchenAid Pro stand mixer.

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    • Take out the screw which holds on the silver band using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Remove the silver band.

    Maybe start with unplugging it ?

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    • Remove the four Phillips #2 screws located around the mixer where the band was removed.

    • This picture only shows two of the screw that you need to remove. The other two are on the exact opposite side of the mixer.

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    • Remove the top of the mixer to reveal the inner parts.

    • The top should lift off, but may not if it is stuck. A sharp strike from the back with the hand may unstick it. It will slide forward about a 3/8 of an inch. Push it back again from the front and it should be free enough to lift.

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    • Locate the selector switch.

    • Remove the two Phillips #2 screws holding the selector switch in place.

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    • Unplug the cords attached the drive motor to the switch.

    • We suggest numbering them left from right so they are reattached to the replacement part in the right order.

    I would suggest labeling with what they go to (line, motor 1, etc) since at least for the HD version they changed the board layout so you need the labels to match them up.

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    • Pull out the Selector Switch.

Conclusion

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

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Tallon Dotinga

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8 comments

The instructions are to unplug the cords from the motor but the removed selector switch pictured shows the cords were removed from the selector switch. Is there a way to remove the cords from the selector switch without breaking them? donmilo@yahoo.com

Don Singleton -

The replacement part looks like a major part in the mixer and probably costs a bundle like most replacement parts… sometimes deems the replacement “not worthy” to repair!

It’s like a car that cost $25K but, all its parts if you buy them separately, it will cost you $150K !!!

david almogi -

The speed selector MSRP is $89.99 and can be found on places like eBay for $35-60. For only needing some simple tools and a little time, this fix saves you from the cost of buying a new one. These are designed to be repaired/refurbished.

Rachel Johnson -

When the speed selector is replaced, what is the rpm for “stir”?

everything is working, but it still seems too fast at 120rpm and I can’t see a difference between speeds 6, 8, & 10.

Jessica -

The advice about kitchenaid600 switch was good. The form to get me able to say thanks was not.

What thehelldoyouwant -

I replaced the switchbox as the machine was having difficulty starting and switching speeds and finally would not turn on at all. Plugged it in after replacing and tested and it ran 12-15 seconds and I turned it off to install the grinder attachment and turned it on, nothing. Removed the grinder attachment and turned it on, nothing.

Treacy Elliott -

The head of my mixer fell off - there are 4 screws that replace it (some are missing so I can get some) but how do you put them in when the top is on? I'm confused.

Laurie Cancellieri -

Most likely there is NOTHING wrong with the speed control board. You have a dirty one. When you get to step 4, pivot the board out without disconnecting anything. Remove the 4 screws that attach the plastic cover to the board and CAREFULLY remove the plastic cover. Get a spray can of contact cleaner and spray the hell out of the slider slot and the black microswitch above it. Go to town on them, particularly the switch nub on the bottom of the microswitch. put the slider to full speed and the knob to full speed and reattach the plastic cover to the board. Check to see it slides freely and clicks like it should. Reassemble the mixer and enjoy its function. The reason these fail is crud gets in the slider and switch. Contact cleaner fixes them both for less than $20 a can!

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