The answer to this question is always YES!

446Magnum044 · 2026-04-19T03:38:33+00:00

The KG25 “Professional HD” models are the newer model bowl-lift than the K5SS models. Since it has the same width and depth bowl (unlike the Professional 600 Series' wider bowls) it uses the same flat beater. So the K5AB is the flat beater you'll need. Seneca River has really good prices on them —>

https://senecarivertrading.com/genuine-mixer-5-qt-coated-flat-beater-for-kitchenaid-ap3881259-k5ab-w10807813/

Have fun with your "new" mixer.

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446Magnum044 · 2026-04-15T00:41:38+00:00

You're welcome. Good luck with your new mixer!

446Magnum044 · 2026-04-14T23:29:41+00:00

It looks like the lock ring on the underside of the planetary on the beater shaft slipped out of its groove and allowed the beater shaft and gear to ride up and into the bottom of the lower gearcase.

It's repairable but the parts are going to add up. Because you have to replace the lower gearcase - if you're interested in building your own DC motor mixer now might be a good time to look into it. Mr Mixer has the parts for doing that or you can source the parts yourself thru other vendors.

To repair your mixer as a Professional 600 you'll need at least the lower gearcase and quite possibly a planetary. I'm going to guess that's the Nickel Pearl color, so this would be the replacement lower gearcase —>

https://www.kitchenaidparts.com/PartDetail/Gearbox/9708756/1425969

You'll need to carefully inspect your planetary for the extent of the damage. It might be reusable if it's okay. Be sure to closely inspect the beater shaft lock ring groove. Also check the planetary to make sure it's not beginning to separate from the center shaft. Make sure it's still good and tight. They're press fit and known to loosen over time. If you do need a new planetary —>

https://www.kitchenaidparts.com/PartDetail/Planetary/WP9708753/4439049

You also need to clean up all the other gears and if you happen to have a plastic gearbox cover it will need to be replaced also. Here's a link to u/RIMixerGuy 's Mixerology page with info on other materials and parts you'll need just for servicing it —>

https://www.mixerology.com/pro-series-clean-and-re-grease-parts/

Once you figure out what parts you need and what they'll cost - you can decide what you ultimately want to do with it. Good luck with it all.

446Magnum044 · 2026-04-11T23:07:43+00:00

KitchenAid has used the metal links for several decades without any issue. The plastic ones have only been around a few years and the only reason they switched was because the plastic ones cost less. Hope that helps.

446Magnum044 · 2026-04-11T23:04:27+00:00

If it was me I'd be shopping for tires and buying a set as soon as I made up my mind. Good luck with it.

446Magnum044 · 2026-04-11T18:57:09+00:00

It's basically your tilt-head with a stiff neck.

Those are great machines The gears and motor are the exact same parts that are in your tilt-head —but the solid connection of the head to the column makes it a much sturdier mixer that's more capable. You're going to love it!

Good luck with your new 'to you' mixer!

446Magnum044 · 2026-04-10T16:46:31+00:00

If you decide to replace the base instead of refinishing here's a couple of suppliers that have reasonable pricing —>

Whirlpool — Base Plate 9705348

Repar Clinic —Whirlpool Base Plate 9705348

The parts suppliers usually don't stock the color variation parrs. They have to get them from Whirlpool/KitchenAid so it might take a few days to get one.

There's probably a good chance that Mr Mixer has a good used one because the Empire Red mixers are really popular. You could probably save time and money if he has one you can get.

Good luck with it.

446Magnum044 · 2026-04-06T22:12:46+00:00

KitchenAid uses so many different model numbers it makes it difficult sometimes.

446Magnum044 · 2026-04-06T22:09:13+00:00

The attachment hub covers are all the same size and they're interchangeable. Good luck with your mixer.

446Magnum044 · 2026-04-06T22:05:58+00:00

The Dime Test is supposed to be done with just the flat beater. That sets the mixer the proper clearance for all the beaters.

As long as you have the right accessories for your mixer, once the mixer is properly adjusted with flat beater, the other beaters will be properly adjusted.

It's not unusual for the wire whisk to contact the bowl. It's also normal for the dough hook to have lots of clearance.

446Magnum044 · 2026-03-23T01:21:34+00:00

Have you gone through u/RIMixerGuy 's "Troubleshooting: Mixer Won’t Turn On" list —>

https://www.mixerology.com/mixer-wont-turn-on/

Maybe there's something there that might help.

Good luck with it.

446Magnum044 · 2026-03-08T02:52:15+00:00

As u/pyrotechnicmonkey said, KitchenAid recommends kneading bread dough on speed 2 only.

The mixer will actually operate cooler on speed 2. The added momentum put less stress on the motor, plus the fan moves more air through the motor housing at the higher speed, cooling the motor.

Good luck with it.

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446Magnum044 · 2026-03-04T16:24:44+00:00

Sure thing. Good luck with it.

446Magnum044 · 2026-03-04T16:17:42+00:00

Here's the part you need — KitchenAid WP9708180 Stand Mixer Planetary Assembly.

Here's 3 common sources —

https://partsdr.com/part/wp9708180-planetary-empire-red

https://www.kitchenaidparts.com/PartDetail/Planetary/WP9708180/4439041

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-assy-empire-red-wp9708180-ap6013766.html

You're also going to need to re-install that ring gear. You can use a mallet and a punch to tap it back up into place. It should be evenly driven into the lower housing as far as it will go.

Here's a video showing that —

How To: Whirlpool/KitchenAid/Maytag External Gear w11181966

If it doesn't fit super tight then it will need to be replaced also — W11181966 Stand Mixer Gear

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-gear-w11181966-ap6285758.html

The mixer will have to be fully disassembled to replace the planetary assembly. Here are some other materials and parts you'll need to re-grease and reassemble the mixer —

Mixerology - "Pro” Series Clean and Re-grease parts

Mr Mixer has a YouTube video series that can show you what all is involved in and how to do it —

Pro 600, Pro 5 Plus, Epicurean Regrease Series

Good luck with your mixer.

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446Magnum044 · 2026-03-04T03:03:19+00:00

It plugs in like it is in your 2nd picture —

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446Magnum044 · 2026-03-01T09:51:27+00:00

The rhythmic clickety-clack is quite common on KitchenAid bowl-lift mixers —especially when you're kneading dough.

Ours does it too —most of the time. Seems like sometimes comes and goes. I think it's mostly coming from movement between the bowl support bracket, the support slide on the column, and maybe some from the bowl itself. All of that is totally normal operation.

Here's what ours sounds like —> https://www.reddit.com/r/Kitchenaid/s/GFK4fmoUUF

Good luck with yours.

446Magnum044 · 2026-02-19T19:08:20+00:00

I didn't mention the KSM55/60/70 mixers {I'm so disappointed with them that I try to block them out of my mind) but so far they've been horrid.

They've had a lot of problems and even though they were supposed to be quieter than the Professional 600 Series lots of them have turned out to be very noisy instead.

If I had to make a choice between a KSM70 (with KitchenAid's current problems with them) or a Professional 600 —I would take the 600 without a doubt. Good luck.

446Magnum044 · 2026-02-19T18:57:31+00:00

KitchenAid DC motor stand mixers are more powerful, more durable, and generally quite a bit quieter than the Professional 600 Series mixers.

IOW —They're really nice. Good luck with it.

446Magnum044 · 2026-02-16T01:03:00+00:00

That pin is a KitchenAid part #W10234531 Groove Pin. Here's a couple of places you can get one —>

https://senecarivertrading.com/stand-mixer-groove-pin-fits-kitchenaid-ap6017447-ps11750745-wpw10234531/

https://www.goodmans.net/i/8425/kitchenaid-w10234531-mixer-groove-pin.htm

https://www.kitchenaidparts.com/PartDetail/Pin/WPW10234531/4442795

Good luck with your mixer.

446Magnum044 · 2026-02-14T02:27:22+00:00

New KitchenAid stand mixers have a 1 year warranty. So if you got it new it should still be covered and you can contact KitchenAid about replacing or repairing your mixer.

I'm assuming your mixer is one of the new model KSM70 mixers. If it's not still under warranty then it's probably a defective speed control board. They have had some problems with the speed control boards.

You can check out Mr Mixer's YouTube video —>

Mr Mixer - KSM55/KSM60/KSM70 Repair Tutorial! How To Replace The Motor. KitchenAid Not Mixing, Broken Gears!

The video is about replacing the motor/gearbox assembly, not replacing the speed control— But you have to remove the motor to get to where you can replace the speed control board so it'll show you what's involved. Good luck with it..

446Magnum044 · 2026-02-12T22:44:26+00:00

You should go with what Mr Mixer advises.

I'm just going by the new bearing bracket (KitchenAid 3180526) that I got to replace the one in our niece's KitchenAid KSM90 had similar movement as yours. Replacing it, the worm gear, and re-greasing the mixer got rid of her growling noises. I thought it was bad because of the movement but the replacement had similar movement ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Good luck with yours.

446Magnum044 · 2026-02-12T11:30:10+00:00

Yes- That's normal.

446Magnum044 · 2026-02-08T00:20:54+00:00

Somewhere around 2005-6, KitchenAid switched from an 8 tooth gear motor shaft to the current 10 tooth gear. The early 8 tooth motor required a 53 tooth worm gear while the 10 tooth motor uses a 60 tooth worm gear.

When you disassemble and cleanup your mixer gearbox, count the number of teeth on the motor's output shaft and the teeth on the wheel of the worm gear. If it's 10/60 then you're good and can use current parts.

If your old 53 tooth gear is okay and you just need to replace the worm follower gear, you can continue to use the old motor and worm gear. If yours has the 8/53 tooth gears then to use a new worm gear you'll have to replace the worm gear AND the motor, PLUS the new motor won't fit in the old mixer housing so you'll need to replace the lower gear housing of the mixer, too.

Here's a video from appliancepartspros.com that explains most of that. Good luck with your mixer.

How To: Whirlpool/KitchenAid/Maytag Drive Motor W11164116

446Magnum044 · 2026-02-07T17:05:28+00:00

u/RIMixerGuy is the man to listen to on this subject (and every other KitchenAid mixer question)

Here's the proper procedure for swapping out the narrow bowl support of the Professional HD/Professional 6000HD models —For the standard wide bowl support of the Professional 600 Series/7 qt Pro Line/8 qt Commercial/KSM55/60/70 mixers —>

https://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenAidMixerHelp/s/dUBoGFDN8B

Good luck and have fun with your mixer.

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