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  Quick Fix: How to Replace the Motor Capacitor on a KitchenAid Food Processor

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Quick Fix: How to Replace the Motor Capacitor on a KitchenAid Food Processor

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There aren't many things more frustrating than having your food processor malfunction in the middle of your dinner preparation. Learn to keep it well maintained by replacing a defective capacitor in 8 easy steps. Read the article below to get started.
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Removing the capacitor

1. Remove the bottom cover of the food processor

Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the food processor, then remove the bottom cover.

 


2. Open the capacitor housing

Use a screwdriver to remove the 2 screws on the capacitor housing.

 

 


3. Remove the capacitor wires

Pull the wires off of the capacitor with a pair of needle-nose pliers.


4. Remove the capacitor

Remove the capacitor from the housing.

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1. Install the new capacitor

Place the new capacitor into the capacitor housing. 

2. Replace the wires

Install the wires onto the new capacitor in their original location. 

3. Reinstall the housing cover

Use a screwdriver to fasten the housing cover with the two screws that were removed earlier.


 

4. Replace the bottom cover

Place the bottom cover back into position and secure it using the 4 screws. 


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  Conclusion By following this article step-by-step you should have no problem replacing the capacitor in your KitchenAid food processor. We make it easy to find the parts you need and help you get them installed. Check out all of the KitchenAid food processor parts we offer here.
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