Hard
1-2 hours
This is an OEM part. The Control Plate Spring is made of metal and is used in all tilt head style mixers and many 5 quart bowl lift style mixers. The Spring keeps tension on the Control Plate, part number W10068260, so that it can maintain the speeds of the mixer. The Spring also connects to the Speed Control Lever. If the spring becomes stretched out, or if the hook breaks off, it needs to be replaced.
Spring WP3183680
OEM part for: KitchenAid, Whirlpool
Part Number: WP3183680
$9.22
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This Spring will fit the following 483 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
KitchenAid
Whirlpool
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This part replaces obsolete part #: , 3183680
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Slow speeds no longer work due to broken speed control spring
Hans - February 25, 2017
👍 1 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Adjustable Wrench, Hammer, Drift Punch
Parts Used
1. Disassemble Mixer
2. Find out replacement spring is 3/4 in shorter than existing broken spring
3. Lament the fact that your 37 year old mixer has been redesigned and replacement parts for the same model no longer fit properly
4. Locate and drill new hole in control arm to maintain similar spring tension to what the previous spring put on the speed control plate
5. Reassemble mixer
5a. Mixer no longer functions at all when plugged in
6. Breath a sigh of relief when you realize motor brushes were inserted incorrectly while reassembling the mixer thus preventing it from turning on
7. Be satisfied when everything is back together and working properly with the new modifications
8. Calibrate speed settings so mixer operates as designed
2. Find out replacement spring is 3/4 in shorter than existing broken spring
3. Lament the fact that your 37 year old mixer has been redesigned and replacement parts for the same model no longer fit properly
4. Locate and drill new hole in control arm to maintain similar spring tension to what the previous spring put on the speed control plate
5. Reassemble mixer
5a. Mixer no longer functions at all when plugged in
6. Breath a sigh of relief when you realize motor brushes were inserted incorrectly while reassembling the mixer thus preventing it from turning on
7. Be satisfied when everything is back together and working properly with the new modifications
8. Calibrate speed settings so mixer operates as designed
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The speed control lever needed replacement.
JAMES - December 10, 2016
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Mixer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
After viewing your KitchenAid repair video, we took half the machine apart in order to access the switch lever. 5 minutes, and a phillips screwdriver. Completed the repair. Extra caution needed with the small screws when reassembling. The video was most helpful.
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