My grinder attachment isn't working and it is clear that the fault is within the mixer. What could be wrong?
I was mincing meat and all seemed ok, when the grinder stopped turning. I removed it and cleaned it, but to no avail. I then removed it and turned on the mixer to see whether where the grinder mechanism slotted in was turning smoothly. It wasn't and eventually stopped. I assume something is damaged within my Artisan? I should add that it is still working as a mixer.
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Answers & Comments
It sounds like the accessory drive gear and the bevel gear have failed. It's unlikely the gear on one will fail without wrecking the other. It's going to involve splitting the gear cases to find out. Back cover off, black wire and white wire unclipped from speed control plate. Upside down on a towel and pedestal off. Chrome drip ring off, punch pin through on planetary and remove it. Undo 9 screws through from bottom gearcase and you can lift the bottom case off the top and find out. If the gears are ground up you will need to clean all the old contaminated grease out and replace it along with the damaged gears. The grease is special food grade grease available from kitchen aid probably in a large enough tin that will ensure you never need to buy more in your lifetime.