How to Add Oil to a Kitchen aid Artisan Stand Mixer

Kitchen aid artisan stand mixer often last more than 30 years with no repairs or adjustments. Although some of these mixers appear to leak oil, this actually is an indication that the old grease is separating.

Wrap the kitchen aid stand mixer wall plug in a plastic bag and secure it with a rubber band. This is a safety measure to ensure that no grease gets on the plug.Remove the drip cup. The drip cup is the silver ring that encircles the planetary housing. Use a small flat screwdriver on the top lip of the drip cup to loosen and remove it.Lay the kitchen aid artisan stand mixer on its side. It is a good idea to put a towel or cloth underneath the kitchen aid mixer.

Remove the groove pin that holds the planetary gear assembly to the center shaft. Use a 5/32-inch punch to do this. Removing the groove pin allows the planetary assembly cover to be removed.Pry the planetary gear cover down and off the shaft using two flat screwdrivers.Unscrew and remove the five screws on the perimeter of the gear assembly. These screws hold the internal gear assembly to the gear case. This is the first area that must be packed with grease.

Remove the old grease with grease remover and a flat screwdriver, popsicle stick or knife to aid removal of dried or packed old grease.Fill this gear assembly area with new grease as the kitchen aid artisan stand mixer is reassembled.Unscrew and remove the four large screws that secure the base to the top portion of the kitchen aid mixer. Use a large Philips screwdriver.

Remove the three Phillips head screws from the worm gear assembly that secure it to the top housing.Lift out the worm gear assembly. Check the worm gear, the shaft and pinion. The shaft and pinion has 11 teeth on the kitchen aid artisan stand mixer; on all other models, it has 10 teeth. If the condition of the worm gear assembly is still pristine, lightly coat all surfaces of the worm gear assembly with new grease before reassembling the kitchen aid mixer.

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