KitchenAid
Stand Mixer

Model #K45 Official KitchenAid mixer

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for KitchenAid K45 mixer, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

There are a couple of ways to find the part or diagram you need:

  • Click a diagram to see the parts shown on that diagram.
  • In the search box below, enter all or part of the part number or the part’s name.

Not all parts are shown on the diagrams—those parts are labeled NI, for “not illustrated”.

We encourage you to save the model to your profile, so it’s easy to access parts and manuals for your appliance whenever you log in.

For DIY troubleshooting advice and repair guides, visit our repair help section.

Search within this model
Parts List

Showing 10 of 65 parts

CAP-MOTOR BEARING#35

Motor and control Diagram

Cap-motor bearing

Part #B-18552

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

FIELD ASSEMBLY (220V., 50/60 HZ., 1 PH.)#18

Motor and control Diagram

Field assembly (220v., 50/60 hz., 1 ph.)

Part #B-240133

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

WASHER (2)#53

Motor and control Diagram

Washer (2)

Part #WS-2-35

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

CAP-SPRING SET (4161745 BRUSH ASSEMBLY)#47

Motor and control Diagram

Cap-spring set (4161745 brush assembly)

Part #B-116286

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

SPRING-BAFFLE (2)#38

Motor and control Diagram

Spring-baffle (2)

Part #C-17019

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

SHAFT - VERTICAL CENTER#13

Case,gearing, and unit Diagram

Shaft - vertical center

Part #C-240026

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

SCREW AND LOCK WASHER ASSEMBLY - #10-24 X 7/16"PHIL. FIL. HD. HELICAL LOCK WASHER (3)#10

Case,gearing, and unit Diagram

Screw and lock washer assembly - #10-24 x 7/16"phil. fil. hd. helical lock washer (3)

Part #SA-14-10

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

SCREW-RESISTOR RETAINING (2)#54

Motor and control Diagram

Screw-resistor retaining (2)

Part #B-20992

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

GEAR - INTERNAL (59T)#24

Case,gearing, and unit Diagram

Gear - internal (59t)

Part #C-115416

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

LATCH, LINK AND LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (INCLUDES ITEM NOS. 51, 52, 53 AND 54)#50

Case,gearing, and unit Diagram

Latch, link and lever sub-assembly (includes item nos. 51, 52, 53 and 54)

Part #B-24452

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Symptoms common to all stand mixers

Choose a symptom to see related stand mixer repairs.

Main cause: attachment clearance setting needs adjustment
Main causes: lack of electrical power, wiring failure, worn carbon motor brushes, bad drive motor, tripped overload switch, control problems
Main causes: bad lubricating grease, mixer sitting idle for weeks at a time, mixer running constantly for more than 30 minutes
Main causes: phase control board failure, wiring connection problem, faulty electronic control board
Main causes: bad wiring connections, faulty speed control plate, electronic control board failure
Main cause: worn carbon motor brushes
Main causes: bad worm gear, damaged planetary gear assembly

Repair guides common to all stand mixers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your stand mixer.

How to replace a stand mixer worm gear

Here’s how to replace the worm gear in your stand mixer if it’s worn or damaged.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a stand mixer phase control board

The phase control board works with the governor and control plate to control motor speed. Replace the phase control board if defective.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace stand mixer motor brushes

If the carbon brushes are worn and damaged, replace them using these steps.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all stand mixers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your stand mixer.

August 30, 2022

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.

August 18, 2021

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Find out what’s wrong with your appliance by following a circuit.

September 01, 2015

Stand mixer common questions

Stand mixer common questions

These common questions and answers can help you make the most of your stand mixer.