Have a PVi8B mixer that has stopped working suddenly. Doesn't do anything when you flip the switch to "ON" are there fuses that could be the problem?

Does the mixer not turn on at all or the beater just wont turn? Depending on the mixer it could have a fuse that shuts the mixer off if over heated, but it could also be gears.

If you can get the model off of the bottom of the mixer, and then give a bit more information on how it is not working then we can help you with the repair.

Also yes, the butter would most likely be the reason the mixer stopped working. You are supposed to use butter that is soft & at room temperature. I find that if you are in a rush or forgot to soften the butter you can cut it up into small slices and then cream it in your mixer and it doesn't strip the gears.

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How do you apply more pressure? What brand and model of mixer is it?

Very much the symptom of a worm (follower) gear needing replacement. Three are videos of this posted on the net and you can find the Service Manual at:

http://www.kitchenaidparts.eu/documents/pdf/service-manual/classic-svc-manual-new-email-version.pdf

Check the fuse, and the bowl should be in place

If the mixer died completely and no noise at all comes from the machine you need one of three things.
1. New brushes2. new speed control switch3. a new motor.

The KP26 is a 6 quart mixer of the new design, post 2002, it is easy to work on and relatively inexpensive for parts if it turns out to be the motor that will be about $100.00, the speed control about 30.00, the brushes on this mixer cannot be replaced you have to install a new motor, sry about that. Hope this helps let us know. But first check that the electric outlet you are working from has not tripped the breaker on the circuit too. I know I know it's silly to say but check the outlet first before you spend a dime on anything.

https://wiringdiagram.2bitboer.com/kitchenaid-k45-wiring-diagram/ good luck!!

check the brushes

My fantastic guy just rebuilt my A200. He says it's likely that your back plate is slightly off center so that the center arbor is touching the windings-- any contact and the machine won't run. The tolerances are thousandths of an inch in there.

you probabley bent the switch lever so the little indent on the lever won't stay positioned in the off detent. probabley need new switch lever. part doesn't cost much .not hard to put in if your mechanicly inclined , if not a repair center can do it for you.