I have kitchenaid K4-B. cord wire that plugs in wall is good.outside rubber peeled off.Everything else is in tack. can I wrap it with 333 electrical tape? Any ideas? Trying not to replace cord.Thank U

Take the four screws off that separate the top of the mixer from the stand,they are just above the handle that locks the bowls up when mixing.once you get the top off you will see where the wires connect to,simply disconnect the wires,remember which colors go where,because when you put the new cord on you will need to know where each color goes,it pretty straight forward,once cord is screwed in,put top of mixer back together and the screws are evenly tight.plug it in and mix away,if there's no power orbit sparks unplug right away and check wires ,to make sure you got in right spot and they are tighten down all the way.

When your stand mixer does not turn on the problem might be a lack of electrical power, broken wires or a failed motor or control problems. First, check the outlet's GCFI breaker and reset it if it's tripped. If the mixer still won't work when plugged into a working electrical outlet then unplug the mixer and check the power cord.

Well you did well for never taking a mixer apart before, the only thing i would say is that you made a serious mistake with the lithium grease. KA uses a food safe grease that will not get anybody sick when it drips into the food being mixed. As to replacing the cord on current mixers (since 1978) all is done right at the rear opening now.

But!!!! there could be a break in the grounding wire inside the back of the mixer motor head, it is easy to check. face the rear of the mixer and look at the top you will see a small screw, remove it and gently lift the rear cover up and out muck more up than out (you could break off the mounting ears on the bottom of the rear cover) then look at the plug wires, white and black wires should be attached by clips to speed control switch the green grounding wire should be attached to the mixer frame with a screw, if it has come off then put it back on, the screw should have fallen out when the rear cover was taken off if the screw has come out, it may just be loose also so use a phillips head screw to tighten down. please let us know if this helped or you need more help there may be a more serious electrical problem that needs to be dealt with.

Hello Mark,

The problem is at the back of the unit. The speed control (black thing that all of the wires attached) is not functioning properly it has to sets of contactors. You will have to take the back of and play with the contactors. Unplug the unit and adjust the contactors then plug in and try it. You may also want to purchase a new speed control.

The part costs 27.95, part # 1394070 and is located at http://www.repairclinic.com/Kitchenaid-Switch-Parts?z=100&gclid=CKSD5NriuKcCFUVqKgodIE2b_g

There is a website at the name of www.marbeck.com. They have plenty of KitchenAid products and accessories. I found the wire whip that you would need for that model at a price of $17.99. Here is the exact web address: http://www.marbeck.com/mixers_kitchenaid_beaters.html

I hope that helps out.

The cord is item #26 in this parts diagram. You can order it from Kitchenaid, or you can cut the old plug off the end and put on a new plug.

http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/assets/pdfs/literature/Repair%20Part%20List%20-%208212369.pdf

Pull the plug from the wall outlet. Remove the mixer's end cap and you will see the wire coming into the mixer thru a strain relief bushing. Push it in and then the cord will be easy to remove.

http://www.marbeck.com/mixers_kitchenaid_beaters.html
Here you can order any and all parts for this machine

does the plug run through the base or the back of the unit?

check the motor it could be burnt if it is replace it.good luck