We have same mixer, belonged to my partners late mum ,so we we like to keep it and use it, but its smoking ! Now i have confidance to have a look at it! If can get parts hopefully can restore it to its former glory. Guess we could replace it but it has sentimental value as she remembers her mum using it over 40 years ago! Thanks for posting this.
@@DaftOldMan thanks , i'll let you know when i investigate. I saw kit on e bay that inc brushes, do they all have brushes? Not sure of model number of ours yet, i'll dig it out from cupboard later and have a look.
Great detailed and thorough fix! Only thing is the lowest speed became too slow. I believe the 2 screws holding the board control the lowest speed if you tighten or untighten them. I am not sure. I recently replaced the x2 capacitors because they were smoking and bulging and I believe I adjusted the lowest speed using these 2 screws. Thanks for sharing
I’ve not watched the whole video as I freaked out when it got to the part needing a soldering iron! But I was glad to see new feet were fitted. When age compresses the feet, it reduces air flow which is crucial for the life of the machine. Now to try and find out why mine is leaking grease…
I think they all leak grease as they get old because the fatty part of the grease separates from the runny part. (technical terms!!) The grease left inside is usually very thick. The soldering is easy. You can do it.
@@DaftOldMan 😂😂😂 I do own a soldering iron - I’ve just never used it! I’m not sure starting on my precious Kenwood Chef is a good plan. But I may watch some videos. Thank you for the feedback and the encouragement.
I still have my Kenwood Chef 901 here in Thailand that I bought in England in 1967 ish. The heat sensor tripped out a couple of years ago, due I think to overloading while making bread, or to the average temperature of 33c here maybe. I removed the sensor because I couldn't get a replacement.Is there a way to repair it. I'm still using the mixer, but I don't want it to seize up. I am no electrician but your video is very clear and precise. Thank you.
Just got a a901 from a colleague. This video helped me to strip it back to clean some stubborn crumbs. It is filthy inside so im gonna deep clean it and re grease it when we get better weather. Would you suggest petroleum jelly on all moving parts?
Professionals use proper food safe grease but I think petroleum jelly is good enough as it is safe to eat if any gets in food. Car grease is not food safe.
Hello, my Kenwood circuit board is exactly the same with burnt out capacitors and not able to read the specs, could you please help me and let me know what capacitors I need to get, thanks
I know the answer comes over 1 year after the question, but: My mum owns a Kenwood Major KM230 and the circuit board looks pretty similar to the PCB of this model. As of the view at timestamp 4:45: The value of the big front capacitor: 150 nF The value of the big rear capacitor: 100 nF The printing on the triac says: PH 71719 m8745 On a quick search I wasn't able to find this exact type of triac. There is an article on "Instructables" with the title … "Kenwood Chef A902 A904 AC Motor Speed Control Module" … which holds a lot of additional information about this type of Kenwood machines. At this site you can find a schematic of the PCB and more.
DOM, thank you for posting this. My wife and I used it to tune up her 45 year old Kenwood Major. Your details and videos were great.
Thank you for commenting and I am glad it helped.
We have same mixer, belonged to my partners late mum ,so we we like to keep it and use it, but its smoking ! Now i have confidance to have a look at it! If can get parts hopefully can restore it to its former glory. Guess we could replace it but it has sentimental value as she remembers her mum using it over 40 years ago! Thanks for posting this.
I am glad you found this video of some use. Thank you for commenting. The smoking is probably a dying capacitor.
@@DaftOldMan thanks , i'll let you know when i investigate. I saw kit on e bay that inc brushes, do they all have brushes? Not sure of model number of ours yet, i'll dig it out from cupboard later and have a look.
Great detailed and thorough fix!
Only thing is the lowest speed became too slow. I believe the 2 screws holding the board control the lowest speed if you tighten or untighten them. I am not sure. I recently replaced the x2 capacitors because they were smoking and bulging and I believe I adjusted the lowest speed using these 2 screws.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for commenting.
I’ve not watched the whole video as I freaked out when it got to the part needing a soldering iron! But I was glad to see new feet were fitted. When age compresses the feet, it reduces air flow which is crucial for the life of the machine. Now to try and find out why mine is leaking grease…
I think they all leak grease as they get old because the fatty part of the grease separates from the runny part. (technical terms!!) The grease left inside is usually very thick. The soldering is easy. You can do it.
@@DaftOldMan 😂😂😂 I do own a soldering iron - I’ve just never used it! I’m not sure starting on my precious Kenwood Chef is a good plan. But I may watch some videos. Thank you for the feedback and the encouragement.
오래된 기기들을 고치고, 복원하는 일은 안제나 즐겁습니다. 잘봤습니다. 760명 구독자. 축하합니다. 언제나 좋은 영상 부탁드립니다. 한국의 애청자가,,.,. Good job 👍👍🥰😍🤩
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A really good useful video. Very helpful. I was hoping that you be checking out the brushes as well.
Those caps really stink when they blow. Well done Sir.
Thank you for commenting. Yes it did stink.
Hello sir, just sent you an email asking for part name, screenshot marked with item included
great video really helped
I still have my Kenwood Chef 901 here in Thailand that I bought in England in 1967 ish. The heat sensor tripped out a couple of years ago, due I think to overloading while making bread, or to the average temperature of 33c here maybe. I removed the sensor because I couldn't get a replacement.Is there a way to repair it. I'm still using the mixer, but I don't want it to seize up. I am no electrician but your video is very clear and precise. Thank you.
Just got a a901 from a colleague. This video helped me to strip it back to clean some stubborn crumbs. It is filthy inside so im gonna deep clean it and re grease it when we get better weather. Would you suggest petroleum jelly on all moving parts?
Professionals use proper food safe grease but I think petroleum jelly is good enough as it is safe to eat if any gets in food. Car grease is not food safe.
Merci !
Thank you for this. Reminds me of my Dad fixing things how i miss him. Where are you? I have a kenwood that needs servicing?
Let's hope your dad is still fixing things in a better place.
Hello, my Kenwood circuit board is exactly the same with burnt out capacitors and not able to read the specs, could you please help me and let me know what capacitors I need to get, thanks
Hi how can we fix the speed control knob of a Kenwood chef A901
I bet the owner will like the lack of added smoke taste in the next cake.
It seems to be working well so the owner should be pleased.
Hi Mr. Dom.....thanks for sharing. Found it very interesting.
How do you source the parts?
Have a happy day 😊
Hi John. I got the parts from ebay. I bought a speed controller repair kit but only used the two capacitors. I also bought the rubber feet on ebay.
hello ' can you say what are the capacitors and triac values?
thanks
I know the answer comes over 1 year after the question, but:
My mum owns a Kenwood Major KM230 and the circuit board looks pretty similar to the PCB of this model.
As of the view at timestamp 4:45:
The value of the big front capacitor: 150 nF
The value of the big rear capacitor: 100 nF
The printing on the triac says: PH 71719 m8745
On a quick search I wasn't able to find this exact type of triac.
There is an article on "Instructables" with the title …
"Kenwood Chef A902 A904 AC Motor Speed Control Module"
… which holds a lot of additional information about this type of Kenwood machines. At this site you can find a schematic of the PCB and more.
Not exactly a refurbishment, haven’t touched the main gearbox or motor.
The motor and gearbox did not need attention and continue to work perfectly over one year later.