kenwood chef a901p?

Here is an updated wordy wordy which I hope will help......
KENWOOD CHEF Model A 901

Do Not try to remove the knob.
Remove the two screws in the above pictures so the top part of the machine may be fully opened.

Remove the Terminal cover and disconnect the power cable


BTW make notes or take digital photos so you know what goes where on re assembly!!

Now move to the top of the unit and undo the three screws that hold the Liquidiser mount to the case.

Remove all the plastic supplementary outlet covers at the front of the machine
At the front, underneath the “power arm” where the whisk fits, there are two screws which hold the top cover on
Take them out and remove the top cover….




The motor is held into the casing by the three bolts which are in eccentric plastic bushes. These allow the belt to be tensioned on reassembly… I suggest you mark their rotational positions before disassembly. (A magic marker line across the slots and onto the housing works well) With the motor loosened, remove the toothed belt and, after removing the screws, slide the motor out of its housing….You still do not need to take the control knob off it’s spindle…

There is a plastic spacer on top of the motor …Make sure you remember which way up it’s fitted..!
So now you should have the motor out of it’s housing

I hope you can see the speed adjusting screws and the brush housings in this photo

Here are the bits which, I think, usually fail…
0.047 mF Capacitor
0.15 mF Capacitor
220 ohm resistor
0.56 ohm Resistor
The Triac Brushes Old & New



These web sites sell parts
Samples prices here>>>>>>
KENWOOD A 901 Parts Motor adj 0.56 ohm 220ohm 0.15 mf 0.047 mf SP+clip+Bolt Armature TRIAC 5 FEET
Bush Brush Belt Resistor Resistor cap cap Speed Adj with Post
Scr Kit screws

4kenwood.co.uk £4.25/10 3.99 ea £5.99 £2.50 £3.99?ea 5.99 £4.00

torreelectrics.co.uk £9.33pr £1.41 £1.41 £4.47 £4.47 £28.42 £5.23 6.32 £2.50

masterspares.com 29.99

But always see what you can get in MAPLIN Electronics Salisbury or Christchurch

If you need to readjust the speed of the thing use the pair of adjusting screws (One shown above) But make sure you adjust them equally… You should be able to get at them through the vents in the black plastic casing at the bottom of the motor after it’s reinstalled, but you may have to locally increase the slot widths to get at it…. (Needs a thin shanked cross head driver)
Have Fun
Shout if I can help
This is my write up of what I’ve done a few times now ..
E & O E as ever
and I am NOT responsible for what happens!!!! Cheers Bob E… (r.egerton
at {The snail sign}
tiscali.co.uk)
LOOKS AS THOUGH YOU'LL have to email me the pics haven't come through... Ho Hum

Bob E....
November 2011

during use of i heard a loud pop and the capacitor exploded and the machine stopped working what should i do now

Riaz Mahmud
March 2011

thanks for the info and do you think it is worthwhile repairing it, and if so where do you suggest I purchase a new motor

Rosemary

Rosemary Marks
August 2008

thanks for the info and do you think it is worthwhile repairing it, and if so where do you suggest I purchase a new motor

Rosemary

Rosemary Marks
August 2008

Hi,

My motor has burnt out on my kenwook chef a901 is it possible to purchase a new motor and is it worth while repairing it.

Rosemary Marks
August 2008

Remove all the loose plastic bits and then the three screws which secure the bayonet fitting for the liquidiser ... Then there are three Screws under the plate When you unscrew these the motor should come out ( Downwards !!)

You'll also have to disconnect the metal stay that holds the motor and gear unit up when u put he bowl in place. Otherwise you cannot get the motor out...
Disconnect the motor from the power cable ( mine had a choc box type of connection) And it should all come out...
Anyway that's what I did at about 1800 hrs today!!
Send me an email on allegretto@tiscali.co.uk if you're stuck... I've taken photos!!!
Cheers Bob E.....

Bob Egerton
December 2007