How can I fix my Kenwood Chef A701A mixer?

My Kenwood Chef mixer doesn't stay closed but bounces open when used is this easy to fix

Rhonda
October 2016

might be that the brushes need changing.
ebay might have if you need.

Paul
November 2013

hi my kenwood a701a seem to be having problem smoke came out of it and smell the speed knob dont seem to ajust properly how can i fix it please help thank u

rita power
August 2013

Sorry to read of problem with your A701A. I am currently writing my own Service Manual for the A701A, for others to use. But cannot use original drawings or text from the original Kenwood Service Manual, due to copy write.

I have completed gearbox removal, strip, greasing & rebuild. Speed adjustment, repairing paintwork & more. Takes a while to do because I have to photograph everything & label parts on photographs, then write & edit clear instructions. A bit like a Haynes Manual. To do this properly I have to carry out all the work myself, before writing instructions.

The bad news is the electrical section is the next thing I will be writing. I may be able to help you though. Can certainly tell you how to remove & re-fit motor using Original Kenwood Service Manual Methods. I offer this as guidance only as I have not yet carried out this work myself.

Options, buy capacitor, resistor, brushes kit, this may not solve problem entirely. Buy re-conditioned or second hand working motor with all electrics confirmed as working. All above available on Ebay.

Have it repaired, I know of these people but haven't used them myself, they have a good name though. Google kenwoodchefrestore or kenmix. Suggest avoid cheap repairers.

If you need information ask on here & I will do my best to help. Will watch this site until 20/6/13.

These mixers are magnificent pieces of British design & engineering. A full mechanical/electrical restoration including paintwork costs vastly less than a new Kenwood I believe now manufactured in China.
Hope this helps.

Roger
June 2013

I have the macine handbook.. E-mail me on :-
graham AT ashstore DOT co DOT uk
for a pdf version.

Graham
March 2013

I recently bought A702 Kenwood Chef and there is no instuction manual and I don't know how to attach the beater to the mixer. can anyone help

Pauline
August 2012

i have a kenwood mixer 701a i can find a hook for mixing the bread can you help please

rossi r. 07714332945
March 2011

This link worked on 22 Nov 2008:
http://www.kenwoodservice.co.uk/instructions/UK/instructions-A701.pdf

Chris
November 2008

Hi there, if anyone downloaded the PDF could they email it to me please as that link is no longer accessible.

thank you

iamnoone@optusnet.com.au

russell
September 2008

the cost of fixing it would be high get one on ebay for $A50.00 second hand

anthony p41492
October 2007

I was on the lookout for a replacement bowl for a 7 series that I was given.

After keeping an eye out on eBay I noticed that there were several parts up for auction including components.

Naturally there are no guarantees that this stuff works but it may help.

Alan.
April 2007

I recently needed a part for my A701A mixer and found a store online called www.belstar-electrics.co.uk. They were able to identify the part I needed and send me a replacement for a very reasonable price.
Hope this helps.

Bernie McAlister
March 2006

http://www.kenwoodservice.co.uk/instructions/instructions-A701.pdf

this is the service manual for the the mixer probably the capacitor or the winding on the motor has gone weak

david
July 2005

If the fault with your machine is that it needs a replacement part, then you have a problem. You will in that circumstance have to find someone with a store of second hand parts for this model. And that I think would be tricky.

I say this because I recently telephoned Kenwood about parts for my A701A and they said that they are no longer supporting the model

Stu-Art
July 2005