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23rd Apr 2011, 9:49 pm | #1 |
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Sunbeam Model 12 Mixmaster
My mom has a Model 12 from 1981, it has recently decided to run on only one speed, I took the rear cover off and cleaned all of the flour and old food debris out, however, it still only has one speed. From what I have gleaned from the internet, it MIGHT be the capacitor. Anyone on here have any thoughts?
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28th Apr 2011, 6:48 pm | #2 |
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Re: Sunbeam Model 12 Mixmaster
Im sure someone here will be able to help
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1st May 2011, 10:02 am | #3 |
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Re: Sunbeam Model 12 Mixmaster
I have a Kenwood mixer and the speed control in that is via, I think, a triac. I suppose it's a bit like a dimmer switch on lighting circuits. I guess that if your Sunbeam is similar it might be a short circuit device. Good luck with it.
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1st May 2011, 11:10 am | #4 |
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Re: Sunbeam Model 12 Mixmaster
We really need to see what sort of motor it has - if it's an induction motor speeds can only be changed by changing the number of poles.
Later Kenwoods did indeed use a triac but earlier ones used a mechanical speed changing device. Don't know about the Sunbeam.
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