How Can I Put a Rheostat on a KitchenAid Mixer?

A rheostat is a type of potentiometer with two terminals used to control the amount of electricity that reaches a device. They are used in light dimmer switches, fans, soldering irons, generators and other electrical devices that require precise control of electrical current. There are some available that are constructed to plug a device into with a dial to control the speed or temperature of the item plugged into it. These rheostats are the easiest to use with a KitchenAid mixer that has a broken speed control, as they do not require installation inside the mixer.

Instructions

1. Ensure that the rheostat and mixer are set in the "Off" position.

2. Plug the rheostat into the wall socket.

3. Connect the KitchenAid mixer's electrical plug into the available female socket on the rheostat.

4. Turn the mixer on to its highest setting while leaving the rheostat off.

5. Adjust the dial on the rheostat slowly upward until the mixer reaches the desired speed.

Tips & Warnings

• Ensure that the mixer is turned off after each use of the rheostat to avoid accidentally turning it on the next time it is used with the rheostat.

References

• Topbits.com: Rheostat
• National Magnetic High Field Laboratory: Rheostat