Common reasons a Kenwood food processor won't power on?

[Thomas Martinez]

Why the Kenwood processors will not turn on at all. From what ive read it is usually because the bowl is not fully locked into the machine. There is a safety interlock switch on these that will not allow the motor to start unless the bowl is in the correct position. The other issues ive seen is wire connection inside the base of the machine. It could be the on off switch, it could be a bad diode on the control side of the machine. The safety lock switch on these could also break. A faulty motor is also on the list of potential issues although this is usually if all else are ruled out. Finally, the fuse in the plug could be blown. This will turn off the machine completely though so people tend to not think of this.

 

[Planet of the]

The interlock switch every time in my experience. Ive done maybe 6 or 7 of these and only once was it the main switch. Its the little plastic tab that hit the microswitch that wears down or snaps off which prevents the machine from locking.

 

[Courageous Cat]

Fuse in the plug. Always check this first. I have to go in and do this every time and the fuse is blown. People just do not think of this when they have to replace the machine.

 

[Dull Dragonfly]

wait is the interlock just a regular microswitch or is it something kenwood specific? Could you just replace this with a generic one from like an old washing machine door or something?

 

[Motionless Mantis]

The bowl not being locked is 80% of the calls my mum makes me about her one lol. She will rotate it half a millimeter and suddenly its broken.

 

[Planet of the]

wait is the interlock just a regular microswitch or is it something kenwood specific? Could you just replace this with a generic one from like an old washing machine door or something?

Usually a standard microswitch yes. I have done a few with omron switches and just replaced these with a generic one off ebay.

 

[Dist]

Anyone who has had to repair a food processor themselves instead of just buying a new one for 2024 has my respect. Most would just chuck the machine in the bin.

 

[Dull Dragonfly]

Usually a standard microswitch yes. I have done a few with omron switches and just replaced these with a generic one off ebay.

Interesting. So its specifically the lever style of the switch then? Does it have to be the exact same throw distance to be use in this machine or else will it be dangerous to use one that might not fully actuate with the bowl?