What is the diode in the Sunbeam mixmaster 2360 attached to the motor

What is the diode in the Sunbeam mixmaster 2360 attached to the motor

There is a small black diode with an orange conical tip on the back of my mixmaster 2360 and I can’t read what it is. I can’t find any wiring diagrams or service manuals for the newer models. If anybody knows what this diode is, it is much appreciated!