KitchenAid Ensemble KGHS01PMT/WH User manual

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
JOB AID 4317356
KAL-5
FRONT-LOADING
GAS AND ELECTRIC
DRYERS
MODELS: KGHS01PMT / WH & KEHS01PMT / WH

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made
on our products by anyone other than Authorized ervice Technicians.
FORWARD
This KitchenAid Job Aid, “Ensemble™ Front-Loading Gas and Electric Dryers,” (Part No. 4317356),
provides the technician with information on the installation, operation, and service of the
Ensemble™ Front-Loading Gas and Electric Dryers. It is to be used as a training Job Aid and ervice
Manual. For specific information on the model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,”
or “Tech heet” provided with the dryer.
The Wiring Diagrams used in this Job Aid are typical and should be used for training purposes only.
Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product when servicing the unit.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goal of this Job Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the service technician to
properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the KitchenAid Ensemble™ Front-Loading Gas and
Electric Dryers.
The objectives of this Job Aid are to:
• Understand and follow proper safety precautions.
• uccessfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.
• uccessfully perform necessary repairs.
• uccessfully return the Gas or Electric Dryer to its proper operational status.
Copyright © 2004, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
afety First ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Model & erial Number Designations ............................................................................................. 1-2
Model & erial Number Label And Tech heet Locations ............................................................. 1-3
pecifications .................................................................................................................................. 1-4
KitchenAid Dryer Warranty ............................................................................................................. 1-5
Pedestal Warranty........................................................................................................................... 1-6
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 2-1
Installation Instructions ................................................................................................................... 2-1
Installing The Dryer On The Pedestal ........................................................................................... 2-23
PRODUCT OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
COMPONENT ACCESS ....................................................................................................................... 4-1
Component Locations ..................................................................................................................... 4-1
Removing The Electronic Control Board ........................................................................................ 4-2
Removing The Console & The Touchpad ubassembly ................................................................ 4-4
Removing The Door witch ............................................................................................................ 4-6
Removing The Thermal Fuse, Thermistor, Drive Motor, & Belt witch .......................................... 4-7
Removing The Heater, The High-Limit Thermostat, & Thermal Cutoff
(Electric Dryers Only) ................................................................................................................ 4-10
Removing The Belt, Drum, & Rollers ............................................................................................ 4-12
Removing The Drum Light ocket ................................................................................................ 4-15
Removing The Moisture ensor ................................................................................................... 4-17
Removing The Burner Assembly, Flame ensor, And High-Limit Thermostat
(Gas Dryers Only) ..................................................................................................................... 4-18
COMPONENT TESTING ...................................................................................................................... 5-1
Heater ............................................................................................................................................. 5-1
Drive Motor...................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Thermal Fuse .................................................................................................................................. 5-3
Thermistor ....................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Thermal Cutoff (Electric Dryers Only) ............................................................................................. 5-5
Door witch ..................................................................................................................................... 5-6
Gas Burner Coils ............................................................................................................................. 5-7
Burner Ignitor .................................................................................................................................. 5-7
Flame ensor .................................................................................................................................. 5-8
High-Limit Thermostat ..................................................................................................................... 5-8
DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................... 6-1
Diagnostics...................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Diagnostic Guide ....................................................................................................................... 6-1
Display Fault/Error Codes ......................................................................................................... 6-2
Diagnostic Tests ........................................................................................................................ 6-2
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................. 6-4
Troubleshooting Guide .............................................................................................................. 6-4
Troubleshooting Tests............................................................................................................... 6-4
WIRING DIAGRAMS ............................................................................................................................ 7-1
Electric Dryer................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Gas Dryer ........................................................................................................................................ 7-1
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— NOTES —

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SAFETY FIRST
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this Job Aid and on the appliance. Always
read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
“DA GER” or “WAR I G.” These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
You can be ki ed or serious y injured if you don’t
immediate y fo ow instructions.
You can be ki ed or serious y injured if you don’t
fo ow instructions.
GENERAL

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS
MODEL NUMBER (DRYER)
MODEL NUMBER (PEDESTAL)
SERIAL NUMBER (DRYER) SERIAL NUMBER (PEDESTAL)
MODEL NUMBER L A B 2 7 0 0 P MT 0
PRODUCT GROUP
L = Domestic Laundry
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
A = Laundry Accessory
FEATURE CODE
B = Pedestal Base
PRODUCT WIDTH
FILLER
FILLER
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
COLOR CODE
MT = Meteorite, Q = White
ENGINEERING CHANGE
MODEL NUMBER KGH S01PMT0
PRODUCT GROUP
K = KITCHE AID
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
G = GAS
E = ELECTRIC
FEATURE CODE
H = HORIZO TAL
FEATURE CODE
S = SUPERBA
SERIES
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
P = 2004
COLOR CODE
MT = METEORITE, WH = WHITE
ENGINEERING CHANGE (NUMERIC)
SERIAL NUMBER M P 4 6 01003
MANUFACTURING SITE
MARION, OH
YEAR OF PRODUCTION
P = 2003
WEEK OF PRODUCTION
PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
C P 01 10001
MANUFACTURING SITE
C = CLYDE, OH
YEAR OF PRODUCTION
P = 2003
WEEK OF PRODUCTION
PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL
AND TECH SHEET LOCATIONS
The Model/Serial Number label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below.
Tech Sheet Location
(Located Under Top Cover)
Mode & Seria Number
Labe Location

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SPECIFICATIONS
BRAND KitchenAid KitchenAid
MODEL NUMBER KEHS01PMT/WH KGHS01PMT/WH
FUEL Electric Gas
CABINET COLOR Meteorite/White Meteorite/White
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
FREESTANDING XX
PEDESTAL XX
STACKABLE XX
CAPACITY (cu ft) 77
CAPACITY NOMENCLATURE SUPER CAPACITY SUPER CAPACITY
AUTO CYCLE TERMINATION
ENHANCED EH (Fuzzy Logic) XX
SENSEON CONTROL XX
LINT HANDLING
FRONT SCREEN XX
CONTROLS Electronic Electronic
CONTROL LOCK OUT XX
CONTROL TYPE PRIMARY Rotary Rotary
CONTROL TYPE SECONDARY Tap Touch Tap Touch
NON-HEATED DRY RACK XX
MULTI-VENT OPTION 4 WAY 4 WAY
UTILITIES
FREQUENCY 60HZ 60HZ
MOTOR RATING 1/3 HP 1/3 HP
HEATER ELEMENT 5400W
GAS BTU 22000
RATED AMPERAGE (ELECTRIC) 28
DIMENSIONS (UNCRATED)
HEIGHT OF TOP 37.4" (95.0 cm) 37.4" (95.0 cm)
TOTAL HEIGHT 37.4" (95.0 cm) 37.4" (95.0 cm)
WIDTH 27" (68.5 cm) 27" (68.5 cm)
DEPTH
ELECTRIC 30.75" (78 cm) 30.75" (78 cm)
GAS + 1 INCH 31.75" (80.6 cm) 31.75" (80.6 cm)
DEPTH DOOR OPEN 51" (129.5 cm) 51" (129.5 cm)
PRODUCT WEIGHT 143 lbs. (64.8 kg) 143 lbs. (64.8 kg)
WARRANTY
LABOR 2 Years 2 Years
PARTS 2 Years 2 Years
PORCELAIN TOP 10 Years 10 Years
MOTOR/ELEMENT/BURNER 5 Years 5 Years
CONTROLS 5 Years 5 Years

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TWO-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
For two years from the date of purchase, when this dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions
attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified replacement parts and repair
labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a KitchenAid designated
service company.
THIRD THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ELECTRONIC
CONTROL BOARDS, ELECTRICAL ELEMENT, GAS BURNER, MOTOR
For the third through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this dryer is operated and maintained according
to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified replacement
parts for the following components, if defective in materials or workmanship: any electrical element on electric
models; the electronic control boards, any burner on gas models; replacement of the motor.
THIRD THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON
DRYER DRUM AND TOP/CABINET ASSEMBLY
For the third through tenth years from the date of purchase, when this dryer is operated and maintained accord-
ing to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, KitchenAid will pay for factory specified replacement
parts for the dryer drum and top/cabinet assembly should they rust due to defects in materials or workmanship.
KitchenAid wi not pay for:
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your dryer, including venting. Heavy 4 in. (10.2 cm) metal exhaust
vent must be used. Refer to the venting section of this manual and your Installation Instructions.
2. Service calls to instruct you how to use your dryer, to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or reset
circuit breakers, or to replace owner accessible light bulbs.
3. Repairs when your dryer is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, floods, acts of God, improper installation
(including, but not limited to, venting with plastic or flexible foil), installation not in accordance with local elec-
trical and plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by KitchenAid.
5. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States and Canada.
6. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.
7. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
8. In Canada, travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas.
9. Any labor costs incurred during the Limited Warranty periods.
KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this warranty does not app y. Contact your authorized
KitchenAid dea er to determine if another warranty app ies.
If you need service, first see “Troubleshooting” in the Use and Care Guide. Additional help can be found by
checking “Assistance or Service” in the Use and Care Guide, or by calling our Customer Interaction Center at
1-800-422-1230, from anywhere in the U.S.A. or write: KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances, Customer Interac-
tion Center, 553 Benson Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2400. In Canada, call KitchenAid Canada at 1-800-
807-6777.
KITCHENAID DRYER WARRANTY

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL PARTS
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Pedesta is installed with the listed washer or
dryer and operated according to the instructions provided in the washer or dryer Owner’s Manual
or Use and Care Guide, supplier will repair or replace any of its mechanical parts if defective in
material or workmanship.
WARRANTY RESTRICTION
If the Pedesta is subject to other than private family use and or used with any other product than
those listed in the installation instructions, the warranty is null and void.
PEDESTAL WARRANTY