KitchenAid KESC300H WH User manual

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
JOB AID 4317335
KAC-34
SELF-CLEANING
SLIDE-IN ELECTRIC
RANGE
Models KESC300H, KESC307H, KESH307H

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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, “ elf-Cleaning lide-In Electric Range,” (Part No. 4317335), provides the
technician with information on the installation, operation, and service of the elf-Cleaning lide-
In Electric Range. 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 “Wiring Diagram” provided with
the electric range.
The Wiring Diagram and trip Circuits 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 elf-Cleaning lide-In Electric Range.
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 range to its proper operational status.
Copyright © 2002, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
GENERAL............................................................................................................................... 1-1
afety First......................................................................................................................... 1-1
KitchenAid Model & erial Number Designations.............................................................. 1-3
Model & erial Number Label Location ............................................................................. 1-4
pecifications..................................................................................................................... 1-5
KitchenAid Electric Range Warranty.................................................................................. 1-7
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 2-1
Electrical upply Requirements ......................................................................................... 2-1
Moving The Range ............................................................................................................ 2-8
THEORY OF OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 3-1
Air Flow—Rear Panel ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Cooling Fan Air Flow ......................................................................................................... 3-2
The Bimetal witches ........................................................................................................ 3-3
The urface Element Limiter ............................................................................................. 3-4
The Door Lock olenoid & Door Latch witch................................................................... 3-5
How The elf-Clean Cycle Works ..................................................................................... 3-6
COMPONENT ACCESS ......................................................................................................... 4-1
Component Locations ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Removing The Control Panel, An Infinite witch & Bimetal witch ................................... 4-2
Removing The Electronic Oven Control And An Indicator Light ........................................ 4-4
Removing An Element & Limiter And The Hot urface Indicator Assembly ...................... 4-5
Removing The Cooktop Glass ........................................................................................... 4-7
Removing The Door Latch Assembly & The Door witch ............................................... 4-10
Removing The Dual Broil Element And The Hidden Bake Element ................................ 4-12
Removing The Convection Bake Element & Fan Motor .................................................. 4-14
Removing An Oven Light ocket Assembly .................................................................... 4-16
Removing The Meat Probe Jack ..................................................................................... 4-17
Removing The Oven Temperature ensor ...................................................................... 4-18
Removing A ide Panel ................................................................................................... 4-19
Removing The Double Line Break (DLB) Relay And The Cooling Fan Motor ................ 4-20
Removing The Oven Door ............................................................................................... 4-22
Removing The Decorative Glass, The Oven Door Handle, The Hinges,
And The Oven Door Glass........................................................................................... 4-23
Removing The Oven Door Gasket................................................................................... 4-25

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COMPONENT TESTING ........................................................................................................ 5-1
Bimetal witch ................................................................................................................... 5-1
ingle Element Infinite witches........................................................................................ 5-2
Dual Element Infinite witch (Optional) ............................................................................. 5-3
urface Elements & Limiters ............................................................................................. 5-4
Door witch ....................................................................................................................... 5-6
Door Latch Assembly......................................................................................................... 5-6
Hidden Bake Element ........................................................................................................ 5-7
Dual Broil Element ............................................................................................................. 5-7
Convection Bake Element ................................................................................................. 5-8
Convection Fan Motor ....................................................................................................... 5-8
Oven Temperature ensor ................................................................................................ 5-9
Cooling Fan Motor ............................................................................................................. 5-9
Double Line Break (DLB) Relay....................................................................................... 5-10
DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 6-1
Diagnosis ........................................................................................................................... 6-1
Failure / Error Display Codes—Tech heet #9753028, Rev. B ..................................... 6-1
Fault Error Code Charts................................................................................................ 6-2
Troubleshooting Charts ..................................................................................................... 6-3
Oven Temperature Calibration .......................................................................................... 6-6
WIRING DIAGRAM & STRIP CIRCUITS ............................................................................... 7-1
Wiring Diagram— #9753028, Rev. B................................................................................. 7-1
trip Circuits ...................................................................................................................... 7-3

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to ollow these instructions can
result in death, ire, or electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power be ore servicing.
Replace all parts and panels be ore
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
GENERAL
SAFETY FIRST
Your sa ety and the sa ety o 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 killed or seriously injured i you don’t
immediately ollow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured i you don’t
ollow instructions.
WARNING
WARNING

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IMPORTANT
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Sensitive Electronics
ESD problems are present everywhere.
ESD may damage or weaken the elec-
tronic control assembly. The new control
assembly may appear to work well a ter
repair is inished, but ailure may occur at
a later date due to ESD stress.
• Use an antistatic wrist strap. Connect the
wrist strap to the green ground connec-
tion point, or to an unpainted metal sur-
face in the appliance.
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• Touch your finger repeatedly to a green
ground connection point, or to an un-
painted metal surface in the appliance.
• Before removing the part from its pack-
age, touch the antistatic bag to a green
ground connection point, or to an un-
painted metal surface in the appliance.
• Avoid touching electronic parts, or termi-
nal contacts. Handle the electronic con-
trol assembly by the edges only.
• When repackaging the failed electronic
control assembly in an antistatic bag,
observe the previous instructions.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground range.
Failure to do so can result in death, ire, or
electrical shock.
WARNING
Tip-Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range
and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear
range oot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, i the
range is moved.
Failure to ollow these instructions
can result in death or serious burns
to children and adults.
WARNING

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KITCHENAID MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER K ES C 30 0 H BL 4
I TER ATIO AL SALES I D.
OR MARKETI G CHA EL
IF PRESE T
PRODUCT GROUP
K = KITCHE AID
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
DD = DUAL FUEL DROP-I / SLIDE-I
DR = DUAL FUEL RA GE
ED = ELECTRIC DROP-I RA GE
EE = ELECTRIC EYE-LEVEL RA GE
ER = ELECTRIC STA DARD RA GE
ES = ELECTRIC SLIDE-I RA GE
GD = GAS DROP-I RA GE
GE = GAS EYE-LEVEL RA GE
GR = GAS STA DARD RA GE
GS = GAS SLIDE-I RA GE
MERCHANDISING SCHEME
C = CERAMIC GLASS TOP
H = CERAMIC W/HALOGE
I = IMPERIAL
P = PROFESSIO AL / COMMERCIAL
S = STA DARD
T = TEMPERED GLASS TOP
CAPACITY / SIZE / SERIES / CONFIGURATION
1ST POSITIO 2 D POSITIO
1 = DROP-I 0 = 30″ WIDE
2 = DROP-I / SLIDE-I COMBO 6 = 36″ WIDE
3 = SLIDE-I
4 = COMMERCIAL
5 = STA DARD
7 = EYE-LEVEL
8 = 48″
9 = 60″
FEATURES
0 = STA DARD FEATURES
2 = PLUS FEATURES OR SEALED BUR ERS
W / GRILL / CO VECTIO OVE
3 = SEALED BUR ERS W / GRIDDLE / CO VECTIO OVE
4 = SEALED BUR ERS W / GRILL & GRIDDLE / CO VECTIO OVE
5 = DELUXE FEATURES
7 = DELUXE FEATURES / CO VECTIO OR
SEALED BUR ERS / CO VECTIO OVE
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
H = 1999, J = 2000, K= 2001, L - 2002
COLOR CODE
BL = BLACK, WH = WHITE, BT = BISCUIT
BS = BLACK O STAI LESS
ENGINEERING CHANGE (NUMERIC)
SERIAL NUMBER IM K 31 73981
MANUFACTURING SITE
IM = MO TMAG Y
YEAR OF PRODUCTION
K = 2000, L = 2001, M = 2002
WEEK OF PRODUCTION
31 = 31ST WEEK
PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL LOCATION
The Model/Serial umber label location is shown below.
Model & Serial Number Location
(Located Behind Storage Drawer)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model KESC300H WH/BL/BT KESC307H WH/BT/BS KESH307H WH/BL/BS
Model Description Slide-In Slide-In Slide-In Radiant/Halogen
Dimensions/Specifications
Exterior Dimensions
Height To Maintop (in) 36" 36" 36"
Overall Depth Inc Hrdwr/Hndl (in) 26.75" 26.75" 26.75"
Depth Without Handle (in) 24.5" 24.5" 24.5"
Door Swing (in) 21.75" 21.75" 21.75"
Shipping Weight (lbs) 160 160 160
Exterior
Cabinet Finish Painted Painted Painted
Front Frame Porcelain Porcelain Porcelain
Leveling Legs Yes Yes Yes
Oven Window Size and Type Large/Glass Large/Glass Large/Glass
Removable Door and Hinges Yes Yes Yes
Door Liner Finish Porcelain Porcelain Porcelain
Door Type Glass Glass Glass
Control Panel Location Front Front Front
Control Panel Color White White White
Control Panel Construction Glass Glass Glass
Control Knob Type, #, Fcn Infinite Switch Single Blade Infinite Switch Single Blade Infinite Switch Single Blade
Simmer Specialty Switch Yes Yes Yes
Keep Warm Switch Yes Yes Yes
Cooktop Features
Cooktop Material Ceran Top Ceran Top Ceran Top
Hot Surface Indicator 4 Neon Cluster 4 Neon Cluster 4 Neon Cluster
Burner Box Finish Galvanized Galvanized Galvanized
Cooktop Support Rods No No No
Electric Cooktop Element Yes Yes Yes
Electric Element Configuration 6", 7", 8", 9.5" 6", 7", 8", 9.5" 6", 7", 8", 9.5"
Electric Element Type Radiant Radiant Radiant
Electric Right Front Size 7" 7" 7"
Electric RF Output (w@240/208v) 1800W 1800W 1800W/Halogen
Electric Left Front Size 9.5" 9.5" 9.5"
Electric LF Output (w@240/208v) 2500W/1500W 2500W/1500W 2500W/1500W
Electric Right Rear Size 8" 8" 8"
Electric RR Output (w@240/208v) 2200W 2200W 2200W
Electric Left Rear Size 6" 6" 6"
Electric LR Output (w@240/208v) 1500" 1500" 1500"
Oven Controls EOC EOC EOC
Oven Control Type Glass Capacitive Glass Capacitive Glass Capacitive
Oven Control Location Front Front Front
Control Lock Out Yes Yes Yes
Delayed Cooking Option Yes Yes Yes
Timer in EOC in EOC in EOC

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Model KESC300H WH/BL/BT KESC307H WH/BT/BS KESH307H WH/BL/BS
Interior
Main Oven
Cooking System Conventional Fan Convection Fan Convection
Cleaning System Self Cleaning Self Cleaning Self Cleaning
Auto Self Clean Latch Yes Yes Yes
Oven Liner Finish Porcelain Porcelain Porcelain
Oven Volume (cu ft) 3.62 cu ft 3.28 3.28
Oven Height (in) 15.75" 15.75" 15.75"
Oven Width (in) 23 1/16" 23 1/16" 23 1/16"
Oven Depth (in) 18.25" 16 5/16" 16 5/16"
Rack Guides # 55 5
Oven Racks # 23 3
Oven Rack Type & # Each 2 Flat
Oven Rack Yes Yes Yes
Broiler Pan Yes Yes Yes
Broiler Pan Finish Porcelain Porcelain Porcelain
Broiler Pan Grid Finish Porcelain Porcelain Porcelain
Oven Light Number 1 Incandescent 2 Incandescent 2 Incandescent
Main Electric Oven Yes Yes Yes
Hidden Bake Element No Yes Yes
Bake (W@240/208v) 2500W
Broil Inner Elem (W@240/208v) 1665W 1665W 1665W
Broil Outer Elem (W@240/208v) 1000W 1000W 1000W
Oven Lower Panel/ Door Yes Yes Yes
Drawer/Panel Front Painted Painted Painted
Storage Drawer Liner Yes Yes Yes
Drawer/Panel Height (in) 5.1" 5.1" 5.1"
Drawer/Panel Width (in) 23.3" 23.3" 23.3"
Drawer/Panel Depth (in) 20" 20" 20"
Glides Nylon Rollers Nylon Rollers Nylon Rollers
Lower Drawer Handle Type/Material Formed at Top Formed at Top Formed at Top
Lower Drawer Handle Color White White White
Product Literature
Cookbook No Yes Yes
Installation Instructions 9752043 B 9752043 B 9752043 B
Tech Sheet 9753027 9753027 9753027
Use & Care Guide Yes Yes Yes
Other Ceran Polish Incl Ceran Polish Incl Ceran Polish Incl
Agency Approvals UL,CSA UL,CSA UL,CSA
Anti-tip Device With Unit Floor Floor Floor