KitchenAid KESI901PBL User manual

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
JOB AID 4317354
KAC-38
SELF-CLEANING
SLIDE-IN/FREESTANDING
ELECTRIC RANGES
Freestanding Model: KERA807P
Slide-In Models: KESV808P, KESV908P,
KESA907P, & KESI901P

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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/Freestanding Electric Ranges,” (Part #4317354),
provides the technician with information on the installation, operation, and service of elf-Cleaning
lide-In/Freestanding Electric Ranges. 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 Diagrams 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 KitchenAid elf-Cleaning lide-In/Freestanding Elec-
tric Ranges.
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 © 2004, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
GENERAL............................................................................................................................... 1-1
afety First......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Model & erial Number Designations ................................................................................ 1-2
Model & erial Number Label & Tech heet Locations..................................................... 1-3
pecifications..................................................................................................................... 1-4
KitchenAid Electric Range Warranty.................................................................................. 1-6
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 2-1
Installation Requirements .................................................................................................. 2-1
Tools And Parts ............................................................................................................. 2-1
Location Requirements .................................................................................................. 2-2
Product Dimensions....................................................................................................... 2-3
Installation Clearances .................................................................................................. 2-4
Electrical Requirements ................................................................................................. 2-5
Countertop Preparation ( lide-In Ranges Only) ............................................................ 2-7
Installation Instructions ...................................................................................................... 2-8
Electrical Connection ..................................................................................................... 2-8
THEORY OF OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 3-1
Convection Bowtie Baffle ................................................................................................... 3-1
COMPONENT ACCESS ......................................................................................................... 4-1
Component Locations ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Removing The EOC Assembly On lide-In & Freestanding Models,
And The User Interface.................................................................................................. 4-2
Removing An LED Indicator And An Infinite witch .......................................................... 4-4
Removing The Cooktop Glass ........................................................................................... 4-5
Removing The Control & Cooling Fan Thermal witches And
The Door Latch Assembly ............................................................................................. 4-6
Removing The Control Power upply And The Power upply Transformer ..................... 4-7
Removing An Element & Limiter And The Hot urface Indicator Assembly ...................... 4-8
Removing The Rear Panel ................................................................................................ 4-9
Removing An Oven Light ocket Assembly .................................................................... 4-10
Removing The Dual Broil Element................................................................................... 4-11
Removing The Oven Temperature ensor ...................................................................... 4-12
Removing The Convection Element & Fan Motor ........................................................... 4-13
Removing The Cooling Fan ............................................................................................. 4-15
Removing The Oven TOD ............................................................................................... 4-16
Removing The Hidden Bake Element.............................................................................. 4-17
Removing The Warming Drawer Temperature ensor And Element .............................. 4-19
Removing A ide Panel ................................................................................................... 4-21
Removing & Reinstalling The Oven Door ........................................................................ 4-22
Removing The Oven Door Gasket................................................................................... 4-23
Removing The Decorative Glass And Oven Door Handle,
The Hinges, And The Oven Door Glass ...................................................................... 4-24

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COMPONENT TESTING ........................................................................................................ 5-1
Infinite ( mart) witch........................................................................................................ 5-1
Dual & ingle Infinite & Warming Drawer witches
Models: KE V808, KE V908, & KE I901 .................................................................... 5-1
Control & Cooling Fan Thermal witches .......................................................................... 5-2
Door Latch Assembly......................................................................................................... 5-2
Power upply Transformer ................................................................................................ 5-3
Oven & Warming Drawer Temperature ensors ............................................................... 5-3
Elements & Limiters ........................................................................................................... 5-4
Dual Broil Element ............................................................................................................. 5-5
Convection Element........................................................................................................... 5-5
Convection Fan Motor ....................................................................................................... 5-6
Cooling Fan Motor ............................................................................................................. 5-6
Oven TOD.......................................................................................................................... 5-7
Hidden Bake Element ........................................................................................................ 5-7
Warming Drawer Element.................................................................................................. 5-8
DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 6-1
Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................ 6-1
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 6-6
WIRING DIAGRAMS & STRIP CIRCUITS ............................................................................. 7-1
Wiring Diagrams ................................................................................................................ 7-1
trip Circuits ...................................................................................................................... 7-3

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GENERAL
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 an be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
immediately follow instru tions.
You an be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instru tions.