KitchenAid KGST300 User manual

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
JOB AID 4317337
KAC-35
SELF-CLEANING
SLIDE-IN GAS
RANGE
Models: KGST300, KGST307, KGRT600,
KGRT607, YKGST307, YKGRT607

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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 Gas Range,” (Part No. 4317337), provides the
technician with information on the installation, operation, and service of the elf-Cleaning lide-
In Gas 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 gas 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 Gas 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 © 2003, 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 & Wiring Diagram Locations .............................................. 1-4
pecifications..................................................................................................................... 1-5
KitchenAid Gas Range Warranty ....................................................................................... 1-9
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 2-1
Gas upply Requirements ................................................................................................. 2-1
Electrical Requirements ..................................................................................................... 2-3
L.P. Gas Conversion.......................................................................................................... 2-4
Adjusting For The Proper Flame........................................................................................ 2-8
Installing The Anti-Tip Bracket ........................................................................................... 2-9
THEORY OF OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 3-1
Electronic Ignition ystem ................................................................................................. 3-1
Air Flow—Rear Panel ........................................................................................................ 3-2
Cooling Fan Air Flow ......................................................................................................... 3-3
The Bimetal witches ........................................................................................................ 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, Ignition witches,
A Gas Valve, And A Bimetal witch .............................................................................. 4-2
Removing The Door Latch Assembly ................................................................................ 4-5
Removing The Electronic Oven Control Board
And The Touch/Control Panel Assembly ....................................................................... 4-6
Removing The Cooktop Bimetal & A urface Burner/Ignitor ............................................. 4-8
Removing The Cooktop Glass & Vent ............................................................................. 4-10
Removing The Convection Fan Motor ............................................................................. 4-12
Removing An Oven Light ocket Assembly .................................................................... 4-14
Removing The Meat Probe Jack ..................................................................................... 4-15
Removing The Broil Burner & Ignitor ............................................................................... 4-16
Removing The Bake Burner & Ignitor .............................................................................. 4-18
Removing The Oven Temperature ensor ...................................................................... 4-20
Removing The Gas Distribution And afety Valves ........................................................ 4-21
Removing A ide Panel ................................................................................................... 4-22
Removing The Door witch & Power upply Board ........................................................ 4-23
Removing The park Module And The Cooling Fan Motor ............................................. 4-24
Removing The Decorative Glass, The Oven Door Handle,
The Hinges, And The Oven Door Glass ...................................................................... 4-26
Removing The Oven Door ............................................................................................... 4-28
Removing The Oven Door Gasket................................................................................... 4-29

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COMPONENT TESTING ........................................................................................................ 5-1
Bimetal witches ............................................................................................................... 5-1
Ignition witches ................................................................................................................ 5-2
Door witch ....................................................................................................................... 5-3
Door Latch Assembly......................................................................................................... 5-3
Convection Fan Motor ....................................................................................................... 5-4
afety Valve....................................................................................................................... 5-4
Gas Distribution Valve ....................................................................................................... 5-5
Oven Temperature ensor ................................................................................................ 5-5
Cooling Fan Motor ............................................................................................................. 5-6
Broil & Bake Ignitors .......................................................................................................... 5-6
Gas Valve .......................................................................................................................... 5-7
DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 6-1
Diagnosis ........................................................................................................................... 6-1
Failure/Error Display Codes........................................................................................... 6-1
Fault Error Code Charts................................................................................................ 6-2
Troubleshooting Chart ....................................................................................................... 6-3
End Of ervice Test equence ......................................................................................... 6-5
Oven Temperature Calibration .......................................................................................... 6-6
WIRING DIAGRAM & STRIP CIRCUITS ............................................................................... 7-1
Wiring Diagram .................................................................................................................. 7-1
trip Circuits ...................................................................................................................... 7-2

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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, ob-
serve 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
Fire Hazard
Shut o gas supply line valve be ore
servicing.
Check all gas line connections and re-
place all parts and panels be ore
operating.
Failure to do so can result in explosion,
ire or other injury.
WARNING

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KITCHENAID MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER K GS T 30 7 H WH 8
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, AL = ALMO D
ENGINEERING CHANGE (NUMERIC)
SERIAL NUMBER IM M 20 77981
MANUFACTURING SITE
IM = MO TMAG Y
YEAR OF PRODUCTION
M = 2002
WEEK OF PRODUCTION
20 = 20TH WEEK
PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL
& WIRING DIAGRAM LOCATIONS
The Model/Serial umber label and Wiring Diagram locations are shown below.
Model & Serial Number Location
(Located Behind Storage Drawer)
Wiring Diagram
(Located On Rear Panel)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number KGRT600H WH, AL KGRT607H WH, BL, BT, BS
Dimensions/Specifications
Overall Height (in) 44 3/8" 44 3/8"
Height To Maintop (in) 36 1/4" 36 1/4"
Overall Width (in) 30" 30"
Overall Depth Inc Hrdwr/Hndl (in) 27 3/4" 27 3/4"
Depth To Manifold Panel (in) 25" 25"
Depth Without Handle (in) 25 1/2" 25 1/2"
Door Swing (in) 21 3/4" 21 3/4"
Shipping Weight (lbs) 185 185
Control Panel
Control Panel Location Front Front
Control Knob Type, #, Fcn Glass Capacitive Glass Capacitive
Cooktop Material Ceramic Glass Ceramic Glass
Hot Surface Indicator 4 Neon Cluster 4 Neon Cluster
Burner Box Finish Galvanized Galvanized
Burner Grate Material Cast Iron Cast Iron
Gas Cooktop Burners Yes Yes
Gas Burner Configuration
Gas Burner Type Sealed Sealed
Gas Right Front Output (BTU)(Nat/LP) 6000 BTU 6000 BTU
Gas Left Front Output (BTU)(Nat/LP) 14000 BTU 14000 BTU
Gas Right Rear Output (BTU)(Nat/LP) 12500 BTU 12500 BTU
Gas Left Rear Output (BTU)(Nat/LP) 6000 BTU 6000 BTU
Gas Burner Cap Type Cast Iron Cast Iron
Gas Ignition Cooktop Electronic Electronic
Gas Valves Degrees 210 degress 210 degress
Convection No 3rd Element
Convection Bake No Yes
Convection Broil No Yes
Convection Roast No Yes
Easy Convection Baked Goods No Yes
Control Lock Out Yes Yes
Delayed Cooking Option Yes Yes
Full Meal Cook No Yes
Temperature Probe Yes Yes
Timer In EOC In EOC

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Model Number KGRT600H WH, AL KGRT607H WH, BL, BT, BS
Interior
Main Oven
Cooking System Conventional Fan Convection
Cleaning System Self Cleaning Self Cleaning
Auto Self Clean Latch Yes Yes
Oven Liner Finish Porcelain Porcelain
Oven Dimensions
Oven Volume (cu ft) 3.62 cu ft 3.28 cu ft
Oven Height (in) 15.75" 15.75"
Oven Width (in) 23 1/16" 23 1/16"
Oven Depth (in) 18 .25" 16 5/16"
Rack Guides # 55
Oven Racks # 23
Oven Rack Type & # Each 2 Flat 3 Flat
Oven Rack Yes Yes
Broiler Pan Yes Yes
Broiler Pan Finish Porcelain Porcelain
Broiler Pan Grid Finish Porcelain Porcelain
Roasting Rack Yes Yes
Oven Light Number 1-Incandescent 2-Incandescent
Main Gas Oven
Oven Ignition Type Electronic Electronic
Gas Broiler Type Blanket of Flame Blanket of Flame
Gas Bake Output (BTU) (Nat/LP) 15000 BTU 15000 BTU
Gas Broil Output (BTU) (Nat/LP) 9000 BTU 9000 BTU
Oven Lower Panel/ Door Yes Yes
Lower Storage Drawer Yes Yes
Drawer/Panel Front Painted Painted
Drawer/Panel Color White White
Storage Drawer Liner Yes Yes
Drawer/Panel Dimensions
Drawer/Panel Height (in) 5.1" 5.1"
Drawer/Panel Width (in) 23.3" 23.3"
Drawer/Panel Depth (in) 20" 20"
Glides Nylon Rollers Nylon Rollers
Accessories
LP Conversion Kit Included Included
LP Conversion Kit Part/Comment Spud Spud
Miscellaneous
Product Literature
Job Aid Manual 4317337 4317337
Installation Instructions Yes Yes
Tech Sheet 9754241 9754241
Use & Care Guide 9754288 9754288