Whirlpool 4317332 User manual

TECHNICAL EDUCATION
JOB AID 4317332
KAC-30
36″ & 48″ ISLAND
AND WALL CANOPY
RANGE HOODS

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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 Job Aid, KitchenAid “36″ and 48″ Island And Wall Canopy Range Hoods,” (Part No. 4317332),
provides the technician with information on servicing the Island And Wall Canopy Range Hoods.
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” provided with the hood.
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 Island And Wall Canopy Range Hoods.
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 hood to its proper operational status.
Copyright © 2001, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
GENERAL............................................................................................................................... 1-1
Important afety Information ............................................................................................. 1-1
KitchenAid Model & erial Number Designations.............................................................. 1-2
Model & erial Number Label Location ............................................................................. 1-3
pecifications..................................................................................................................... 1-4
KitchenAid Range Hood Warranty ..................................................................................... 1-7
CO PONENT ACCESS ......................................................................................................... 2-1
Wall Hood Component Locations ...................................................................................... 2-1
Removing A lide witch, The Indicator Lamp, & The Blower Motor ................................ 2-2
Removing A Halogen Lamp ocket ................................................................................... 2-5
Island Hood Component Locations.................................................................................... 2-6
Removing The Ballast Transformer ................................................................................... 2-7
Removing The Control Board ............................................................................................ 2-8
Removing The Blower Motor ........................................................................................... 2-10
CO PONENT TESTING ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Blower Motor...................................................................................................................... 3-1
Ballast Transformer ........................................................................................................... 3-1
2- & 3-Position lide witches ........................................................................................... 3-2
peed (Variable) Control ................................................................................................... 3-2
WIRING DIAGRA S .............................................................................................................. 4-1
Island Hood........................................................................................................................ 4-1
Wall Hood .......................................................................................................................... 4-2

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— NOTES —

1-1
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power before servicing.
Rep ace a pane s before operating.
Fai ure to do so cou d resu t in death or
e ectrica shock.
Important safety messages have been pro-
vided in this Job Aid. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
GENERAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to haz-
ards that can kill or hurt you
and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the
safety alert symbol and the word “WARNING.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell
you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.
WARNING

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KITCHENAID MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER F J J 4 6 02453
MANUFACTURING SITE
YEAR OF PRODUCTION
J = 1999, K = 2000, L = 2001, M = 2002
WEEK OF PRODUCTION
46TH WEEK
PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER K WC U 3 8 0 J S S 0
INTERNATIONAL SALES IND.
OR MARKETING CHANNEL
IF PRESENT
PRODUCT GROUP
K = KITCHENAID BRAND
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
IC = ISLAND HOOD
IV = ISLAND VENT
IR = ISLAND RETRACTABLE
WV = WALL VENT
PI = POWER INTERIOR
PE = POWER EXTERIOR
SV = SIDE VENT
WC = WALL CANOPY
MERCHANDISING SCHEME
D = DOWNDRAFT
U = UPDRAFT
CAPACITY / SIZE / SERIES / CONFIGURATION
1ST POSITION 2ND POSITION
0 = SIDE DOWNDRAFT 0 = 30″WIDE
1 = STANDARD UPDRAFT 5 = 500 CFM
2 = SLIDE-OUT UPDRAFT 6 = 36″ WIDE
3 = CANOPY 8 = 48″WIDE
8 = DOWNDRAFT 9 = 900 CFM
FEATURES
0 = STANDARD
1 = INTERIOR POWER
2 = EXTERNAL POWER
5 = ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION
H = 1999
J = 2000
K = 2001
COLOR CODE
WT = WHITE
BT = BISCUIT
SS = BRUSHED STAINLESS STEEL
ENGINEERING CHANGE (0, 1, 2, ETC.)

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL LOCATION
The Model/Serial Number label locations are shown below.
Mode & Seria Number Location
(Wa Range Hood)
Mode & Seria Number Location
(Is and Range Hood)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Is and Hoods
Model Number KICU265H SS, WT, BT KICU285H SS, WT, BT
Dimensions/Specifications
Overall Width (in) 35 3/8" 47 1/4"
Overall Depth (in) 23 5/8" 23 5/8"
Canopy Height (in) 10 1/4" 10 1/4"
Chimney Height (in) 24 5/8" to 34 3/4" 24 5/8" to 34 3/4"
Weight
Net Weight (lbs) 77 8 4
Shipping Weight (lbs) 82 90
Ratings
120v AC Yes Yes
Circuit Amps 15 AMP 15 AMP
Exterior
Hood Exterior
Type/Configuration Canopy-Updraft Canopy-Updraft
Size (Inches) 36 Inches 48 Inches
Color Stainless Stainless
Grease Filters 3 Heavy Duty (DW Safe) 3 Heavy Duty (DW Safe)
CFM 600 600
Sones 6.5 6.5
Light 2 Fluorescent Bulbs 2 Fluorescent Bulbs
Brand Logo Location KitchenAid KitchenAid
Controls
On/Off Yes Yes
Variable Speed Yes Yes
Auto Off No No
Interior
Ducting Convertible with kit Convertible with kit
Dimension 3 1/4" x 10" 3 1/4" x 10"
Accessories
Backsplash
Backsplash Kit Part/Description
Ductless Operation Kit Part/Description 4378625/Stainless 4378625/Stainless
Chimney Extension Kit
Wire Rack Kit Part/Description
Wire Rack Hanger Kit Part/Description
Utensil Bar-15 Inch Sides Kit 4378619 4378619
Utensil Bar-Back
Miscellaneous
Product Literature
Installation Instructions Part/Comment 4360369 4360369
Job Aid Part/Comment 4317332 4317332
Use & Care Guide Part/Comment 4360369/English; 4360370/French 4360369/English; 4360370/French
Wiring Diagram Part/Comment In Use and Care Guide In Use and Care Guide
Other
Agency Approvals UL,CUL UL,CUL
Warranty
Full (Months) 12 12
Power System Motor 48 Mo 48 Mo

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Wa Hoods
Model Number KWCU205H SS, WT, BT KWCU265H SS, WT, BT KWCU285H SS, WT, BT
Dimensions/Specifications
Overall Width (in) 29 7/8" 35 3/8" 47 1/4"
Overall Depth (in) 19 1/4" 19 1/4" 19 1/4"
Canopy Height (in) 9 1/2" 9 1/2" 9 1/2"
Chimney Height (in) 23" to 42" 23" to 42" 23" to 42"
Weight
Net Weight (lbs) 4 5 52 59
Shipping Weight (lbs) 4 9 57 65
Ratings
120v AC Yes Yes Yes
Circuit Amps 15 AMP 15 AMP 15 AMP
Exterior
Hood Exterior
Type/Configuration Wall-Updraft Wall-Updraft Wall-Updraft
Size (Inches) 30 Inches 36 Inches 48 Inches
Color Stainless Stainless Stainless
Grease Filters 2 Heavy Duty (DW Safe) 3 Heavy Duty (DW Safe) 3 Heavy Duty (DW Safe)
CFM 600 600 600
Sones 6.5 6.5 6.5
Light 1 Fluorescent Bulb 1 Fluorescent Bulb 1 Fluorescent Bulb
Brand Logo Location KitchenAid KitchenAid KitchenAid
Controls
On/Off Yes Yes Yes
Variable Speed Yes Yes Yes
Auto Off No No No
Interior
Ducting Convertible with kit Convertible with kit Convertible with kit
Dimension 3 1/4" x 10" 3 1/4" x 10" 3 1/4" x 10"
Accessories
Backsplash
Backsplash Kit Part/Description 8171295/Stainless 4378615/Stainless 8171296/Stainless
Ductless Operation Kit Part/Description 4378621/Stainless 4378621/Stainless 4378621/Stainless
Chimney Extension Kit N / A N / A N / A
Wire Rack Kit Part/Description 8171297 4378616 8171298
Wire Rack Hanger Kit Part/Description 4378617 4378617 4378617
Utensil Bar-15 Inch Sides Kit 4378619 4378619 4378619
Utensil Bar-Back 8171299 4378618
Miscellaneous
Product Literature
Installation Instructions Part/Comment
Job Aid Part/Comment 4317332 4317332 4317332
Use & Care Guide Part/Comment 4360367/English;
4360368/French
4360367/English;
4360368/French
4360367/English;
4360368/French
Wiring Diagram Part/Comment In Use & Care Guide In Use & Care Guide In Use & Care Guide
Other
Agency Approvals UL,CUL UL,CUL UL,CUL
Warranty
Full (Months) 12 12 12
Power System Motor 48 Mo 48 Mo 48 Mo

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Model Number KWCU380JSS KWCU360JSS
Size-Configuration 48" - Wall Canopy 36" - Wall Canopy
Feature Level/Series Professional Series Professional Series
Dimensions/Specifications
Exterior Dimensions
Overall Width (in) 4 8 " 36"
Overall Depth (in) 25" 2 5 "
Canopy Height (in) 18" 18"
Chimney Height (in) Accessory Accessory
Other Dimensions
Net Weight (lbs) 79 5 4
Shipping Weight (lbs) 116 8 4
Ratings
Electric Voltage/Phase/Frequency (Hz) 60 HZ 60 HZ
120v AC Yes Yes
Circuit Amps 15 15
Exterior
Hood Exterior
Type/Configuration Wall-Updraft Wall-Updraft
Size (Inches) 48 Inches 36 Inches
Color Stainless Stainless
Grease Filters Baffle Baffle
Power System Internal Internal
CFM 1200 600
Sones Maximum 6.5 Maximum 6.5
Light 4 Halogen Lights (12V 20 watt, Included) 3 Halogen Lights (12 V 20 watt, Included)
Warming Lamp No Heat Lamps No Heat Lamps
Control Area Under Canopy Under Canopy
Controls 3 Slide Switches 3 Slide Switches
Light On/Off Yes Yes
Blower On/Off Yes Yes
Variable Speed No No
Number of Speeds 3 3
Auto Off No No
Interior
Ducting Top or Rear Vented Top or Rear Vented
Dimension Rectangular 3 1/4" x 10" Rectangular 3 1/4" x 10"
Accessories
Backsplash Optional Optional
Backsplash Kit Part/Description 8284755/Stainless; telescopic, height
extends up to 39" high
8284756/Stainless; telescopic, height
extends up to 39"
Chimney Extension Kit Optional - 2 Choices Optional - 2 choices
Chimney Extension Kit Part/Description
8284752: 48"(W) x 12"(H) or 8284754:
24"(W) x 12" to 24"(H) (Height expands
to 8' - 9' ceilings)
8284753: 36"(W) x 12"(H) or 8284754:
24"(W) x 12" to 24" (H) (Height expands
to 8' - 9' Ceilings)
Comment
Discharge Transition = 8284757:
Transitions from two 3 1/4" x 10" to One
10" Rnd (not for use w/chimney kit
8284754)
Miscellaneous
Product Literature
Installation Instructions Part/Comment 8284601 8284601
Use & Care Guide Part/Comment w/installation instructions, 8284601 w/installation instructions, 8284601
Job Aid 4317332 4317332
Other
Agency Approvals UL,CUL UL,CUL
Warranty
Full (Months) 12 12
Power System Motor 48 Mo 48 Mo

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KITCHENAID RANGE HOOD WARRANTY
LIMITED ONE-
YEAR WAR-
RANTY
From Date of
Purchase.
LENGTH OF
WARRANTY:
KITCHENAID
WILL PAY FOR:
KITCHENAID
WILL NOT PAY FOR:
KITCHENAID SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states 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.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may app y. For detai s, p ease contact
your authorized KitchenAid dea er.
Labor and any
parts of your range
hood (except light
bulbs and filters)
which are defective
in materials or
workmanship.
A. Consumable parts such as light bulbs and
filters.
B. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the range hood.
2. Instruct you how to use the range hood.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house
wiring.
C. Repairs when range hood is used in other
than normal single-family household use.
D. Pickup and delivery. This product is de-
signed to be repaired in the home.
E. Damage to the range hood resulting from
accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or
use of products not approved by KitchenAid.

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COMPONENT ACCESS
This section instructs you on how to service each component inside the island and wall canopy
range hoods. The wall hood components and their locations are shown below. The island hood
component access begins on page 2-6.
WALL HOOD COMPONENT LOCATIONS
Slide Switches
& Indicator Lamp
Halogen Lamps
lower Motor

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REMOVING A SLIDE SWITCH,
THE INDICATOR LAMP & THE BLOWER MOTOR
NOTE: Sharp edges may be present.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconn ct pow r b for s rvicing.
R plac all pan ls b for op rating.
Failur to do so could r sult in d ath or
l ctrical shock.
WARNING
4. Remove the three mounting screws from
the control assembly cover and remove
the cover.
1. Disconnect the electrical power to the
hood.
2. Remove the three filters from the hood.
3. Remove the two screws from the control
assembly and pull the assembly around
through the filter section to the front.
Control
Assembly
Screws
5. To r mov a slid switch:
a) Disconnect the wire connectors from
the switch terminals.
b) Use a small screwdriver and pry the tab
on the control housing away from the
switch, and push the switch out of the
holder. NOTE: The control assembly
wiring is shown on the next page.
Screw (1 of 3)
Control Housing Tab
Push Switch Out
Of Housing
3 Slide Switches
REASSEM LY NOTE: efore you reassemble
the control assembly, make sure that:
• You route the wiring carefully so that it
does not become pinched between the
housing sections.
• All of the switch lug wire connectors are
securely over the lugs. Also check to see
that the metal contacts remain inside the
plastic holders and have not been pushed
out.
• The slide switches operate properly be-
fore securing the housing sections.
Control
Assembly Cover

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MOTOR
Violet
Indicator
Indicator
Orange
Indicator
Black
Black
Red
Black
Black
Violet
White
White
Black
Blue
Violet
Gray
Orange
Brown
White
6. To r mov th indicator lamp, pull it out
of the control housing and disconnect the
wires from the two slide switch terminals.
7. To r mov th blow r motor:
a) Remove the three screws from the
motor mounting brackets on both sides
of the blower motor (6 total).
b) Disconnect the wire connectors from
the slide switch terminals.
Indicator Lamp
lower Motor
Screw
Screw
Screw
Control Ass mbly Wiring
Continu d on th n xt pag .

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c) Lift the cable clamp, remove the motor
cable, and remove the blower motor
from the hood.
f) Remove the four motor bracket mount-
ing screws from the center of the motor
housing, and pull the motor and bracket
out of the housing.
g) Remove the mounting nut from each of
the blower wheels and remove the
wheels from the blower motor.
d) Position the blower motor on a work
surface on one of its sides.
e) Remove the five screws from the blower
motor housing side cover that is facing
up and remove the cover. NOTE: Do
not remove the plastic grille from the
cover.
Housing Side Cover
Side Cover Screw
(1 of 5)
Motor racket
Screw (1 of 4)
lower Wheel Nut
Cable Clamp

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1. Disconnect the electrical power to the
hood.
2. Remove the two screws from the halogen
lamp holder and pull the holder away from
the hood so the wire connectors are ex-
posed.
REMOVING A HALOGEN LAMP SOCKET
NOTE: Sharp edges may be present.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconn ct pow r b for s rvicing.
R plac all pan ls b for op rating.
Failur to do so could r sult in d ath or
l ctrical shock.
WARNING
Clip Tab & Slot
3. Remove the twist-on wire nuts from the
two wires and untwist the wires.
4. Pull the halogen lamp out of the socket clip
and remove the lamp pins from the socket.
5. Remove the clip from the socket by releas-
ing the tabs from the slots.
6. Remove the two screws from the socket
and remove the socket from the holder.
Screw Screw
Halogen Lamp
Wire Nut
Wire Nut
Socket
Clip
Lamp Pins
Socket
Screws

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ISLAND HOOD COMPONENT LOCATIONS
allast Transformer
lower Motor
Control oard Assembly
allast Transformer

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REMOVING THE BALLAST TRANSFORMER
NOTE: Sharp edges may be present..
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconn ct pow r b for s rvicing.
R plac all pan ls b for op rating.
Failur to do so could r sult in d ath or
l ctrical shock.
WARNING
7. Remove the wire nut from one of the
ballast transformer wires and untwist the
wire ends.
8. Remove the plastic tubing from the trans-
former wires and cut the second trans-
former wire near the case.
9. Remove the two screws from the trans-
former and remove the transformer.
1. Disconnect the electrical power to the
hood.
2. Remove the three filters from the hood.
3. Remove the screw from each of the fluo-
rescent lamp lens retainers and remove
the retainers.
Lens Retainers
4. Slide the fluorescent lamp lens to either
end of the holder and remove it from the
holder tabs.
Slide Lens & Lift
End To Remove
Lens Holder Tabs
6. Remove the two screws from the fluores-
cent lamp holder and remove the holder.
5. Remove the fluorescent lamp from the
sockets. Fluorescent Lamp
Lamp Holder Screws
REASSEM LY NOTE: You will have to splice
the cut ballast transformer wire, (going to the
fluorescent lamp socket), to either of the two
wires coming from the new transformer, and
secure the ends with a wire nut. Cut the wires
to the appropriate length, as necessary.
Wire Nut
Cut 2nd Wire Here
allast Transformer Screws

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REMOVING THE CONTROL BOARD
NOTE: Sharp edges may be present.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconn ct pow r b for s rvicing.
R plac all pan ls b for op rating.
Failur to do so could r sult in d ath or
l ctrical shock.
WARNING
1. Disconnect the electrical power to the
hood.
2. Remove the three filters from the hood.
3. Remove the two screws from the control
assembly and pull the assembly around
through the filter section to the front.
7. Remove the housing screw from the con-
trol assembly.
Control Assembly
Screw Screw
4. Pull the two pivot pins out of the ends of
the control assembly.
5. Remove the two screws from the cable
clamp and remove the clamp.
Cable Clamp & 2 Screws
Pivot Pins
6. Slide the control housing out of the plastic
frame and remove the plastic pin, spring,
and housing from the frame.
Frame Housing
Spring & Pin
8. Separate the two sections by rotating the
slide switch section away from the hous-
ing and unsnapping the two tabs from their
slots.
Housing Screw
Tab
Tab
Slide Switch Section