Flo-Thru Drying Assy - Hobart KitchenAid KD-18 SERIES Service Manual

Fig. 24
"SANITIZED FLO-THRU DRYING" ASSEMBLY
Make certain power is reaching unit before
removal. Disconnect power and withdraw as-
sembly, with wiring intact, place on floor in front
of dishwasher. Unit may be operated and checked
in this position. See "Dryer Thermal Protector",
"Dryer Heating Element" and "Dryer Blower
Unit" for component checking instructions.
Fig. 25
To remove (See Fig. 26) (All except KD-58
models):
I. Remove kick board ( 1, Fig. 25) and lower
front panel
(1,
Fig. 11 ).
2. Loosen two mounting screws (3 , Fig. 26) and
swing assembly
(1 ,
Fig. 26) to the left to
clear slots. Lower unit to withdraw beneath
tank opening.
3. Move unit to front of machine and dis-
connect electrical leads.
To remove (KD-58 models only) (See Fig. 27):
I . Remove lower front panel ( 1, Fig. 11 ).
2. Tilt dishwasher to rear at 45 ° angle. (Dish-
washer should be braced on box or similar
object).
3. Loosen two screws holding assembly to frame
(1,
Fig. 27).
4. Disconnect electrical leads and remove dry er
assembly from under dishwasher.
Fig. 26
A. Dryer Thermal Protector (2, Fig. 26)
The thermal protector is in series with the
heating element.
It opens if the temperature in the
dryer overheats due to blower fan failure or air
restriction. It is a safety device only.
To replace:
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1. Remove dryer unit assembly
(1,
Fig. 26).
2. Remove two screws and lift off protector (2,
Fig. 26).
Fig. 27