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KAD-8 TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN-SINK DISHWASHER Model KIDS01EK JOB AID 4317308...
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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 In-Sink Dishwasher. The objectives of this Job Aid are to: •...
KitchenAid In-Sink Dishwasher Model & Serial Number Label And Tech Sheet Locations ................... 1-4 KitchenAid Hot Water Booster Tank Model & Serial Number Designations ...... 1-5 KitchenAid Hot Water Booster Tank Model & Serial Number Location ......1-6 In-Sink Dishwasher Specifications ..................1-7 KitchenAid Dishwasher Warranty ..................
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Page COMPONENT ACCESS ......................4-1 Component Locations ......................4-1 Removing The Spray Arm ....................4-2 Removing The Poppet ....................... 4-3 Removing The Drain And Fill Air Gaps ................4-5 Removing The Dispenser Level Switch And The Rinse Agent Solenoid ......4-6 Removing The User Interface, The Interlock Switch, Latch Assembly, And Wax Motor ..................
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.
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IMPORTANT Precautions To Be Observed Before And During Servicing Of Dishwasher Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitive Electronics A. There is line voltage present at several points in the console and below the tub. ESD problems are present everywhere. Be sure to always disconnect the power ESD may damage or weaken the elec- supply at the fuse or breaker box before tronic control assembly.
KITCHENAID IN-SINK DISHWASHER MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER K SS 0 PRODUCT GROUP K = KITCHENAID BRAND PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION I = IN-SINK PRODUCT TYPE D = DISHWASHER FEATURE CODE S = SUPERIOR SERIES STYLE YEAR OF INTRODUCTION...
KITCHENAID IN-SINK DISHWASHER MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL AND TECH SHEET LOCATIONS The Model/Serial Number Label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below. Model/Serial Number Label Tech Sheet Location...
KITCHENAID HOT WATER BOOSTER TANK MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER K WH 02 PRODUCT GROUP K = KITCHENAID BRAND WATER HEATER CAPACITY 02 = 2.5 GALLONS SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER FT N 04 10019 TRU-HEAT YEAR OF PRODUCTION...
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Outside the United States this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized KitchenAid dealer to determine if another warranty applies.
INSTALLATION INFORMATION DISHWASHER General IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes • Copper tubing with compression fittings and ordinances. (for faucet connection). The length and diameter needed are determined by spe- Proper installation is your responsibility: cific faucet installation requirements. • Contact a qualified installer. •...
Cabinet Dimensions ** Note: The undercounter clamp brackets * Note: The cutout must be accurately cut to shipped with the dishwasher are designed the dimensions shown. The dishwasher top for countertops up to 3/4″ thick. If the flange overlaps the countertop cutout by countertop is more than 3/4″...
Electrical Supply Requirements RECOMMENDED GROUNDING WARNING METHOD For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong ground plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong Electrical Shock Hazard ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances (see below).
Water And Drain Requirements DISHWASHER DRAINS • A hot water line with 20-120 psi water pres- Separate drain traps for the sink and dish- sure. washer must be provided. • 120°F water at dishwasher. If the dishwasher drain exits through the back wall, the center line of the drain MUST be a •...
Installing The Dishwasher Lay the dishwasher on its back. WARNING Remove the two screws from each side of the front panel, and the one screw above Excessive Weight Hazard the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), Use two or more people to move and and remove the front panel.
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Use a pair of pliers and squeeze the lock- Pull the direct wire through the cable clamp ing tab in the power cord strain relief or conduit connector, and connect the grommet, then pull the strain relief and wires as follows: power cord out of the mounting hole.
MOUNTING THE DISHWASHER Apply Teflon tape or pipe joint com- pound to the 90° elbow fitting, and connect Install the faucet (not included). The dish- the fitting to the water inlet valve. Use an washer is shipped ready for installation of adjustable wrench, and tighten the elbow a one-hole faucet.
General IMPORTANT SAFETY Your safety and the safety of INSTRUCTIONS others is very important. WARNING - When using electrical appliances, We have provided many important safety basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of messages in this Job Aid and on the appli- fire, electric shock, or injury to persons should ance.
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Protect water lines leading to hot water tank exceed the marked maximum working pres- against freezing. Damage from freezing is sure of the water heater. Install the valve into not covered by the warranty. an opening provided and marked for this pur- pose in the water heater, and orient it or provide This accessory is to be used in non-pres- tubing so that any discharge from the valve...
Electrical Supply Requirements RECOMMENDED WARNING GROUND METHOD For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having 3-prong ground plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong Electrical Shock Hazard ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
Installing The Hot Water Tank PARTS SUPPLIED Push the end of the hose over the water valve hose connection as far as it will go. • 1 - hose Slide the clamp over the connection so • 2 - clamps that it is about 1/8″...
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Move the hot water tank into its mounting location. Connect the temperature and pressure relief valve to the drain line, as required by local codes. Check that there is power to the outlet and that it is properly grounded and polarized. Plug power supply cord into 3-prong Connect the hose from the air gap (se- grounded outlet.
The dishwasher is provided with a Ground IMPORTANT: Do not use the dishwasher if the Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). It is a built-in GFCI test fails. Call the KitchenAid Customer safety feature designed to protect against the Interaction Center number at: dangers of line-to-ground electrical faults.
LID LATCH A lid latch mechanism holds the dishwasher lid Release Arm Wax Motor closed during the cycle. A wax motor and trip arm assembly are mounted alongside the lid mechanism to open the lid at the end of the cycle.
CYCLE SELECTION CHARTS Control Lock Sanitized Pots/ Quick Sani Rinse Check Normal START Cancel Pans Wash Rinse Only Drain Rinse Cycles Select the wash cycle and option desired, or Use this cycle for light Quick press the Start pad to repeat the same cycle loads, light soil, or Wash and option as the previous cycle.
CHANGING A CYCLE OR SETTING During the first fill of a cycle: Close the lid, and the dishwasher starts a drain. Let the dishwasher drain completely. Open the lid. Open the lid. Press a new cycle and/or options. Select a new cycle and/or options. Check the detergent.
OPTION SELECTIONS You can customize your cycles by pressing the When Control Lock is lit, all buttons are dis- SANI RINSE option. If you change your mind, abled. press the option again to turn the option off. NOTES: You can change an option anytime before the •...
CYCLE STATUS INDICATORS Control Check Drain Lock Sanitized If the dishwasher senses the drain stopper is Check not closed properly, the cycle immediately ends, Drain Rinse the lid pops open, and the Check Drain indica- tor is lit. Add Rinse Aid Cycle Status indicators Fill the Rinse Aid dispenser when the Add Control Lock...
WASH SYSTEM The three-level wash system provides excel- lent cleaning results. Three levels of filtration filter the wash water, and prevent food particles from redepositing on the clean dishes. The three levels operate as follows: • A coarse strainer as part of the Drain Stop- per assembly (1), prevents bones, pits, and other large objects from entering the pump system.
Hot Water Tank Operation To reduce the risk of scald injury, the Temp WARNING Control switch has been factory set to “LOW” (bottom position) which heats water to 120°F / 49°C. If faster dishwasher cycle time is desired, the Temp Control switch can be set to “HIGH” (top position) which heats water to 165°F / 74°C.
COMPONENT ACCESS This section instructs you on how to service each component inside the Briva InSink Dishwasher. The components and their locations are shown below. COMPONENT LOCATIONS Wax Motor User Interface Interlock Switch Dispenser Level Switch & Rinse Agent Solenoid (Rear Of Unit) Electronic Control Board &...
REMOVING THE SPRAY ARM Press in on the locking tab and unclip the WARNING spray arm from the loading rack. Funnel Spray Arm Electrical Shock Hazard Clips Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
REMOVING THE POPPET Turn the microfilter counterclockwise to WARNING unlock it, and lift it out of the dishwasher. Turn Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
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Remove the four T-15 Torx screws from Lift the poppet out of its hole location in the the poppet cover and remove the cover. dishwasher and remove it. Screw (1 of 4) Poppet Cover Poppet...
REMOVING THE DRAIN AND FILL AIR GAPS Remove the plastic nut and gasket from WARNING the air gap. Disconnect the two hoses from the air gap and remove the air gap from the dish- washer. Air Gaps Fill Drain Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.
REMOVING THE DISPENSER LEVEL SWITCH AND THE RINSE AGENT SOLENOID Unscrew and remove the plastic cap from WARNING the fill spout. Remove the plastic nut and o-ring from the rinse agent dispenser and the plastic nut from the fill spout. Plastic Nut &...
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Pull the fill spout and rinse agent dis- 11. To remove the rinse agent solenoid: penser assembly off the back of the dish- a) Remove the dispenser tank from the washer and empty any of the liquid in the housing and disconnect the wires from dispenser into a container.
REMOVING THE USER INTERFACE, THE INTERLOCK SWITCH, LATCH ASSEMBLY, AND WAX MOTOR b) Remove the five screws from the front WARNING panel and remove the panel. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Front Panel Replace all parts and panels before operating.
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d) Unplug the user interface ribbon cable g) Slide the user interface board out of the from the electronic control. holder. User Interface Board Electronic Control Ribbon Cable To remove the interlock switch: a) Remove the front panel and ribbon cable cover (see steps 2a and 2b).
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f) Disconnect the wire connectors from h) Press in on the locking tab, and slide the interlock switch and the wax motor. the wax motor and its linkage out of the latch assembly. g) Remove the plastic retaining nut from Linkage Locking Tab the button holder, and remove the but-...
REMOVING THE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER, ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD, AND THERMAL CUTOUT From under the sink, remove the five WARNING screws from the front panel and remove the panel. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Front Panel Replace all parts and panels before operating.
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To remove the electronic control board c) Unclip the thermal cutout from the elec- and the thermal cutout: tronic control board housing and re- move the cutout. a) Disconnect the wire connectors at P2, the thermal cutout terminals, P4, CON2, Thermal Cutout and the ribbon cable at P1.
REMOVING THE WATER INLET VALVE Disconnect the water hose from the water WARNING inlet valve. Remove the two water inlet valve bracket screws and remove the valve assembly. Bracket Screws Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating.
REMOVING THE THERMISTOR Disconnect the two wire connectors from WARNING the thermistor terminals. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power. Except for the indicated three screws, remove the remaining screws from the two bottom panels and remove the panels...
REMOVING THE DRAIN PUMP Drain Pump-To-Sump Bolts & Drain WARNING Hose Clamp Rubber Mount Pump Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Wire Connector Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.
REMOVING THE WASH PUMP MOTOR AND INLINE HEATER Disconnect the power connector and green WARNING ground wire connector from the wash pump motor terminals. Unclip the wire tie that is around the inline heater wires from the chassis hole (see the oval inset in the photo in the left col- umn).
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Set the wash pump motor and inline heater REASSEMBLY NOTES: assembly on a work surface. • Make sure that you position the inline heater 10. Remove the inline heater from the wash in the assembly with the wire connectors pump motor hose, then remove the re- facing the top of the unit and the moisture maining hose and the moisture shield from shield opening facing down, as shown.
REMOVING THE SUMP Disconnect the house drain line from the WARNING sump. Remove the two panels from the bottom of the dishwasher (see step 2 on page 4-14). Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating.
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13. Remove the pressure switch hose from REASSEMBLY NOTE: Install a new sump the sump. gasket when you install the sump in the dish- washer. 14. Remove the eight 1/4″ hex-head screws from the metal collar that is around the sump, and remove the sump from the bottom of the dishwasher.
REMOVING THE PRESSURE SWITCH Lift the bottom of the moisture shield so it WARNING is up and out of the way. Rotate the pressure switch counterclock- wise so you can easily access the pres- sure hose, and disconnect the hose from the switch.
REMOVING THE WASH PUMP MOTOR CAPACITOR Remove the two panels from the bottom of WARNING the dishwasher (see step 2 on page 4-14). Wash Pump Motor Capacitor Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating.
REMOVING THE DISHWASHER LID AND THE LINKAGE COMPONENTS To remove the dishwasher lid: WARNING a) Mark the notch locations on the tension brackets for each lid tension spring, and then unclip the ends of the springs. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating.
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b) Remove the screws from each of the b) Remove the two mounting screws from dishwasher lid hinges and remove the the lower guide and remove the guide lid from the dishwasher. (the lower left guide screws are shown below). NOTE: If you are removing the lower right guide, you will have to re- move the front panel to access the screws (see step 2 on page 4-21 for the...
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e) To remove an upper guide, (see the REASSEMBLY NOTE: After servicing the dish- photo in step 5 on page 4-23 for the washer lid, open and close the lid to make sure guide location), pry out on the locking that it operates normally.
REMOVING THE DISHWASHER LID ACTUATOR Raise the dishwasher lid. Rotate the spring until the lower hook engages the stop inside the cam. Loosen the lid actuator knob setscrew and remove the knob. Keep the collar engaged with the spring and rotate the collar counterclockwise until Remove the hex nut, e-ring, and flat washer the collar drops into position on the cam.
COMPONENT TESTING Before testing any of the components, perform • Check all connections before replacing com- the following checks: ponents, looking for broken or loose wires, failed terminals, or wires not pressed into • Control failure can be the result of corrosion connectors far enough.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. RINSE AGENT SOLENOID INTERLOCK SWITCH Refer to page 4-8 for the procedure for servic- Refer to page 4-6 for the procedure for servic- ing the interlock switch.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. WATER INLET VALVE SOLENOID WAX MOTOR Refer to page 4-8 for the procedure for servic- Refer to page 4-13 for the procedure for servic- ing the wax motor.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. DRAIN PUMP THERMISTOR Refer to page 4-14 for the procedure for servic- ing the thermistor. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. INLINE HEATER WASH PUMP MOTOR 1 (R/W) 2 (Blu) 3 (Yel) Terminals Refer to page 4-16 for the procedure for servic- Refer to page 4-16 for the procedure for servic- ing the wash pump motor.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. PRESSURE SWITCH WASH PUMP MOTOR CAPACITOR Pressure Switch Air Inlet N.C. N.O. Switch 1 Switch 2 Refer to page 4-21 for the procedure for servic- ing the wash pump motor capacitor.
DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS CYCLE TIME CHART Refer to the chart on the next page. DISPLAY TEST R/A SENSOR ASSEMBLY CHECK All LEDs, regardless of function, are turned On during the first interval of the Diagnostics Cycle To help detect a failed or misconnected “Rinse as a “Display Test.”...
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INTERVAL 12 11 10 CYCLE LEDs POTS & PANS NORMAL QUICK RINSE ONLY CANCEL DRAIN OPTION LEDs SANI RINSE DELAY - 4 HR CYCLE PROG / STATUS LEDs RINSE AID EMPTY LOCKOUT WASHING (W2) CIRC (R2) RINSING DRAIN OPEN SENSING ADD-A-DISH WATER HEATING SANI COMPLETE...
CHECKING THE KEYPAD AND KEYSWITCH OPERATION CHECKING KEYPAD OPERATION Using the table below, measure the resistance across the switch when the key is pressed. Check the keypad ribbon tail for: NOTE: The ohmmeter must be connected with • Broken, shorted, corroded, or creased the proper polarity.
NORMAL CYCLE OPERATION CHART CYCLE CYCLE CYCLE SEQUENCE TIME NAME (and temperature of water heating pauses / thermal holds where present) (without thermal holds) Pre-Cycle Drain & Main Wash (145°F / 62°C) & Rinse &Purge & 26:53 min. Rinse & Final Rinse (145°F / 62°C) & Open Lid (Air Dry) NORMAL Sani Rinse Option: °...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART NOTES: 1. For “Keypad Checks,” refer to “Checking Keypad Operation” on page 6-3. 2. For “Resistance Checks,” refer to the strip circuits, starting on page 7-2. 3. For “Checking Operation With Diagnostics,” refer to “Diagnostics Cycles” on page 6-1. Also refer to “Rapid Advance Service Feature”...
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POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM Control Lock 1. Control lockout feature acci- 1. Press and hold the Sani Rinse key for 5 dentally turned on by cus- seconds to turn the “Control Lock” fea- - Will not accept key tomer. ture On or Off. presses 2.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. Verify the water is turned On and the Will not fill or water level 1. No water to dishwasher. supply line adequate. Correct installation low. The Check Drain LED as necessary. is flashing. 2. Loose connection to dish- 2.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM SOLUTION Unit will not drain or there 1. Obstructed drain hose or drain 1. Check for blockages from the drain is excess water left in unit. path. pump to sump. Potential items: blocked/ The Check Drain LED is stuck drain pump or drain hose check flashing.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. Customer use issues. I. Recommend using Rinse Aid. Instruct on Poor drying performance. how to fill and monitor Rinse Aid. 2. Heater problem. Check for an 2. Check all components and connections open connection or component in the water heating circuit.
WIRING DIAGRAM & STRIP CIRCUITS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM CONNECTOR PINOUTS SCHEMATIC SHOWN WITH DOOR SWITCH LINE 120V 60HZ & ALL OTHER NORMALLY-OPEN CONTACTS OPEN. P8 AC HOT (LOADS) (T) BK-W P9 WASH MOTOR AC (R-BK) DOOR THERMAL SWITCH BK-W FUSE (TCO) P10 VENT / SMALL LOAD AC (BU-BK) P2-6 P7 AC NEUTRAL (W)
STRIP CIRCUITS POWER UP CONTROL/MICRO P2-6 POWER SUPPLY THERMAL FUSE (TCO) BK-W POWER FOR LOADS DOOR SWITCH ELECTRONIC CONTROL FILL FILL VALVE CIRCUIT OPENS WHEN OVERFILLED N.C. N.O. BU-BK BK-W BR-W P2-3 FILL VALVE THERMAL FUSE DOOR K3 RELAY Q3 TRIAC 890 - 1090 Ω...
DRAIN DRAIN CIRCUIT DRAIN MOTOR DRAIN WINDING 27 Ω ELECTRONIC CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONTROL N.O. BK-W BU-BK THERMAL FUSE DOOR K3 RELAY Q6 TRIAC (TCO) SWITCH CLOSES WHEN FILL IS COMPLETE WATER LEVEL SENSING CIRCUIT N.O. O-GY ELECTRONIC P2-1 CONTROL FILL LEVEL CONTACTS OF PRESSURE SWITCH WATER HEATING (PUMP IS ALSO WASHING DURING WATER HEATING PERIODS—SEE “WASH/RINSE”)
WARRANTY INFORMATION SOURCES IN THE UNITED STATES: FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CALL: FOR WHIRLPOOL PRODUCTS: 1-800-253-1301 FOR KITCHENAID PRODUCTS: 1-800-422-1230 FOR ROPER PRODUCTS: 1-800-447-6737 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER’S HOME CALL: THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE: 1-800-253-2870...