KitchenAid KHWS01PMT / WH Technical Education page 24

HEATING ELEMENT &
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
A heating element is used to increase the water
temperature during certain wash cycles. The
temperature sensor is used with the heater to
monitor water temperature in the tub.
Heating Element
Temperature
Sensor
DOOR LOCK/SWITCH ASSEMBLY
The Door Lock/Switch Assembly is located on
the right side of the door opening.
Door Switch
Door Lock
Switches
The assembly contains a solenoid operated
latching mechanism that will electrically lock
the door during a wash cycle.
Door Switch
Door Lock
Switches
HEATING ELEMENT RELAY
A relay is used to turn the heating element on
and off. The heating element relay is located in
the lower right-hand side of the washer cabi-
net. The CCU operates a solenoid to close the
main relay contacts, providing 120 VAC to the
heating element.
INTERLOCK SWITCHES
The front and rear interlock switches are lo-
cated immediately behind the toe and rear
panels of the washer. The switches provide a
grounding circuit to the drive motor and heating
element when either panel is removed for
servicing.
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Heating
Element Relay
Rear Interlock Switch