KitchenAid KESC300H, KESH307H, KESC307H manual Problem Possible Cause Solution

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PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION

Oven does not broil.	If indicator light lights up broil	Check and/or replace broil ele-
	element is defective.	ment.
	Defective latch safety switch.	Check continuity and/or replace
	Loose or bad wiring.	switch.
	Loose or bad wiring.	Repair or replace wiring (see
		Repair or replace wiring (see
		wiring diagrams).

Oven door will not open or latch.	Defective latch mechanism.	Replace mechanism.
	Defective (bent) door latch lever.	Replace lever.
	Cool-down period after self-clean	Wait until LOCK light goes out.
	cycle not complete.

Overheating or “runaway” oven.	Loose or bad wiring to latch	Repair or replace wiring (see
	safety switch.	wiring diagrams).
	Thermostat sensor bulb missing.	Replace bulb.

Premature burnout of bake ele-	Improper use of oven (e.g. being	Use oven for baking only.
ment.	used to heat the home).

Oven door difficult to open.	Worn or broken broil stop rollers.	Replace rollers.

Door sagging on one side.	Hinge loose or out of position to	Adjust hinges.
	oven liner.

Door does not close completely	Broken or misadjusted door	Adjust or replace spring.
at top.	spring.
	Door fits too tight at bottom.	Adjust hinges outward.

Door glass breaks.	Broiling with door closed.	Open door to broil stop position.
	Oven racks covered with foil.	Do not cover racks with foil.
	Glass installed backward.	Install tempered glass toward the
		heat.

Damaged oven door gasket.	Improper cleaning.	Do not use harsh abrasives or
		scouring pads. See Use & Care
		instructions.

Chipped oven liner.	Damaged in shipping.	Repair or replace liner. To repair
		smooth porcelain bronzetone,
		order P/N 242756.

Oven racks fit too tight.	Tolerance buildup in oven liner.	Notify Customer Assurance De-
		partment.

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Contents SELF-CLEANING SLIDE-IN Electric Range Goals and Objectives ForwardTable of Contents Wiring Diagram & Strip Circuits General Safety FirstElectrostatic Discharge ESD Sensitive Electronics Model Number Kitchenaid Model & Serial Number DesignationsSerial Number Model & Serial Number Location Located Behind Storage Drawer Model & Serial Number Label LocationKESC300H WH/BL/BT KESC307H WH/BT/BS KESH307H WH/BL/BS SpecificationsInterior Limited Warranty Kitchenaid Electric Range WarrantyPage General Electrical Supply RequirementsElectrical Connections Not used for Canadian Installations Wire Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord ConnectionLine Direct Wire Connection Ground link Screw Line Moving the Range AIR Flow Rear Panel Theory of OperationAIR Inlets Under Control Panel Cooling FAN AIR FlowInset #2 Bimetal SwitchesInset #1 Surface Element Limiter Door Lock Solenoid Door Unlocked Door Lock Solenoid & Door Latch SwitchAfter 30 Minutes of Clean HOW the SELF-CLEAN Cycle WorksComponent Locations Component AccessTo remove the control panel To remove an infinite switchTo remove a bimetal switch To remove an indicator light Removing the Electronic Oven Control AN Indicator LightTo remove the electronic oven control On the next To remove an element and limiterTo remove the hot surface indicator assembly Removing the Cooktop Glass Lower the cooktop Lift Grate Off Cooktop Rear Trim Rear Trim Tension Brackets To remove the door latch assembly Removing the Door Latch Assembly Door SwitchTo remove the door switch To remove the dual broil element Removing the Dual Broil Element Hidden Bake ElementTo remove the hidden bake element Element Shield Screw Element Wires To remove the convection bake ele- ment Removing the Convection Bake Element & FAN MotorTo remove the convection fan motor Removing AN Oven Light Socket Assembly Removing the Meat Probe Jack Removing the Oven Temperature Sensor Removing a Side Panel To remove the double line break DLB relay Removing the Double Line Break DLB Relay Cooling FAN MotorTo remove the cooling fan motor Remove This Screw Loosen These Screws Housing Removing the Oven Door To reinstall the oven doorTo remove the door handle To remove the decorative glassTo remove a hinge To remove the inner and outer oven door glass Removing the Oven Door Gasket Page Bimetal Switch Component TestingSingle Element Infinite Switches Dual Element Infinite Switch Optional To test the left front LF dual element and limiter Surface Elements & LimitersTo test the RF, LR, & RR single ele- ments & limiters To test the door latch switch Door Switch N.ODual Broil Element Hidden Bake ElementConvection FAN Motor Convection Bake ElementCooling FAN Motor Oven Temperature SensorDouble Line Break DLB Relay Diagnosis Diagnosis & TroubleshootingFault Error F1E3 Fault Error Code ChartsProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting ChartsProblem Possible Cause Solution Problem Possible Cause Solution Oven Temperature Calibration Wiring Diagram #9753028, REV. B Wiring Diagram & Strip CircuitsPage Broil Econo CleanStrip Circuits Bake Including PRE-HEATConvection Broil Driving CircuitHalogen Oven Lights Optional Oven Light OptionalPage Product Specifications Warranty Information Sources