KitchenAid KAD-9 5-4, TEMPERATURE SENSOR, WATER FILL VALVES

5-4TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Refer to page 4-10 for the procedure for servic-

ing the heater element assembly. NOTE: The

temperature sensor is part of the heater ele-

ment assembly.

1. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.

2. Disconnect the wire connector from the

CHASSIS HARNESS terminals on the

controller.

3. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.

4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to heater

terminals 1 and 2. The meter should indi-

cate as follows:

962 Ω @ 68°F (20°C)

1000 Ω @ 86°F (30°C)

1200 Ω @ 140°F (60°C)

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WATER FILL VALVES

Refer to page 4-16 for the procedure for servic-

ing the water fill valves.

1. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.

2. Disconnect the wire connectors from the

water fill valve solenoid terminals.

3. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.

4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the u p-

per and lower water fill valve solenoid

terminals. The meter should indicate be-

tween 65 and 75 Ω.

Solenoid

Terminals

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.

Upper

Lower

Contents

Main - ii - FORWARD GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - iii - TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1-1 GENERAL SAFETY FIRST Your safety and the safety of others is very important. DANGER WARNING 1-2 MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS SERIAL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER Page 1-4 SPECIFICATIONS 1-5 KITCHENAID DISHWASHER WARRANTY TWO-YEAR FULL WARRANTY Page 2-1 INSTALLATION INFORMATION GENERAL TOOLS AND MATERIAL REQUIRED PARTS SUPPLIED 2-2 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 2-3 CABINET DIMENSIONS / REQUIREMENTS 2-4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WATER REQUIREMENTS 2-5 INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER POWER SUPPLY CORD 2-6 2-7 DIRECT WIRING 2-8 2-9 2-10 MOUNTING THE DISHWASHER 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-14 FRONT PANELS & TOE KICK 2-15 2-16 Top panel Medallion cutout Bottom panel Custom Front Panels Dimensions 2-17 2-18 Custom Toe Kick Dimensions 3-1 PRODUCT OPERATION SYSTEM OVERVIEW ELECTRONICS MOTOR & HALL SENSOR HEATER PLATE 3-2 DRAIN CYCLE FILTER PLATE DRYING CYCLE LID SYSTEM PARTS AND FEATURES The features on your dishwasher may vary from those shown below. CONTROL PANELS 3-4 THE WASH SYSTEM DISHWASHER SYSTEMS Cleaning The Spray Arm, Drain Filter, And Filter Plate 3-5 THE SOUND SYSTEM THE DRYING SYSTEM 3-6 USING THE DISHWASHER DETERGENT USE 3-7 3-8 RINSE AID DISPENSER 3-9 PERFORMANCE TIPS 3-10 WASH PROGRAMS PROGRAM CHARTS program description program description NOTE: Wash times can vary depending on the incoming water temperature, type of dishload, and whether the drawer has been opened during the wash. 3-11 CANCELING A WASH CYCLE PAUSING A CYCLE CHANGING A CYCLE OR SETTING ADDING ITEMS DURING A CYCLE 3-12 3-13 Page 4-1 COMPONENT ACCESS COMPONENT LOCATIONS 4-2 REMOVING THE SPRAY ARM AND IMPELLER 4-3 REMOVING THE ISOLATOR, BADGE, & DOOR HANDLE 4-4 4-5 REMOVING THE DRYING FAN AND RINSE AID LED 4-6 4-7 REMOVING THE CONTROLLER 4-8 REMOVING THE RINSE AID AND DETERGENT DISPENSER 4-9 REMOVING THE UPPER OR LOWER DRAWER 4-10 REMOVING THE HALL SENSOR, THE WASH AND DRAIN MOTOR, AND THE HEATER ELEMENT ASSEMBLY 4-11 4-12 4-13 REMOVING THE LID 4-14 REMOVING THE LID MOTORS 4-15 REMOVING THE CHASSIS MODULE AND POWER CORD 4-16 REMOVING THE WATER FILL VALVES 5-1 COMPONENT TESTING DRYING FAN 5-2 RINSE AID AND DETERGENT DISPENSER WASH & DRAIN MOTOR 5-3 POWER RESISTOR & HEATER LID MOTOR 5-4 TEMPERATURE SENSOR WATER FILL VALVES 6-1 DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS THE ERROR CODE DISPLAY MODE 6-2 ERROR CODES 6-3 6-4 6-5 DIAGNOSTIC MODES 6-6 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 7-1 WIRING DIAGRAM MM Harness Chassis Fuse Page PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION SOURCES