KitchenAid KAD-9 Dishwasher User Manual


 
6-6
COMPONENT
CONNECTOR ON
CONTROLLER
PINS RESISTANCE
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
Dispenser 1-2
1-2
65-75
Detergent
Dispenser
Dispenser 3-4 65 -75
Drying Fan Fan 1-2 3.4 k
Motor Motor
1-2
1-3
2-3
7.5-8.5
per coil
Fill Valve Chassis/Harness 18-19 65-75
per coil
Heater
Element
Chassis/Harness 6-9 23-29
Power
Resistor
Chassis/Harness 4-9 25-35
Temperature
Sensor
Chassis/Harness 1-2
962 at 68
°°
°
°
°
F (20
C)
1000 at 86 F (30 C)
°
C)
1202 at 140 F (60
EMI
Filter
At Line Input
N-N
L1-L1
<1
Lid
Motor
55-200
Chassis/Harness
Resistance Checks
NOTE: Perform component resistance checks,
shown in the chart, with the wiring harness
disconnected.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES
Poor wash
performance
SPRAY ARM HAS STOPPED ROTATING
One of the items has fallen through the basket and jammed the spray arm.
Filter plate, drain filter, or drain filter access panel is not installed correctly,
causing the spray arm to jam.
RACKS OVERLOADED/INCORRECTLY LOADED
Advise customer of correct loading.
WRONG WASH CYCLE SELECTION
Advise customer about lower water temperatures in Normal and Quick Clean
cycles. Use High Temp option.
Coffee/tea
stains left in
cups
NOT ENOUGH DETERGENT BEING USED
Fill detergent cup to the top; also fill prewash cup.
Run on Normal or Heavy cycle with High Temp option.
UPPER RACKS OVERLOADED
Water cannot reach upper racks. Advise customer of correct loading.
Water spots
deposited on
dishware
NOT ENOUGH/NO RINSE AID BEING USED
Use rinse aid; increase rinse agent setting (4 or 5 indicator lights).
Run on Normal or Heavy cycle with High Temp option.
White film
deposited on
dishware*
* Once this film has formed on dishware it cannot be removed by normal washing. Remove film by soaking
dishware in a solution of white vinegar and water. Follow procedures above to prevent reoccurrence.
NOT ENOUGH DETERGENT BEING USED
Fill detergent cup to the top; also fill pre-wash cup.
Run on Normal cycle with High Temp option.
MINERAL BUILDUP FROM HARD WATER
Use a detergent additive designed for use in hard water areas or fit a water softener to
the incoming water supply.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART