Hobart KDC-18, KDC-38, KDI-18, KDP-18, KDS-38 Service Manual

SERVICE

MANUAL

KltchenAide

KD-18

MODEL

KDC-18
KDI-18
KDP­KDS-18

(Dishwasher-Sink Combinations)
KDC-38 34076

KDS-38 34077

KDC-58
KDI-58
KDS-58

SERIES-AUTOMATIC

DISHWASHERS

ML

("Built-In"

34074
34073
34162

18

34072

(Convertible-Portable Models)

34112
34111

34110

DESCRIPTION

Models)

Custom
Imperial
Patrician /
Superba

Custom
Superba

Custom
Imperial

Superba

KITCHENAID

DIVISION

TROY,

OHIO

45374

Air Gap & Fill Tube - - ­Constant Wash/Rinse System ­Control Panel -

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Cycle Description (Operation)

Detergent Dispenser
Door Latch Mechanism

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--

- -

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---­Door Seal Gasket
Door Springs
Drain Pump

Drain Valve

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- -

- - -

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Electrical Cord
Evaporation Channel
Field Wiring
Fill Valve - -

Flo-Thru Drying Assy.

Grounding Screw

Reel

----

Compartment

----------

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----------­Indicator Light Assembly - ­Inner Door Assy.
Kickplate Adjustment

Lower Door Baffle ­Lower
Middle

Mo~r -----

Front

Wash

Panel
System ----

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Outer Door Panel

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- -

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- ­Overfill Control Switch ­Overfill Protection Float Standpipe
Program Switch

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- - -----­Pump and Shaft Seal Installation
Rinse Agent Dispenser

Self-Cleaning Filter ­Service Tips
Sheath Heater

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- ----

Tank Seal Assembly

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- -

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Thermostat & Thermal Protector -

Timen - -

Timer Sequence Charts
Upper Rack Track
Wiring Harnesses ­Wuh
Wiring Diagrams

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SELL

SfiWice

...

SERVICE

SeUb

GENERAL

MODEL

This service
for
basic KD-18 dishwasher, designed
for which panels
may
lations (Fig.
vided

EXPLANATION

manual

the

KD-18 series dishwashers. This includes

be

ordered

I).

with

each

provides service

(with

various finishes)

and

added

Installation

of

these

options.

to

instructions

information

the

to

be

"Built-in";

and

kits

suit various instal-

are

pro-

INFORMATION

There

"convertible-portable"
built-in
instructions.

All KD-18 series dishwashers have
tergent

"Sanitized
separate
chamber

phase

are also KD-58 models (Fig.

at a later

dispensers,

Flo-

Thru

fan

and

circulate

of

each

cycle..

dishwashers. These

date,

using KD-18 conversion

pump-out

Drying"

heating

heated

element

air during

3),

which are

may

automatic

drain systems

systems (Fig. 4

outside

the

the

"Dry"

be

de-

and

).

A

wash

In

addition,

is

the

same

cabinet-sink

Fig.

1

there

is

a KD-38

KD-18 dishwasher installed in a

combination.

Fig. 2

model

(Fig. 2), which

Fig. 3

Th

e KDS

upp

er rack , with
both
Cycle as

A rinse agent dispenser may
KDI
optional
also
a

one
divide
upper

"Superba"

a rinse agent dispenser and a

standard

"Imperia

equipped

position

rs.

rack

l" and KDC

feature. The KDI

with a Soak'n

The

KDC

with

model

"stay-put" flex-a-divide

equipment.

"Custom"

upper

rack

"Custom"

fixed dividers.

has a

sixteen

be

added

"Imperial"

Wash Cycle

with

"stay

has a

I PL-139951

position

rs

and

Soak'n

models, as an

-put" fl

one

Scrub

to

both

the

models are

and

have

ex-a-

position

- 5 -

A small items basket
"Superba"
the

Imperial and Custom models.

All

KD-18 models are equipped with energy saver

and KDP "Patrician".

is

standard with the KDS

It

is

optional

feature.

on

Protection against over filling
overfill control switch

that

shuts

is

provided by an ·

off

current

to

the
water fill valve when the water in the wash
chamber exceeds a predetermined level.

STARTING

INSTANT START - in all KD-18 series
KitchenAid front-loading dishwashers the cycle
selected and

1.

Oosing

the
the

unit

door.

is

started by:

is

Fig. 4

AUTOMATIC PROTECTION FEATURES

All

KD-18 series dishwashers are equipped with
KitchenAid designed motors, featuring overload
protection with

automatic
become overheated
automatically

...

. starting again when this con-

reset. Should

or

overloaded,

it

the

will

motor

stop

dition has been relieved.

The "Sanitized Flo-Thru Drying" system (Fig.

is

equipped with a thermal safety
prevent overheating. The sheath heater,
KDS

"Superba"
protection (a thermal
rarily open and
when

temperature

NOTE: The sheath
hot

water heater. Hot water, from 140°

models , has

automatic

protector

cut

off

all voltage

reaches a preset limit).

heater

is

NOT a

protector

(1,

which will

to

the

substitute

4)
to

Fig.

4)

overheat

tempo-

heater

for a

to

160°
F., must be supplied to the dishwasher for best
dish washing results.

2. Latching

the

door

by pushing the handle

down.

the

3. Pushing

All

built-in models start instantly. The SUPERB A

desired Cycle Selector Button.

and PATRICIAN models have Action Indicator

(1,

Lights
located
the dishwasher progresses through a cycl
will appear above the word indicating the part
the cycle in which

operating.
reason, such
dishwasher action may be resumed at this
closing and latching
originally selected Cycle Selector
dition,
have a "Rinsed
side
Fig. 5) (KDP). Once
been selected, this light will come
door
This light shows
NOT been washed,

Latching
ation will
handle remains in

Fig. 5) (KDS) and ( 4, Fig. 5) (KDP) are

on

the left side

If

the cycle

as

adding an additional item , the

of

the

the

door, then

the Control Panel.

dishwasher

is

interrupted

re-pushing the

Button

the

of

SUPERBA

Only"

the

Control Panel (2 , Fig. 5) (KDS) and (3,

and

PATRICIAN models

light, located

the

"Rinse-Hold" cycle has

on

is

unlatched until

the

the

handle, following "Rinse-Hold" oper-

tum

"Off'

the

another

operator

but

only rinsed and held.

the light,

cycle

that

the dishes have

as

latched position.

As

e,

a light

of

is

then

for any

point

by

. In ad-

on

the right

whenever the

is

selected.

long

as

the

The IMPERIAL model has an Indicator Light

on

the

located
shown)

On

both

that

the

right side

glows

IMPERIAL and CUSTOM models, the
Action Indicator
gresses and points
the dishwasher

is

to

knob
to

then

of

the Control Panel

indicate

rotates

the

part

operating.

"Power

of

On".

as

the

cycle pro-

the cycle in which

(not

STARTING CONVERTIBLE-PORT ABLE

MODELS

door

A built-in
of

the dishwasher until

interlock switch prevents operation

latched and a cycle

not

will

operate when

the

door

is

closed and

is

activated. The dishwasher

the

door

is

open.

l.

Load dishwasher, close and latch the door.

2. Connect hoses
to

grounded

to

sink faucet and power cord

outlet.

(See electrical in-

structions for detailed description). Allow a

-

6-

Fig.

5

few seconds after plugging in power cord (for
timer

to

reset itself).

3.

Turn

on water.

3.

Pull

hoses and coupler from hide-away com-

partment

attach

7) by depressing

adapter

at

the

back

of

the

coupler (B, Fig. 7) to

outer

adapter

ring (C, Fig. 7).

and coupler are joined, release

ring which snaps upward for snug fit.

dishwasher and

(A, Fig.

Wh

en

outer

4. Then push the desired Cycle Selector
and

the

dishwasher will start instantly.

CONVERTIBLE-PORT

ABLES

Button

KD-58 convertible-portable models are essential­ly built-in dishwashers with portability features
added.
and an electrical outlet before

They

must be connected

to

they

the

sink faucet

can

"do

the

dishes".
Connecting

An
has an
necessary
with

external

If

the

other
Faucets

to Sink

adapter

aerator

to

adapter

adapters

with

Faucet

kit, furnished with

faucet

connect

or

internal threads.

cannot be used

the

adapter

coupler

on

as required.

External Threads (Fig.

the

dishwasher

with all parts

to

most

faucets

the

faucet , use

6)

Faucets

with Internal Threads (Fig. 8)

I. Remove faucet aerator.

2.

Screw faucet

(D

&

then

to

3.

Connect

F, Fig. 8)

adapter

faucet.

hoses and coupler

faucet with external threads.

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

(E, Fig. 8) with washers

to

adapter

(G, Fig. 8)

as

described for

and

PL9306

Fig. 6

I. Remove faucet aerator.

2. Screw

adapter

(A, Fig.

faucet.

6)

furnished in kit,

to

- 7 -

CAUTION:

IF

THE
ATTACHMENT, IT MAY
RESULT
LARLY

There

is
them in
that

this spray

and

the

obtained

hose

that

OF

BACK

IF

IT IS OLD.

no

need

to

pre-rinse dishes before placing

the

dishwasher.

attachment
hole closed with a chrome plug
locally.

Or

replace with a new and stronger

will withstand

SINK HAS A

BURST

SPRAY

AS A

PRESSURE, PARTICU-

It

is

suggested therefore ,

hose be disconnected

or

the

back pressure.

cap,

electrician should be contacted to check
outlet.

the

Fig. 9

Only

Water

Hot

Use

Turn the

ANY COLD

to

140°

be

and

between
NOTE:

washer

20

hot

If

connected press

is

(A, Fig. 9) -

draining.

or

filling

water tap on full.

hot

WATER. Water temperature should

F. Flow pressure should be

160°

120 pounds per square inch.

needed while

water

is

the

when the dishwasher

NOT

but

DO NOT USE

the

red release

button

Connecting to Electricity

The KitchenAid convertible-portable dishwasher
operates on regular
electrical service
3-PRONG

GROUNDING RECEPTACLE. The sup-

to

120 volt , 60

be supplied by an

ply circuit should be protected

by

hertz A.C.

APPROVED

amp. fuse,

15

a

or circuit breaker.

dish-

is

CAN

0)
REPLACEMENT

HOSE

ASSEMBLIES

OF

ABLE KITCHEN AID

CAUSE

SERIOUS

Fill and Drain Hoses (Fig. 1

CAUTION:

EITHER

CONVERTIBLE-PORT

ON

INCORRECT

FILL

OR

DRAIN

DISHWASHERS
DAMAGE. To prevent this , always replace hose

th e

assemblies in the exa

imperative· that each new replace-

is

original.

It

same manner

ct

as

ment hose be routed correctly and the retaining

the correct locations

amps installed prop erly

cl

especially important that

is

on the hose.
PART OF
MAKE
ELECTRICAL

the hose material can act

as

It

HOSES

THE

CONTACT

COMPONENTS

at

BE

WITH

NO

PERMITTED TO

ANY EXPOSED

TERMINALS ,

OR

an electrical

as
conductor. Re-check each hose installation, upon
completion , then extend and retract the hoses

they operate

several times to make certain

that

and locate properly.

To make the electrical connection:

sure the action indicator

Be

1.

in the

is

"OFF"

position.

a 3-prong

Insert the 3-pronged plug

2.
the wall receptacle

receptacle.

If

into

is

not

of

the
proper 3-prong grounding type an electrician
should be consulted.

CAUTION:

recommended.

not

The use

an extension cord

of

is

The Receptacle Outlet Must be Grounded

The

power

cord on the portable dishwasher

equipped with a 3-pronged grounding plug. The

designed to ground the cabinet

third prong
electrically thus eliminating
shocking the operator

is

possibility

the

an internal electrical

if

of

malfunction should occur.

which

It

essential

is

that

electrical

the

the 3-pronged power cord

in

is

this

grounded.

If

outlet

inserted be properly

is

doubt

into

competent

a

is

Fig.lO

Disconnecting

When disconnecting the convertible-portable:

Remove power cord from outlet and return

I.

to compartment.

water.

hot

the

Press

off

red

button

on coupler

2. Turn

3.
release water pressure and prevent splash
back.

4. Depress coupler ring (C, Fig. 7) and remove
coupler from faucet adapter. Return hoses to
compartment.

8-

-

, Fig. 9) to

(A

GENERAL SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS

All

models
especially designed
By

removing the lower front panel, the
panel , and
are accessible
its installed position.

These instructions cover all models
series dishwashers however, all the components

of

the KD-18 series dishwashers are

to

be serviced from the front.

outer

the

control panel, practically all parts

without

moving the dishwasher from

of

the KD-18

door

that

are listed, may

model.

NOTE:

(1)

(2) NEVER reuse gaskets or sealing

or

may

not

be used for each

CAUTION : ALWAYS DISCONNECT

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY
FORE
COMPONENTS.

washers.

REMOVING ELECTRICAL

BE-

- 9 -

CYCLE

DESCRIPTION

The following cycle descriptions (KDC-18 and

KD-38
(IMPERIAL),
KDS-18, KDS-38
dishwasher) are for
All

Selection
any
heating element during the dry portion
cycle. The fan in the drying system will continue
to operate. This will reduce the
used during the cycle. Under
you may find a few drops
silverware at the end
raise the
pop out. Any time
restart an interrupted cycle, you must again push
the Energy

(CUSTOM),

KDP-18

models have the energy saver feature.

of

the Energy

of

the

"wash

door

handle, the Energy Saver

Saver

the KDI-18 and KDI-58

(PATRICIAN) and the

and

KDS-58 (SUPERBA)

the

KD-18 5eries dishwashers.

Saver

button,

and

dry"

cycles, will shut

amount

certain conditions,

of

water on dishes and

of

the cycle. Every time you

you

start a new cycle,

button

to

save energy.

model

along with

off

the

of

the

of

energy

button

will

or

CUSTOM MODEL

heavily soiled loads, one

turned into a pre-wash by adding detergent to

both

compartments
Total: Time - 72 minutes plus automatic timer
advance- 2 minutes ; Water- 11.9 gallons.

SOAK'N
hard-to-clean pots, pans and casseroles along with
regular tableware. This cycle provides one pre­rinse, one wash with soak period, one rinse, one
wash and three after rinses and dry. This cycle
soaks and washes the ware approximately 22
minutes prior

load. Detergent should be added to
ments
food soils may
more abrasive action
minutes plus automatic 'timer advance - 2 minutes ;
Water- 13.7 gallons.

RINSE/HOLD CYCLE- Used
of

dishes which are to be held until dishwasher
filled. Keeps dishes moist until they are washed
and dried. Do
Total: Time - 1
advance-

WASH

of

the detergent dispenser.

71

CYCLE- Used to wash and dry

to

complete wash and dry

not

not

use detergent with this cycle .

rinse-

minutes;

of

the pre-rinses can be

of

the detergent dispenser.

of

both

compart-

Some incrusted
be completely removed
is

necessary. Total:

to rinse partial loads

3 minutes; Automatic timer

Water-

1.5 gallons.

Time-

the

as

72

is

a

NORMAL
daily loads including china and crystal with aver­age soil. This cycle provides three pre-rinses, one
main wash, two
heavily soiled loads, the first pre-rinse can be
turned into a pre-wash by adding detergent to
both
Total: Time - 59 minutes plus automatic timer
advance- 2 minutes; Water-

RINSE/HOLD CYCLE - Used
of

dishes which are to be held

filled. Keeps dishes moist until they are washed

and dried. This cycle provides one rinse. Do

use detergent with this cycle. Total: Time - 3
minutes; Automatic timer advance - 58 minutes;
Water- 1.4 gallons.

WASH

compartments

CYCLE- Used

after

to

wash and dry

rinses and dry.

of

the detergent dispenser.

11

.8 gallons.

to rinse partial loads

up til

For

dishwasher

more

is

not

IMPERIAL MODEL

NORMAL
d

ai

ly loads including china and crystal with aver-

age

soil. This cycle provides three pre-rinses, one

main wash, two after rinses and dry.

WASH

CYCLE- Used

to wash and dry

For

more

PATRICIAN MODEL

NORMAL
daily loads including china and crystal with aver­age

soil. This cycle provides three pre-rinses,
main wash, two after rinses and dry. For more
heavily soiled loads, one
turned
both
Total:

SOAK'N
hard to clean pots , pans and casserol
regular tableware. This cycle provides one pre­rinse, one wash with soak period, one rinse, one
wash, three after rinses and dr
and washes
prior to complete wash and dry
Detergent should be added to
of

the detergent dispenser.
soils may
abrasive action
minutes;

WASH

into

compartments

Time-

WASH

not

Water-

CYCLE- Used

a pre-wash by adding detergent to

67 minutes; Water- 1 2.9 gallons.

CYCLE- Used

th

e ware approximately

be completely removed

is

to wash and dry

of

the pre-rinses can be

of

the detergent dispenser .

to wash and dry

es

along with

y.

This cycle soaks

20 minutes

of

the load.

both

compartments

Some

necessary. Total: Time - 89

15.2

,gallons.

encrusted food

as

a more

one

-

10 -

rinse partial loads

RINSE/HOLD

dishes which are

of

CYCLE- Used

be held until dishwasher

to

to

is

filled. Keeps dishes moist until they are washed
and dried. This cycle provides one rinse. Do

not
use detergent with this cycle. Total: Time - 7
minutes; Water- 2.2 gallons.

SHORT

WASH

lightly soiled loads

uystal.

and

two

wash,

right side

the

in

the detergent dispenser. Total: Time - 58

of
minutes;

Water-

CYCLE-

of

This cycle has one pre-rinse, one short

after rinses and dry.

the MAIN

of

8.4 gallons.

CANCEL/DRAIN CYCLE- Used
cycle in progress. When this

Used

glasses

plates, fine china

or

detergent only

Use

WASH

button

compartment

cancel

to

pushed, the

is

out

any

wash and dry

to

dishwasher will drain and automatically turn itself
off. To start a new cycle, wait until all indicator
lights have gone off, unlatch the door momen­tarily, relatch and select the desired new cycle.

be completely

If

not

of

there

timer when

the

too

is

much

The water in
drained because
the cancel

button

sump may

the

the

of

is

location

pushed .
water, lift latch, wait 3 to 5 seconds, close latch
and again press cancel /drain

button

.

approximately 46 minutes prior to a complete

the load. Detergent should be

wash and dry
added
tion

to

the detergent dispenser. A few incrusted or

of
burned on food soils may
removed
Total:

SANI

Time­CYCLE- Used

of

compartments and front indenta-

both

a more abrasive action

as

108 minutes;

Water-

when extra sanitizing

be completely

not

is

gallons.

15

necessary.

de-

is

sired. This cycle has three pre-rinses, one main

washes and

wash, three after rinses and dry.
dries daily loads with same sequence
wash cycle. In addition, the final rinse water

heated to approximately

180°

rinsing. For more heavily soiled loads, one

a pre-wash by adding

pre-rinses can be turned

both

detergent

to

into

compartments

It

the normal

as

F. before final

the

of

the detergent

of

is

dispenser. Total: Time - 67 minutes (plus time to

.5 gallons.

F.); Water-

heat water to
RINSE/HOLD

dishes which are to be held until dishwasher

of

180°

CYCLE- Used

13

rinse partial loads

to

is
filled. Keeps dishes moist until they are washed
and dried . This cycle provides one rinse. Do
use detergent with cycle. Total:

Time-

6 minutes;

not

Water- 1.5 gallons.

MODEL

to wash and dry

NORMAL

SUPERBA

WASH

CYCLE- Used

daily loads including china and crystal with aver-

age soil. This cycle provides three pre-rinses, one

more

after rinses and dry.

ee

main wash,
heavily soiled loa
turned
both
Total:

SOAK'N
hard-to-clean heavily
seroles along with r

soaking and scrubbing periods, one rinse, one

two

thr

, one

ds

a pre-wash by adding detergent to

into

compartments

Time-

67 minutes; Water- 13.5 gallons .

of

SCRUB CYCLE- Used

so

ular tablewa

eg

the pre-rinses can be

of

the det ergent dispenser.

to

ed pots, pans and cas-

il

re.

main wash, three after rinses and dry.

For

wash and dry

This cycle has

alter-

It

nately soaks and scrubs in preheated water for

wash and dry

SHORT

WASH

CYCLE

lightly soiled loads

of

-Used

glasses

to

plates, fine china

or

and crystal. This cycle has one pre-rinse, one short

detergent only

after rinses and dry.

wash,
in the right side
of

two

the MAIN

of

the detergent dispenser. Total: Time - 53

Use

WASH

compartment
minutes; Water- 7.5 gallons.
PLATE

WARM

be used for serving

CYCLE-Used

hot

throughout the wash chamber. Total: Time -

to warm dishes to

foods. Heated air flows

20

minutes.

any

CANCEL/DRAIN CYCLE- Used

to cancel

wash cycle in progress . When this

out

button

is

pushed, the dishwasher will drain and auto-

matically turn itself off. To start a new cycle, wait

, unlatch the

until

indicator lights have gone

all

off

door momentarily, re-latch and select the desired

be

new cycle. The water in the sump may

the location

completely drained because

timer when the cancel

much water, lift latch, wait 3 to 5 seconds,

too

of

button

pushed.

is

close lat ch and again press cancel/drain

not

there

If

button

of

the

is

.

-

11

-

. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS

Fig.

11

Lower

Outer Door Panel Assy. (2, Fig. 11)

Front

Panel (

I. Remove

1,

Fig.

11

)

two

screws from lower flange
panel. For KD-58 models only, remove the
slotted hex head mounting screws
from

the

R.H.

& L.H. sides.

bottom

of

the lower front panel,

For

all other models,

(I,

remove screws (2, Fig. 13) and lock washer.

2.

Disengage tabs ( 1, Fig. 13) by pushing panel
toward
forward and down

top

of

dishwasher,

then

to

remove. When re­assembling panel, insert panel flange under
evaporation channel support ends (3, Fig. 13)
and reverse above procedure.

Fig. 12

1.

Open

door

and

remove the four retaining
screws while holding panel in place.
CAUTION: Do

not

permit the panel

and become marked.

2.

Close door and remove panel by pulling
at

lower edge

of

door, lowering and with-

drawing panel.

of

Fig. 12)

pull panel

to

drop

out

Fig.

13

Control Panel (3, Fig. 11)

door

( Open

retaining screws (four along
on

inside face

2.

Remove indicator knob on

3.

Lift door handle, remove retaining screw and

and remove the six control panel

top

edge and two

of

door). Close door.

KDC

& KDI.

remove door handle.

4. Lift

off

control panel.

TIMERS

All

KDC, KDI, KDP & KDS dishwashers have

the timers located behind the control panel (3,
Fig.

II).

Timers are sometimes needlessly replaced, when
another component

is

at fault, due to incorrect
diagnosis. Thoroughly check timer before making
replacement. If, after making a timer replacement
the problem

was

not

corrected, remove this

replacement and reuse the original timer.

is

If a timer operated component
check to make sure voltage

is

inoperative, first

reaching component.
For this check use a test lamp across component
contacts at the time it should be energized.

If

voftage
the correct time, the
checked mechanically and electrically.
not
between this compone
checked.
then be checked

is

reaching

reaching

If

the

inoperative component at

component

the

component, the continuity

nt

and the timer must be

should then be

If

voltage

is

continuity exists, the timer should

and

replaced ,

as

necessary.

TIMER (KDS-18, "SUPERBA") (Fig. 14)

on

KDS-18 timers operate
although each interval

the angular movement

is

of

a unique principle:

of

90-second duration,

each interval will vary in
a predetermined pattern. In addition, they utilize
multiple connector plugs to connect the dish­washer electrical harness with the timer.

-

12-

The multiple connector plugs
potential service problems,
service technician's

job

easier by making the timer
readily available for connecting
from the wiring harness(es) and
or

a test timer.

not

only eliminate

but

also make

or

disconnecting

to

test equipment

the

With the KDS-18 (SUPERBA) dishwasher, the
timer has a dial face printed around

).

The

socket ( 4, Fig. 14
to

the part
operating. Check
with

the

of

the

cycle in which the timer

timer

operation

grammed for each part
If the KDS-18 timer

inoperative, check

1.

Disconnect power supply .

as

follows:

notch

of

of

is

on

the

operation by comparing

the

components pro-

that

cycle.

erratic, malfunctioning

the

timer

socket points

is

then

it

or

2. Remove four timer bracket retaining screws
(3, Fig. 14).

3. Remove timer and disconnect electrical plugs

(1,

Fig. 14) (white) and (2, Fig. 14) (black).

on

4. Disconnect the black leads
that

connect

to

"C"

leads on Action In-

timer motors

dicator lights.

5.

Connect

the

two

plugs

into

a test timer

of

assured proper operating condition.

6.

Reconnect power supply

to

dishwasher and

operate dishwasher through cycles.

7.

If

replacement does NOT correct problem,
reconnect
and check

8.

Reverse

the

plugs

into

other

areas for malfunction.

the

disassembly procedure

the original timer

to

replace

a new timer.

TIMER (KDP-18,

"PATRICIAN")

The KDP-18 timer has a direct drive

(Fig . 15)

motor

and

also a rapid advance motor. The timer has a dial

the

face printed around
The

notch

on

the

timer socket ( 4, Fig. 15).

socket points

to

the

part

of

the

Fig. 15

cycle in which the timer
timer operation by comparing

of

the

ation
part

of

that

components programmed for each

cycle.

The KDP-18 uses multiple connector plugs
connect

the

electrical harness with

is

then operating. Check

it

with the oper-

the

timer.

to

These connectors make the timer readily available

for connecting and disconnecting from

to

harness

If the KDP-18 timer

inoperative, check

1.

2.

the test equipment or a test timer.

is

erratic, malfunctioning

as

follows:

Disconnect power supply.
Remove the four timer bracket retaining

the

wiring

or

screws (3, Fig. 15).

3.

Remove timer and disconnect

plugs

(1

, Fig. 15) (white) and (2, Fig. 15)

the

electrical

(black).

4.

Connect

is

in proper operating condition.

5.

Reconnect power supply
operate dish washer through
If

replacement does NOT correct

6.
tion , reconnect
original timer and check

7.

Reverse

the

two plugs into a test timer

to

the

the

electrical plugs into

other

the

disassembly procedure

that

dishwasher and

cycles.

the

condi-

the

areas.

to

replace

a new timer.

Fig. 14

TIMERS (KDC AND KDI) KDI TIMER (SHOWN)
(Fig. 16)

(Timers are direct drive and move approx. 6° in 60
seconds).

If

the

timer

is

erratic, malfunctioning

ative, check

1.

Disconnect power supply.

2.

Remove

as

follows:

the

control panel and

panel.

3. Remove the four timer bracket retaining

screws.

-

13

-

or

outer

inoper-

door

( 1, Fig. 16).

4. Remove

timer

5. KDI Only: Disconnect
connector

plugs

Fig. 16)

(3,

Fig. 16) (black) . Remove
motor
connects

6. KDC Only
multiple
black

Connect

7.
assured
Reconnect

8.
operate

If

9.
reconnect
and

10. Reverse
a

11. When installing
timer
sequence

lead from white harness lead

the

connector

timer

"Power

(Not

motor

On"

Shown): Disconnect

plug (black). Remove

lead from harness lead.

the plug(s)

proper

dishwasher

operating

power

supply

through

replacement does

plug(s)

the

areas for

other

check

disassembly

the

timer.

new

, check to make sure the

timer

reset mechanism

switch cancelling lever.

with

the

(white)

one

light.

a test

into

condition.

dishwasher a

to

cycles.

correct

NOT

the

into

malfunction.

procedure

actuated

is

multiple

two

black

timer

problem

original

to

in

and (2,

timer

that

e one

th

one

of

nd

timer

replace

proper

,

solenoid terminals

lamp across
voltage
automatically
valve.

the

reaching it.

is

voltage

If

manually

or

is
remains inoperative,
should be checked using an

common

function

NOT

Replace

battery

the

operated

thru

drain valve,

exist. NOTE: Coil windings can

and close when

they

wire.

17

Fig.

timer

e

Th

to

reaching

continuity

e

th

continuity

these coils

co

if

due

cool

determ

to

may be advanced

voltage

ect

dir

solenoid,

the

th

of

ohmmeter.

tester

resistance).

to

due
ntinuity

open

expansion

to

do

when warm

in

to

but

e co

es

of

e if

the

it

il

(A

will

not

th e

Field Wiring

Remove lower

1.

2. Remove

Compartment

front

screw retaining cover and

one

cover. Lead wires are

Ground

Screw (2, Fig. 17)

1. Remove lower

front

2. Loosen ground screw.

Drain Valve

drain valves ( l

of

types

Two

ly being used. Your

ent

urr

c
equipped with e
electrically

normally closed.
each drain period ,
remove water from

ith

operated

It

permitting

th

Fig. 16

( 1, Fig. 17)

panel

now

panel ( l , Fig.

dishwasher

n valve shown. Th e

ai

er dr

valve (Fig. 18)

in

dra

energized and

is

e tank.

ll

Fig.

(1 ,

accessible.

11

Fig. 18) are

2,

&

opens

drain

the

).

lift

).

may

during

pump

off

be

is

to

remove drain valve:

To

).

11

Fig.

,

(I

panel

Remove lower

l.

front

2. Remov e kickboard.

3. Depress hose clamps and disconnect hoses
drain valve.

from inlet and

4. Remove

Remove

5.

outlet

bracket retaining screws.

two

two

the

of

mounting

screws.

Evaporation Channel (2, Fig. 19)

Remove lower

1.

panel ( l, Fig.

front

II).

determine

To

if

th

e solenoid

faulty, place a test

is

Fig. 18

-

14

-

2. Remove
end)

(3, Fig. 19).

3. Straighten
of

channel. Remove

two

retaining screws

conduit

tabs

(1

,

Fig. 19) in

evaporation

(one

at

channel.

each

center

NOTE: Wiring harness is sealed
conduit

Door

Springs

I. Make sure

2. Grasp

lift spring

3.

Adjustment
spring
the

and

must be pulled free.

( 4, Fig. 19)

power

top

hook

mounting

is

turned

portion

of

off

door

is

provided by changing

bracket

vertical frame member.

to

channe

OFF.

spring ( 4, Fig. 19)

stop

bracket.

(Fig.

20)

loc

ation

and

door

on

l

JPL-140061

DOOR

SPRING BRACKET

Fig.

20

between
the
closed.
the
certain it

the

timer

overfill

If

contro

the

solenoid

filter screen

is

not

and

fill valve

must

l switch, which

is

functioning

shou

ld

be removed

clogged. If th e

pass

through

is

normally

as it should,

to

va

lv

e still mal-

make
functions, it should be replaced.
To

replace fill valve:

1.

Shut

off

water

supp

ly valve.

2.

Remove low

3. Disconnect

4. Remove two

5. Disconnect electrical leads at valve coil

er

front

water

bracket

panel

inlet line

mounting

(I,

Fig.

at

fill valve.

11

).

screws.

(or

coils).

6. Depress hose clamp

and

disconnect fill line

hose.

Fig

Kickplate

The

kickplate
Fill Valve (Fig.

Two
Fig.
out

l

et

If

water

the

kickplate

sty

21)
(2, Fig.

is

fill

up

(for

period,

Adjustment

can

or

down.

21)

les

of

fill valves, single coil

convertible-portable)

21)

(for

not

passing

first
reaching each solenoid
operative.
viously

The

outlined

solenoid

under

. 19

be

adjusted

and

KD-18) are used.

through

make

and

the

certain voltage

that

may

be

"Drain

fill valve during

the

checked

Valve".

by

moving

outlet

dual coil

solenoid

as pre-

Voltage

(1,

is
is

CAUTION:
PARTS
ANY WAY

-

15

-

THE

SHOULD

OR

PARTS SUBSTITUTED.

VALVE,

NEVER

Fig

.

21

OR

COMPONENT

BE

ALTERED

IN