Welcome to:Appliance Maintenance & Repair

Course

Agenda• Your Roles and Responsibilities in Appliance

Maintenance and Repair.• Diagnosing Appliance Problems.• Appliance Safety.• Tools & Equipment for Appliance Repairs.• Clothes Dryers.• Clothes Washers.• Ovens and Cooktops.• Dishwashers.• Refrigerators.• Key Takeaways, Action Plan, and Wrap-Up.

Before We Start

• This is a two day course, with two 15 minute breaks and a one-hour lunch each day.

• Your full participation is greatly appreciated!• You will be using your Resource Guide• Watching in-class demonstrations & videos• Having group discussions • Completing a few hands-on activities• Completing the online training course on

Appliances Maintenance & Repair.

Other Housekeeping Items

• Locations of Restrooms.• Emergency Exits.• Kitchen and/or Break Area.• Vending Machines.• Registration.• Smoking Area.• Turn pagers and cell phones off.• Get comfortable.• Be open minded and have fun!

Your Roles and Responsibilities in Appliance Maintenance & Repair

Diagnosing Appliance Problems:

• Listen• Observe• Categorize• Locate• Test• Repair/Replace• Call

Appliance Safety Rules:1. Turn Power Off2. Wear Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE)

3. Follow Lock-out/Tag-out Procedures

4. Know Your Chemicals

5. Keep Tools & Equipment in Good Working Order

Key Tools for Appliance Repairs

Anatomy of a Clothes Dryer

Key Parts of a Clothes Dryer:

• The Drum

•The Motor

•The Drive Belt

•The Exhaust Duct

Key Parts of a Clothes Dryer:• The Thermostats

•The Heating Element

•The Control Panel

•The Lint Screen

Common Clothes Dryer Problems and Solutions

How to Test and Replace a Clothes Dryer Door Switch

How to Test and Replace a Dryer Start Switch

How to Test and Replace a Dryer Thermal Fuse

How to Test and Replace a Dryer Heating Element

How to Test and Replace Dryer Thermostats

How to Test and Replace a Dryer Belt

Practicing Clothes Dryer repairs

Anatomy of a Clothes Washer

Key Parts of a Clothes Washer: •Agitator

•Inlet Hose

•Drain Hose

•The Motor and Transmission

Key Parts of a Clothes Washer:• The Pump

• Switches and Timers

• Tub

•The Wash Basket

Common Clothes Washer Problems and Solutions

How to Check a Washer’s Pump for Blockage

Test and Replace a Water Level Switch

Test and Replace a Lid Switch

Test and Replace a Timer

Test and Replace a Water Inlet Valve

Replace Agitator

Practicing Clothes Washer Repairs

Cooktop and Oven Maintenance and Repair

Anatomy of an Electric Range

Add Diagram from Instructor’s Resource Guide

Page #42

Anatomy of a Gas Range

Add Diagram from Instructor’s Resource Guide

Page #43

Key Parts of an Electric Range:• Range Control Panel• Cooktop Heating Element• Cooktop Receptacle Source• Oven Baking Element

Key Parts of an Electric range• Oven Broiling Element• Oven Capillary Tube•Oven Gasket• Oven Temperature Control•Oven Thermostat

Key Parts of a Gas Range:

• Range Control Panel• Igniter• Cooktop Pilot Light• Oven Ignition Module

Key Parts of a Gas Range: Oven Gasket• Oven Thermostat• Gas Range Safety Tip:

If you smell gas, leave the apartment immediately. Do not try to turn off the gas from inside the apartment, or turn any lights on or off. Go to a telephone OUTSIDE THE APARTMENT to call for help.

Common Range Problems and Solutions:

• Electric Cooktop: Burner does not heat or gets too hot.

Replace a Cooktop Heating Element

Replace a Heating Element Receptacle

Common Gas Cooktop Problems & Solutions:

• Gas Cooktop: Pilot light is out or needs adjustment• Gas Cooktop: Burner will not light

Replace Cooktop Igniter

Common Electric Oven Problems and Solutions:• Electric Oven:1.Inconsistent temperature2.Takes too long to heat the oven3.Self-cleaning and/or broiler features do not work

Recalibrate Oven Temperature

Test and Replace Oven Temperature Control

Test and Replace an Element in an Electric Oven

Test and Replace an Oven Selector Switch

Common Gas Oven Problems and Solutions:

• Gas Oven:1.The oven does not get hot2.The temperature is inconsistent

Relight a Pilot Light

Group Discussion on Electric and Gas Ranges

Dishwasher Maintenance and Repair

Anatomy of a Dishwasher

Key Parts of a Dishwasher:

• Control Mechanism• Intake Valve• Pump• Detergent Dispenser

Key Parts of a Dishwasher:

• Spray Arm• Door Gasket• Corner Seal

Common Dishwasher Problems and Solutions

Replace a Dishwasher Corner Seal

Replace a Dishwasher Door Gasket

Clean the Dishwasher Drain Hose

Clean and Replace the Dishwasher Spray Arm

Test and Replace a Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve

Test and Replace the Heating Element

Replace a Soap Dispenser

Replace the Dishwasher Motor

Adjust the Door Latch and Test the Door Latch Switch

Group Discussion on Dishwashers

Refrigerator Maintenance and Repair Introduction

Refrigerator Basics

Refrigerator Basics

Anatomy of a Refrigerator

Common Refrigerator Problems & Solutions:

• Door Sweats.

Common Refrigerator Problems & Solutions:

• Food is not cold enough

Common Refrigerator Problems & Solutions:

• Standing water in the bottom of the refrigerator.

Common Refrigerator Problems & Solutions:

• Ice-maker not working

Common Refrigerator Problems & Solutions:

• Frost Buildup.

Common Refrigerator Problems & Solutions:

• Refrigerator is noisy.

Common Refrigerator Problems & Solutions:

• Ice cream isn’t hard.

How to Replace a Door Gasket

Replace a Thermostat Control

Replace the Refrigerator Defrost Timer

Replace a Refrigerator Fill Valve

Replace a Refrigerator Defrost Heater

Group Discussion on Refrigerators

Supplemental Online Training Don’t Forget… Take the Online Training for this CAMT Course!!• To continue your education.• To acquire more knowledge and skills for CAMT Designation test and for work.• Takes approximately 45 minutes.• You can take it from any computer with access to the Internet.• Go to the following web site: www.kaleidolearning.com/NAAEI/CAMT• Type the ID and password your received here.

Thank you for being a part of today’s Appliance Maintenance & Repair

Course!!