Brand: KitchenAid
Category: Dryer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for KGHS01P
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:53 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Warranty Information
This dryer has a two-year full warranty for parts and labor, with extended limited warranties for specific components.
Starting Your Dryer
- Clean lint screen before or after each cycle.
- Place laundry into dryer and shut door.
- Rotate dial to select Automatic or Manual Cycle, then press CONTROL ON.
- To use an Automatic Cycle: Point dial to an Automatic Cycle. Select DRYNESS LEVEL. Press HOLD TO START button until dryer starts.
- To use a Manual Cycle: Rotate dial to select Manual Cycle. Press MANUAL DRY TIME buttons for desired time. Press TEMP until desired temperature glows. Press HOLD TO START button until dryer starts.
Stopping Your Dryer
Press OFF twice or open the door.
Pausing or Restarting
To pause: Open door or press OFF once. To restart: Close door and press HOLD TO START until dryer starts.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Issue | Check the following |
|---|---|
| Dryer displaying code message |
"PF" (power failure): Was cycle interrupted? Press and hold HOLD TO START to restart.
"E" Variable codes: Call for service. |
| Clothes are not drying satisfactorily |
Is lint screen clogged?
Is exhaust vent or outside hood clogged? Is exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Has a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Was an air cycle selected? Is automatic cycle ending early (level dryer)? Is gas supply valve open? Are fabric softener sheets blocking grille? Is dryer in room below 45°F (7°C)? Was cold rinse water used/load very wet? Is load too large/heavy? |
| Dryer will not run |
Is power cord plugged in?
Has a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Was a regular fuse used? Use time-delay. Is dryer door firmly closed? Was HOLD TO START pressed and held for at least 1 second? Is a cycle selected? |
| Unusual sounds |
Dryer unused for a while? (Thumping for first few minutes).
Gas valve clicking is normal. |
| Lint on load |
Is lint screen clogged?
Is load properly sorted? Is load too big/heavy? Was load overdried? Was paper/tissue left in pockets? |
| Stains on load or color change |
Was fabric softener used properly?
Were items soiled before drying? Were items properly sorted? |
| Items shrinking |
Was dryer overloaded?
Was load overdried? |
| Loads are wrinkled |
Was load removed promptly?
Was dryer overloaded? Was load overdried? |
| Odors |
Recent painting/staining/varnishing? Ventilate area. Rewash and dry.
|
| Garment damage |
Were zippers/snaps/hooks left open?
Were strings/sashes tied? Were care labels followed? Were items damaged before drying? |