Brand: KitchenAid
Category: Dryer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for KGHS01P
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:06 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2004
Warranty Information
KitchenAid offers a 2-year full warranty and limited warranties for specific components for up to 10 years.
Starting Your Dryer
1. Clean lint screen before or after each cycle.
2. Place laundry into dryer and shut door.
3. Rotate dial to select Automatic or Manual Cycle, then press CONTROL ON. Preset settings and drying time will be displayed.
Using an Automatic Cycle
Point dial to an Automatic Cycle. Select DRYNESS LEVEL to adjust dryness. Time displayed is estimated. Control senses dryness and adjusts time automatically.
- Press EXTRA CARE if desired.
- Press CYCLE END SIGNAL to set signal volume.
- Press and hold HOLD TO START until dryer starts.
Using a Manual Cycle
Rotate dial to select Manual Cycle. Press MANUAL DRY TIME buttons for desired time. Press TEMP for desired temperature. Manual Cycles do not have a Dryness Level indicator.
- Press EXTRA CARE if desired.
- Press CYCLE END SIGNAL for volume.
- Press and hold HOLD TO START 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 and hold HOLD TO START.
Control Locked
Press and hold CYCLE END SIGNAL for 3 seconds to lock/unlock.
Loading
Load by space items take up, not weight. Do not overload.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Dryer displaying code message | |
| "PF" (power failure) | Check if cycle interrupted by power failure. Press (and hold) HOLD TO START to restart. |
| "E" Variable (E1, E2, E3) | Call for service. |
| Clothes are not drying satisfactorily | |
| Lint screen clogged | Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. |
| Exhaust vent/hood clogged | Clean exhaust system or replace vent. |
| Exhaust vent crushed/kinked | Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. |
| Fuse blown/circuit breaker tripped | Check fuse/breaker. |
| Air cycle selected | Select correct cycle for garments. |
| Automatic cycle ending early | Ensure load contacts electronic sensor strips; level dryer. |
| Gas supply valve open | Check if valve is open. |
| Fabric softener sheets blocking grille | Use only one sheet per load, once. |
| Room temperature below 45°F (7°C) | Ensure proper operating temperature. |
| Cold rinse water/very wet load | Expect longer drying times. |
| Load too large/heavy | Separate load to tumble freely. |
| Dryer will not run | |
| Power cord not plugged in | Check connection. |
| Fuse blown/circuit breaker tripped | Check fuse/breaker. |
| Regular fuse used | Use time-delay fuse. |
| Dryer door not firmly closed | Ensure door is closed. |
| HOLD TO START not pressed firmly/long enough | Press and hold for at least 1 second. |
| Cycle not selected | Select a cycle. |
| Unusual sounds | |
| Dryer unused for a while | Thumping may occur during first few minutes of operation. |
| Gas valve clicking | Normal operating sound. |
| Lint on load | |
| Lint screen clogged | Clean lint screen. Check air movement. |
| Load not sorted properly | Sort lint givers from lint takers; sort by color. |
| Load too big/heavy | Dry smaller loads. |
| Load overdried | Use correct settings; overdrying causes static. |
| Paper/tissue in pockets | Check pockets. |
| Pilling mistaken for lint | Pilling is normal wear. |
| Stains on load or color change | |
| Fabric softener sheets used improperly | Add sheets at beginning of cycle when load is cold. |
| Items soiled when dried | Items should be clean before drying. |
| Items not sorted properly | Sort light colors from dark; colorfast from noncolorfast. |
| Items shrinking | |
| Dryer overloaded | Dry smaller loads. |
| Load overdried | Check care label; match setting to load type. |
| Loads are wrinkled | |
| Load not removed promptly | Remove load at end of cycle. |
| Dryer overloaded | Dry smaller loads. |
| Load overdried | Check care label; match setting to load type. |
| Odors | |
| Recent painting/staining/varnishing nearby | Ventilate area; rewash and dry clothing. |
| Garment damage | |
| Zippers, snaps, hooks left open | Close them. |
| Strings/sashes not tied | Tie them to prevent tangling. |
| Care label instructions not followed | Follow instructions. |
| Items damaged before drying | Check items before drying. |