This 3-hour course is an introduction and overview of the appliances found in a typical residential kitchen: Refrigerator, Range (gas or electric), and Dishwasher. This course will identify the top five issues with each appliance and how to solve them. This course will also review the mechanical and electrical components, operations, cycles, functions, and general troubleshooting of each of the listed appliances. Typical design and installation principles, and a review of how to read wiring diagrams will be a focus of this class.

Topics covered in this class will include:     

·      Safety, PPE, electrical safety and Lock-out / Tag-out

·      Refrigerator

·      Range (gas and electric)

·      Dishwasher (plumbing and installation)

·      Operating cycles – all appliances

·      Common repairs – all appliances

·      Reading a typical wiring diagram

·      Preventative maintenance – all appliances

·      Troubleshooting – tools / process / techniques