KitchenAid KEWS175S Warming Drawer Fix
A KEWS175S is a 27-inch warming drawer, a width that matches many 27-inch built-in ovens, so it is often the drawer stacked beneath one. It is also sold as the KEWS175SPA and KEWS175SSS. People use it for holding plates, rolls and side dishes at serving temperature.
With a 4-hour timer, automatic shutoff and sensor temperature control, there are several parts that must agree before heat comes on. Our routine is to confirm power at the control, check the sensor, then test the element itself.
Because it sits under an oven, nearby heat can age the wiring and slides sooner. We inspect them for discoloration and wear. A written price comes first, and the repair is covered for 30 days. Spills on the drawer floor can also reach the element contacts, so we clean the interior and look for staining that points to an earlier leak.
This width is commonly paired with a built-in oven of the same size. We check that the surrounding cabinet allows clearance and that heat from above is not baking the wiring or slides.
The control may be running while the element, the sensor or a relay is not responding. We test each in order, starting with whether voltage reaches the element.
The control loses its feedback, so the drawer can stay cool or run hotter than the setting. We read the sensor, check its connector, and replace it if the readings are off.
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