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KitchenAid Washer has a burning smell

When your KitchenAid washer has a burning smell, stop the cycle, unplug the machine, and inspect it before using it again. The most likely cause is a faulty rotor and stator kit. In this direct-drive motor, wet stator coils or shorted coated wires can smell burnt or produce smoke. Next, check the main control board, motor control board, and control board for burn marks caused by a power surge or failed component. A damaged board can create a washer burning smell even when the motor and belts appear normal. If the smell comes from underneath, inspect the water pump belt for wear or slipping, and make sure the pump and motor pulley turn freely. A worn or frayed drive belt can also slip against the pulley and create friction, especially if a water pump or idler pulley is stuck. This troubleshooting guide applies to a KitchenAid washing machine burning smell, washer smells like burning, washer smells like burning rubber, or washing machine smells burning. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement rotor and stator kit, control board, motor control board, water pump belt, or drive belt for your specific washing machine.

01 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Rotor and Stator Kit

The stator is part of a direct drive motor that electrically drives the outer rotor. If the stator coils become wet or the coated wires on the coils short out, they can produce a burning smell. You can test the stator coils with a meter. If the stator is smoking, or smells burnt, it will need to be replaced.
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02 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Main Control Board

The main control board provides power to the various components of the washer. If the control board receives a power surge, or a component fails, the control board can short-out causing a burning smell. Inspect the control board for burn marks. A burnt main control board will need to be replaced.
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03 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Motor Control Board

The motor control board sends power to the motor. If the motor shorts out or a power surge occurs components on the board can blow out causing a burning smell. Inspect the motor control board for burn marks and replace if necessary.
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04 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Control Board

The control board provides power to the components of the washer. If the control board receives a power surge or a component fails, the control board can short out causing a burning smell. Inspect the control board for burn marks. If the control board is burnt, it will need to be replaced.
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05 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Water Pump Belt

The water pump belt can get worn and slip on the pulleys causing a burning smell. Check the motor pulley for wear and make sure the water pump turns freely.
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06 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Drive Belt

If the drive belt is worn or frayed it can slip on the pulley causing friction and a burning smell. Also check the components the belt is turning to make sure they turn freely. A stuck water pump or idler pulley can create enough friction to cause the belt to burn.
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