KitchenAid KSBP25FKSS00, KSBS25FKWH00, KSBS25FKBT00, KSBS25FKBL00 manual Removing a Thermistor

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REMOVING A THERMISTOR

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

NOTE: Sharp edges may be present.

1.Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the power.

NOTE: The refrigerator and freezer thermistors are identical and are removed in the same manner.

2.Depending on the thermistor, open the freezer or refrigerator door, and remove any items from the shelf that are in front of the thermistor. It may be necessary to remove the shelf as well. The thermistor locations are shown below.

3.Remove the hex-head screw from the thermistor cover. Pull the cover forward at the screw end, and unhook the tab from the slot at the other end of the thermistor cover.

Screw

Refrigerator / Freezer

Thermistor Cover

4.Disconnect the 2-wire connector and re- move the thermistor.

Connector

Refrigerator / Freezer

Thermistor

FreezerRefrigerator

ThermistorThermistor

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Contents Model Forward Goals and ObjectivesTable of Contents Wiring Diagrams & Strip Circuits Safety First Electrical Power Supply & Grounding RequirementsGeneral Electrostatic Discharge ESD Sensitive Electronics Model & Serial Number Designations Model NumberSerial Number Model & Serial Number Label Tech Sheet Locations Specifications KSBP25FKSS KSBS25FKBL KSBS25FKBTKSFS25FKBT KSFS25FKWH Refrigerator Warranty KitchenAid will not pay forPage Installation Information Adjusting The RollersLeveling the Refrigerator Base Grille RemovalPage Theory of Operation OverviewTemperature Control Freezer Temperature Control Temperature IncreasingFreezer Temperature Control Temperature Decreasing Refrigerator Temperature Control Temperature IncreasingEvaporator FAN AIR Door Delay CompressorCompressor Protection Evaporator FAN MotorPower Interruption Failure DefaultsAdaptive Defrost Pulsed DefrostElectronic Control Thermal Shutoff AIR CirculationFreezer Thermistor KeypadPage Component Access Component LocationsLight Shield To remove the motorized air door Removing a Thermistor Removing a Door Switch Removing a Light Socket Removing the Water Reservoir On the nextUnit Compartment Cover Removing the ICE Maker Auger Motor & CRUSH/CUBE Solenoid To remove the ice makerTo remove the auger motor or crush/ cube solenoid On the next To remove the evaporator fan motor To remove the bimetal To remove the defrost heaterReassembly Notes To remove the evaporatorRemoving the Condenser FAN Motor Removing the Compressor Removing the Inverter Assembly Removing the Main Control Board Assembly Electrical Shock Hazard Removing the Water Dispenser Fill Tube Wire Connectors & Ground Wire Removing the Water Valve Removing the Freezer Door Handles & Freezer Door To remove a door handleTo remove the freezer door Disconnect the dispenser power con- nector Removing a Roller Page Component Testing ThermistorCondenser FAN Motor Compressor & Inverter VoltagesMotorized AIR Door Defrost Heater & BimetalMain Control Board 10 9 8 7 3 2CRUSH/CUBE Solenoid ICE Maker Auger MotorDoor Switch Water Valve SolenoidDiagnosis & Troubleshooting PRE-DIAGNOSTICS ChecksDiagnostics Mode To enter the diagnostics modeDiagnostics Chart Testing The Dispenser Valve InputTesting The Ice Maker Valve Input Water Filter Input WFI TestTroubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Cause Test PROCEDURE-ACTIONPage Wiring Diagrams & Strip Circuits Wiring DiagramStrip Circuits Cooling CircuitsCompressor Condenser Fan MotorDefrost Cycle Defrost HeaterPage Product Specifications Warranty Information Sources

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