KitchenAid KSFS25FKWH00 Diagnosis & Troubleshooting, PRE-DIAGNOSTICS Checks, Diagnostics Mode

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DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING

DIAGNOSIS

Warmer Warmer

Water

Filter

Cooler Cooler

Power

On/Off

Freezer Refrigerator

PRE-DIAGNOSTICS CHECKS

•Confirm the refrigerator and freezer tem- peratures before beginning other checks.

•See if the compressor, evaporator, and condenser fans are running.

•Check the position of the air door.

DIAGNOSTICS MODE

The Diagnostics Mode is used to:

•Check the refrigerator & freezer ther- mistors.

•Operate the evaporator fan motor at 3000 rpm.

•Operate the condenser fan motor and com- pressor.

•Check the defrost bimetal and heater.

To enter the Diagnostics Mode, the control must be turned on, and be in a normal cooling mode.

Both the Power On/Off and the Water Filter Reset keys must be functional. The refrigera- tor LEDs will show the step number, with the bottom LED being #1. The results of the checks are shown on the water filter status indicator. Green indicates good and red indicates bad. After 20 minutes, the control will default from the Diagnostics Mode to a normal cooling mode.

To enter the diagnostics mode:

•Press and hold the Water Filter Reset keypad, and then immediately press and hold the Power keypad. Continue to press both keypads for 3 seconds, or until you hear a beep.

To advance the diagnostics sequence:

•To advance to the next step in the se- quence, press and hold the Water Filter Reset key for 2 seconds, or until you hear a beep. The Diagnostics Chart on the following page shows the step number and the component being tested in each step.

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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 Leveling the Refrigerator Installation InformationAdjusting The Rollers Base Grille RemovalPage Theory of Operation OverviewFreezer Temperature Control Temperature Decreasing Temperature ControlFreezer Temperature Control Temperature Increasing Refrigerator Temperature Control Temperature IncreasingCompressor Protection Evaporator FAN AIR Door DelayCompressor Evaporator FAN MotorAdaptive Defrost Power InterruptionFailure Defaults Pulsed DefrostFreezer Thermistor Electronic Control Thermal ShutoffAIR Circulation 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 SolenoidDiagnostics Mode Diagnosis & TroubleshootingPRE-DIAGNOSTICS Checks To enter the diagnostics modeTesting The Ice Maker Valve Input Diagnostics ChartTesting The Dispenser Valve Input Water Filter Input WFI TestTroubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Cause Test PROCEDURE-ACTIONPage Wiring Diagrams & Strip Circuits Wiring DiagramCompressor Strip CircuitsCooling Circuits Condenser Fan MotorDefrost Cycle Defrost HeaterPage Product Specifications Warranty Information Sources

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