KitchenAid KUIA15NRH manual Troubleshooting Chart, Problem Probable Cause Test Procedure-Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Problem

Probable Cause

Test Procedure-Action

 

 

 

 

No power at wall outlet

Check circuit breaker/fuses

 

 

 

 

No power at drain pump

Check for kinked drain hose,

 

blocked screen or blocked vent

 

power outlet

 

outlet or hose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open selector switch

Check for continuity from

 

terminals 1 - 2 on selector switch

 

 

 

 

 

Will not run

Loose connections

 

at selector switch

Repair connections

 

or control board

 

 

 

 

 

No power through

Check continuity of power

 

power cord

cord and replace if open

 

 

 

 

Room temperature below

Bin thermistor has unit shut off

 

55°F (13°C)

Customer Instruction

 

 

 

 

Ice touching bin thermistor

Normal operation

 

 

 

 

Water supply turned off

Turn on water supply

 

 

 

 

Loose or missing

Tighten or replace

 

reservoir cap

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water slide return tube

Reposition tube

 

out of reservoir

 

 

Will not make ice

 

 

Inlet tube out of position

Reposition tube

Water reservoir is empty

and missing reservoir

Evaporator is cold with

 

 

 

Water inlet tube frozen

 

thin or no ice slab

Thaw and reposition tube

 

near evaporator

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defective inlet water valve

Test and repair or replace

 

 

 

 

An ice slab only partially

Look for interference with

 

released from evaporator

cutter grid and clean the

 

and water was bridged

evaporator plate (see procedure

 

down into the bin

on page 8-1)

 

 

 

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Contents 18″ Automatic ICE Makers Forward Goals and ObjectivesTable of Contents Wiring Diagram & Strip Circuits Safety First Electrical Power Supply & Grounding RequirementsGeneral Electrostatic Discharge ESD Sensitive Electronics Model Number Serial NumberYear of Introduction Model & Serial Number Label Location Model & Serial Number LocationSpecifications Kitchenaid ICE Maker Warranty Page Installation Information Electrical Supply RequirementsRecommended Grounding Method Connecting the Water Line Water Supply and Drain ConnectionsConnecting the Drain Gravity Drain SystemDrain Pump System On Some Models Theory of Operation Operating SystemsRefrigeration System Water System Electrical System Operational Cycles ICE Making CycleElectrical System Refrigeration SystemDiagnostics / Clean Cycle Harvest CycleNEW ICE Maker Control Board #6100499 Models with Internal Drain Pumps Page Component Access Component LocationsTo remove the bin thermistor To remove the cutter gridTo remove the evaporator thermistor On the nextTo remove the water distributor Removing the Electronic Control Housing Components To remove the electronic control boardTo remove the cutter grid transformer Removing the Water Recirculation Pump Removing the Condenser FAN Motor Disconnect Tubing Internal Drain Pump Nut Marking On Fan Removing the Evaporator Screw Water Trough Remove the Permagum from the liner channel Reassembly Notes Removing the Water Inlet Valve Removing the HOT GAS Valve & Solenoid To remove the hot gas valveRemoving the Condenser Removing the Compressor Pull the two clips off the rear studs of the compressor Removing the Internal Drain Pump Only on Some Models Removing the ICE Maker Door & Gasket To remove the door gasket18″ Models Bottom Door Cap Screws Door Hinge Hinge Pin Channel Support Reassembly Notes Page Component Testing BIN ThermistorCutter Grid Cutter Grid TransformerWater Recirculation Pump Condenser FAN MotorWater Inlet Valve Solenoid HOT GAS Valve SolenoidCOMPRESSOR, Overload PROTECTOR, & Relay To test the compressor windingsTo test the relay Pushbutton Switch Assembly Page Diagnosis & Troubleshooting Water and ITS Effect on Making ICEEffect on ICE Quality Effect on ICE MakerTroubleshooting Chart Problem Probable Cause Test Procedure-ActionWill not make ice Defective bin thermistor Diagnostic Flow Chart for ICE Maker Control Board #6100499 OverviewFlush Mode 5 minutes Idle Mode Page Unit leaves Freeze Mode Warmer Ambients Page Reservoir must be drained prior to restarting the unit Page Wiring Diagram & Strip Circuits Wiring DiagramICE Making Mode Harvest ModeStrip Circuits First 25 Seconds of DIAGNOSTICS/CLEAN Mode Last 47 Minutes of DIAGNOSTICS/CLEAN ModePage Cleaning the ICE Maker Cleaning Evaporator PlateTech Tips Cleaning Solution On Pad Adjusting the ICE Thickness Thick ThinPage Product Specifications Warranty Information Sources
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