KitchenAid KUIS15PRH, KUIA15NLH, KUIA18NNJ, KUIA18PNL, KUIA15RRL, KUIA15PLL Defective bin thermistor

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Problem

Probable Cause

Test Procedure-Action

 

 

 

Too much ice in bin

Defective bin thermistor

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

The slab dropping off the plate

 

Banging sound

and ice dropping from the

 

cutter grid into an empty

 

 

 

 

bin are normal sounds

 

 

 

 

 

The reservoir is empty. Look for

Noisy

 

a partially released slab,

Grinding, cavitating sound

interference with cutter grid etc

 

 

and clean the evaporator plate,

 

 

(see procedure on page 8-1)

 

 

 

 

Grinding, cavitating sound

If the reservoir is full

 

from recirculation pump

replace the pump

 

 

 

 

Noisy drain pump

Repair or replace

 

 

 

Ice freezing together

Normal

This is normal with

in the bin

low customer useage

 

 

 

 

Cloudy, soft, thin,

Poor water quality

See chart on page 6-1

or poor tasting ice

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open or disconnected bin

Test thermistor & wiring

 

thermistor or thermistor

Clean light is flashing

harness or reconnect

wiring

 

(see Failure Mode

 

 

Defective, loose or

 

on page 6-10)

Test thermistor & wiring

 

mispositioned evaporator

 

harness or reconnect

 

thermistor

 

 

 

 

 

6-4

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Contents 18″ Automatic ICE Makers Forward Goals and ObjectivesTable of Contents Wiring Diagram & Strip Circuits General Safety FirstElectrical Power Supply & Grounding Requirements 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 Recommended Grounding Method Installation InformationElectrical Supply Requirements Connecting the Water Line Water Supply and Drain ConnectionsConnecting the Drain Gravity Drain SystemDrain Pump System On Some Models Refrigeration System Theory of OperationOperating Systems Water System Electrical System Electrical System Operational CyclesICE Making Cycle 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 Effect on ICE Quality Diagnosis & TroubleshootingWater and ITS Effect on Making ICE 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 DiagramStrip Circuits ICE Making ModeHarvest Mode First 25 Seconds of DIAGNOSTICS/CLEAN Mode Last 47 Minutes of DIAGNOSTICS/CLEAN ModePage Tech Tips Cleaning the ICE MakerCleaning Evaporator Plate Cleaning Solution On Pad Adjusting the ICE Thickness Thick ThinPage Product Specifications Warranty Information Sources
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