Whirlpool GC1SHAXM manual Problem Possible Cause Test PROCEDURE-ACTION

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

TEST PROCEDURE—ACTION

Ice maker not producing

Loose connections.

Verify proper wire connections. Refer to the

any ice.

Ice maker failure.

wiring diagram.

IR receiver relay failure.

Refer to the ice maker “Diagnostic & Trouble-

IR receiver and emitter optics

shooting” section in In-Door Ice Job Aid

#4322658A.

failure.

Replace the IDI electronic boards.

NOTE: In-Door Ice infrared electronic boards

used in this product are unique to this prod-

uct. Other IDI boards fit, but will not allow the

icemaker to function.

Evaporator fan motor

Fan motor stuck.

Verify that motor spins freely.

does not run.

Control board may have initiated

Verify that the control board is not in fan de-

fan delay.

lay.

Refrigerator or freezer light

Motor rectifies 120 volts AC to DC for operation.

switches not closing fan circuit.

Verify both light switches function properly.

Loose connection.

Verify proper circuit and wire connections

Control board.

back to the control board.

Replace the control board.

Condenser fan motor

Fan motor stuck.

Verify that motor spins freely.

does not run.

Control board may have initiated

Verify that the control board is not in fan delay.

fan delay.

Motor rectifies 120 volts AC to DC for operation.

No voltage to fan motor.

Verify proper wire circuit and connections

Loose connection.

back to the control board.

Control board.

Replace the control board.

Compressor will not run.

Refrigerator turned OFF.

Check the compressor for the following:

Control board may have initiated

• Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

delay.

• Verify that control board is not in compres-

Overload or relay failure.

sor start delay mode. (Refer to “Theory of

Loose/open electrical connections.

Operation” Section).

Compressor is stuck.

• Verify proper wire connections.

Control board.

• Voltage to main control board is missing,

replace the main control board.

• Verify that overload and relay are good. If

not, replace.

• Verify compressor windings are good, (re-

fer to the Tech Sheet), and that the com-

pressor is not stuck. Replace compressor,

if necessary.